So much to be thankful for! November was a busy month! I thought without Christmas shows that I would have time to relax but that wasn’t the case.

For the past seven years for me, November 1st meant the start of Christmas season. This year is looking a little different. Definitely missing the hustle and bustle of the Christmas show season today.

I’ve lived in Branson for 8 years now… I can’t believe it.

It’s funny because I was just reflecting on my time thus far, crying happy tears for all the things I’ve done and all the people I have in my life…

Saturday was my last time judging high school Speech for the season, and it got me thinking… After competing for four years and judging for ten, I’ve now been living in the Speech world for 14 years. That’s half of my life…

2022 was quite the year. It feels like it lasted forever, but at the same time, was over in the blink of an eye. I’m not sure I can say it was my best year ever and exceeded all my expectations, but there was definitely a lot of growth, changes, and adventures that I’m so grateful for!

I have spent the past seven years of my life working alongside, learning from, loving on, and laughing with the greatest people. And I’ve loved every moment.

Introducing: the box gifting co. — My goal was create the perfect gift box. One where everything the recipient would want is available in this one box, making it the only gift you will need.

I spent the weekend in Nebraska with my high school classmates at our ten year reunion. Most of them, I hadn’t seen in probably five years... Life happens, and it’s as if you blink and suddenly months, or even years, have passed.

Ya know, I did so many things in those short few days but my favorite moments were simply being with those I love so very much! That’s the best part of this adventure we call life — experiencing it all with those you love most.

As I start a new year, I have 27 lessons that I have learned (or relearned) from the past year of my life… Here’s to 28!