"17 Miracles"

Wow. So today I had the awesome opportunity to see the show "17 Miracles" about the Mormon Pioneers, from the Martin and Willie Handcart Companies.

It was such an amazing movie, I'd recommend that all of you see it!

I am so grateful for the pioneers, and the early members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints! They sacrificed so much to be a part of this gospel, and to enable all of us who follow after them to enjoy the blessings of the gospel! They traveled miles and miles in the heat, rain, snow, and other horrible conditions. They ran out of food, clothing, and so many of them sacrificed their lives for their faith. What an amazing example and legacy that we have, and hopefully I can live up to that in my life, trust in the Lord, and have as much faith in Him as they did. There is so much we can learn from our ancestors and the heritage of the pioneers!

Memorial Day!

I am grateful for this Memorial Day holiday, where we can remember those we have lost, and also those who have sacrificed their time and lives for us in the service of our country.

I am grateful for my Grandparents!

My Grandma and Grandpa Hanson are some of the best people I know. I love them so much, and am so grateful for their examples in my life. Although Grandpa Hanson has passed away, I will remember his sense of humor, love of life and family, and his constant support and care for everyone he met. I know I will see him again! Grandma is also a great example of strength and love, and I look up to her so much! I love you Grandma, and am so grateful to be able to spend time with you and learn from you!

I am so grateful for my Grandma and Grandpa Baer! I love them so much! I am so grateful for their constant example of church service, and unfailing faith, and their love for their family! They supported everything all of their kids and grandkids did, and I have such great memories of them, and their love for me! I am grateful to have had them in my life, and am so grateful for the knowledge that I will see them again.

Pictures of Memorial Day 2011

I am also grateful for our troops! I can't even imagine what it would be like to serve in the military, but I am so grateful for those who are willing to. There are countless men and women who sacrifice time away from their families, and even their lives to help us keep our country free and safe. I am so thankful, and they are those who need to be remembered and acknowledged more than just on this day.

Here I go!

Family

So, here is the first post on this new blog, we'll see how it goes.

The first thing that I am grateful for is my wonderful family! I am so blessed to have all of them in my life! My mom and dad are such a great support to me, and such great examples. I don't know what I would do without them!

My siblings are so great! Eric, Kellie, and Amber, I love them so much! We laugh and joke, and have a fun spending time together. Most people probably wouldn't understand what we are talking about half the time because we quote movies, and weird ones at that! I do love them, and love every minute that I get to spend with them.

Our newest addition to the family is little Mason, and he is such a cute sweet baby! It's so fun to have a little one around, and I know his parents and aunts and grandparents all love him so much!

I am grateful for the blessings of the temple and the covenants we make, and the wonderful knowledge that we can be together forever.

I am also grateful for my extended family! And there are a lot of them!

Above is a picture of (mostly) all of the Hanson family, there are about 90 of us, and still counting! I love them all, and am so grateful for their love and support in my life!

This is one of the pictures I could find on my computer of the Baer Family! Guess we need to get an updated picture of all of us! The Baer clan also has over 90 people and still adding to it, which is so fun! I love all of them so much, its so fun when we get to spend time with them, and I am grateful for all of their examples and support!

I am so blessed to have a wonderful family!