Give Thanks

I love this time of year.  It is such a happy time.  I loved it

as a child, and now having children of my own, I love

it even more.  I love their excitement, you can't help but to

get excited as well.

This year for Thanksgiving we went to my parents house.  Sarah and

Mike were also there.  As usual the food was fantastic, and the company

was great.  There is always good times when we are with family.

On the way over in the car I asked the boys what they were grateful for.

Both Cody and Ethan said family, and their brothers.  Jaxson agreed,

saying how much he loved Max.  The conversation soon turned to

Christmas, and how we were going to exchange gifts now that Max was

here.  Cody wondered if he could give a gift to all of his brothers, cause

he loved them all so much.  I told him that we would draw names, and

each one would give one gift to one brother.  He promptly asked me

if mine and dad's names would be able to be drawn.  I said "No, it is

more important for him and his brothers to give to each other.  Don't

you think?"  He immediately said "NO! You and Dad deserve gifts to!"

Ethan agreed, stating "We love you, and want to give you a present."

I looked at Dave, who was just as surprised as I was, and with tears in my

eyes, thought how lucky I am to be blessed with such amazing boys!

I really should not have been surprised, my boys, both 

Cody and Ethan, are so thoughtful.  

As we sat down to eat Thanksgiving feast, my mom asked each one of

us to say one thing we were thankful for.  As we went around the table

all of the things that were said I could second.  There are so many

things that I am grateful for.  Just a few of the many things:

My sweet husband, each of my different, healthy boys, especially my newest

boy and his safe arrival.  My health, being able to get up and do what

I want when I want, and not worry about my blood pressure.

My home, our jobs, the gospel, my siblings, my dad, my sweet mom,

my friends and neighbors.  

This list could go on and on.  I have so many things to be grateful for.

It was a great day!  

 Who can resist a sleeping baby?

 Getting ready to go to my mom's, they

asked if it was ok to wear these shorts

that belong on a stuffed animal.

Silly boys!

 Love you dad, even though you always give me

crap about pictures and the "blab"!!

These two pictures I just love!!  

Our home teachers were over and they asked the boys 

what thing were they most grateful for?  Both answered family.

The cutest pictures!!  If you look at Ethan's you will see he added 

2 extra people to his family.  When I asked him who the 

extra people were, he simply said, Lin and Kem!

I would agree, they are part of our family, we love them! 

I think this looks just like us!  Hair and all!

I love it!!