I am thankful.

I am thankful for Evan. He makes me laugh; loves me even when I'm being me; is my best friend; drives me crazy; makes me smile just thinking about him.

I am thankful for my girls. I can not imagine my life without them in it. They are sweet, stubborn, creative, sweet, unique and the best thing I've been able to call mine.

I am thankful for my friends. They are what keeps me sane, keep me humble, make me laugh till my cheeks hurt, know me and love me anyway.

I am thankful for my family. All of them.

For the family I was born into. Crazy, loud and at time unbelievably, hilariously ridiculous, I am so thankful for Mom, Dad, Terra and John, my aunts, uncles, cousins, and my grandparents. It's a true blessing to be loved by so many.

I am thankful for the family I married into. Jana, Keith, Kyle, Matt, Ethan and Owen are some of my favoritest people on this planet. And, how lucky am I to find an entire clan who loves me? For all of Evan's aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents--I could not have asked for a more wonderful family to be a part of.

This holiday season, I am thankful. I truly am.

Have a fabulous Thanksgiving day!

(From my first turkey, Elisabeth. 2002. 3 weeks old.)