thanksgiving...

came and went.. and so much for my every day thankful posts.. :( but life happens and some things are more important than blogging... *gasp* i know, what is more important than blogging?! ;) don't think for a second though that i wasn't blogging because i don't have anything to be thankful for, i have lots! like...

-really good friends
-the courage i have to stand up for what is right even when it isn't easy
-freedom to make choices
-creativity
-the world's greatest mom
-the cutest nephews and niece
-a big brother i can look up to and learn from
-a little sister who is such an example to me
-a sister in law thats fun to talk to and go late night shopping with
-a brother in law that knows a lot .. about a lot of things
-the opportunity to get an education
-cousins who i don't tell often enough what an example they are to me of being great women, moms, wives, coaches, teachers etc.
-a Heavenly Father that loves me and trusted me enough to come here... to have my life, my challenges and the faith in me that i would make good choices and learn from and overcome those challenges
- the Atonement

"Our realization of what is most important in life goes hand in hand with gratitude for our blessings." - Thomas S. Monson