Crazy for Cars

After the kiddies were done with their gingerbread houses, they played with the cars down in the gym with Grandma & Grandpa.  They were so silly & cute!

Every time Brynlie put a car down the track she would put her arms in the air and say wahoo!  She would even do a little dance when she was super excited!

What a Treat

Every year we get together with Jeff's family to make gingerbread houses, and it is so much fun to see everyone's creative side trying to make the most unique houses!  (As you can see Brynlie was pretty excited about it!)

Jeff gets the award for most original

Mine is pretty much the same every year

Chris's roof was a great idea.  His houses are always so neat and tidy.

Brandon, Whitnie & Lynsi's were all really fun and creative too!

Tis the Season...

for wearing Christmas Dresses,

sitting on Santa's lap,

and opening gifts.

All at fun Christmas Parties!  

Oh Christmas Tree

A Day of Thanks

We had Thanksgiving Dinner with the Pearson's this year.  We also got to spend some time with my family afterward.  It is so nice to have both of our families so close to us, especially on holidays.

I am so thankful for this time of year, and to be able to reflect on the blessings in my life.  I am so grateful for a loving husband and for a healthy and beautiful daughter.  I am thankful for the blessing of motherhood and to have a new baby on the way,  it is truly a miracle.  I am thankful to have a glimpse of what our Heavenly Father must feel for his children.  I am so grateful for our amazing parents and siblings, for our relationships with them and to have them to make memories with.  I am grateful for the Gospel in my life, for the wonderful blessings it brings.  Most of all, I am grateful for our Savior, for His love and His life.  I know these are the things that matter most in life. It is so easy to get caught up in the worries and stresses of life from day to day, but how important it is to count our blessings, and to be full of gratitude for them.