the little things

this time of year, is one of my most favorite times of the year, why you ask? because it's the time of year when you give more than you get, family is the center of everything, and we realize the blessings our heavenly father has put in our lives, whether good or bad, to help us grow and learn and become the wonderful people he created us to be. today is my wonderful mothers 40th birthday and is also thanksgiving! although the decorations, food, and company of my wonderful family was beyond perfect i found myself constantly thinking of the things the things that i am so blessed to have in my life. if you get a chance go read in your bible dictonary under the word Grace....you will not be disappointed. if i could ask you all to do one thing this holiday season it would be to no take things for granted. be thankful for what you have, when you have it, because you never know when it will be gone. so with that being said...


i'm thankful for....

1. the gospel

2. my 4 amazing little brothers

3. my sister, who although i may want to kill sometimes, is honestly one of my best friends

4. my parents, i don't think they understand how much i look up to them and how i am grateful for not only there guidance and council, but there unconditional love and friendship. 

5. my house

6. my education

7. my talents

8. air conditioning and a heater

9. the chance to go back to miss utah

10. our military and their families

11. missionaries

12. laughter

13. a sky full of shining stars

14. my church callings

15. my car, although getto, at least i have one

16. music

17. my trails, for they have and will continue to sculpt me into a better person

18. youtube

19. both sets of grandparents

20. all my cousins....but especially my bffe becca strobel

21. my job

22. pictures

23. technology

24. the ability to learn

25. my wonderful friends

26. the temple and being able to be worthy to go

27. random acts of kindness

28. the atonement

29. support from those around me

30. my health

31. having long hair

32. my parents jobs and lifestyle

33. my sweet dogs izzy and cooper

34. quotes

35. my best friend, elder griner

36. determination

37. the ensign

38. funny jokes

39. sunrises/sunsets

40. scriptures

41. disney movies

42. food

43. braces

44. fortune cookies

45. deep, long talks

46. tight long hugs.....(i miss these)

47. people who say i love you, and mean it

48. the chance to have won 2 pageants miss american fork and miss utah county

49. the opportunity to serve

50. happiness