Happy Thanksgiving!

I just love Thanksgiving and this year we were lucky enough to have 2 dinners! Okay, it was a bit much, but so fun to be with family. First we went to John's brother's and my only assignment was to bring pies, which I failed at. Oh, I made great pies the day before, but I forgot to bring them. Crap. So I was thankful for Albertson's and Marie Calendar.

After that, we ate more turkey at my mom's. The place was packed and I loved it. It is just so fun having most (we missed you guys who couldn't make it!) of our family all together. We ate 'till we were sick and then we played a ruthless game of Outburst. I have to say that maybe John and I need to be on the same team from now on. All the other couples seemed to figure that out, but not us. Unfortunately, John's team killed us the first round and then beat us by 1 the second round. I want a rematch at Christmas!

Things I am Thankful for: (in no particular order and not at all comprehensive)
1. John, Sydney and Connor. What a boring life it would be without them!
2. My mom and Lynn for supporting us through so much.
3. That we can be close to family again. I didn't realize how much I missed my brothers and cousins until we came back.
4. My dad and the relationship we have been able to develop over the last year.
5. Movies, we wouldn't have much to talk about if it weren't for movies.
6. Email, facebook, and blogger so I can keep in touch with all my friends that we miss so much!
7. I am a stay-at-home mom. I am thankful that John and I are on the same page with this issue and that I get to be there for every tear and every giggle.
8. Education, mine and John's. Even though I don't teach, I learned so much that helps everyday and even though we complain about the last 4 years, we grew so much, together and individually.
9. Our grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws, etc. It is just so nice to have everyone's love and support. That is what this time of year is all about.
10. The gospel and my knowledge of the plan for us here on earth.