giving thanks

We had a fun Thanksgiving at my parents' house, and ALL my brothers and sisters were there, with spouses/kids/girlfriends, it was fabulous!!

This is everyone! We haven't had a pic like this in years!

The kids and I got to go a week early for my brother's girlfriend's baptism. What a sweet experience that was. Chelsea looked beautiful in all white, and there was such a tender spirit there. The kids of the family sang When I am Baptized and it sounded great. (PS, she had the fanciest cake I've ever seen at a baptism! Two tiered pink zebra striped cake...pretty cool right?)
(sorry, no pictures, I didn't have my camera..sad)

Josh rocking it out with Aria clapping along

Brian and Carol hosted us again this year, with a wonderful and tasty meal, and Rockband afterwards on the PS3. Or Xbox. Whatev. All I know is..I loved singing Bohemian Rhapsody!!

Some of the cousins playing Wii in the other room.

Dad prepping the turkey...that bird was delicious!

I am so blessed to have been able to be with family, to have food to eat, and a warm place to be. Times are tough now for many, and though we've had to tighten up things a little, we are blessed beyond measure. I'm so grateful to my Heavenly Father for all that he has given me. And it's so true..."when upon life's billows you are tempest tossed, when you are discouraged thinking all is lost, count your many blessings name them one by one, and it will surprise you what the Lord has done."