More things I’m thankful for:
1. Restaurants who offer Unsecured Wireless. No time limit. No sign-in necessary. Your food can suck and I’ll still think you guys rock.
2. Stop lights with left turn arrows. This makes it so easy and brainless. The less I have to think while driving, the better. Green arrow means go. Red arrow means no go – and I have a minute to text someone I love.
3. Little sisters. I’m the oldest, so I am thankful for all of my little sisters. Therese, by 18 minutes. Stacey, by 2.9 years. Devin by 11.5 years. Kayla – Nate’s sis who’s like a sister and friend bound up into one! Heidi, Heather and Nicole – wish we could hang out more often! I love all of you girls so much – I’d do anything for you. And Melissa – you count, too. And Rachel and Kristen. And Abby. And Eleanor. And Maddie. And Sami. Jenn of course. Lindsey! Nellis! Mary! OMG – I am overwhelmed by the beautiful women in my life. Who are all younger – sheesh!
4. Parents. Mama. Daddio & Val. Mama Barbara & Mark. Daddio Storm and Mama Elaine. Grandpa Frentz and Sue. Grandma Frentz. R.I.P Grandma and Grandpa Bouis. Grandma and Grandpa Joy. Grandpa Storm. Grandma and Grandpa Fish. Grandpa Settlemen.You guys have made me who I am today. The good parts, the messed up parts – I credit you! Parents who aren’t related: Randy and Jeanette. Lona Rusk. Lidia and Rolando Martinez. Liliana and Enzo – even though you’re close to my age you’ve always helped guide me.
5. Josh at Pups Play & Stay. Thank you for coming from around the counter to sit in a chair – because you’ve discovered that’s the only way to make Trooper feel comfortable and loved before going to doggie daycare. You give my daughter special attention – and it melts my heart.
6. Wilmington, NC. I love this city.
7. My favorite things: Cheese, cider beer, the color orange, yo mama jokes, puns, Volkswagen Things, Cinnamon discs, laughing, pull-ups, Orbits gum, gerber daisies, funny-named nail polish, lasers, ninjas, pirates, knee socks, sports bras, vibrating mascara, compliments, honesty, Z’s!, the phrase “sure no problem”, the “No Rain” song by Blind Melon, cowboy boots, and YOU – if you are reading this right now… you are my favorite.

SOoooo thankful for you!! You’ve been my longest friend ever, 6th grade???, crazy! I’ve met a lot of people in my, almost 30, years and you’re by far one of the most awesome people I know. You’re a wonderful friend and person. Happy Thanksgiving!
You, big sis, are always the example of the kind of person I want to be, so for that I am grateful to have you and am blessed to call you my sister. Thanks for always being there and saying exactly what I need to hear. My sisters mean the world to me and I am thankful for each one of you!