Thanksgiving, A New Perspective.

I have always avoided chaos.

For the first time in my life I am truly thankful for chaos. I am so thankful to have my family, all their stuff, enough food for 5 people ~~completely spread across the counter~~, loud movies ~~echoing~~ playing throughout the house at midnight, Raja eating horse hoof clippings ~~given to her by Dylan~~ and throwing up at 6am, five pairs of shoes tracking dust, hay and sand throughout the house, and the never-ending movie quotes. I guess what I'm trying to say is that a quiet, organized home is definitely overrated.

I don’t think I would have ever come to this conclusion if I hadn’t moved so far away from our families. It's amazing how moving away from family taught me to appreciate everything I’ve always avoided. I am so thankful for everything I am learning about myself from this move. I am thankful for life lessons I am learning every day. Don’t get me wrong, I love being alone with Andy- but it gets tough going 3-5 months without at least having dinner with our families.

So rather than complaining about all the chaos this Thanksgiving, I'm going to enjoy my people.
That is all.

Dr. Calhoun?

I am thankful Andy wants to do life with me every day.

I am thankful Dylan rode Chief! Made my day.

And for extra help in the barn.

I am thankful for desert hiking with my people.

{Lastly, here is evidence that we like Lexie- supporting her games from afar.} I think it's safe to say she is thankful they won the

GSC Championship!

{Disclaimer- ~~I have become lazy and~~ all pictures were taken with my phone, rather than camera. I will redeem myself next blog.}

Have a great Thanksgiving, readers!

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