Thanksgiving

We were very blessed this year to be able to spend Thanksgiving with my family in Washington. We drove up to Utah the Tuesday night before Thanksgiving and spent the night at my Grandparents house and then got up at 430am to catch a 645am flight. Wednesday was my Birthday! So besides having to wake up super early to go deal with an airport, it was a great Birthday because I got to be with my family!!! The whole weekend flew by way too fast, but it was so fun to visit, play games, go shopping, watch the kiddos play together, and eat yummy food of course! I wish I lived much closer to my family, but it always makes the time we do spend together that much more special! Here are some pictures to highlight the fun times we had together, enjoy!

Tytyn was helping me blow out my candles.

Tyrel took the kids for a ride in the tractor, but of course it started to rain.

This photo will probably be in our Christmas card, I can't get enough of Tytyn's sweet smile in this pic!

My cute little buddy!

Getting pictures of these 4 kiddos was a job!

They're not quite sure of each other in this one!

My 2 best friends growing up came to visit me!

I love Thanksgiving! I should be conscious of my blessings the entire year, and I try to be, but at Thanksgiving I become more aware of all that I really do have! Despite a few setbacks in the past couple weeks (Tyrel losing his job, some health concerns, and 4 of our cows dying) I really feel SO extremely blessed. I am well aware that the Lord really does know us so personally! He know our weaknesses and strengths and the true desires of our hearts. Its amazing how specifically my prayers are answered sometimes! I am so grateful especially for my family! I don't know what I would do without my boys, they are everything to me! Tyrel is the most wonderful husband! He works so hard for our family and rarely complains about his long days! Tytyn's sweet spirit is so special! He is such a Mommy's boy and I love it! I love his constant kisses and hugs and his need for snuggling! They bring me so much joy and happiness I can't even describe it! I was born of goodly parents who have supported and loved me in all that I do! I have the best siblings! Even though we are all spread out in different places siblings are always permanent friends, no matter where they are you always know they will be there for you if you need it! My weekly and sometimes daily chats with my Mom and sister are what keep me sane! They are my best girlfriends! These are just a few of my blessings, but I wanted to share them with you. I thank the Lord daily for all that I have and always try to remember this saying; "What if you woke up in the morning with only the things you thanked the Lord for the night before."