Thanksgiving - turning it up to 11!

In honor of the holiday, here are 11 things I'm thankful for. (Why 11? It's our favorite number and has brought us a lot of love, happiness, and luck. Let's turn it up to 11!)

11. The opportunity to grow up in rural Alaska, one of the most beautiful and unique places in the world, and have experiences there that shaped my whole life.










10. The chance to now live in another of the prettiest places (Park City, Utah), with so many opportunities for community and outdoor activities to boot!






9. A home of my own with my family.


8. The opportunities available to us here - education, choice, freedom - and a mind to take those opportunities.


7. My health and the things I can do with a healthy body.








(And to be a girl - I can enjoy pink and frills AND be tough at the same time!)


6. The opportunity to represent the USA on the international stage, challenge myself to be the best I can be, and to compete against the world's best athletes!




And along with that, to make friends from all over and travel the world to do so!




5. Friends that do things like throw surprise birthday parties, cheer at races, and make me feel loved!




4. Kind of the same as #5, but....an amazing group of girlfriends that give me all the support I could ask for and more.




3. The best four-legged furry son in the world!




(Who is also a 60 lb lapdog.)


2. A loving family, and that we were able to (almost all - missing Katrina and her family) be together in one place this summer.

Parents included:




The 6 superkids, L to R: Adam (20), Matthew (17), Jeanette (26), Joe (28), Kimber (31), Danielle (bride, 22)


1. The best partner / fiance / 'husband' in the universe: Brad Stewart! Over 7 years since the fateful September day we met, and it's been the best trip to get from there to here! And better every day...