Grateful

Thanksgiving seemed to just come and fly by! It was at such a crazy time with our lives so sadly I didn't get any pictures. We were blessed to be able to have dinner with our friends, the Clark's. It was an amazing dinner with yummy turkey, homemade rolls that were to die for, store bought pumpkin pie (I didn't dare attempt to use my homemade pumpkin puree for the first time), mashed potatoes, green beans with bacon, and the list goes on.

That night we decided we really didn't need to get anything from the Black Friday sales so we opted out from the mad rushes. We figured either people would drive 2 hours to the city to shop, or basically Walmart would be absolute chaos being about the only real shop at one stop store. Well, early morning came around (we're talking 4:00 a.m. early) and I had to relieve myself (sorry, tmi) and I could NOT go back to sleep for the life of me. I figured I might as well be productive, so I got up and got ready and headed to Walmart. Got there at 5:00 and it was pretty much desolate. Things were still on the shelf and didn't look like they had been hit. Come to find out though that it was a mad rush at 8:00 p.m. when they opened the night before. I got what I wanted and hit some other stores which was pointless. Anyway, it ended up being a long day without that extra sleep!

It was a fabulous Thanksgiving, especially having Clay home for all of the weekend. There are many things that I am grateful for.

Clay's new job - better hours and stability that allow him to be at home earlier and spend more time with the family.

The Temple - seems like it had been a long time since we had gone but we got a double dose at the beginning of the month with doing an endowment session and going to the sealing. I felt such a relief stepping inside and instant warmth and peace. I know that's where you can feel closest to our Savior, as He has walked those halls, as it is His house.

Family - sometimes you take it for granted living so close to family. Now, being 24 hours away, you definitely cherish the time you do have to visit.

Children - As much as I may get irritated or frustrated with Kort, I can't help but be so thankful for a strong, healthy child. I don't know how Heavenly Father has trusted me and Clay to raise His child(ren), but we are beyond blessed. It makes me wonder what I did with Kort to continue keeping His trust and begin growing and raising this new baby and grow our family.

Testimony - This is one thing that no one can ever take away from me. What I have come to gain a knowledge of about our Savior, Jesus Christ, is the best thing I could have. To know that families can be eternal, to know that we can live with Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ again . . . I am truly blessed.

My eternal companion - I can't imagine life without Clay. He makes me laugh everyday, even if it may be him taking forever to get me out of my stubborn shell that day. I know he loves me - he shows it. He loves Kort and is the best father for him. He is my rock.

I know there are so many more things to be grateful for, but without those things, my life would be incomplete. I am grateful.