thankful [2011]

today i'm thankful for...

* family
parents who always want the best for me, and the most amazingly crazy siblings in the world.

* friends
honestly, i am convinced i have the best friends in the world, who point me to God constantly.

* health
so thankful that almost all the signs of mono have left my body.

* warm houses
hahaha, imagine if we had to sleep outside?!

* my puppy
can't believe i'm saying this, but a cuddly dog just makes life better. it's true!

* sunshine
iiii could not live without it...

* music
 what is it about music that warms you up, or energizes you, or provides the perfect background for midnight studying?

* the season of life i'm in right now
i'm trying to really relax and focus on how blessed i am in this current season of life. i'm living at home with my family right now, and just trying to really slow down and enjoy them.

* the excitement of what's to come
at the same time, realllly starting to get excited for what's coming next as i start college and embrace all the new and unknown.

* the Bible
God's word is sooo refreshing, how it reaches out and speaks to me. every. time. so amazing!

* my Savior
the fact that he came down to earth and gave himself up for me, so i could enjoy him forever continues to grow more precious to me every year. he is my friend, my comforter, he loves me, he died for me, shedding his blood on the cross to save me.

cross country

WOW.

it has been a good four years.

soooo much fun and sweat,

many ouchy blisters and bloody knees,

glaring sun and freezing snow,

thiiiiick slippery mud (georgetown prep and last year's championship),

stacey glasses and waka-waka dances,

prayer and sharing bible verses,

victories and defeats,

AND - most importantly - laughter.

my life as a varsity cross country runner is now over.

on wednesday was the PVAC championship.

i wasn't there. i had too bad of a cough.

my loving mommy wouldn't let me go. weep :'(

my girlies didn't get first place, but i know everyone ran their little hearts out.

i LOVE this team.

WAKA WAKA!!!! :D

ohhh the early years. :)

sooo attractive... hahaha.

last year:

this year:

i loveee this team, and it's been so much fun.

the end of the year party is tonight... and i am at a loss for words.

it has been awesome! but i'm so sad to be finished!!

:) :)