Thanksgiving

Some times we are really given an opportunity to share all the things we are thankful for. I am especially thankful for Bryan, my 3 boys, and my little girl. The gospel that we are able to teach our children freely,  our health, Bryan's job, all our family and friends. I am so thankful that I have a home to raise my children in, and food to put in their bellies. I am thankful to have come from where I did because it has given me the life I have today. 
This year like every year we drove south to be with Bryan's family. The car ride was long (almost two extra hours!), but we got there safely and in one piece. We enjoyed a nice turkey dinner that was prepared by Colleen. This year we were with Grandma, Papa, Bugga, Uncle Chris, Uncle James, and his girlfriend and her daughter. It was quiet and nice. Friday we didn't get up before the sun to do any shopping, we waited until the crowds went home and the deals were gone. But we had a good time anyways. Just the girls. We left later that day and took Bugga home and then went to Uncle Rick's to visit for about an hour before we hit the road home. We got home in one piece at 2am

Ava and her Great-Grandma "Bugga"

Joey, Kyla, Uncle Chris, Christine, and Nathan (see his blue sleeve), playing legos.

Ava & Grandma

Tommy, Grandma, and me.

Nathan asleep on Papa.

Bryan and his brother James.

Ava and Auntie Marta

Ava and Uncle Mike

Uncle Rick with all the kids.