Thanksgiving...

I am so grateful to have this special day as a reminder to reflect on the many blessings in my life.  I have felt an overwhelming amount of sadness in the last week that has been hard for me to shake and this holiday could not come at a better time.

This year I am especially thankful for my knowledge of the gospel, temples, and eternal families. We have a void in our hearts that I have never experienced before as we are missing Ryan's dad. I can't imagine how much worse it would be if we didn't know that families are forever.

I am thankful for my wonderful husband who loves me and my children. He works so hard to provide for us and I don't think he knows how much I appreciate it. We have been through a lot this year as a family and I am thankful for the trials we have been dealt to strengthen our family and our marriage.

I am thankful for the opportunity that I have to a mother. I love my boys and am grateful for what they teach me every day. I am thankful for the little baby growing inside me that I already feel so much love for.

I am thankful for my amazing family; for a mom and sisters who are truly my best friends, an incredible dad who loves me unconditionally, and brothers who are wonderful examples.

I am thankful for extended family who love and support us in times of need. My family went above and beyond when we lost Ryan's dad and we will forever be grateful for their kindness.

I am thankful for good friends who I can go months or years without seeing but we can pick up where we left off every time we get together.

I could go on and on but I will stop there. I am looking forward to 2012 but I love this time of year when we get to spend time with friends and family!

Best Friends

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Brad got married on 11.11.11. The reception was beautiful and I got to spend time with these lovely ladies. We are so lucky to share such a special relationship with the Robinson family. We love them!

October Recap

I am behind on pictures I really want on my blog for keepsake so bear with me while I do a recap of the month of October so I can move on!

The last 3 years we have gone to the pumpkin patch for the boys birthday with the Holland Family! We continued the tradition this year and the kids loved it as always!

My boys!

Love these pictures running towards Grandpa

Happy boy

All the kiddos

After the pumpkin patch we headed to the mall for dinner at Chick-Fil-A!

This year for the boys' birthdays my parents took them to Build-A-Bear. 

They loved it!

Happy Halloween

My favorite Halloween tradition is soup in pumpkin bread bowls and carving pumpkins! We had a great time last night doing just that. 

All the kiddos

 Luke

Summer and Luke

Brady and Easton

Optimus Prime 

Bumble Bee

Happy Halloween!

Guess what...

I went to the doctor today and everything looks great! They did an ultrasound and confirmed that there is only one. Relief. We are very excited for this new addition to join our family! 

The buddies are 5!

5 years ago today I was thrust into motherhood with not 1 but 2 babies. It was one of the most terrifying and wonderful days of my life. I can't believe my little boys have gone from this...

To this

Happy birthday to my buddies! I love being your mom and am grateful for what you teach me every day about myself and being a mom. I hope you have a great day and know how much we love you!

Luke is 2!

Today is this little man's birthday!

We adore him and feel so lucky to have him in our family!

Happy birthday Luke! We love you!