Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving wouldn't be the same with out a Turkey Bowl to start out the morning. This year it was unusually cold on Thanksgiving, it was FREEZING when they left at 8:00 am to go play. They still had fun though. Gavin was pretty sore when he got to Thanksgiving dinner. Next year he might want to start training for the Turkey Bowl a few weeks before!

We had dinner at Grandma's house this year and it was nice. It was great to be with both of them especially because of all Grandpa has been through this year. We played our annual card game after dinner. Gavin took all the kids home and took a nap... I think he needed it more than the kids did! Then we went to Ken and Katie's for the evening. It was a great Thanksgiving.  I think it just might be my favorite holiday! Well, it comes in a close second to Christmas. Which is only a couple days away! Yea!!

Thanksgiving

This year for Thanksgiving we were able to spend the day at Dennis' home with Grandpa and Grandma Frei. It was a real treat to have Grandma make her Chicken Noodle Soup. The noodles are SO good. I am truley grateful for Grandma Frei in my life, she had taught me how to make jam, bottle fruit, make applesauce and I have even "attempted" her noodles. They just didn't taste as good! She calls me all the time to make sure my fridge is stocked with fresh fruits and vegetables from Grandma's garden, and to check on the kids. Sitting with them at the Thanksgiving Dinner table really was an honor.

After dinner Bradi, Aubrey and I scoured the ads to find all the deals, we made a game plan to set out for Target at 2:30 the next morning. When we got to the Target parking lot at 3:00 am! I couldn't believe how many people were already there. Susan, Bradi and I (Aubrey chickened out, but we still love her!) stood outside in the cold waiting for the doors to open at 5:00 am. By the time the store was about to open it was crazy how many people were there. I ended up with everything I had wanted and only had to wait in the checkout line for 1 HOUR and 12 MINUTES. AAAuUGG! I did save $100 dollars so it was worth it. I had a great time, and will be there next year I am sure! It's all about the memories. :)

PS Can you believe I don't have ONE picture of myself on Thanksgiving? I am vowing today to pass the camera at least once during Christmas!

So Much To Be Thankful For

I can't believe Thanksgiving is over. I didn't even take a picture at dinner, not even ONE! I must have been to busy eating the turkey, and Grandma's rolls! Dinner was great, we went to my Grandma's Reber's this year and had a great time. It is always nice to get together with family and enjoy each other's company. There is always a good game of Garbage after dinner, and this year we watched a few old home video's! I had no idea my mom knew how to water ski, but yesterday I saw it with my own two eyes! The swimming suit she had on was even better than her skiing! 1970's you can't beat them!! 

Gavin and the boys started Thanksgiving morning with the annual "1st Ward Turkey Bowl." This is a flag football game, Elders against the Young Men. I heard the Elders worked the YM! Then they divided into "fair" teams and played another game. Landon played in the game, but he said the YM didn't pass the ball his way to much! In the second game he was on his dad's team and he caught a pass thrown to him! He was excited. Gavin said in both games Landon rushed the QB on every defensive play, never giving up. One thing we can say about Landon is, he is a die hard sports fanatic! (Preston played on the park, until he talked Callum into taking him to his Grandma's house out of the rain!) 

Then, Gavin ended Thanksgiving with a big basketball tournament with the Webster's. So needless to say, Gavin can't walk today and said there is no way he could get on the roof to put up the Christmas lights. All I can say is, tomorrow he better talk a few more Motrin and get up there!  

I am so Thankful for this time of year where I can reflect and remember all the many things I have been blessed with. I have a wonderful family, with a warm home to live in and plenty of food to eat. I have a husband who works hard to provide for us. I have 3 beautiful children who are healthy and happy. I could go on and on and on, there is just So Much To Be Thankful For! When I take the time to think, it really makes me realize how blessed I am.