Grouping Gratitude

I unfortunately don't have a ton of time to blog right now, and doing a post a day about something i'm grateful for seems a little bit unfathomable. Thus, I'm going to list the first few "days" now and get to the rest another night :)

#1

This girl.

Liz is seriously the best sister I could possibly ask for. She's kind, hilarious, beautiful, giving, forgiving, and a whole host of other things. I am constantly in awe of how lucky I am to have someone like her in my life.

#2

The rest of my family.

When people meet my parents they often say that they're intimidated or that my parents seem scary. That could not be further from the truth. I can't think of two funnier people, and they complement each other perfectly. Zack is probably the greatest brother I could imagine having.

#3

These two.

David, Texas, and I have been good friends since high school. We're the type of friends who will still be friends 30 years from now. They brighten my day every time I see them, and I don't think I could possibly be more comfortable and more myself with any other two people on the planet.

#4

College Roomies

Dani, Robyn, and Celeste. I love these girls so much. I can always talk to Celeste about something I'm having a hard time with. Robyn is the most genuine, caring person I've ever met, and can always brighten my day. And Dani. I don't think I've ever met someone more similar to myself than Dani. She's who I consider my female best friend, and I'm so grateful I met her. 

#5

Baby Jaxson

Dani's new son. From the moment I met him I have LOVED him. I was so ecstatic when Dani called me and told me they were going in to the hospital. I'm so glad i have a cute little baby to worry and wonder about and to buy clothes for :)

#6

Kenzy and Moriah

They don't really have anything to do with each other...but they're going in the same number :) Something I love about both of them is that they both tell it to you straight. They don't try to cushion things or make them easier to swallow. If I'm being a dumb ass, they're both going to let me know.

#7

All of my other friends

Kind of a cop out, I know. But I don't know where I would be without all the people in my life. They've made me laugh, cry, and throw up from laughing so hard. They understand that I'm unhealthily competitive and are okay with it. This includes people from work, high school, and college. I'm a lucky girl in the friend department.

#8

Cache Valley

In high school, I was always talking about how I wanted to get out of Cache Valley as fast as I possibly could. And I did, and it was a VERY good thing for me. But now that I'm back I've found myself growing attached to this place. It's beautiful, the people are generally friendly, it's not too big. I feel like no matter where I go in the world, this place will still be here waiting for me.

#9

My cell phone.

Picture not necessary.

I still have a T9, sliding screen cell phone that uses actual buttons and not a touch screen. And I love it. I've neer had a problem with it. And i like that I can keep connected with people who I never get to see so easily. It's always kind of blown my mind that even if someone is across the country from me or in another country all together I can contact them instantly.

#10

My bed is GLORIOUS. It's a queen-sized, black and white damasked piece of heaven. 

#11

These boys and their mom and dad.

My aunt Sarah and uncle John graciously invited me to live with them a few summers ago while I worked in a paper mill. I am so in love with their boys, Buzz, Lars, and John. I loved my time there, and had a blast honing my sarcastic ability with my aunt and getting to play with my cousins.