Joshua's farewell was awesome. We had a huge turnout and it was standing room only in my house for dinner afterwards. Josh gave an amazing talk and we are so thankful for all of the wonderful family and friends that came up in such snowy weather to celebrate with us.

Levi's Bareback Ride

Levi decided to follow in his daddy's footsteps and try bareback riding. I was not to happy about it, but David was sure that he would hate the first ride and decide that it wasn't for him. That didn't happen! He loved it and wants to do it again. I am not sure how I feel about it. Pretty scary! Notice how close the horse came to crushing his pretty little head. Not something a mom wants to see.

Cassidy and Cora were asked to sing a couple songs for the ward Christmas party. It was fun and they did a great job. Cassidy did get so nervous that she forgot to smile. Notice the one little smile from her during this song. I was pulling funny faces and I finally got to her. It was a great night. I am so lucky to have such wonderful children.

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2nd annual Christmas tree hunting party. This time we went with great friends and family. It was so much fun and I think we all found the perfect trees for us. I think that we will make this a yearly tradition. Josh , Stokey, Levi, Cassidy, Cora, David, and Heather
Sidney, Kelsey, Melaney, Meg, Dani and Bailey
Ashley, Bryan and Travis
The pretty view of the sun going down. We barely made it out before dark.

Since it is November, I decided to post some of the many things that I am thankful for. To often we go through life focused on the things that we don't have or on the things that go wrong. I love Thanksgiving because it gives us all a time when we can remember all of the many blessings that we have.

I am so thankful for my wonderful husband. He is so patient with me. I am thankful that he is not only my husband, but my best friend. I am thankful that he is a righteous man who honors his Priesthood. I am thankful for my children. I have truly been blessed with wonderful children. I am thankful for the fact that I can trust them to choose the right and to be honest with me. I am thankful to live in this wonderful valley. Cache Valley has to be the most beautiful place on earth. Every morning I look out the window and smile. I am thankful for a testimony of my Savior. I love the gospel of Jesus Christ. It brings me so much peace and happiness. I am thankful for my beautiful home. There is no better feeling than walking in the front door and knowing that I am in a safe, loving place where I can just be myself. I am thankful for the brave men and women who have served our country and made it possible for me to have the freedoms that I have. I am thankful for wonderful friends who always have an ear to listen and a shoulder to cry on. I am thankful for parents who instilled in me good values and let me borrow their testimonies until I found my own. I am thankful for my Heavenly Father. I know that every blessing comes from Him.

I hope you all take a moment to think of everything that you are thankful for.

Happy Thanksgiving.