Month of Thanks Days 14-21!

I'm playing catch up here! Also stay tuned for highlights of my Hawaii trip!! (video included) =)

Day 14- I'm thankful for my little sister! We literally know what each other is thinking and feeling! We may drive each other nuts almost everyday, but I love that girl!

Throwback to almost 4 years ago! Sugar Plum Fairy and Clara =)

Day 15- I'm thankful for priesthood blessings. I got an earful of water (no really... an earful!) in my ear today.. My right ear is always the victim of this ever since our family trip to Florida where I basically lived underwater the whole 2 weeks because it was so fetching hot! Well I hate that feeling, and anyone who loves not being able to hear out of one ear is a crazy person! I asked Dallan to give me a blessing that it would go away (because last time it lasted like 2 weeks!! YUCK), and I swear within an hour, ONE HOUR, the water was almost gone!!!! I'm so grateful to be able to get a blessing from him whenever I want! =)

Day 16- I'm thankful for just living! Today I am just loving my life! I have been so fortunate to have the opportunities to travel and be adventurous! I have the best family and friends. 

Day 17- I'm thankful for children. No matter who the child, they always bring a smile to my face! I can seriously see myself with like 6 kids (maybe..) haha 

Day 18- I'm thankful for nature. God's creations are WONDERFUL! I can't get enough of nature! It's so pretty and tranquil. I love being in a place to think and explore. What better place to do that then in nature!

I took this during one of our many hikes this past summer! 

Day 19- I'm thankful for food. Most days I wake up a big grouch. Dallan calls me "Oscar" in the mornings (Oscar the Grouch) because a lot of the time I am hungry which causes me to be grouchy... sorry D! =) But once I get some food in my tummy, I'm happy as a clam!!

Day 20- I'm thankful for air transportation! Isn't it amazing how airplanes fly and how we can get from one place to another in like 6 hours! The flight from Honolulu to Anchorage was originally a 5.5 hour flight, well with the strong tail winds it was an HOUR early! Did it really only take 4.5 hours to get from Alaska to Hawaii?? WHAT?! It's crazy to think about and I am for sure thankful for it.. (but not thankful for the prices sometimes...)

Day 21- I'm thankful for coupons! Although I'm not an extreme coupon person, I always try and look for a good deal.. I mean who doesn't like to save some extra cash? Dallan and I ordered a present for a family member literally 30 minutes ago, and what was going to be a 71 dollar purchase ended up only around 45 dollars! YAY FOR SAVINGS!

I love these Willy Wonka Pinterest finds! They crack me up =)

Month of Thanks Day 7, 8, & 9!

Day 7: I'm thankful for country music! And when I say country music, I mean REAL country music.. Like George Strait and Alan Jackson kind of stuff. I like southern rock too. I'm NOT a fan of "pop country" *cough* Taylor Swift.... BLEH! Anyways... Country music has a lot of conservative views and has a simplicity kind of lifestyle which is what I love! Did anyone watch the CMA's this week?? Weren't Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood HILARIOUS hosting!? I love them! If you haven't had a chance to watch this glorious video, watch it!!! It was making me bust out laughing the whole time!

Day 8: I'm thankful for crafts!! I love crafting! Even if I don't have that much time or money to do them, I love it! It helps my creativity flow and my mind needs it! Seriously they make me so happy! I'm thankful I got my Mom's crafty genes! I specifically love wedding crafts. My best friend is getting married and you can bet I've been all in for helping with DIY wedding decor and bouquets! I think my calling in life is to be a wedding planner/decorator! Check it out:

Iced Branches (The glue is still drying, it dries clear!)

Bouquets!

Ribbon Roses! SO fun and very pretty!

Day 9: I'm thankful for my Mom! She is such a hard working person. She taught me how to set goals and to never bail on anything you commit to. She also taught me to craft like mentioned above! We both have the same style (for the most part) so decorating things isn't to much of a headache with her =) Love you mom!

Month of Thanks: Day 4, 5 & 6!

Day 4: I'm thankful for electricity! With the recent power outage we had, it was amazing how much electricity and power we use every day. It was nice not sitting on my bum watching TV all night though. I'm going to start limiting my screen time for one of my New Years Resolution!

Our reaction when the power goes out...

Day 5: I'm thankful for my camera. Although I get frustrated with it, (partly because I'm still learning how to use it) I'm thankful I have one! I'm thankful I can better document my life and the nature around me.

Day 6: I'm thankful for my dogs Bri and Hershey! No one is happier to see me EVERY time I come home more then they are! Even if I'm gone for 5 minutes! 

        

Month of Thanks Day 2 & 3

Day 2: I'm thankful for my brother Dylan. We are only 13 months apart so we grew up doing everything together. Most of my first memories I have are with him. I'm so thankful for the times we have spent together. I'm thankful that he is serving the Lord in London, England. I'm thankful for the example he is to me. I can't wait until he is home again! Only 9ish more months!!!

Day 3: I'm thankful for the Sanctity of Marriage. 

"Marriage Isn't for You"

This article has been circulating on my Facebook account all morning. So I opened and read it and WOW! It is a great article. This article is for everyone to read: Married, almost married, or even single.  

I'm thankful that the Lord instated marriage upon this Earth. 

I'm thankful for a mostly unselfish marriage (Let's be honest, everyone is selfish sometimes!).

The month of THANKS!

It's that time of year again! The time of year where we can reflect on the things in our lives we are thankful for! I will be posting at least one thing I am thankful for for each day of the month! If you want to join me, please do. If you don't have a blog, then just write it down somewhere and reflect on the things that are important in your life. 

The 1st thing I am thankful for is my husband Dallan. 

Without this guy walking into my life, I wouldn't be where I am today. I know for a fact I would be on a path that I wouldn't like to be on.. It's cliche, but he saved me spiritually. He helped me understand the doctrines of our church better then anyone has ever done before. Dallan is so patient with me and understands me like no one else. He loves me even when I'm crazy, dorky, and wild! I'm so thankful to have him FOREVER!!!