the most wonderful time of the year.

Thanksgiving weekend has been absolutely glorious. Our Thanksgiving dinner for our "little family" of four was great. The days to follow have been filled with movies, leftovers, long walks, projects, and more leftovers. It has been a fantastic time to enjoy each other and focus on what we have.

This is my absolute favorite time of the holidays- the time leading up to Christmas day. So much to do, look forward to, and reflect on. I just can't believe 2010 has flown by!

Our Christmas tree is up and the other decorations are slowly being set out. We've been cleaning, organizing, and purging as we get ready for the holiday. It will feel so great to start the year off organized and fresh! We are ready for a great holiday season.

be grateful.

While I am full of turkey and nibbling on a peice of apple pie I am thinking about what I am thankful for.

a loving husband
healthy, happy kids
a warm home
our needs being met
having a bit less than we have had in the past because we are so grateful for what we have now
a loving mom
fantastic in laws
extended family
the sound of kids laughing
the sound of boys wrestling and tearing up the house
friends
church
the Savior and His Atonement
our salvation
a Heavenly Father that knows and loves us
a warm bed
food on the table
clothes to wear
hot showers
friendly people
our jobs
time with the boys
date nights
Sam the dog
Tiki the dog
babies
grandparents
good neighbors
teachers that care about our kids
life
love
silliness
hard work
days of rest
holidays
miracles
2010
new beginnings
changes
progress
waking up
exercise
the scriptures
deep thoughts
reflecting on what you're thankful for. :)

Happy Thanksgiving!

give thanks.

We are ready for a quiet Thanksgiving. It's just the four of us this year and we are looking forward to a restful day together. Our home looks and feels like Thanksgiving...


We have been talking about the things we are thankful for. For family night, the boys listened to a CD of the story of the Pilgrims making their way to America. We wrote what we are thankful for on leaves and put them up in our kitchen. Griffin is thankful for all the important things... like indoor toilets.


~Happy Thanksgiving!