My strong dad that is the best example of serving others that I could EVER ask for. He is always looking for new ways to give to others around him and never has the attitude "Welp, got my service done for the week." He has taught me so much about the importance of service and I am so grateful for him.
My loving mom that has an endless love for every single person in my family. She wants us to be happy no matter what it takes and no matter how much she has to sacrifice because of it. She is a HUUUUGE part of the reason I am who I am right now. We have almost identical personalities and I am so grateful to have her as my mom!
My hilarious sister Aimee who has recently become a big part of my life. She's always lived so far away until now and I am LOVING her being home. Every Friday she gives up a couple hours of her time to give me cooking lessons FOR FREE. She sure stepped into my life at the right time! I love that woman and I'm thankful for her example of following the spirit. She is amazing in every single aspect of life...seriously.
My awesome sister Holli who is my motivation. She keeps me going and every time I give up on my work out routine or start eating unhealthy seems to step in and start up some new plan with me and it helps me SO MUCH. She is such a great mother and she is one of my very best friends and I am so thankful for her and for everything she does for me and with me!
My amazing sister Kristy who has always been an example of how much fun you can have in life if you just let yourself. I have some really fun memories with her. She's had some trials in her life but she just keeps on smiling and laughing and making everyone around her laugh as well. She is so awesome and I love her!
My determined brother Joe who knows what he wants to do in life and does what he needs to do to get there. If I ever have a question about something or need help with anything he is always there doing everything he can to help me out. He has such a strong testimony and is not afraid to share it with those around him. I love that guy!
My kind brother Scott who has a very special place in my heart since we are both September babies :) he is always so nice to not only me but everyone around him. I will never forget the first time we got into a fight after his mission he came into my room only a few minutes later, gave me a hug, and said he was sorry for what he said. And that hasn't changed a whole lot, except that we don't fight much anymore. He is always smiling and making everyone around him happy as well.
My best friend Lora who has always been right there with me through every family vacation, camping trip, birthday, Christmas, and wedding. She is so giving. Giving of her time, money, love, service...anything you need! She can make you laugh like you wouldn't believe...I have no idea how she thinks of half of the funny stuff she says. I don't know what I'm going to do without her when she moves to St. George but I am so proud of her for doing what she has to do even though she is TERRIFIED to do it. I love her SO MUCH and I'm so so so so thankful I have her in my life.
And of course Ben Hopkin, Ben Ritchie, Josh, Necia, and Tamra for their amazing examples and for the way they treat their spouses, my siblings. They each have a special place in my heart and are just as important to me as my own brothers and sisters but I don't have enough time to write a paragraph about each of them. Also Cooper, Isaac, Evie, Darcy, Max, Eliza, Karlee, Kiya, Kaylea, and Lila for letting me be their aunt and for keeping me on my toes. I love those kids like they are my own and I would absolutely do anything for them. They are the cutest kids on the planet and I love how much fun they are. The future definitely has some hope with those kids :)
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