Happy Thanksgiving!

We had a nice Thanksgiving this year starting out with watching Parker play in the turkey bowl...

 

 

 We headed over around 3pm to the Beatty's house for a yummy dinner and great company...

 I got to spend the evening with these beautiful ladies...

 The boys had a blast playing in the backyard with all the other kids...

 One of the two kids tables...

 Gotta love the toothless grins...

 Wonderful Parker and Troy did all the dishes after dinner, such awesome husbands!

I am thankful for many things this year.  I am thankful for my husband that loves me unconditionally, my children who make me smile every day, my parents who have done more for me than I could ever write, my grandparents who have been a huge part of my life since I can remember and who are always there for me, my sisters who never fail to make me laugh and who I miss terribly, and my in-laws who love me as their own.  I am thankful for Parker's job that provides so well for us and allows me to stay home.  I am thankful for my job babysitting Leah and Sarah for the extra income and the sweet (GIRL) spirit they bring into my home.  I am thankful for my friends, especially those here in Virginia who I lean on so much since I have no family out here (you know who you are).  I am thankful for my home, my car, my gym membership, the boys' school, our ward, and my precious kitty Brody who has had a tough year.  This year I am especially grateful for my health, as some of you may know I have been struggling with horrible foot pains for about six months now and I am realizing how much I have been taking my health for granted.  I can't remember what it's like to stand or walk and not be in pain, but I am grateful because I know this is minor compared to things other people are struggling with.  Lastly, I am grateful for my testimony of my Savior and his love for me.  I know he lives and I know he loves me.  I know he is always there for me if I just ask.  I know that if I can live my life striving to do what he has taught that I will love forever eternally with those I love and that gives me such comfort.  Happy Thanksgiving to everyone, I love you all!!!