This Thanksgiving

I understand it was yesterday, but I was too busy to tell the wonderful world of blogging what I am thankful for! Oh no.

So here it goes.

And this is just a minimal list...



The Gospel - This is a major part in my life. I love everything about the Gospel. I love the scriptures and how lately, I have really been understanding them more than I ever have before. My testimony has been strengthened exceedingly.


My family - I have learned to appreciate them so much this past year. I love that they are always going to be there for me, no matter what and that I get to be with them forever. I have loved getting close with my mom and going out to lunch with her and telling her every silly situation that is going on in my life, and how she will just sit there and listen and give just the right amount of feedback for my venting and whatnot. I love that my dad is a worthy priesthood holder. I love that my parents will always support me through everything. And of course, I love my siblings (aka my best friends). And also my extended fam! They are just all so great.

Running - Ultimate dome clearance. Running definitely helps relieve my stress and unhappy thoughts. I love running the 10K Turkey Trot every thanksgiving and I am excited to run a half marathon in January!

New running shoes - Basically, they are just great! 'Nuff said.

Christmas music - Christmas music just feels the air with that special feeling and makes me so happy! It's going to be the only thing blasting in my car for the next month or so.

My cute cousins - Honestly, I think I would rather hang out with these guys than my own friends haha. They always know how to make me laugh. I love playing pirates with them, going crazy with the little boys, doing the little girls' hair and makeup, and just having hilarious convos with them.

Music - From playing the piano, violin, and guitar... to listening to my fave iPod playlists or going to concerts, it's all just a huge part of me. Music is definitely a way to express myself.

Austin - I am thankful for everything about this guy. I'm thankful that he's on his mission! I could seriously go on an on about him... but I won't :)

The Sargent fam - This family is so amazing. There is no way I would be able to get through these next two years without them. They are the most gorgeous, kindest, and caring people. Being with them makes me legitimately happy, and that has been really hard for me to be lately. I love hanging out with them and I love just talking to Blanca, especially about Austin. I am so thankful to be so close to them. 

Good friendships - These are really hard to come by, so of course I am thankful for the ones I have!

Good conversations - I think this one is self explanatory. 

THIS Thanksgiving - Yes, I am thankful for this thanksgiving. I ran the 10K Turkey Trot, celebrated with my mom's side of the fam, watched my little cousins play a hilarious game of flag football and hearing them "trash talk," celebrated with the Sargents, read an email from Austin to his mom (just hearing from him, even if it's not to me, makes me happy), saw Tangled with Blanca, then babysat with her for Ronnel while and her and her husband bought a trampoline at Black Friday!

So there you have it.

I truly do have so much to be thankful for this year.

This might have actually been the best Thanksgiving yet.

xoxo, J-nelly