Thanksgiving Daily

We should learn how to live in Thanksgiving daily. I'm so thankful I have the Gospel of Jesus Christ in my life and for a true prophet President Monson who leads and guides us. Im thankful for my family, for my children who bring me joy each and every single day. For my husband who is my best friend, who provides for our family and carries the big load he does in his church responsibilities. I'm thankful for great friends, who are always there for me, hopefully I can be better in giving thanks each day and realize how blessed I am.

Mesa Cheer did an amazing job at their 1st Competition on Saturday!! Cheer took 3rd and Pom took 5th. Good Job JaKelle!! I took a few pictures, mostly videos but couldn't get them to upload.

Pom Group

"Follow the Son"

We had our Young Women Evening of Excellence on Wednesday, our theme was......

"Follow the Son"

Sunflowers always follow the sun,

From early morning, 'till the day is done,

They follow across the sky until night

eargerly soaking in the warth of its light.

Like this loyal flower we too can be

Fed by His light spiritually,

As we follow His son, Jesus Christ

Becoming like Him as we soak in His light.

In most any soil their seeds will grow

With plenty of water and sunshine galour,

Small buds soon appear, then the protecting leave

And thick stocks to support the head full of seeds.

We too can grow where we are sown,

By studying the scriptures and learning of home,

Our parents, teachers and leaders protect us

As our testimony grows stronger of our brother Jesus.

When the sunflower crown forms, it's a royal gold

The blessings of it's growth are beginning to show,

The seeds you share; love, kindness and testimony too

Will help others see the Golden Crown in you.

So follow the Son, open your heart to His light,

Seek Him first thing each morning and last one at night,

Follow Him through the heat of each day,

Live your life to become like Him - It's the only way.

The Young Women did an excellent job on their projects that they did, the piano solo that Ashlee did was beautiful, wish I could play the piano like her. I wish I would of taken more pictures but I did manage to get a few. It was also a Recognition Night for Kassandra, she received her YW Medallion, she sang a solo and did an amazing job, she has such a beautiful voice, these girls are so talented and are truly the BEST around. Im so grateful for the Young Women program and to see how it turns these beautiful girls into beautiful women, inside and out.

JaKelle made recipe books of our favorite family recipes.

and she made my moms famous fudge, she would be so proud of her.

projects

more projects

Calli, caught her by surprise.

more projects

Kassandra receiving her medallion.

pumpkin candle handout we gave the girls

Pumpkin Poem

I am thankful for...

by Nancie J. Carmody

...the mess to clean up after a party

because it means I have been surrounded by friends.

...the taxes I pay

because it means that I'm employed.

...the clothes that fit a little too snug

because it means I have enough to eat.

...my shadow who watches me work

because it means I am out in the sunshine.

...the spot I find at the far end of the parking lot

because it means I am capable of walking.

...all the complaining I hear about our government

because it means we have freedom of speech.

...that lady behind me in church who sings off key

because it means that I can hear.

...lawn that needs mowing, windows that need cleaning and gutters that need fixing

because it means I have a home.

...my huge heating bill

because it means that I am warm.

...weariness and aching muscles at the end of the day

because it means that I have been productive.

...the alarm that goes off in the early morning hours

because it means that I am alive.

Owl's - My New Obsession!

Soon to be part of our family, isn't he cute.

Mesa High Homecoming Dance 2010

JaKelle attended her first Mesa High Dance, she looked as beautiful as ever and had a great time. It was fun being able to go find a dress, getting her hair done and all that stuff us girls like to do. She had me pin the boutonniere on him and I stuck him pretty good, poor guy. I got a few pictures but hope to get some more from her date.

Kell, loved her dress

Jeremy and JaKelle

Love this one of her and her Dad.

Off to the dance.

Star Valley Cabin Trip "2010"

Our yearly October trip to the Cabin in Star Valley, thanks to my in-laws who let us come and stay there. We always have a fun time playing games, watching scary movies, eating out at our two favorites, Rocky Mountain Fish place, and House of Juan's Tacos. I loved spending time with my sisters and three of my nieces, its a time where we can bond and get to know each other all over again since I live away and don't get to see them much. Im so thankful for my family and love them very much, thank you for a great get away and making me laugh so much.

Me, Bonnie and Carol

Wayne & Sherry's Cabin

Pretty view up the road from the Cabin.

Bonnie in Jackson Hole

Ashlee in Jackson Hole

Audra with a big bear in Jackson Hole

Bonnie, took playing spoons very serious.

Stef and Audra after eating at Juan's tacos, a very good mexican food place.

Audra, Ashlee, Jana, Bonnie, it was very windy.

This Elk freaked me out to touch it.

Me and Bonnie in our glasses, since we can't see anymore.

Mother/daughter (Carol & Stefan)

I was trying to grab the last spoon, Stef got it.

Spoons game, Stef got the last one.

It was down to Ashlee and Bonnie

Ash Won.

Beautiful Stef.

Silly Faces

Love this picture

My two beautiful nieces Audra and Ashlee, sweet sisters.

Sisters (Carol, Jana, Bonnie)