My amazing family.

My amazing family.

Sunday, November 11, 2012

Day 11: Shelby and JD

Oh Shelby and JD. Probably the two weirdest people I've ever met. and that's why I love them. They can instantly put a smile on my face, but they're also both really good at telling me when I'm being an idiot. They're so in love and it's so beautiful to see. I don't know what I would do without them!



Day 10: Lucas and Liz

Where do I begin? These two are amazing. We met last year at St. Stephen's where we started a band with Rob and Chloe. They give the BEST hugs ever and are always there for me when I need them. Love them so much!!


Day 9: CAB

This year I became involved in the Campus Activities Board, or CAB. I was on the Homecoming committee (and have applied to be the chair of that committee for next year). I have met so many amazing people through this organization and I'm so thankful that UNI gives me the opportunity to be involved in so many great organizations!
                               Here's a few of us Cabbies with TC at the Homecoming festival.

Day 8: Tate

Day 8 I am thankful for Tate. Our friendship started through CCD and grew more and more as the years (and Habitat trips) continued. I can tell him just about everything, and vice versa. We have lots of good memories. I am very proud of the man he's becoming and I hope our friendship continues for a long time!


Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Day 7: Emily

Day 7 I am thankful for Emily.

I met Emily first semester of my freshman year here at UNI, as we were in the same French class. We just recently (like, in the past month) discovered how much we love each other though!!

Oh goodness, Emily. We always joke that we lead the same life, but it's becoming more and more true everyday. We continue to find things we have in common. I could spend all day, every day with her and never get sick of her. Seriously! We never run out of things to talk about. I cherish every single moment I get to spend with her because she can always make me laugh and I can be 100% myself around her (because we're basically the same person). You could even say we're two peas in a pod. :) Love you Em!




Day 6: Rob

Day 6 I am thankful for Rob. Where do I even begin?

Rob and I met through the catholic student center here on campus last fall. We were both in the church choir. He then had an idea to start a Praise and Worship band and asked me if I would be interested. I said yes, and it was one of the best decisions I have ever made. Ever. Rob is now not only my best friend, but like a big brother that I never had. I can (and do) tell him everything and I know that he will never judge me and will always tell it like it is. He is currently teaching music at an American school in Mexico City and has a 2 year contract. He will be home for Christmas break, though, and I cannot WAIT until our reunion. I keep telling him he's going to get the best hug he's ever received. Love him so much!!

(I realize that this is a terrible picture of me but it's the only one we have with just the two of us!)

Day 5: Lindsay and Chris

Day 5 I am thankful for my big sister Lindsay (and her husband Chris).

Because she's 11 years older than me, we've never been the closest. We do love each other, though. I love to travel up in the summer and spend a whole day with her and the boys. Most times I can send her a random text and she will know exactly what I'm talking about. She is an amazing mother of 2 beautiful boys and a girl on the way. I am so proud of everything she's done and I'm glad that we're growing closer as we grow older. Love you Linds!!


Day 4: Katlyne

Day 4 I am thankful for Katlyne. Here's the story:

Katlyne and I lived on the same floor in Dancer last year. Beings that I had a boyfriend on campus at the time and didn't have much interest in anything else but him, I didn't meet a whole lot of girls from my floor. When that ended in October, I realized that I hadn't made many friends on my floor! Katlyne's roommate Danielle invited me to "Christmas Movie Extravaganza" (something I must explain in a later post). I tagged along with them to the event, and we have been friends ever since. Katlyne and I are sometimes so much alike it's scary. We often think we have the same brain waves because we'll say or do the same thing at the same time. I am so glad that she came into my life because now I have added a new best friend to my list.

One of my favorite pictures of us! 

Day 3: Kristen

Day 3 I am thankful for Kristen Pedersen, my lifelong best friend. Here's the story of how we became friends:

We lived a house away from each other and, since my sisters were so much older than me, I never really had anyone to play with at home. Kristen and I have been friends since I was old enough to waddle over to the Pedersen household. We've been through so much together, and there's not many people that know me better than she does! We tell each other everything and we will be best friends forever, no doubt. I love her and can't imagine what my life would be like today without her!


Day 1: Everything

I am truly blessed in my life and I can never thank God enough for that. But for day 1 I am going to say that I am thankful for my entire life, including all the people and the things that happen. Whether events are good or bad, everything happens for a reason and it all influences this life of mine. I'm just taking things one day at a time, all while reminding myself that God has his own plan for me and I need to let his plan happen instead of trying to make my own plan!

Day 2: Mom and Dad

So, my parents are pretty much amazing.

Seriously, though. They have been married for 35 years this year. And they're high school sweethearts. How amazing is that?! I can only hope to have a marriage as genuine and beautiful as they do. They love me unconditionally and I know that they will always be there for me, no matter what happens. I absolutely cannot imagine my life without them. I love them so much! Here's a photo of them from the anniversary party we celebrated in September.


Life.

Hi all!

It has been a while since I've blogged....probably because my life is crazy. But I wouldn't want it any other way!

My days are full from beginning to end with classes, student organizations, and just living!

The only bad part about this is that I miss my family a whole lot! Kaden and Connor are growing like weeds and, SURPRISE! Lindsay's pregnant again. And the best part? IT'S A GIRL! I can't even explain in words how excited I am about this. I love K & C to death, but I'm unbelievably excited to buy some little girl clothes :)

Beings that it's the month of Thanksgiving, I've decided to do "30 Days of Thanks." Obviously I am thankful for how blessed I am and all the things in my life every day, but I wanted to recognize a few people and groups of people. I've learned (in the whole 19 years that I've been on this Earth) that you have to tell people how you feel because you never know what's going to happen. This is my way of letting everyone know how much I really appreciate these people! So here it goes :)