Giving Thanks!

We have so much to be thankful for this year! And when I look back to just one year ago, I cannot believe the changes we have had in our lives. Last year we enjoyed a quiet Thanksgiving in Texas with my mom. Piper had just been born and was sleeping the day away and I was still recovering from her birth. Dad was in Florida with shingles, and couldn't be with us for the holiday. We had no idea what in just a few months we would be going through lots of family changes!! Fast forward one year and we are now living in Utah, the girls are in new schools and involved with new friends and activities. Jason has a new position at work that makes life crazy, busy for him. Piper is now one and walking and into everything! And sadly we lost Jason's dad and are facing a hard holiday season without him around to be with us.

We had our Thanksgiving at our new home with my parents and my sister's family. I have been very spoiled having my mom in Texas for last 5 years making Thanksgiving for us. And then coming to UT for holiday visits and being treated to great food with no effort on my part. This year was pay back! We hosted and it was fun to be all together again for our Thanksgiving meal. We ate tons! And Jason loved that fact that he watched 4 football games in one day. What a perfect holiday - turkey and all the fixings, desserts and football. It was a perfect day for giving thanks for all of our many family blessings!

My family - my greatest blessing!!


My dad and his girls. It is amazing now to see Jason with our little girls and to realize just how much he is like my dad!! MIa, Lily and Piper are lucky to have such a wonderful father and grandfather.


I am truly thankful to be so close to my sister and her children now. My girls adore her family, and so do I!


Gathered around the table and eating lots of good food!