Yum Yum Yum

We combined forces with the Christensen's for Thankgiving this year and enjoyed such a feast! Plus Jill made the tables beautiful because she enjoys bringing beauty into being. Thank you friends for helping to make the day fabulous! I wish I had some of those fabulous foods to eat right now, but then they might not be as special at Thanksgigving.

Goodbye Grandpa Don- We'll Miss You

We traveled to Utah for Grandpa Don's funeral. This is the first funeral I've been to and I have to say it was a beautiful experience. Hearing stories about Grandpa and how he lived his life was inspiring. He was truly a great man. We will miss seeing him so very much. We love you Grandpa Don.

YUM YUM FUN

We combined force with the Christensens to feed the masses for Thanksgiving this year and had yummy food (thanks Jill) and loads of fun. Here we are playing some Killer Bunnies. My kids first played this crazy game at the Towers. We're officially addicted to it. I know bunnies should feel safe at Thanksgiving... but they were being slaughtered right and left. We also played some Spicy Farkle and some Wii.

Things That I am THANKFUL for:

Our Boo-Boo's and her smushed nose

How did Madison injure her nose you ask? These are her words:

"I snuck up behind Connor while we were playing flag football in PE. I grabbed his belt right as he was changing directions and the back of his head rammed into my face, also knocking me down. My nose started bleeding. Our school nurse said it was the bloodiest injury she'd seen that month. Sandy came to get me from school and took me to get an X-ray. The doctor said that the main piece of cartilage in my nose was not broken, even though it sure felt like it was."

Something about her nose is still wonky though. It's the end of December and Madison's nose is still slightly crooked and still sore to the touch. I asked her to pleeeease stop injuring her face.

I am extremely thankful that Sandy took such good care of my little Boo-Boo girl while I was out of town.

Accidents happen and so do miracles

Grant was riding his bike around our circular driveway when he decided to ride it to the mailbox to get the mail. He picked up speed as he got to the bottom of the driveway. He panicked and forgot to use his brakes, causing him to ride right out into the road. Yes, he was hit by a car. BUT he only broke his leg. That's it. Although it was traumatic, it could have been soooo much worse. For that reason I count this accident as a miracle. We are grateful to our Heavenly Father that Grant is still with us. We are also grateful to the multitude of people that were immeadiately around to help us. Miracles do happen, it is up to us to aknowledge where they came from.

Comforting Stuff

I am thankful for the comforts of life. Homemade rolls, good books, loving families, comfy pajamas, cozy beds, a warm home, lots of friends.... The list could go on and on. There are so many good things to love!

Two weeks old...

When I'm holding James I can't believe he was still inside of me only a couple of weeks ago. I like to put him on my tummy and ask him if he remembers being stuffed in there. Babies are truly a miracle. I am in awe that I have received such a huge blessing once again from Heavenly Father!