the gift of giving.

this year, instead of receiving a ton of presents, my family decided to take some of our money for christmas gifts, and get some things for the homeless.
we got some backpacks and filled them up with a bunch of stuff.
then we went to orem, and drove around. hoping we could find some homeless people.
we drove around as a family for like an hour! and didn't find any.
but then yesterday, when i was on my way to the mall with melisa and connor to buy some presents, i saw someone! he didnt even have a jacket on. he looked like he hadn't shaved in years. he needed help. so i called my dad and told him. he brought him a backpack. this guy was sooo happy that we made that for him.
just knowing that we probably made his day, makes my day. (:
now off to find some more people in need(:

ps. merry christmas(: i love you all(:

an attitude of graditude.

this week was thanksgiving. obviously on thanksgiving you think of things that you are thankful for. i'm thankful for a house to live in. and such great friends and family. i'm thankful for music that makes me happy. soccer that makes me want to be better. and mostly, people tthat influence me in my life.

i hope everyone had a great thanksgiving! i sure did(: even though i'm pretty sure i gained like 10 pounds....(: