More Thanks!

I'm thankful for family.

I've been blessed to be part of a big family. Growing up, there was always someone around... someone to talk to.... someone to laugh with... someone to make memories with.

I'm thankful for all of my parents- my Mom, my Dad and Sandy- I'm thankful that you are all such a big part of my life, I'm thankful for the unconditional love you've showed me and all the life lessons you've taught me. I'm the woman I am today because of the values you've instilled in me. Thank you for all the support you've given me throughout my life and for always letting me know you love me.

I'm thankful for the Duggers. Thank you for welcoming me into your family and always showing me so much love and warmth. I love being a part of your family- thank you for all the wonderful times we've already had together and I look forward to many more with you.

I'm thankful for my grandparents. I'm blessed that I got to spend so much time with them and bring them so much joy. I'm thankful for all the hugs that my Grandpa gave me....I'm thankful for all the times I got to enjoy with him and my Grandma and the memories that will forever be in my heart. I'm thankful for my Grandma Norma and her health, for all our wonderful memories we've made and continue to make- they each are treasured.

I'm thankful for all of my siblings. For all the awesome years we spent together in the same house... playing, talking, fighting, crying, and most of all laughing. For all of those family dinners we shared and then the hours spent after telling stories and laughing. For all those family vacations we went on... all the home videos we made, all the embarrassing moments we witnessed, and for all the holidays we shared I love that we still reminisce about these memories... I love that even though we've grown up, started lives of our own and might not see each other for long periods of time- when we do, its as if no time has passed and all those moments we shared are now laugh til you cry memories that we have to cherish for the rest of our lives.

I'm thankful for my sisters. My dad likes to joke about how he paid the hefty price of 3 daughters to get another son- but it couldn't have worked out any better for me. My sisters are my best friends. Sisters are there for you through everything, will drop anything to be with you, pick you up when you are down, cry with you, understand you when no one else does, support your dreams, share in your joys, will make you laugh so hard you pee your pants, and will love you no matter what. Some of the best moments of my life are times I've had with my sisters, our playful childhood, our awkward teen years, our awesome trips, our adventurous nights out, our amazing appetizer binges, our love for champagne and pop culture, our "still can't believe that happened" celebrity encounters... I have so many amazing memories with them, I could dedicate a whole blog to them with everything we've done and continue to do together. My sisters are seriously the best. There is no other bond like the bond I have with my sisters and I couldn't imagine my life without them.

Thank you God for blessing me with an amazing family. Thank you for all the memories we've made and continue to make. I love each and every one of you!

"the love of a family is life's greatest blessing"