Thanksgiving

I didn't get any good pictures of Thanksgiving, but afterwards did snap a picture of the table. Rett had a really cute idea to put butcher paper on the table and let the boys draw. Everyone kind of ended up drawing pictures of things they were thankful for, and it kept the boys entertained so they weren't too out of control. Great idea, and I actually left it there for a while after, because the boys would just jump up and start drawing.
We have so much to be grateful for this year. We are very grateful for the home that we were able to build and for all the comfort and warmth it gives to us. We are grateful for our little family, and for the fun and love that we share with each other. We are grateful for amazing grandparents, who love us and our boys more than we could ever ask. As well as for great siblings, who are such good aunts and uncles to the boys. We cannot express how grateful we are for such a wonderful family. We are so blessed to have so many wonderful influences in our children's lives. We are grateful for the Gospel and for the peace and joy it brings to our lives. We are grateful for wonderful parents who have taught us the gospel and raised us to be strong in our values, honest, and committed to what we believe. We are grateful for a good, secure job and for Rett for working so hard for us, so the boys and I can be home together. We are grateful to our new neighbors who have been extremely welcoming, and for old neighbors and friends, who even though are not as close physically, are so sweet to keep in contact. We love Thanksgiving because it reminds us to be more grateful for all the blessings we enjoy. And that's something we could always use as a reminder in our lives.
We had lot's of invites for Thanksgiving Dinner, and would have loved to be at all of them, with all of our sweet family. We had some plans that made us decide to stick around the house, and Rett ended up being on call anyway. But it was still a great Thanksgiving Dinner. We had Rett's brother TJ up and Grandpa Kip and Debbie. It was actually fun to prepare the meal. I didn't do all of it. Deb brought the stuffing, a casserole, and some pies; and TJ brought some pies as well. I know it was not my first turkey, but it has been a long time since I've done one, and I was pleasantly surprised at how fun and easy the dinner was to get ready. Thanks guys for a wonderful Thanksgiving Day! We're glad we had some company!