Oh What Lovelies.

I know I'm a day late, but you can always be thankful!

I hope everybody is having a SPLENDID Thanksgiving break...

I know I am :)

I told you I would get to my thankful post and here it is.

I was shocked with how many people bless my life. There are seriously so many. I only chose a few that are currently in my life. But it's amazing to just think of how many people you come in contact with throughout your day that make you smile. Here are a few in mine:

Brittany Gretta-

Oh this girl could hold her own in any situation. She is so elegant, and graceful but yet so opinionated and strong at the same time. I know she would do anything for me in a split second because that is what she already does. So many things in my life remind me of Brit which is good because we’re not around each other 24.7 anymore so it’s always good to have a reminder or two and take a minute to think and smile about this best friend that is so sensational. I don’t care what she thinks or how hard on herself she seems to be—I know she can do anything. She has overcome so many different things in her life that nothing is going to get in her way. She is so beautiful and has so much fashion knowledge it blows my mind. So many people look up to Brit and I love that because that makes me proud of the person that she is. I’d do anything for that blonde bombshell. 

Chandler Anne-

MY BESTEST FRIEND SINCE ELEMENTARY spent her Thanksgiving in the MTC this year. So blessed having her out there serving the Lord and I can feel the blessings of her service daily. Chandler Anne is one of the smartest girls I know. School means the world to her (even if most the time she hates it) so it really was a big sacrifice to pause the school times and head off to the Philippines with a smiling face. Chandler’s laugh is so incredible. You can recognize it ANYWHERE. She is so serviceable and always doing nice things for people without needing that recognition that most people need. People’s feelings are so important to her. If I could think of one person that would use the cliché Miss America Pageant answer of “world peace” as their motto—that is Chandler Anne. I love and miss her so much but know she is rocking it out there. 

Becky Rene-

Becks and I are going on two years but it feels likes 17 so that’s strange. Becky is incredible and everyone knows it. I have had soo many boys people tell me that they are just drawn to this light about her. When people tell me that I’m like DUH why do you think she’s one of my best friends. It’s so refreshing and great. She can be crazy. She can be REALLY crazy. But there are times where she can be serious and so knowledgeable. She’s always up for anything fun. I love that she calls me usually after work or some activity she was at just to see if I’m up for anything or even just to say hi. Becks is a dreamer. Although I make fun of her for having so many dreams that she thinks are going to be realities, I think I am just envious of it. One after another she is crossing things off her list and I’m happy for her. I got to experience the wonderful time when she crossed off Hawaii on her list.  I love vacations with her. You know how sometimes you can get sick of people on a trip? Well I get sick of EVERYONE on a trip except Becky. It’s so weird. Even to the final night of our 2.5 week excursion we still had to have our pillow talk. Parkers Mom was so confused why we were still sharing a room when she had enough rooms for all of us to have our own. I love this girl and the testimony she has. The love she has for every single person. She’s my constant reminder to love everyone and not judge anyone. She has her own opinions about people and doesn’t let anyone skew her own. Becky Rene is going to change the world.

 Ashley Kay-

When I think of Ash you can’t help but think of her huge smile and bright happy eyes. She’s so beautiful. Everyone is asking me why she is always so happy. I love that about her. People are drawn to that. She’s such a hard worker. Although at times it’s so hard and frustrating, she vents a little bit and goes back the next day with a smile and a new attitude. She teaches me so much. She teaches me how to love. She teaches me patience and giving people the benefit of the doubt. I had the honor of finally living with this chicka this semester and it was such a joy. The best times have just been sitting on her bed while she’s getting ready or going to bed and just talking or showing each other dumb things on the internet. She has helped me through some pretty hard times and it was just her smile that kept me through! I love her I love her I love her.

Jessica Farns-

I’m telling you I have so many incredible missionaries out there and Jessica is another one. I have never met such an in-tuned girl before. This faithful Sister has been waiting to serve since we graduated high school. Hearing her talk about it non-stop for 3 years was a blessing. Jessica is always so happy. She is always wondering what she can do to lift up the not so happy. I hold countless drives with this pretty girl so close to my heart. I am one to just sit and talk and talk with someone and Jessica is the same way. I would always get into the deepest conversations with her and we’d both come out feeling that we were changed for the better. I knew I was. I miss her laugh as well. 

Shaun Michael-

 Shaunnnny Michael is. . .funny. But that’s not why I like him did you know? Everyone thinks (including him probably) that I love him because he’s a comedian—WRONG. Not going to lie, of course sense of humor was probably close to the number one on my “list.” And that is a huge part of it because lets get real he will have you laughing hysterically in his shows or even at the dinner table but it’s more than that. Shaun wants to succeed. And will. If he gets assigned a job he’ll do it and do it more than well. Family is one of the most important things to him. (and with his amazing family I can see why) He loves spending time with them sometimes more than going out. I got the opportunity to see this summer how such a leader he is. Along with being a leader he is such a friend to others, which I think is hard for some people to be able to balance that out. He not only sincerely cares about my life but the people that are close to me. Much to his dismay, 9 out of 10 times it’s usually Shaun and the girls and it means a lot to me that he doesn’t complain (out loud) about that {haha}. He is very blessed in the musical talent section and has SUCH an incredible voice. Shaun is always looking for ways that he can make my day better. He is such an understanding sympathetic person but at the same time believes in you and that you can overcome anything.

Parker John-

Of course this list couldn’t exist without Parker’s name on it. I have been so fortunate to come so close to Park. {which may I add, can be difficult because he knows the whole world and the whole population loves and adores him} When I talk about Parker I have mentioned before that if you called him with a problem he’d be the first one on your doorstep. It’s just what he does. He’s so big-hearted (literally). He gets along with anyone and everyone. His sincere, real laugh sounds like it belongs in a haunted house but I love it. He’s a protector and an incredible advice giver. I have only 1 or 2 guy friends I can trust with everything and for me that’s Parker.

Hamilton Ross-

 Ross is a new edition from the Summer. I’ve talked about him before in my post about my EFY fam but he’s just that special that I’m writing about him again! Ross has become one of my closest friends in the last few months. Whenever we’re doing anything fun you just can’t help but think that it would be more fun if Ross was there. I hate having to feel like I need to entertain people but with Ross-he’s fine with just doing nothing. His friends mean a lot to him and along with a lot of people on this post, he would do anything for them. His humor is too much. Who can even be funny in their text? Oh, Rossy Sauce can. I’m so grateful for that possum of mine..

Kate Angelica- 

I had heard nothing but good things for months before Kate actually came into my life. She is Ashley’s best friend and my blessed roommate. Which sometimes probably isn’t the best because I can’t even tell you how many occasions we have lost track of time getting into one of our deep discussions. I cherish this pretty girl’s opinions and example. She is incredible! She served a mission in New York and continues to share her beliefs to anybody that she comes in contact with through her bright positive light. I have never met a better listener which I know can sometimes be hard because I love nothing more than to listen. I know, how can you be GOOD at listening? I don’t know, Kate can.

I am so amazed at how fortunate I was able to get in the friend department.

I can't even start on how lucky I am with the family department as well! (that deserves it's own post)

Look at the people around you.

Smile.

Be grateful!

Cheers.