Thanksgiving at the Beach

We had a really great Thanksgiving in Carlsbad hosted by Terrence's sister Lisa and her husband Jim.  It was warm and wonderful.  Terrence's mom, Linda, was there too and her dressing was once again, amazing!! We spent it eating, visiting with loved family and new friends, skateboarding, biking, jogging along the beach, swimming at the beach, biking, and saw the movie Tangled (which I'd recommend).  The kids loved being with their cousins and can't wait until we get together again.  It was truly a time to be Thankful for.

Brooke and Sophie                            Tommy and Conner

                           Lisa, Jim, Tommy and Sophie                        Kinsey and Kacey

Dinner

Day at the Beach

And then home to this...

I am grateful during this time of thanksgiving for wonderful family and the beautiful things God has given us.  I am thankful for my Savior and the opportunity he has given me to progress eternally and live forever through his atonement.  I am thankful for Jim and Lisa and their generosity and graciousness to open their home to us and share such a special holiday.

Outsmarted, AGAIN!

The other night Conner and Sam were having an "oh so rare disagreement".  There was some overreaction and they were sent to their rooms.  The mom in me wanted to feed them when dinner time rolled around so they were called down.  Conner came bounding down the stairs, but Sam was going to punish us by waiting it out.  I sent Conner to get her hoping they could make up.  To keep from having another fight I told him not to come back unless he had her with him.  "In fact", I told him, "Be like Nephi and go and do!  Don't come back without her."  He quickly said, "Really mom? You know what Nephi did to Laban?" and then ran up the stairs before I could respond.  I just had to laugh.  At least he's learning his Book of Mormon stories.  

Ouch!

Kacey has been a really good sport through all of this, but it has been painful and will be a long road to recovery to have her arm be useful again.  It was broken during a cheer stunt and put back together yesterday.  Aunt Cari said it perfectly when she saw the xrays, "CRIKEY!"

Before-

After-

2, 4 inch plates and 12 bolts later.

Utah Fall Sunset