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.