Speed Bump To Christmas

As part of our holiday tradition we all gathered in the living room after our feast of turkey, stuffing, yummy yams and my Grandma's famous rolls, to discuss what we are thankful for. This year my Dad told us not to say the typical things even though they are most grateful things.

As we sat and thought for a bit we started going around the circle saying what we are grateful for. Everything that was said I am truly grateful for; the ability to read (since Macular Degeneration runs in my family), the seasons of the year, Spencer's job so I'm able to stay home with our son, Education, Technology so we are able to keep in touch with our families and know whats going on in their lives, transportation so we are able to get places in a nick of time, my ancestors for all they had to give up to come here, plumbing I know its funny, but think about it. So many LITTLE things to be thankful for aren't there?

To get tot the real point of my post, the speed bump to Christmas. My dad was talking about something he had read and it was talking about Thanksgiving and how its just a speed bump to a "more important holiday", that it really is another family gathering, no big deal. I felt like this is true, no body really cares about Thanksgiving. You look in the stores and they have Christmas stuff up after Halloween. Ladies are planning their black Friday shopping out for Christmas gifts. Don't get me wrong Christmas is important and a very exciting happy time of the year. But I feel like Thanksgiving doesn't get the appreciation that it deserves. I think it needs to be thought of the Corner Stone of Christmas in the since that I am most thankful for our Savior Jesus Christ and for all that He has done for me, for his love and spirit that feels my life everyday. Because of him I have all the things I'm Grateful for; my family, the gospel, temples, a home etc.

Thanksgiving should be a holiday for gratitude and what more could we be grateful for than Jesus Christ's birth, His perfect life, His sacrifice, His example, His Love. I'm love Thanksgiving and I will always think of it as great holiday to open up the season of love and selflessness, to be grateful for our Saviors Birth.

(Thanksgiving pics coming soon)

Two Gals Out On The Town

I had the best Girl's Night Out last night with my wonderful sister in law, Amie. We bought tickets to So You Think You Can Dance Tour from last season. I originally bought 4 tickets but my other sister in laws were not able to make it that night because of surprise trips and other obligations. We were sad they missed out on the best concert ever.

Amie and I went to dinner and were able to converse with each other with out being interrupted by children (I have forgotten how nice that is). Than we headed on over to the E Center and met Adrien's sister and her friend, who bought the extra tickets. As we were trying to find our seats I realized that we were closer to the stage. I thought this isn't right. We did find them, row 3, which I knew that but I thought we were on the upper level. I couldn't believe how close we were. I certainly felt better about how much the tickets were now that I saw where we were seating, row 3 (I miss read the seating chart).

Anyways, it was amazing to see the dancers in live concert. They were real people not just some contestants on a TV show, they were flesh and blood doing what they do best. They were even better than they were on the show. I love watching dancing. It was a night to remember and will have to do again, next time with all of us.

Happy Birthday My Love

(sorry this was suppose to be posted yesterday, but I got distracted by Clay, than I never got back to it)

Today my spectacular husband turns 32, don't freak out sweetie. Just a couple of great and fantastic things about my husband.

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1- He is a wonderful Dad. Clay is always excited to see his Daddy when he comes home. He is definitely more fun than Mom is.

2- He works so hard to support this family. He is dedicated to make sure we have what we need and plus some. We have a comfortable life because of his hard work.

3- He is my soul supporter. With my cooking business, cleaning and my emotional break downs that come out of no where he is always there for me. He calms me down when things get over whelming.

4- He makes me laugh everyday. No matter what our day is like, he will manage to make me laugh by a tickle fight, a funny face or a hilarious comment. I don't know how he can tell when I need a lift from the day.

5- He is the most wonderful husband. He does everything in his power to make sure I'm happy. He is my other opposite half. He is my strength where I'm weak. He always lets me know how much he loves me and appreciates me.

6- The gospel is so important to him. He holds his preisthood close to his heart. He knows the scriptures so well, I feel like a little child compared to him and his knowledge of the Book of Mormon. He helps me understand the great truths that are in the scriptures.

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This is just a very small glimpse of the great things about my husband, I could go on and on. I couldn't ask for a better man to be my husband and the father of our child.

Thank you sweetie for all that you do to support this family. We love you more than tongue can tell.

xoxoxo