Already out done and I haven't even started yet...

Geez. I had planned to do a post this week about what and who I'm thankful for but my older-should-have-been-a-comedic-writer-but-picked-cheerleader-for-life-instead-BF of a sister decided she would use her week long (jealous!) vacation to mess around on the computer and write numerous blogs to include a " What I'm Thankful For" blog. See here: http://kfunston.blogspot.com/2009/11/gobble-gobble-gobblethank-you-thank-you.html problem with this?? Nothing I write now will even compare!

Here goes anyway:

KRae: She's my little cowgirl-princess (yes, they go together)... she loves putting on her boots and spurs and riding Mater Boy for hours but will come home and throw on her princess dress and tap around the kitchen in high heels! There has to be a fine mix of girlie-girlie and cowgirl right? I love this! KRae is my world she is sugar with a WHOLE lot of spice but sweeter than anything I could ever imagine. She is so funny and the biggest goof ball ever! I'm thankful for her and blessed that God chose me to be her mama!

The husby: For those of you who know me well you understand that Reed is a God send! He puts up with me and all my little antics and.... (for the most part)... just takes it with a smile! He works hard and is the most amazing father ever!! He can always make me laugh, he is my best friend and the cowboy I always wanted!!

My mama: I call my mom almost daily... partly for her, mostly for me! She's pretty awesome and the BEST babysitter ever!!! ;-) She's K.Rae's favorite person (next to me of course... and McKenna is right up there too!)... best Mammaw ever award goes to her! She is a wonderful mom who'd do anything for us (this includes all the kids and kid-in-laws!) I'm so thankful for everything she's done for me!! Oh... and her amazing skills in the kitchen!!!

Dad: growing up my dad "drug" (if you will) all of us around the country (one of the perks of the Amry)... I hated moving... and it was all his fault! But with each move he'd assure me that I'd like it here, have new experiences, and make new friends. Thanks Dad! You were right (ugh... I hate saying that!) I look back now and realize how much I gained from living and traveling to so many places! My dad is one of those who I can call for anything to get advice. I remember when I found out he was moving telling him "I'm just going to miss you so much" and it's true (I know I'm a grown up and all) but I miss my daddy on a daily. I'm so thankful for him.

Meine Schwester: What would my life be like with out my sister. Most people look at us and think polar opposites but that's not true. We are more alike then anyone would think... even our little tendencies- (for instances... we both love maps and calendars, neither one of us will eat the last bite of a pickle, etc.) When we were little I would beat people up for her (still would), I went to every cheer practice (at TK) and game she had. I wanted to be just like her.... I secretly always loved that she would tell people (mostly at parties- they are the most gullible) that we were twins... and they believed her... (suckers). She is so funny (as seen in her blog), I will always look up to her... Kristin's the most wonderful sister ever!

Bryant: Bryant is the best B.I.L, he takes care of my sister and my beautiful niece. He's gotta be one of the funniest guys I've ever met and just loves to have a good time. I never thought when my sister told me "he lives up behind the hospital, maybe? And I think he drives a dark colored truck.... let's go find his house" that guy would be the bouncer at my 18th b-day party, supply me with tons of laughs, be such a good friend and become my brother. He kicks butt!

Mckenna: I'm SO thankful for my niece! Can't wait to watch her grow up and hope I can spend lots of time with her!! She's the most precious little one, I love her and how much K adores her as well. I cannot wait to spend Christmas with them.

Al: This year has been 15 years since I first became friends with Allie Barnes. Hard to believe. I love this girl! I don't think there has ever been a time when I called Allie to "cry on her shoulder" and she didn't completely sympathizes and try to make me feel better!! She wrote a poem about our friendship in high school- it's hanging on the wall in my hallway.

Lizzy (aka Bestie): she's awesome. She is the kind of friend that whether we go 1 day or 3 weeks without talking/seeing each other we pick up right were we left off. We survived all the drama (and maybe created our own) for 4 years on the team, we have a similar "view" on sistuations/people. She introduced Reed and I... for that I'm forever grateful.

"The Orginals": these are my best friends from the EQ team (including bestie), I have so many wonderful memories with these girls. Each of them is unique.... even though I don't talk to them as much as I should they are truely special to me and I miss them!

For the rest of my family (brother, inlaws, cousins, aunts/uncles, etc!) and all my friends (because I need to start breakfast and don't have time to write about everyone). I'm so thankful for all of them, they are all so unique and awesome!!! I miss them!! I'm so lucky to have fabulous people in my life!