That is the question that went around the dinner table this Thanksgiving. You would think that this would be an easy thing to share among family but, sometimes, my family has a hard time being serious. I have to say I was very impressed with Austin's answer when it was his turn. Without even hesitating he said he was thankful for, "Mom, Dad and Jesus!" That made me proud! This year I am very thankful for the freedom I am allowed to enjoy. I am thankful for the jobs that both Spencer and I have. I am also thankful for the roof over my head and the food I freely eat.
This Thanksgiving we went to my Mom & Bill's house. My brother Derek and his wife Lisa also joined us along with my step-sister, Robin, and her husband, Jeff. Robin's two girls, Kyleigh & Baylei, were also there with their dad, Jerrod. The meal was the traditional Thanksgiving dinner with lots of pumpkin pie afterwards. I enjoyed spending the holiday with my side of the family. Holidays are such a hard time for me. I struggle because I wish I could be with all the people I love, but it's impossible. I have family in Utah, Seattle, and home. It is so hard trying to decide where to go for the holiday, when I want to be everywhere!
Most of Spencer's siblings were in town this year for Thanksgiving, and over the course of the weekend, we were able to spend some good quality time with them. The ladies did a lot of shopping together, and the kids got to go bowling and hang out all weekend. I can hardly believe that November has already come and gone. I am definitely in the Christmas mood now and can hardly wait to go cut down a tree tomorrow for family night.
I am so glad we have these holidays to bring us together. It is hard to not be able to be everywhere though. Glad you had a good one.
ReplyDeleteI hear you. My parents were down in AZ with my sister and I was tempted to invite myself. But, my other brothers and sister were in the NW and I missed being with them. We had most of Tim's family here so that helped but I wish I could split up and be with everyone.
ReplyDeleteIt's hard when you can't be everywhere at once! Glad you got to be with most of them during the weekend:)
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