Evan turns 4

  Evan turned 4 this November. We decided this year we would stay home for Thanksgiving so it was the first year we were able to have a little party for him here with his friends. He requested a "Wipeout" party as watching "Wipeout" the show with his dad is one of his favorite things to do. So dad and Hepa (Grandpa Moser) set to work creating a "wipeout" obstacle course at a local park. The kids had a great time, especially Evan. Until he himself wipedout on the balance beam. He was the only casualty of the game, receiving a good scratch from a large screw all the way down his side. Cake and presents were barely able to cheer him up but once he got back to the playground he eventually came around. 

Evan requested pumpkin/sunshine cupcakes.  I have no idea where he came up with that combo but we were able to put something together. And his personal dietitian I was quite proud he requested pumpkin in his cupcakes. His dad, however was pretty dismayed. 

 Kaitlyn had a great time keeping up.

Thanksgiving 2011

This year I hosted Thanksgiving for the first time. Luckily I had lots of help, between calls to my mom beforehand and then having Jane (my mother-in-law) here to help. I even stuck my hands under the skin of the turkey to add some yummy spices for flavor. That was a new experience. It all turned out pretty well and we enjoyed ourselves.

                                                 

 

 

We have so much to be thankful for. In a recent church publication, the "Ensign" (http://lds.org/liahona/2011/12/the-choice-to-be-grateful?lang=eng)  there is a gratitude challenge.  

Here are a few things I am grateful for that I've been thinking about lately:

• The wonderful family Steve and I are creating; our kids bring more joy than I could have ever imagined
• Wonderful parents who raised us and extended family, each of whom have contributed so much to who we are
• The Gospel- such a wonderful blessing to have Christ in our lives guiding us each day
• Friends- they really do make a world of difference, especially living away from our families
• Health- we really are blessed and I realize it more every time we have a minor illness in the house
• Steve's education and thus job- we really are well provided for and are grateful to have it in this economy
• My education- I use it every day and am so blessed I was able to receive such a good one
• A wonderful house we've been able to make our home
• A change of seasons- summer in Houston can get pretty long
• Amazing opportunities between travel, church callings and day to day events- there really is so much to experience that helps you grow 
• Wonderful memories of family and friends
• Internet that allows me to easily keep in contact with family and friends                                              

Anyway, these are a few things I am grateful for.