2011: December 2010

I love Christmas time and the focus that it gives us to remember the things that really matter. Everyone has a greater desire to be more Christ-like and I love it when people are united in a cause. True there is always sorrow but there is a lot of joy as well. I’m especially grateful for those that show me love and for the great examples I have in my life. I wanted to dedicate this blog posting to my family and tell them why I think that they are so great. There are many others that aren’t blood that I would like to do the same for but I don’t want to leave anyone out. Just know that you are all so great! However, if you’re not family you might be bored by this blog-so don’t worry about reading it.

First my Grandparents…
-My Grandpa Tyler-I’m grateful for my Grandpa’s example of persevering. He can’t drive, nor hear, he can barely see and he lives alone. He doesn’t live a charmed life yet he carries on and that is not always easy to do.
-My Grandpa Nielson-I’m grateful for my Grandpa’s great love that he has for his children. He works hard for all of us and always has been a beacon to our family and to those that know him. He’s our rock in the family.
-My Grandma Nielson- My Grandma is a great example of giving of her time. She does a lot behind the scenes and is very much a go-getter.

Now my Parents…
-My Dad-My Dad is such a hard-worker. He’s constantly showing me how to be dedicated and I’m grateful for the times that we spend together. He has always taken the time to teach his kids and to be a great support to us in all of our endeavors.
-My Mom-My Mom is beautiful inside and out. She’ll never admit she’s beautiful and she is the least vain person that I know. She has a great love for others and everyone feels it. She is constantly serving her family and others by her many talents that she has been blessed with. (I have none of my Mom’s talents and so I really appreciate her gifts)

Next my Siblings and Sibling In-Laws (my protectors…they all take great care of me and they are all my mother hens…thanks!)...
-Bill-Bill is a great dad and he’s extremely smart. Our family has benefited greatly from his computer skills. Bill is also very warm and welcoming.
-Kelly-Is a great sister. Kelly moved out of the house when I was younger but I remember Kelly holding my hand to help me sleep whenever I was scared. She would also tell me to think of happy thoughts. Kelly is wonderful and I love her greatly.
-Dallas-Dallas is a great big brother and I love talking with him. Dallas has a quiet strength about him and he’s just very likeable. Love ya Dall.
-Mari-Mari has such wisdom and I love her advice and insight. Mari is beautiful inside and out and she always knows how to put me at ease.
-Derrek-I have always looked up to Derrek-I always wanted to be like him. Derrek is super kind hearted and loving (even though he hides it). I love ya big brother.
-Adrienne-Ade is pretty much the coolest, prettiest, most down to earth person I know. Ade has such a great personality and she is a great addition to our family.
-Dave-Dave is such a dedicated person and he has a lot of motivation. Like Chelsea he’s a great example and he has a great sense of humor.
-Chelsea-Chelsea is super talented and good at everything she does. She has been my perfect example and she has helped me to make better choices by the life that she leads. I’ve been very blessed to have such a great sister.

Last and not least my beautiful Nieces and Nephews…
-Dallin-Dallin has a heart of gold. He has always been my bud and he’s so smart and clever. We can talk about anything and Dallin knows how to put a funny twist on any topic. (We can even talk about freeps…haha)
-Ashlin-Ashlin constantly has her hands busy and she is always making things for others. She is a great example of serving others and she has a great laugh. I love watching movies with her; she makes the funny parts even funnier because of her ability to laugh out loud.
-Jaron-Jaron is my goober. I just love him. He’s all boy and he has such innocence and he has got an awesome personality. You have to watch your back with him though. He’s a full fledge wrestler and he can’t get enough of it and he’s always fully charged.
-Kaylen-Kaylen is a tough cookie and she completes the Burton family. She’s also a great cuddler-which I love.
-Emmeline-Emme and I have a love/hate relationship. Which makes our relationship all the more meaningful. I work hard for her love and when she finally embraces me it makes it all worthwhile. Emme is so intelligent and talented and she’s such a sweetie.
-Brielle-Brielle is so loving. She always greets me with the biggest smile and she has brought me comfort many times when I’ve been down. I love her hugs and the times she has fallen asleep on my shoulder.
-Avery-Avery is very independent and apparently she processes some of my same qualities that I processed as a child. She’s the wandering Jew part II. She, like Emme, has to let you in her bubble but being inside the bubble is a good place to be. I envision Avery to be a very quick wit in the future and to have a funny/sassy personality.
-Riley-Riley has the most beautiful laugh and has the sweetest temperament. He can brighten anyone’s day.