Thankful

     Holiday Season is always such an exciting time of year, especially now that I live at least 1500 miles away from most all of my family and friends. I get to enjoy this time and be so thankful for all that I have in my life. Thanksgiving has turned into a holiday that I truly enjoy. Whether I am able to make it home or not, it really makes you think of how amazing life is and how many wonderful opportunities I have been given. This year I was not able to return home for Thanksgiving, but I was able to spend it with family and people who mean a great deal to me in life.
     On Thursday, Thanksgiving, I picked up Keith's Parents and Brother from the San Francisco Airport to begin our weekend stay.  We loaded them up and headed to the Golden Gate Bridge! Although I know they were starving, they were great sports to let us get some sight seeing done and head on our way.  We stayed the weekend in Walnut Creek, CA, right outside of Moraga where Keith had a Thanksgiving Tournament at St. Mary's University. The entire area was so beautiful and fun. We were not able to enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal on Thursday, but we made due with what we had!

     It was so much fun to be able to catch up and spend some quality time with people I enjoy. Although I may not have been the best chauffer, it was not easy finding my way around, I loved being able to listen to Christmas music, see the views around me and constantly smile thinking about how lucky I am.

     After Keith's games, we headed back to Fresno. We wanted to make sure and catch the last Fresno State Football game. Although it was a rough season this year, we love to catch the games and support all of the coaches and players. Keith's Family had never been to a game, so I did my best "tour" of what the Fresno State Football experience is all about. To begin, we ran into the Pepsi Challenge. A small football obstacle course that you were timed. Michael and I decided we were up for the challenge and ended up getting the best time of the day! They let us know they would mail us our prize and we were very skeptical of what would arrive. Sure enough, we were sent Fresno State/Pepsi Corn Hole sets and couldn't be more excited! Team Kansas were the Champs! Sorry Coke, its Pepsi here on out for this girl!

     Sunday was a day off for Keith and we got to enjoy the entire day together. We began by taking them to our favorite breakfast spot, Huckleberry's and then hitting up a little Vino and Friends to watch the Chiefs game. After running around town, we headed back to the house to watch football and relax. Our Sunday dinner was our "Thanksgiving" and we enjoyed all the food we could eat! Thankfully, Jan was there to help cook, because I am not sure it would have turned out as well if she wasn't!
     I am so thankful for Bill, Jan, and Michael, not only because they came to visit, but because of all the love and support they have shown me through the years. Thank you for all you do! I cannot wait for Christmas and our corn hole tournament!