The Blessing Bucket: Crazy But Wonderful

I have been thinking about my family a lot lately for many reasons. Probably because they are so awesome.

And so I want to share them with you.

These are my amazing parents. Just last month they celebrated their 32 anniversary. Honestly they are the best people I know. My father is extremely hard-working but loves to laugh and have fun. He has a sweet and spiritual side to him that I love. My mother is the most Christ-like person I know. She loves everyone and does all she can to help them. She is the definition of charity. I hope to be like both of my parents.

The siblings. They are my best friends. The ones I will always love to be around. Just seeing them makes me happy. When I would come home from college on the weekends all I wanted to do was hang out with them. My favorite memories in life include them.

I was blessed with two sisters, Ann (right) and Val (left). Two girls who have guided and helped me. They have loved me with all my weirdness. I am grateful for their examples. Ann is so giving and loving. She has a knack for teaching I could only hope for. Val is patient and sweet. I admire her strong will and endurance.

I only have one brother and that is too many. Just kidding. He is the best. Andrew always makes me laugh. And he seems to be there for me just when I need him. I am grateful for the things he has taught me.

Andrew married Missy and I am sooo glad. I just love her. She is fun and happy. I love what she adds to our family.

When Val first met Joel I wasn't so sure about the skinny stick she was dating. But I have seen how great of a husband he is and I know he takes good care of my sister. Having another brother isn't too bad.

This is little Stella. She was only two months old when I left on my mission. She is adorable though and super smart. We are going to be the best of friends when I get to see her again.

And this is Katie. She was born while I have been on my mission and I have never met this cute little thing but I am so excited to. I just want to kiss those chubby cheeks.