Its a Good Life

So today is Valentines Day. As today slowly approached I wasnt too thrilled about it. Nobody ever wants that lonely reminder that their single. But tonight, as I should be doing my math homework and studying for my test tomorrow :/ All I can seem to do is reflect on how grateful I am for all of the many people I have surrounding me. Today is my thankful day. Because as I look at who I love in my life... I think of these folks.  My little sissy Emma: a.k.a. Ed, Emster, Emma Lou, Lou Bear, Edna. Whatever we call her she is always her beautiful loving self. I am so thankful everyday for the love I feel for this little girl! Well not so little anymore. She is driving now and I am shocked at how fast she is growing. No matter how old she gets she will always be my little sister, crossing the street with a blind man and smacking random ladies bums in Target. This is one amazing girl who seriously is growing into a woman I seriously admire :) Thank you Emma for being so great and always being you <3
 Missy Kaye Bevan!! Weve gone through our ups and downs but in the end that all doesnt matter anymore. She is such an amazing girl and one who has ALWAYS been there for me. Shes accepted me for who I am and never tried to turn me into someone else. She really has been my rock for the last 2 years that I have known her. Des Moines, Iowa is seriously going to be getting their hands full with this one for the next 18 months. I honestly could not imagine a better missionary. Cause she has been the best example to me and I couldnt ask for a better friend!
 Well this picture just says it all about the Baumans :) Love them and their friendship to me for the last few years... even when theyve been married! They are so much fun and are always there to listen to my drama, problems, and gossip. Their there to give me a hug when I need it and laugh when Im being stupid. Best couple I know <3
 Well Ive already done a whole post on this little gem but I am thankful for her today. And am so happy for her as she is about to embark on her own marriage here soon. Thank you Angela for your AMAZING friendship for the last 17 years. Time truly does fly but I am glad to have had you by my side all this time!
 Ms. Brooke Beckstead is seriously the greatest! Miss her so much while she is away in Hawaii. But so thankful for phones cause I dont know what I would do if I could not talk to her on a regular basis. She is by far my rock and it will always freak me out the way we seem to be going through the same situations at the same time. I am so thankful for our times together and look forward to having her back by my side this summer :)
 Well this is my family. The entire family believe it or not! I honestly dont think I can put in words right here how much I love them all and how much I am thankful for them! They are all so amazing and I dont know what I would do without them. Thank you for dealing with me and always being there for me! I seriously have the most amazing family and couldnt ever ask for anything or anyone better!
 Ive been so blessed throughout my life to not just have my family, but I have my non family (my friends). To me its all family. Because those close girlfriends are just the sisters that God wasnt able to give me. So they became my friends. We fight, we disagree, we dont speak at times, but we always love one another and support eachother. So Happy Valentines Day to all of you! Today just would not be the same if I didnt have you in my life :)