This year as Thanksgiving rolled around, I took some time to reflect on the many blessings I have had this year. First of all I am thankful for the great family I have. For two parents who taught me right from wrong and to be honest and true in all my dealings. I am thankful my family members are also my best friends. It is nice to be part of a family that cherishes one another and can depend on each other if needs be. I am grateful for the gospel in our lives and the blessings and happiness we enjoy because of the things we believe. I am grateful to have two beautiful children in good health. Children who are the center of my world and show me what it's like to love unconditionally. I am thankful for a kind and loving husband whom I love more and more each and every day. He is the rock of our family and I don't know what I would ever do without him. I am thankful for the jobs we have and the home we have to live in. We are blessed indeed.
On this particular Thanksgiving we decided to let our worries and frustrations be put on hold so that we could enjoy ourselves as a family. And that is just what we did. Dad pulled out the thrower and we decide to shoot skeet. What an amazing way to forget about the underlying issues and relieve our frustrations at the same time. Everyone had an excellent time and enjoyed each others company.
Thank you mom and dad for always knowing just what we all need and taking care of us even though we are fully grown. I couldn't ask for better examples. Your positive attitudes and closeness to our Heavenly Father is a true testament of the type of person I want to become. You are such great examples not only to me and my family, but to everyone you come in contact with. Thank you for your unconditional love and for guidance through your actions. I appreciate the sacrifices you have made and continue to make for your family. You are two truly amazing people and I love you very much!
Okay...line up and get ready.
Ready...Aim...Fire!
This picture doesn't look very safe but it was.
Brody patiently waiting his turn.
Loading the guns.
It was Brody's "pull". If you notice, nobody had their guns up. He is a pretty dang good little shot and didn't miss very many all day long.
Brody waiting for the chance to knock his dad out of the round...Again! Not only did Brody eliminate Shane, he got me out, and beat out all of the men to become the winner in several different rounds. He was also the only kid who hit a set of doubles. I don't know who was more proud...Brody or Shane!
That's a good looking line!
Carter and J.T. decided they would help Grandma pick up the limbs the wind had blown out of the trees and put them in the fire pit. Maybe then they could start a fire and roast marshmallows. Good job with the sticks boys but there wasn't enough time for a fire before dinner.
Corbin was perfectly content to sit and watch everyone shoot as long as he had his ear plugs in.
Brody showing his battle wounds. He shot several boxes of shells and had a bruise for well over a week.
Poor little thing. Even though it hurt, he just wouldn't stop.
Later that night, Shane decided to invite the guys over to try out the new poker table he made.
Down to the final two. Can you guess who won? Nope, it wasn't Shane! Good job Cory, you'll have to defend your title over Christmas.
It was so much fun having the family here for Thanksgiving. We don't all get together very often. Angie, Jared, and Isabelle were not able to come for Thanksgiving and they were greatly missed. However, they are coming for Christmas and we cannot wait to see them!
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