Thanksgiving 2012

 This year's Thanksgiving was peaceful and nice.  We got up early and headed up to Park City for some breakfast at Vicky's.  We were going to go up Wednesday evening, but instead Ashlee received her mission call and we were able to be there as she was called to serve in the Canada Montreal Mission!  We are so proud of her and her decision to serve a mission.  She will leave February 6th!

Breakfast was crock pot french toast which turned out pretty good.  The kids played and the adults cooked and watched football most of the day.  We had a very traditional Thanksgiving dinner of turkey, cranberry sauce, potatoes, smashed neeps, roasted brussel sprouts, rolls and gravy!  It was fantastic! 

 After dinner we played some games, took a nap, and watched some more football.  Then it was time for pie...pumpkin and apple a la mode!  Yum!

All in all it was a great Thanksgiving day.  We were able to spend it with some of my favorite people...my family!

I am grateful to reflect upon all the goodness in my life.  I have four great kids that really try to do good things and be their best.  I have a sister who lives close in Park City and her family that makes me smile with their sillyness.  I have parents who love and support me in many different ways.  We have a warm home for the cold Utah winters and soft beds to sleep in.  We have a dog and a cat that love us unconditionally and greet me when I walk in the door.  I am able to work and also be home when the kids are home.  I am healthy and so are my kids.  My husband works hard and is a honorable man full of kindness and service to others.  I have in laws next door and many extended family members who live close.  I could go on and on, but....

Happy Thanksgiving...and on to Christmas!