Happy Thanksgiving!

It's Thanksgiving! Here is what I am thankful for:

• My parents, Joan, Tim, Rick, Shelly, and Jack. I have received so much love and support from these great people that I can never express enough gratitude. They have shaped the person I am today and continue to provide wonderful opportunities to learn and grow.
• My brother and sister. I don't get to see them nearly as often as I wish or talk nearly as often as we should, but I can't imagine many people that I love more than Kira and Trey.
• My extended family of grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and honorary family members, all over the U.S. I love them so dearly.
• My friends. They are too numerous to list and I am so thankful that no matter how many miles separate us, I am still able to connect with them when it is most important as though no time has passed at all.
• My home that I am lucky enough to own.
• My job that I do actually love, despite gripings that suggest otherwise.
• My boss who seriously rocks and colleagues who genuinely care about students.
• Netflix and DVR which allow me to stay up to day and/or catch up on things I've missed.
• Books. I love to read! I am thankful that I am able to read, though I do not have nearly enough time and energy to read everything I want.
• Money. I have just enough to do what I need to do and on occasion, do something a bit more.
• My brain and body. I am happy that they work (most days), are healthy, and that they enable me to do great things when I really set my mind to it.
• My amazing husband Aaron Robinson. He never fails to be what I need him to be: a comedian, a shoulder to cry on, a friend to talk to, a heart to love, an amazing father, the perfect husband.
• My son, Killian. I am learning so much from my little boy. I am growing and changing just as much and as quickly as he is. I believe that through Aaron and Killian, I am finally becoming the person I was always meant to be.

Here are some cutes!

First Thanksgiving!

Mommy is thankful for him too!