So this morning I was doing the dishes and jamming out to my country music when Montgomery Gentry's song "Lucky Man" came on. If you have never heard this song you should go look it up because it is a classic. But the words to the song started to get me thinking about how lucky I am today! I know most people always do a blog post about what they are thankful for around Thanksgiving time, but today I am felling positive and wanted to share why I am so lucky and count my blessings.
~Why I am lucky
* I have an incredible family
* I have the gospel and the knowledge that my family can be together forever
* My two best friends are serving the Lord and are being great examples to me
* Although I have struggled to make money this summer, I have had the opportunity to strengthen my interviewing skills
* I am fortunate to have 3 mini jobs to help me make the money I need for school
* I have great friends both here in Kennewick and back in Logan
* I have extended family who would drop anything to help me
* I have two sets of grandparents who love me
* I have a car to drive around this summer
* I have received assurance that I am on track and doing what the Lord wants me to do
* I live in a country where I am free and I can make my own decisions
* I get to have my little sister with me next year for school
* I have an older sister who is my idol
* I have a mom who is my best friend
* I have had this summer to hang out with my brother more than I ever have before, and I have loved it!
* I have a dad who works hard to provide me with my needs and some of my wants
* I actually have the opportunity to go to school when many people can't
* I have gotten through trials that I thought I would never get through
* I am healthy
* I have many talents and abilities
And the list could go on. Basically I am one lucky girl. So for those who actually read my blog, take time today to sit down and count your blessings. I can promise that you will think of countless things and it will help you realize that you are one lucky person as well!
Friday, June 28, 2013
Saturday, June 8, 2013
McKayla!
My baby sister graduated last weekend and it was such an exciting week! So this post is dedicated to her.
Let me tell you about McKayla. When she was little I use to love to tote her around and play baby with her. We have a lot of good memories playing together, especially with Polly Pockets. We liked to make videos and sing songs in my video camera that I got one Christmas. We collected a lot of stuff animals and we played outside a lot.
Her and I shared a room with each other most of the time and we also fought a lot. I remember a time where we put duck tape down the middle of our room so that the other wouldn't step on "our" side of the room. Out of all the siblings, her and I got the most physical with each other. I remember a time when we were fighting and she threw a high heel shoe at me and got me right in the eye and I was so mad I went and punched her in the throat. We both came out of that crying and me with a black eye and her short of breath. The neat thing though about all that was that even if we didn't apologize, an hour later we would be over it and be friends again. We have definitely had our ups and downs but I feel as time goes on me continue to get closer. And no matter what we fight about we both know we love each other.
I was so happy I had the opportunity to play basketball with her my last year of high school. I remember sitting in the locker room and she would braid my bangs for me and I would the same with her.
I also remember a time in high school when a boy didn't treat me so well and she went up to him and chewed him out. I couldn't believe it. She has always had my back.
If I had to describe McKayla I would say; sarcastic, a hoot, brave, beautiful, strong, laid back, chill, takes no crap, different, weird, independent, soft hearted, smart, has a beautiful singing voice, and witty. She is not one to brag but let me tell you, she graduated and ranked 5th out of all the other seniors! That is a huge accomplishment!
I am beyond excited that she will be going to Utah State this fall. She is going into Business and she is going to love Logan I know it! We get asked a lot whether we are rooming together. And although we love each other, we would probably kill each other if we lived with one another. We shared a room most of our lives, we don't want to again! haha I'm just excited for her to experience life out of high school! To experience being on your own and oh how much fun college is!
But me being selfish, I think I'm more excited to have her just living a block from me and knowing that I have her there. I loved having Shana there for me my freshman year and I hope that I can be that sister that she comes to if she needs me just like Shana was to me. So cheers for graduation, for summer, for that fact that we both got hired at the same jobs, to Utah State, to having her be on my intramural basketball team, and most of to having the best little sister out there!
I love you McKayla!
Let me tell you about McKayla. When she was little I use to love to tote her around and play baby with her. We have a lot of good memories playing together, especially with Polly Pockets. We liked to make videos and sing songs in my video camera that I got one Christmas. We collected a lot of stuff animals and we played outside a lot.
Her and I shared a room with each other most of the time and we also fought a lot. I remember a time where we put duck tape down the middle of our room so that the other wouldn't step on "our" side of the room. Out of all the siblings, her and I got the most physical with each other. I remember a time when we were fighting and she threw a high heel shoe at me and got me right in the eye and I was so mad I went and punched her in the throat. We both came out of that crying and me with a black eye and her short of breath. The neat thing though about all that was that even if we didn't apologize, an hour later we would be over it and be friends again. We have definitely had our ups and downs but I feel as time goes on me continue to get closer. And no matter what we fight about we both know we love each other.
I was so happy I had the opportunity to play basketball with her my last year of high school. I remember sitting in the locker room and she would braid my bangs for me and I would the same with her.
I also remember a time in high school when a boy didn't treat me so well and she went up to him and chewed him out. I couldn't believe it. She has always had my back.
We also seemed to match all the time owning the same sweats, sweatshirts, basketball shorts, and pants. She hated that but I loved it!
If I had to describe McKayla I would say; sarcastic, a hoot, brave, beautiful, strong, laid back, chill, takes no crap, different, weird, independent, soft hearted, smart, has a beautiful singing voice, and witty. She is not one to brag but let me tell you, she graduated and ranked 5th out of all the other seniors! That is a huge accomplishment!
I am beyond excited that she will be going to Utah State this fall. She is going into Business and she is going to love Logan I know it! We get asked a lot whether we are rooming together. And although we love each other, we would probably kill each other if we lived with one another. We shared a room most of our lives, we don't want to again! haha I'm just excited for her to experience life out of high school! To experience being on your own and oh how much fun college is!
But me being selfish, I think I'm more excited to have her just living a block from me and knowing that I have her there. I loved having Shana there for me my freshman year and I hope that I can be that sister that she comes to if she needs me just like Shana was to me. So cheers for graduation, for summer, for that fact that we both got hired at the same jobs, to Utah State, to having her be on my intramural basketball team, and most of to having the best little sister out there!
I love you McKayla!
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