Christmas tree

Okay, we really did have Thanksgiving at our house this year. The only problem is, I left my camera at my parent's house.  I heard that it made it to my sister's house that same day but it is still there. So I will write about it when I get my camera back.

Monday we decorated the Christmas tree for our FHE activity.  Hope had a great time emptying out all of the ornaments onto the floor. And then putting them back in so she could dump them out again. I let the kids put up whatever they wanted too this year.  So the tree looks like a kid tree.  I am usually pretty picky about what gets put on and where. However, with a one year old running around, it won't stay that way for long. I've already put about 15 back on.  I'm sure that having a kitten that plays with the tree doesn't help either.

So if you come to my house, it's okay to laugh at my tree.

Brave Parker

I took Parker tho the Ear, nose and throat doctor about 1 week ago.  He snores at night and that isn't normal for children, unless they have a stuffy nose.

He cooperated but was nervous.  Especially when they put numbing spray in his nose and then a tiny camera to see what his adenoids looked like.

Parker has to have his tonsils and adenoids out on Dec. 9th.  We're talking the whole thing up....pop, ice cream, miss school.  Some how I think it won't be so easy.

Pine wood derby

Braden, Paige and Zachary made pinewood derby cars for Young men and women.  Paige and Zach decided that they wanted pre cut cars so didn't have to do so much work.

Braden made his from the normal block of wood.

 All of them turned out well but didn't win any of the races.

 Paige however did win the award for the Cutest car.

Braden also took a car that he made while in cub scouts.

November is for...

Thanksgiving and recognizing your blessings.
 I am grateful for my loving husband, Loren. He is an amazing man. He loves his job most of the time and provides well for our family.  He is a wonderful Dad and is involved in our children's lives. He is a great example of the Priesthood and brings happiness into our home.
I am grateful for ALL of my children ( yes, even the 3 teenagers), they each bring something special into our home with their different personalities and talents.
I am grateful for Birthparents that give the gift of life so unselfishly.
I am grateful for the gospel in my life.
I am grateful for parents that raised me in the gospel and taught me many things growing up and still do.
I am grateful for such good friends and neighbors.
I am grateful for Christ, my Savior.
I am grateful for life it's self.

My grateful list goes on and on........

I am even grateful for trails, some more than others.

Right this minute, I am grateful for Doctors and the technology of medication.  For without it I would feel lousy, tired, sore and more...every single day.  Instead, I only have these days a few times a month or when my medication need to be increased.  Yes, I am thankful for the health that I do have.