{Thanksgiving}

On Thursday we went to Independance, Oregon to visit with my biological mother's parents, two of my aunts, their husbands, and two of my cousins. It was a nice relaxing day, and we were excited at the opportunity to see them all together since the last time was 2.5 years ago.

(Julia and Sarah, my cousins, with Maisey)

I failed to take more than 2 pictures, but there wasn't much to document other than the blessings we have throughout the year!

I made a traditional list of the many blessings I have in my life and this is what I'm thankful for:

- My family. My husband, children, and extended family (mine and Chad's). Parents, grandparents, and siblings.

- My testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

- The gift of the Atonement.

- Prophets.

- Temples.

- The scriptures.

- Agency. Life.

- The Holy Ghost.

- Prayer.

- The Priesthood.

- Visiting Teaching.

- Missionaries.

- Callings.

- Trials and the lessons that come from them.

- Hymns- All time favorite, "Because I have been given much."
- Motherhood, and fertility.

- Friends, all of them.

- Shelter.

- Electricity and heat.

- Food.

- Clean water.

- Clothing, stylists and seamstresses.

- Cars.

- Education. My undergraduate and graduate.

- Teachers

- Technology, phones, computers and Internet.

- Books (text, scriptures, relationships, and all the rest-although I don't read much else).

- Freedom

- Doctors and specialists.

- Health for all my loved ones.

- Love.

- Encouragement.

- Patience.

- Forgiveness.

- Strength.

- Hope.

- Stores and shopping.

- Music.

- Restaurants.

- Beauty products such as make-up and flat irons.

- Sleep.

- Time.

We hope you had a great holiday too!