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36. Receiving cards in the mail from my Grandma just because she misses me
37. Cozy blankets
38. My heath, Scott's health and my family's health
39. Tim McGraw because: Tim McGraw+Krista Brittain+Me+4 past concerts+This coming summer's concert=Some of the best nights of my life!
40. BHS Cheerleading
41. Having a fiance who insists that I relax and spend the night watching all my favorite girl shows after I've had a long day at work/school
42. Living in a place where the sun shines 360 days a year
43. The ocean and how it makes all my problems disappear
44. Snowboarding and how that makes me feel free
45. My purple iPod
46. A fiance that does the laundry, cooks and cleans!
47. Girls-Day-Out with my Mom that include shopping, lunch and lots of girl talk
48. The Walnut Brewery in Boulder, CO
49. Wedding Planning
50. Sleep
51. My relationship with God
52. My involvement with the AIA (American Institute of Architects) because it's provided me with so many experiences and allowed me to meet incredible people who have become my mentors and friends over the past five years
53. Christmas Traditions
54. The Barbie ornaments that I get from my Dad every year on the Birthday
55. Scarves, hats, gloves and winter coats
56. Estes Park...there are so many memories in that town that go back to the time I was 10 years old
57. Mine and Scott's future together...I don't know what it will bring but I know it's going to be fun, exciting, challenging, rewarding and memorable
58. Body Lotion
59. Bubble baths
60. Gilmore Girls

Giving Thanks

With Thanksgiving less then 2 weeks a way and the end of the year less then 2 months away, I have been thinking about this past year a lot lately. To be honest, 2009 has not been the best year I've had. In fact, it's been one of the toughest years I've had in a long time. I'm ready to say good-bye to 2009 and hello to 2010, because I know next year is going to be much much better! As easy it would be for me to just move on, I know I should spend sometime reflecting on this past year, as I'm sure there are many life lessons I was suppose to learn. But I'm not quit ready to say good-bye to 2009 just yet. I am determined to end this year on a positive note. So, in the spirit of Thanksgiving, I have decided to make a list of 100 things in my life I am thankful for and post them here between now and Thanksgiving day. This time of year, I think it is important to remember what is important to us, that we are blessed and that we should give thanks for everything in our lives. I hope my list encourages you to think about the things in your life you are thankful for and give thanks for them.

100 thing that I am Thankful for...

1 - Scott, my best friend

2 - My Mom's unconditional love and support

3 - Having the greatest girl friends who are always there for me when I need to talk, laugh or cry

4 - My faith

5 - Snow Days (especially the ones that come in October)

6 - My Father's love and understanding

7 - My close relationship with my Grandma

8 - Movies that I have seen over and over again, but still love to watch

9 - Coffee!

10 - My loving family

11 - Facebook (I love how it's brought me closer to my family and old/new friends)

12 - My passion for architecture

13 - New shoes (sometimes a girl just needs new shoes!)

14 - Being able to eat (and enjoy) cinnamon rolls with Scott on Sunday mornings

15 - Watching the snow fall outside my window

16 - My cat Joey

17 - Finding a new band that I just can't get enough of

18 - Being spontaneous

18 - Having the ability to still be spontaneous with Scott

19 - Candles

20 - Red Wine

21 - Books that I just can't put down

22 - My education

23 - Date nights in with Scott that result in Chinese food, wine and a movie

24 - Being broke..for now (yes, I really do mean that...I think it will give us a strong foundation to build our lives on)

25 - Creating long lasting relationships with new friends

26 - My memories of growing up in Iowa

27 - My "Niece" and "Nephews": Kate, Hunter, Alex, Aaron, Jordan and Jackson

28 - My future

29 - My Future-In-Laws (yes, I really do mean that!)

30 - Never giving up on my dream that I would someday marry my best friend and soul mate because in my heart they are the same person

31 - Living in Colorado

32 - The opportunity to travel to the places I have been

33 - Daydreams

34 - Hoodies and beanies

35 - Flip Flops (and even more so, being able to wear flip flops in November!)

Love,

Heather

Pictures!!!

So, I'm a little behind the times, but it just came to my attention that I can post pictures within our blog! This is something I've been wanting to do forever, but could never figure out how to do it...until now! So, here are just a few pictures of Scott and I. In the future, I'll try to post pictures within the blog! ;-) I hope you enjoy...

Us

Scott and I out in Denver

Scott and I in Estes Park

Us in California

Scott and I in front of a P-51 Mustang at the Chino Planes of Fame Museum

H&S