Thanksgiving.

I guess it's been a little while since I've updated this, for those of you who enjoy reading my blog *if there's one out there*.. sorry. I've been so busy, its crazy. But I read someone's blog and it inspired me to do one of my own. Just to let you know, this is going to be long.

I have officially started my holiday season. It started off with Christmas Village this past weekend, and continued with The Rockettes last night. *an amazing show by the way, good for the WHOLE family!* The holiday season is always incredible, There are such happy spirits everywhere you look, and family is the big emphasis. For me, I'm a huge family girl, and this time of year is especially my favorite. I just have to stop and think of all that I really am thankful for. First of all, I'm hoping these people read this, because I never get a good chance to thank everyone for the inspiration and love they bring into my life. I'm going to start off with Pastor Rick and Jenny Morris. My youth pastors since sixth grade, and they have helped me through all of my crazy stages through out my school years. Frankie and Denise Chew, who showed me friendship, opening up their home countless times for poker and rice krispie night. Of course there's Emily Light and Heather Beamon, my best friends since middle school. We've definately had some rough patches, but always pushed through them. One thing I have learned is no matter what, friendship will always be there. and NO stupid fight is worth losing a best friend over. We're seperated all throughout the state now, and I miss them more than ever. To the Roberts family, I can't thank you enough for everything you've done. I remember when I was so scared to even call your house, and now I feel like I'm already a part of the family. To my better half, Joseph Roberts, you have shown me love, patience, guidance, and taught me more about myself than I would have ever known. I can't wait for the day when we have a family of our own. HSYM Youth, you have made me stronger than you could imagine, with the good and the bad. Mom and Dad, thank you for being behind me 100% in whatever I wanted to do, and where ever I wanted to go. Even though I don't tell you, I appreciate every time you've driven downtown at midnight to pick up Jo, or everytime you drove to Angela's house to pick me up in the middle of the night. To my older brother, Chuck, I am so proud of the man you've become. It was a long, tough road to get there, but I hope to be as good of a person as you have become. Tonya, Nathan, and Kevin, and Savannah-- I couldn't imagine life without you now. You boys keep me laughing whenever your around, and Savannah brings joy to my life. Tonya, you're the most incredible sister-in-law, and you're more like a sister I never had. I guess I should go ahead and end this for tonight, but I could think of so many more to type. You guys know who you are. I love all of you, and know that You are the reason I am where I am today.