365

An entire year has passed since I've started this blog, which blows my mind! Much has happened in the last 365 days, however, I also feel like no time has passed at all. Does that make sense? Regardless, I'd like to share some of my favorite memories from this past year to commemorate 365 days of gratitude (this blog is called "Some Thanks to Give" for a reason).

SENVE Thanksgiving 2017

Exploring the Red Woods with Kate

Freezing in Zion

This sunset in the Grand Canyon

Looking out at the Grand Canyon

Warming back up in Joshua Tree

Working in Santa Cruz for two weeks and being greeted by these cuties

Also getting to spend time with this angel

Observing the humming bird from my livingroom

Having it snow on Christmas Eve

Christmas season

Being able to spend time with my doggos

Failing at ice skating with pals

Exploring Tahoe with my ENVES

Girl's night

SENVE Events with my bffs

Going to a (vegan) Pizza and pigs event with Kat

Having my friends visit for Spring Break

Hiking with friends

Tooling around Santa Monica for the day

Being outside and near the ocean

My beautiful friends (peep the flowers)

Sitting on the pier at 6am watching the sunrise and breathing in the crisp morning air

Going hiking with mom

Going to Farmers with the moms

Competing in PSWC in Phoenix, Arizona

Winning 3rd place for our competition and 1st place overall at PSWC

Eating cake and a burrito with Kat every Thursday

Going to Santa Barbara on a day trip

This game of Jenga that lasted 2 hours (maybe I'm exaggerating a little... but still)

The making of this selfie

Being surprised with Taylor Swift tickets

Hanging loose with Grandpa

Celebrating the moms hiking the Skyline to Sea with an awesome family picnic

Having Carl point out the seagulls for me

Testing out new recliners (Carl, Kate, and I all really enjoyed this part)

Having Austin model for me 

Showing off our bad dance moves

Being able to spend most of my summer outside (working)

Seeing Dead and Company at the Gorge

Hiking with friends

The ice cream that changed my life

Spending time with my bffl

Capitol Hill Block Party

Seeing my favorite band live (by surprise)

Watching Grandma talk to her great-granddaughter

Supporting Sean as he throws the opening pitch for the Mariner's game

Having Brennan spam my phone with pictures of his beautiful face

Seeing these flowers on my walk 

Walking in on Micah and Kate dressed up

Spending time with Abraham

Arts and Crafts night

Having self-care Sundays with friends

Spontaneously going to an ABBA cover band concert at a casino and dancing/singing for the whole 2 hour show

Going to Maui with family 

Going to Plum Bistro and the Leon Bridges concert with mom

Hiking with my veggie friends

Completing a 3-mile run (for the first time) and feeling on top of the world afterwards

Joining Jacob on his bar crawl

Eating at an all-vegan fast food restaurant 

Experiencing all of mom's "selfies"

Looking up at the sky for the entire walk home because it is so beautiful

Watching the hummingbirds play after my run (also the weather was perfect this morning!)

Going camping in Pinnacles National Park

SENVE

So yeah, these are some things I'm very grateful for from this past year. 😁 And remember, even after the holidays pass, it's okay to take a second and give thanks for little miracles you see everyday, if you wish, and if not, then that's okay too!

Take care, and Happy Holiday season!!