Most Thankful For....

Memories of Girl's Nights Out....

and lasting friendships....

A mother who defines the word "Grandma" 

and sets the bar for the meaning of a "Mom"....

Siblings who understand why I am the way I am,

and for new additions to the family....

(Hint: one of these things is not like the others - Karl)

And for finding pieces of my Dad in them,

and for yet another soon-to-be member of the family

Welcome David!

For 3 brother in laws who I love and can always count on,

and for Lanny who is a strength and joy to his family....

Cousins who are there through thick and thin,

and to raise a little... well, you know!

For sister-in-laws who share in the "joys" 

of being married to a Littlefield man

(You know what I mean Gina & Wendy)

Time spent in their company....

Always thankful for a family who see you for what's inside....

And for cousins though divided by the sea  

there is a bond the moment you meet....

For my Uncle Sale in Samoa who looks a lot like Dad

and who cares for us just as deeply....

For a brother/uncle that I miss so dearly

and have left a piece of my heart with in the islands....

For the moments spent meeting my uncle's family 

and remembering times passed....

Celebrating new arrivals for the youngest of Dad's brothers...

Grateful for Eddie getting to know Dad's family 

and understanding a little more why I am ME....

For the love of Uncle Tufa who though calls New Zealand home,

always has a place here in my heart!

Forever thankful for my Auntie Ana's spirit

(half of my namesake)

and really understanding why my Dad loved his sister so much....

And for all of my beloved family in Samoa, New Zealand, Australia....

Las Vegas, Texas or where ever you reside,

I am eternally grateful for those family and friends 

who have been apart of my life in any way.

I am thankful for you

and am blessed to have you!