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!

Football Champs!

Last year the ending to our Flag football season didn't work out quite as good as this year! If you would like to read about that click here. I personally like this years story a lot better! Both the Chargers (Preston) and the Patriots (Landon) made it to the Championship game! Which was no easy task, they had to play great teams to even get there. Then it was the morning of the Championship! Everyone was nervous and excited. The Chargers played their best game and took home the trophy! Then the Patriots took the field and played awesome too! I was a very proud Mama that day. It was a fun way to end a great season. Way to go Coach Gav! (I was a really proud Wife too.) Good Times, Good Times!!

I was sent to Time Out.

At the first of November my mom sent me to Time Out! I don't think that has happened since I was a kid, and boy was it nice! We spent the weekend at a conference put together by Deseret Book called Time Out for Women. We listened to great music, exceptional speakers and just enjoyed each others company without the interruptions that come with a 7, 5 and 1 year old. I am grateful I had a chance to renew and think about my many blessings. Thanks mom, I love you.

Addie's First Haircut

I can't believe I forgot to post this... On October 23, 2009 my baby received her first haircut. Does this mean she isn't a "baby" anymore? Please say no, because I don't know if I could handle it if she wasn't.

Last trip to the park...

In the middle of November we made our last trip to the park for the season. We heard the weather was going to get a lot colder in those next few days, so we called our cousins and headed to the park. The weather was cloudy and warm, perfect for capturing their joy! I love my kids so much they bring me just what I wrote above Joy, Delight, Glee and Happiness.

Raining Leaves

Wrestling

We added another sport in our fall line up. Wrestling!! This is a sport Gavin and I knew NOTHING about. The first meet, Gavin walked in and said "I don't think I have ever been to a wrestling match in my life!" Good thing we had a few people like the Frei's, the Terry's and Uncle Garrett to follow around so we didn't look completely confused! The boys did great all season, they learned a few moves, and really liked it. It taught them to never give up, and it made them rely totally on themselves. It was a fun season, they even came home with some 1st place metals! Way to go boys!