Thanksgiving Dinner

 We had a great Thanksgiving Day, spent with tons of family.  The men and boys went to the annual Turkey Shoot that morning and had fun winning us some delicious pies.  Then we all met together at Jones Manor for the feast.  Good food and good times.  Gotta love turkey day!

 I had a great time decorating the tables this year...I think they turned out pretty gorgeous :)

 This is a rare picture of just Danny and I...isn't he hot?!

We gave everyone their Christmas present early:  we took all of Danny's parents home movies and compiled them onto DVDs.  It was quite the job and it took forever, but it was totally worth it!  After dinner we all sat around and watched the old home movies...it was hilarious!  The kids had a great time seeing their parents as children.  The adults had a great time laughing at the hair and clothing styles :)

So Thankful...

Well, with the Thanksgiving holiday upon us, I thought I would take a minute & reflect on a few of my many blessings...
1-My Husband! He is such a wonderful man, husband, provider, protector, & father. I feel so blessed that we can be together forever. He is so good to me & so good for me. We just seem to balance each other out. He is a little more serious & practical than I tend to be (thank goodness!) He can always make me smile & the kids adore him! I love him so much & don't know what I would do without him...
2-I am a Mother! What a blessing & what an adventure! Where would I be without my three adorable kids? I love them so much. My family is everything-my joy, my sorrow, greatest achievements, worst failures, biggest smile, & some very important lessons learned. I am so proud to be their mother & I love every minute of it. (Except maybe the poopie diapers) :0)
3-Friends & Family. We are truly blessed to have so many wonderful friends & family around us. You are all so good to us & such amazing examples. I love & look up to each of you. Thank you...
4-Health. We have been pretty blessed in the health department. We have had our share of "medical experiences"-but never anything too serious. Even our family & friends have been pretty healthy for the most part. Someone has been watching out for us...
5-Gospel of Jesus Christ. I am very thankful that I have a testimony of this restored gospel, of my Saviour Jesus Christ, & of his plan of salvation. What a blessing to know & be able to live what I know. I know I could do better-I still have a lot to learn. I have never really questioned or gone too far of track-but the lessons I have learned will stay with me forever. I am so thankful for a Saviour that loves me so much-he died for me. What an amazing blessing. I only pray that I can strive to live worthy of this blessing & do better everyday...
What a wonderful life! I am so thankful for all that I have been blessed with, including you. If you are reading this then you are someone close to me, a friend or loved one (probably both!)Thank you for all you are. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!