Today I am thankful for...

Today I am thankful for Veteran's Day. I am really glad that there is a day to honor those brave men and women who risk their lives to protect our country, our freedoms, and our rights. I am so proud of them, and I know that this country wouldn't be what it is today without our military. I am so thankful for them, and for the civilians that work with them, like my dad. We have had brave, patriotic soldiers throughout our history, from the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, the World Wars, Vietnam, Korea, and now the war in Iraq. I encourage you to take a moment of silence and think about those men and women who have given their lives for our country. Pray for those that are serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, and their families. If you know a Veteran, thank them for their service. So next time you go to church, think about those soldiers who fought for freedom of religion. Think of those rights we have, and think of the people who fought for them. I am proud to be an American. Are you?

Today I am thankful for...

Today I am thankful for having some awesome classes this tri! I had Bobcat News- a speech class, and yes, I can say my 'r's. It is a public speaking class. It is also the school news class, where we film a lot of different things every week. It was really fun and I had AMAZING people in my class! I also had French. J'adore le francais! C'est magnifique! I now want to go to Paris sooo bad! I am trying to convince my mom to let me go, but that's not going anywhere. And, of course, there is Ancient World History. My teacher, Mrs. Bates, is great. She is really funny and easy-going, and makes us laugh. She wants to show us Braveheart. Ya, she is pretty cool. I just hope we actually get to watch it! I am so glad I had some fun classes this tri, and met some pretty awesome people!

*sorry that it is a day late. I got kicked off the computer before I could publish it.

Today I am thankful for...

Today I am thankful for the beginning of Daylight Savings Time. Odd, I know. But when you have to be out the door before 7:00 each morning, get on the bus, change buses at the middle school, then have a 15 minute bus rid to Richmond, it is nice. When I leave to go to the bus stop in the morning, it is actually light outside! I don't have to feel my way down the street and around the corner to the bus. It also makes the school system look more humane when it isn't dark when we go to school. It will change soon, and I will be back to falling on the ice patch I didn't see because of the dark, but for now, I am glad it doesn't feel like 3 a.m. when I go to school.

I am thankful for...

Today I am thankful for my family. I have the best family in the world! I love to spend time with them, and I love it when they are all here. I feel so blessed to be in this family. My parents are amazing, and they are always there for us, and they did a great job raising us. Shawn, Justin, Casey, and Melissa are the best siblings EVER! And Krystal, Jessica, and Justin are AMAZING in-laws! And, of course, Victoria is the cutest little niece you could ask for! I am so thankful for everything they do for me, and they are great role-models! Thanks for everything, guys! Love you!

I am thankful for...

I saw this idea on facebook. Every day this month, I will post something that I am thankful for on the blog.

Can You Spell These Words?

Can you spell these three words?

S-L-A-C-K-E-R

P-R-O-C-R-A-S-T-I-N-A-T-O-R

L-A-Z-Y

What do these have in common? They describe my blogging for the last 6 months. So for the last little while, I have been deciding whether to give the blog up altogether, or to try again. I decided the latter. So from now on, I am going to try to have a post a week. If I get behind, feel free to let me know!

My New Favorite Movie!

Ok, I know what you're thinking right now. That I say every movie is the best movie ever. Well, not anymore. This one is. I saw it opening night, and I fell in love! So I was thinking I would do a little review of it, and maybe you guys will see it and love it like I do.
So, this movie is about Mike O'Donnell, a 37 year old man who basically hates his life. His wife wants a divorce, and his kids pretty much hate him. He goes to his old high school, and is remembering the old days, and wishes he could do everything over. his wish comes true, and, obviously, becomes 17 Again. He enrolls in high school with the help of his friend Ned, and he realizes that going back to high school isn't nearly as easy as he thought it would be. He realizes that he wasn't a good husband or father, so he decides to change his life around.
I loved this movie! It was hilarious, and I thought I would die laughing in a few parts. And of course, Zac Efron makes it so much better! I loved seeing him as a normal teen, not one that breaks out singing and dancing every 5 minutes. So go see it! here is a link to see the trailer. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CW9TkWY6Cng