Happy Thanksgiving!!

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday! This year was a little different then most years. We like to stay home and make our own dinner. Usually we have someone over that has no where else to go. Blake was invited to go to the dunes with his Uncle Brett and his cousins. We dropped him off at the Pilot truck stop in Eloy on Tuesday night. He was so excited to see his cousins and head to the dunes. Jayden had a school project that was due on Wednesday so she stayed home.

Thursday morning we get up early and start the turkey. I love all the preparation that goes in to getting the turkey ready. Jayden got to help in the kitchen with everything this year. She helped to make deviled eggs, she helped make stuffing, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole. And she layed out the celery and cheese. She is a big help in the kitchen now.

We ate at about 3pm. It was just Jayden, Dana, and me at our table this year. We had a good time, and ate alot. We called Blake and talked to him. We managed to catch him in between going riding and got to talk to him for about 15 minutes. It was a real good day!

I am thankful this year for -
- My kids. They make me a better person, and mother.
- Dana. He works hard to provide for us.
- My family. Families are the best.
- Friends. Without friends, where would we be?

It was a perfect day. Now the holidays are in full swing. I am looking forward to decorating for Christmas. I love putting up a tree, putting up lights, and being with family.

Nov. 4th...

I know Im running way behind. November went by so fast. I try and blog once a week or so, but it's been almost a month since I sat down and blogged. So, here goes......

November 4th, 1995 -

(Look how young we are Haha :)

We celebrated 13 years together. I don't think anyone expected us to make it this long. But we have. We've had a bunch of ups and downs, highs and lows. But, we are still here. We've had 2 wonderful, perfect, great kids. And we love them with all our hearts. We have a houseful of animals that we love along with their messes and noise. We aren't perfect, no one else is anyway. We both have made and will make mistakes again, Im sure.

Thank you Dana for taking care of me. =)

Smart Kids

Blake and Jayden both made it on the Principal's List for the 1st quarter grades!!

This was the first time for Jayden, we are SO proud of her for working hard and getting her grades up.

This was Blake's second time on the Principal's List. But, it's a first in Jr. High!

Way to go Blake and Jayden, keep up the good work. I love you both!