I am thankful...

So tonight for FHE we tonight we went around and shared what we are thankful for and when it came to me I was just overwhelmed with how much my life has changed over this last semester.

I have lost three people who have been a part of my life. I am so thankful for the relationships I have and the relationships that I will continue to have. I am grateful for those who have changed my life and are still changing my life, whether it be though my interaction with them or through the example they have left. I have been thinking a lot lately of Robi especially. I still cry because I miss him so much and I think that's a little selfish of me. I know that he is experiencing more joy than ever before, but that doesn't mean that I don't miss his amazing hair, adventurous/daredevil attitude, and friendship.

I am so lucky to be teaching my specific class with my specific students. I don't think I can express enough how much they mean to me and how much they have helped me look at the world through new eyes. I have never been around such good and amazing children in my life. They go through so much that makes life really difficult but everyday they get off the bus and come to school, everyday they smile, everyday they make me smile. Today for of them were sitting on our bean bag...it was a pretty tight squeeze and it was just so adorable, I had to grab my phone for a picture. I wish I could share it with you all because the minute I told them I was taking a picture and to say "cheese" they threw their arms around each other and smiled. To see them be such good friends and to tell me that they are friends is amazing. I love them.

My family. They are beautiful and I am so thankful for their love and friendship. Dad and Port came with me to the game on Saturday and Phil leans over to me and said, "Your family wins the greatest hair award, hands down!" haha Yes, yes we do. I miss them but it is amazing to know that forever and always we will be together. I can't wait for Christmas when we get to sit around the family room and watch our crazy movies and play charades. That's all I want to do.

Berto. I love coming home to my baby. He is so cute and I wish you could all see the way he lays down now. haha I can't even explain it and it might just be me that thinks it is absolutely adorable...just like a real mom huh? haha I love him.

The Gospel, My Savior, the Book of Mormon, President Monson. I am so grateful that I was born into the church. I am grateful that my parents lived in such a way that they were married and sealed in the Los Angeles Temple. I am so grateful for my testimony and the knowledge and truth that is within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I am especially grateful that at this Christmas season we get to really focus on our Savior, Jesus Christ. I love Him and I am forever indebted to Him and His sacrifice.

Christmas music - it is amazing. "The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear." - Buddy the Elf.

Christmas movies - ELF, Little Women, A White Christmas, Holiday Inn, A Christmas Story, Pride and Prejudice (the A&E version, every Christmas with my mom after opening presents), The Holiday...and those are just a few.

BYU beating UTAH at my final football game as a Cougar. Then rushing the field.


That's just what is jumbling around in my crazy little head right now. I have so much to be thankful for that it has made me very emotional. I just can't believe that I should be so lucky.