Day #3 - Hot Cocoa

What could be better than hot cocoa at home with my family.  The children like to add candy canes to theirs, as well as marshmallows and the canned whipped cream.  It was the perfect reward after taking our turn cleaning the church.  We also played line tag in the gym after we were done.  Wonderful night!

Day #2: Presidency Devoational

Today we listened to the First Presidency Devotional.  It brought such a good feeling into our home. It feels  like Christmas now.  I loved what President Uchdorf said about being a good receiver   It gave me the desire to truly see the whole gift.  Not just what is wrapped or given, but the time, effort and love that it took to give. It also made me want to put more effort into the gifts that I give this season.  I want them to mean something and to come from my heart. To be a true reflection of the love that I feel.

Thanksgiving Day

This year we celebrated Thanksgiving at our house. It was so good to have so many of us together, however it did make us realize who was missing.  One of the things about hosting things like this is that I don't always get all the pictures I want.  This was the case on Thursday.  I would have loved to get pictures of all the food.  Everyone did a fabulous job.  We had smoked turkey with all the trimmings and lots of yummy pies.

Manly kind of hugs.





Just time to chat and have fun together.



She's a little shy, but he'll fix that!

Yummy pie!!

After  dinner some of the guys played a game of Kubb. It's a fun new game that we discovered this summer.  The weather was actually really nice.  As soon as the sun went down though it sure got cold.  Most of the group went to the church to play basketball. Those of us who stayed looked through the ads and planned out our shopping list for the next couple days.  It was a wonderful day!  So much to be greatful for and most of them were with us. 

We sure do miss those of our family who are away though.  We hope and pray they stay safe and that we are all together again soon.

Great-Grandpa's Funeral

 

 

Halloween 2012

 

Heading for the Hills

We were able to make a camping trip for the 24th of July this year.  Even with all the rain and no campfires, it was a great vacation.

Autumn Days