Giving Thanks

Wow! This year Thanksgiving has been more meaningful than ever. I'm not sure if it is because of the events that have taken place this year, or because I cooked a lot this year and had lots of time to think about what I have been blessed with. Every time I think about the things we are blessed with I just get all emotional and can't believe what we have been given. I thought I should probably take note of this so I can come back and read it when I am feeling sorry for myself :)

First and foremost, I am so thankful to be a member of the Church of Jesus Christ and I am deeply grateful for my Savior and all he has done for me. I know he has been with me through the tough times my family and I personally have had this past year. There were days that I wasn't sure I could continue through and He comforted me. I have grown greatly and don't know where I'd be without Him and His Gospel.

Second, the Priesthood. I am so grateful to have this power in our home. It has blessed our lives greatly this year. It has given me peace in my and blessed our children this year.

Of course, I am extremely grateful to have a loving husband and 3 happy, HEALTHY kids. We have so much fun together!! I love spending time as a family and growing closer with them. One of our favorite things to do is just lay in bed and watch Duck tales together. They LOVE Duck tales.

Bo works hard for our family and makes sure we have tons of fun too. Hailey is learning how to be a mom and told me the other day that she can't wait to grow up so she can cook in the kitchen like me. It's so cute the way she loves to take care of Jackson and her baby dolls and just wants to be a mom and do all of the mom stuff.

Conrad is the peacemaker. He walks around the house making sure everybody is happy and will do anything to put a smile on our faces.

Jackson is so sweet. His smile makes my heart melt. I am especially grateful that he is growing well and is happy. He is such a blessing in our home.

I am also grateful for my parents. They shaped me into the person I am today and taught me everything I need in order to succeed in this life and the life to come. They have worked hard for each of us and are willing to do anything for us. I am so grateful for their support and help in our times of need this year. I love you guys!!! Thanks you for all of your love and support. Of course I can't forget my my brothers and sisters too. We have so much fun when we get together and I'm grateful that we all get along.

I am also thankful to my mother and father in law and all the siblings. They were also very helpful to our family this year. They traveled from Boise to help us many times this year. It is fun to have you visit. I love you guys too!!! Thank you for all that you do! I am excited for everybody to come for Christmas!

How can I forget all of my neices and nephews, grandparents, and all of the other extended family members. We are also blessed to have so many great friends who will go out of their way to help us too. Thanks to each of you for blessing our lives. We love you.

I am grateful to be an American, and to all of those who left their families to fight for our freedom.

I am grateful for this little town we live. I love it here. And look forward to many years to come here.

I could keep on rambling, but this post is getting very long and many of you probably quit reading awhile ago.

Anyway....Happy Thanksgiving!