What I am thankful for

I know I should have done this two days ago, but here are my top 8 things of what I am thankful for:

1- MY FAMILY- I have a mother, sister, neice, nephew, and brother in-law and I am so glad that we are close and that we are there for each other when ever we need each other. My mom and sister and my best friends and they come first when it comes to deciding what I do in my life.

2- MY EXTENDED FAMILY- I have many cousins, 4 aunts and 6 uncles and even though we are not close as I wish we were I have learned from each of them how to act and how not to act. I have also learned what should be important in life and what does not matter. They are also part of who I am and I am grateful for them.

3- MY FRIENDS- Besides my family, I have best friends that are wonderful people. Autumn Cutting is my best friend from pre-school. We don't talk much but when we do and what I read on her blog I know that she is a wonderful person and I remember the fun times we had together in pre-school. April Wheeler and Rachel Willey are my best friends from elementary school. I don't talk to either one of them much either but they were there for me in elementary years and I thank them for that. Krystal Johansen-Martin is my best friend from Junior High. I talk to her ever now and again and I get to see her and her son this Christmas holiday. I am so excited. There were things that I went through in high school and she and my family were my cruches through them. I am so grateful for them for all they did. I am so glad that Krystal and I still talk to each other. Because of her I am who I am today. Esther Robles Allmond is my best friend from High School. I don't talk to her as much as I would like to but when I do talk to her I can tell that she is there if I need her. I can call her anytime and she will be there. Thanks Esther. Charlene Bradley is my best friend from my first year of college. If it was not for her I would not be active in my church and I would not be so confident in myself. I can get her help for anything. I hope she knows that I love her and I am glad we are still in contact with each other. Daylin Warrick Finch is my best friend from my second year of college. We were roommates for three years and she was there for me no matter if it was just that I hated my paper or one of my assignments. I am glad that she and I are still in contact with each other. She always has a smile for me. Thank you Daylin! Sara Lee Earl is my best friend from my third year of college. I am so glad that she is my friend. I don't talk to her as much as I would like to. She would always do things with me. Becky Miller is my best friend from my fourth year of college. She would help my self-esteem up every time I am with her. Emily Erickson Nelsen is my best friend from my fifth year of college. She was there for me when I first moved to Logan. I thought I was going to be alone but she was there and made me happy. I am so thankful for her. Natalie Olsen is my best friend from my sixth year of college. She is always there for me even if it is just someone to talk on the phone to. She was there to pick me up once Emily got married. When Emily got married I thought I was going to be alone again but Natalie was there for me. Thank you! Nikki Pettitt is my best friend from this year of college. This is my second year being her roommate and when we get together we have so much fun and we laugh so hard. It is so fun to be with her. All of these friends are there for me when I need it and I am so grateful for them.

4-MY SCHOOLING- I have been in school since I was like 5 years old. I have learned so much and I am so grateful to learning. I think I would not be the person I am if it was not for all of the learning I have in my life.

5-MY CHURCH/BELIEFS- Growing up I was not that active in the LDS church. I was mad at it for taking my dad when I was young. However, I know that it is not the church's or God's fault that my dad is gone. From my first year of college, I have become more active and because of that my beliefs are becoming stronger. This is the number one reason for who I am.

6-ORGANIZATION- being organizied is the most important thing to me. For those who know me know that if I am not organizied it bothers me more than anything. When I am organizied I am happier.

7- ILLNESS- Believe it or not I am grateful for my illness. I have had a illness since I was in 9th grade and I have had another illness for about 6-9 months and they have taught me not to be so stressed. I learned that being healthy is really important. I am so grateful to God that he felt that I need this trial in my life.

8-TRIALS- I have had many trails in my life. More trails than my dad not being here or my illnesses but all the trials that I have had, am having and will have through my life, in the last year I have learned and started to believe that they are for a reason. That reason will be known to us soon or never or it might just be that we have to learn something.

ALL OF THESE THINGS AND MUCH MORE IS WHAT I AM THANKFUL FOR THIS YEAR. I HOPE YOU ALL HAD A WONDERFUL THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY AND I HOPE THAT YOU ALL WILL HAVE A GOOD CHRISTMAS. I KNOW I SAID I WILL DO ANOTHER POST OF PICTURES AND I HAVE NOT FORGOTTEN. I WILL DO THAT SOON! LOVE YOU ALL FOR READING THIS.

Wow!!! Another long update

Sorry everyone things have been going crazy for me. I have had a lot of papers done, presentations, and getting my graduation packet together. Now that I have the biggest things done I have a small moment to let you know what has been going on in my life. I still have one exam and 2 papers to do before this semester is over but I am on Thanksgiving Break so here is what has been going on before now. On November 6, I had a date with a good friend, Brady Holdaway. I have been friends with him sense last Spring. The date was us going over to a church for dinner, then up to the institute for a dance. The theme was "I SPY" we could have dressed up like spys but we were just casual. Even though we were casual we had a real fun time. The first picture was the group that went over to the church for dinner.

This next picture was me, my best friend Natalie and our dates: Jon Jensen and Brady Holdaway.

This is at the dance: Natalie and her date dressed like Nancy Drew and Ned Nickerson- from the Nancy Drew series. And Emily and Peter dressed as Carmen Sandiego and Where is Waldo

We had fun with the Caution Tape after the dance was over.

Then on Sunday November 15, I decorated Nikki's door and then we went to Bados to socialize. When we go back home it was after midnight so technically it was November 16-Nikki's birthday. On her birthday we went back to Bados for dinner. When were there the night before we did not get anything. So we had dinner there the next night.

Then after dinner we went back and watched a movie and ate cake.

Then November 20, Nikki and I went to Pocatello, took Baylee and Trysten bowling. The pictures are from bowling. Baylee did not want to stay behind the line and Trysten did not want anyone to go but him but he finally got the hang of it.

Then that night Casey took care of the kids so Brittney, Mom, Nikki and I could go to the spa and get a peticure. Last year for Nikki's birthday we gave each other foot massages with satin hands so this year I thought I would do something with her feet and she had never had a peticure so my family and I gave her one. It was great as you can tell from the pictures below.

Then my mom, Nikki and I went to Sizzler for dinner.

The next day, my family got our families picture taken and then we went to my Grandma Hill's SURPRISE 80th birthday party. I will have pictures of those later. And then on Sunday I went and gave Natalie and her roommates their Christmas presents. I will have pictures of that later as well. I am now home for Thanksgiving Break and I get to spend time with my family, a couple of friends, eat yummy food, and decorate for Christmas. However, when I get off break I have to remember that I have that exam and 2 papers to do before I can be home for Christmas. I will try and do another blog before the end of Thankgiving Break. Have a good day!

IT IS NOVEMBER!!!!! I HOPE EVERYONE HAS A GOOD ONE!!!!