Brother.

David and I have never really gotten along. We fought all the time and were too cool for each other growing up. Luckily for me, this past year we have both matured a lot and have become really good friends. "Big Dave" makes me laugh all the time. However, He recently openly admitted to getting a lot of his humor from me. He laughs at my jokes all the time which makes getting along a breeze. We have also spent car rides talking about life and real stuff that's been on our hearts. We have also picked up the hobby of baking. Trying new cookies and making time to bake them are precious moments spent with me huge little brother. That six foot boy has become one of my best friends and it makes my heart happy to know it will just get better as we get older. I am blessed to have such a good friend to grow up with

Thanks

Thankful for :

1. Nick. Obviously. But really. He is a constant encourager and blesses me with his unending kindness and joy. He tells me I am beautiful everyday. He is careful with his words cause sometimes I am very fragile. He writes me letters and believes in my dreams.His prayers for me are honest and his walk with The Lord is real an beautiful. I am blessed by him daily.

2. Da rents. My parents have a love for each other that most teenagers don't get to see growing up. My Dad is an outstanding leader and my Mom treats every guest that comes into our house incredibly well. Their patience with me is astounding.

3. Sibs. I am thankful for Bethany because her heart is pure and her faith is authentic. Christa for her gift of giving and her unconditional faithfulness to our King. Danae for her honest kindness and the fact that she always likes my pictures. Andrew for being an outstanding big brother and his habit of doing things whole heartily. Emily for spending time with me buying me breakfast and caring about my life. David for making me laugh and for laughing at my jokes.

October Highlights:

1. I got to go visit Nick at his school, North Dakota State in Fargo,ND. We went thrifting and watched a lot of Fresh Prince with our friends Jenny and Trevor ( awesome travel buddies)

2. Learned the entire thriller dance and performed it in my high school cafeteria. Social suicide? Probably. Great story to tell my children someday? Oh, absolutely.

3. Successfully escaped Stats class by jumping out the window. Three times.

4. Dressed up as Princess Leia for Halloween. ( Nick was Han Solo)

5. Scored a pair of Ugg moccasins for four dollars.