These are a few of my favorite things...

I haven't touched this blog in almost a year but I figure it would be the best place to post about all of the things I am thankful for. In no particular order, here are the things I am thankful for on this Thanksgiving.

My mamma! I am so thankful for the relationship that she and I have. I probably call her way too much but I am so grateful to have a supportive and honest and loving mother like her.

Joanna! Seriously, she is the strongest person I know. She has two chronic illnesses and is still on track to receive her masters degree in May. Her determination and drive inspires me to do well every day. I am so thankful to have her as my older sister and to be home this Thanksgiving to spend time with her.

My step-dad, Breah (who is not in the second picture), and Garrett. I am thankful to have them as my family for the past eleven years (officially) and thirteen years (unofficially). I don't consider any of them "step" family but my real family.

My best friend Dakota Rae Moore. We have been friends for 20 years and I am so thankful to have her to laugh and cry to as well as to take drives to absolutely nowhere. I am incredibly grateful for the friendship that we have and that even though we have a long distance best friendship, we make it work and are even closer because of it.

Christopher Schack. I'm usually not one to publicly announce my mushy feelings and emotions but this guy is pretty great. The past two and a half months of  "officially" being together have been some of the best. He makes me laugh until my stomach hurts and makes me smile until my jaw is sore. He is the sweetest, most supportive and loving guy I have met and I am so grateful to have him in my life and to be able to call him my boyfriend.

These amazing people. I know that everyone says this but I have the most wonderful friends in the world. I don't have pictures of all of my friends but they know who they are. I am thankful for each and everyone one of you and the relationships I have with all of you. Love you all.

My boxer! Rocky is a baby. He is my cuddle buddy, my play buddy, and my guard dog while I am sleeping on a boat. :) I miss this baby boy so much when I am in New York and I love being home with him.

How many people can say that they love their job? I don't even consider babysitting Abigail a job. I have been watching her since she was 11 months old (she is now 2!) and I am grateful for the time that we have together to play and laugh. Every time she runs around the house saying "Lina!", it warms my heart. So happy to have this "job" and to have her in my life.

 CHRISTMAS!! I love everything about it. The music, the atmosphere, the decorations--it makes me so happy. I am thankful for the real meaning of Christmas and celebrating the birth of Christ as well as His never ending love for me. I am also grateful to have that time to spend with the people I love. I cannot wait for Christmas!

New York. We have a love hate relationship. Sometimes I get so overwhelmed with the busyness of the City but at the end of the day, I am grateful to have the opportunity to live there for my undergrad years in college.

One Tree Hill: It's the little things in life that make me happy.

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your loved ones. Eat lots of turkey (or the food of your choice) and remember to be thankful every day.