Saturday, November 29, 2008

Happy Thanksgiving!

We had such a great time sharing a delicious Thanksgiving with family. I was so grateful to be here in Utah and be able to share this holiday with so many people I love. We went to G&G Dillon's house where Bryan's sister was in town with her family and my brother Steve even came to eat and spend time with us. I was so thankful for a beautiful table that was set so gorgeous and all my favorite Thanksgiving fixins that tasted soooo good! It was such a wonderful day and really reminded me of all my bounteous blessings. We truly have so much to be grateful for. Here are just a FEW of the things I am thankful for:

1. My family. I have 3 beautiful boys and a great husband that does so much for us. He was even willing to work an extra job for awhile so we can put more money in savings. He is a wondeful example to me and to our boys. Love you honey!

2. My extended family (including siblings, and in-laws.) I have so many people who love and support me. I am so grateful for my brother and sisters who have babysat on many occasions without asking for a thing in return. I am also grateful for the many phone calls and visits from people who just want to check up and make sure I'm doing okay. You don't know how much that means to me.

3. My testimony. I have a strong testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I am so grateful for the incredible knowledge I have of the Savior and of his plan for us. It is this knowledge that has kept me going through many tough times in my life. I don't know where I'd be in life without my testimony.

4. An income. In this daunting economy we are all struggling to live in, I am indeed grateful for Bryan's jobs and for mine with Lia Sophia. I know that there are a lot of people that have not been as fortunate as us and I am so grateful to have an income to take care of my family.

Love to you all and hope that your holidays are filled with joy!

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Congrats Chris and Robyn!

Bryan's brother Chris got married on Saturday to Robyn Hanks. They met at BYU while both being a part of the ballroom dance team. We have had so much fun getting to know her over the past several months. She is a wonderful person and she brings out the best qualities in Chris. They are such a great match for each other and we were so happy to be able to be a part of their wedding. They got married in the Salt Lake Temple and had a beautiful reception at The Old Meeting House. Afterwards, they headed off to Moab for a few days before going to Albuquerque, New Mexio to be with her family for Thanksgiving and more wedding festivites. Congrats! We love you both!!!

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Discovery Gateway

Last Friday the kids and I (minus Kole who was in school) went with my mother-in-law and sister-in-law and my niece and nephew to Discovery Gateway in downtown Salt Lake. It was soooo much fun! The kids had a ball and I can't wait to go back and take Kole. Kamden's favorite part was the helicopter. If you are ever in the area, you should definitely check it out. It has plenty for the kiddos to do and when you're done, there's lots of great restaurants and shopping right there as well.

Sunday, November 9, 2008

This One Came Out of the Vault...

This is a picture of Bryan and his sister Laura in the Canary Islands when they picked him up from his mission. (Also pictured: Jessica Hernandez, a friend of Bryan's.) We had to laugh at this one for 2 reasons:

#1. Look at what a twig Bryan was back in the day.

#2. This is the Laura we all know and love!

Don't you just love old photos?

Monday, November 3, 2008

Our Little "Helper"

Logan is quite the busy boy these days. In to everything! I really have a hard time keeping up with him. I have finally come to grips with the fact that with 3 busy boys my house is just not going to be clean sometimes. It has taken me a long time to accept this but I have learned to succumb to the beast which is my house. Oh well. Maybe someday it will be clean again..until then I give up!