A Quiet Thanksgiving Weekend

So with only Dad, Mom, Jake and I in Colorado for Thanksgiving it was a very quiet time. But mom did not disappoint, she made the most delicious dinner with plenty of leftovers. Thanks mom! After dinner Dad, my friend Margie and I went and saw Twilight. I had only told dad the basic plot of the book. Of course Margie and I loved it and so much better the second time. As for dad he did not hate it but I do not think he loved it either. Thanks dad for being a sport and watching a chic flick with us chics. Friday morning 4 am came way to early but its a great tradition we have. We started at Kohl's, on to WalMart, Circuit City, Best Buy, Sam's for breakfast, Target, Archiver's and finished at Costco where I bought myself a KitchenAid. I have wanted one for awhile and finally made the purchase and used it today for cookies and it was fabulous. Today we put the Christmas tree up. What a wonderful weekend we had.

Here is my grateful list:

1. My mom, she is a wonderful lady and I love the time we spend together shopping, scrapbooking and making cards, which she does not give herself enough credit for.
2. My dad, who is a good listener and gives the best advice. He has always taken care of our family and has given of his time freely.
3. My brothers Alan, Aaron, Gordon, and Jake. I will not lie we were not the Brady Bunch but now that we are older their friendship and brotherly love means so much more to me.
4. My one and only sister Annmarie, she is truly my best friend (sorry Margie and Tiffany). She has always been someone I look up to and enjoying being with.
5. My only brother in law Steve. He fits so well with our family and loves my sister so much. I have great respect for him because he always supported Annmarie in the gospel and found out for himself the truth and joined the church.
6. My sister in laws Meredith, Jen and Trisha who I count as sisters too. They have brought energy to this family and many good times.
7. My neices and nephews Madison, Landon, Sofia, Mirabel, Morgan, McKinley, Braylen and Kennedy. They are all joys to our family and I love the time I get to be with them.
8. My main girls Margie and Tiffany. They are such great friends and are each unique in their own way. I know I can tell them anything and they will support and encourage me in every way. My life has been changed because they are in it.
9. Books, only recently have I started this up.
10. My freedom and living in America and for all its beauty.
11. The Book of Mormon. I teach Gospel Doctrine in the singles ward and still do not think of myself as an intellect in the gospel but Heavenly Father knew I needed this in my life. I have gained a greater testimony of this book and feel the love Heavenly Father and our Savior Jesus Christ have for all of us.

I hope everyone had an enjoyable Thanksgiving and took the time to remember what you are grateful for in your life.