My thoughts...

After 11 years living away from San Diego, I still think it is the best place on earth... not Disneyland... San Diego.

I love the ocean air.

I have never seen kids with more sand on them than mine.

Every time we went to the beach they covered themselves, on purpose, in sand. Including Avery, who did a face plant just to get her hands on the stuff.

I am so happy to have my brother Chad home after serving his mission in Chile.

I love the cheesy signs we took to the airport.

And I love that Wesley was not content holding his own sign and insisted on trading... resulting in a mixed up 'Welcome Home'.

There is almost nothing I enjoy more than spending time with my family.

We had a super fun week. Loved the beach, pool, bonfire, zoo,... the list could go on and on.

I wish Brad and Jenee had been there.

I love my mom.

In hard times (and in good) I wish we lived closer to eachother.

I'm grateful for the example her and my dad have shown me.

I'm thankful they helped me develop my testimony at a young age and I'm thankful their testimonies are still examples to me today.

I love my siblings.

I really love that I can cry with my sister-in-law (who's really more like my sister) when none of the boys around us will cry.

And I love Brad. His strength and quiet at difficult times calms me. Reminds me of my dad.

I realize now more than ever that the women I grew up with are some of the best women of the earth. I can still lean on them and look to them for guidance.

I'm thankful for the friends I've surrounded myself with, they couldn't be a more positive influence.

And I'm thankful for a great cousin (who's really more a great friend) who stopped by when she had a million other things going on to bring me flowers. Her kindness always impresses me.