Turkey Day 2009

First off, I need to say how thankful I am for so many blessings in my life. This was a hard year full of disappointments, hard changes, lots of tears, and stress. Through it all, we always felt loved and supported by family and friends. Thank you all!

Before the holiday, I was able to spend sometime with Kaedance at school, for her Thanksgiving feast. It was great to see her there with her classmates and to see how much she is learning. We are so thankful for her teacher and her school. We really feel blessed that she is where she is. Here are some pictures of her there with her cute Turkey hat.

For the holiday, we decided to spend with my family in Utah. It's always nice to be "home". The weather was crisp, the shops were full, and my Mom's dinner was awesome. We had a great time with our family. My Dad has been having some health problems, so I was glad to be with him and see that he's doing better. I love my Daddy and he is one person in my life that I'm so thankful for. We saw my Grandparents, some of our dear friends, and enjoyed being with family. We also did some Black Friday shopping (Troy even went with me), ate at some great "Utah only" restaurants,celebrated my Birthday and Christmas early (once again, my kids were spoiled) and relaxed. I think I also came home with a few extra pounds.

I didn't take many pictures (stupid me :)) but a got a few of the kids at "Papa's Park", my nephew, and my Mom with Landon. It was a great weekend and we are so blessed to have such a great family on both sides, our "adopted" family in Vegas, healthy/happy kids, a warm home, working cars, Troy's job, awesome friends, our Dog, Flash, and the gospel of Christ in our lives just to name a few.

The house is now decorated for Christmas, most of my shopping is done, playing some holiday music and look forward to watching holiday movies, lights, reading Christmas books, a visit from Santa, our kids faces on Christmas morning, more friends get to gathers, more time spent with family, and celebrating the birth of our Savior! Hope you all had a blessed Thanksgiving and enjoy the season!!