There are some people in life that make you laugh a little louder, smile a little brighter, and just live a little better..

These are the people who make life more meaningful to me. My life would truly be less if I didn't have these people to count on..My Sisters Kylie and Kirstie- we may fight, steal each others clothes, and want to kill each other sometiems- but it stands true that if you mess with one Bruce girl you mess with them all. They are my best friends and we have the best of times together. Here we are.. Dad, Mom, Kacey, Kirstie, Kylie and myself. I love them more than anything in the world. I have the big brother and ge to be a big sister. I couldn't ask for a better family than mine. We may disagree or get into mischeif- but we are always there for one another. I am so grateful for my eternal family.

My family is always there for me no matter what i get myself into. They are so supportive and even when things don't go according to plan, they are there. They understand. They love me and never abandon me. Moving out has really helped me realize how much i love and need them. We are closer now than we ever have been and I love my relationship with each one of them. I am so grateful for the friendships I've made. I have had so many friends I can't even begin to thank or mention them all. Each one has brought something special into my life and has been there for me in a time of need. I love them all so much and I will always cherish the memories we've made. Time and distance may keep us from talking or seeing each other, but I know that we will always remain friends no matter where life's journey takes us.
Everyone from high school and anyone else from before that- i miss everyone so much and I love thinking about all the GREAT times we had! Time definitely goes in a flash!The Hadleys. I love every single one of them and they really have become my second family. I wish I had more pictures to post right now, but know that they are amazing! I miss them and love them always! I made friendships with them that will last forever. My branch- I can't even begin to tell of the good times we have. We do NOT have your typical singles ward! Rather, we are a big group of friends who can hang out on the weekends and be there for each other and understand each other. I love this ward so much and it really does break your heart in many ways when someone moves or gets married. A mixture of happiness for them and sadness for yourself to not see them every week. I love you all sooooo much! We have way too much fun :) At least we would if there were such a thing...

The girls I work with are absolutely amazing. I can't even begin to express how fun they are. Each one is so different and in a different stage of life. From being single (like me) haha to being married with children- I love them so much though. If it weren't for these people I would never make it through the day! We aren't just co-workers. They have become some of my closest friends!

I realize that there are so many people not in any of these pictures. These are the ones i happened to have today. I have just been thinking about life and everything in it. How often we take our friendships, family- and even coworkers for granted. Sometimes we don't even recognize the lifetime friendships we make and I wish I'd have been better at letting those people know I will love and care for them always. There are so many friendship quotes out there but one that has recently caught my eye says,

"God doesn't give you the people you WANT. He gives you the people you NEED. To HELP you, to HURT you, to HAVE you, to LOVE you, and to make you into the person you were meant to be."

I think that is so true! Sometimes we wonder why people don't remain in our lives forever or why friendships end. We wonder WHY WHY WHY- This quote says it all for me. God knows WHO you need WHEN you need them. Each person in our lives contribute and teach us something. Maybe it was a one day friendship- or a one time conversation- or a 10 year friendship that faded away. They are in our lives for that amount of time for a reason. OOOH! I just got an e-mail about this. I am going to add it in here.. It's long sorry...

""""""People come into your life for a REASON, a SEASON or a LIFETIME. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person..

When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. Sometimes they die. Sometimes they walk away. Sometimes they act up and force you to take a stand. What we must realize is that o ur need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.
Some people come into your life for a SEASON, because your turn has come to share, grow or learn. They bring you an experience of peace or make you laugh. They may teach you something you have never done. They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy... Believe it, it is real. But only for a season.
LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons, things you must build upon in order to have a solid emotional foundation. Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person and put what you have learned to use in all other relationships and areas of your life. It is said that love is blind but friendship is clairvoyant. """"

Sometimes I can get pretty cheesy in things i do or say- know that it comes from my heart though. I just want to thank everyone for being part of my life. No matter how long you were here, you made a difference to me in some way. I LOVE YOU ALL!!! xOxO