Thanks be to all

We had a pretty awesome thanksgiving weekend, although the kids were sick for the majority of the week prior and during the weekend, and a little after, we still found time to give thanks and spend time with family. The events started Friday evening when Kari and Barrett showed up from Lethbridge. We had a late dinner of some pretty tasty mexican food and then it was off to bed in preparation for a fun-filled Saturday. Saturday morning arrived and we all headed up to Grandma's for some breakfast. Egg-McMuffins and parfaits. So fancy. The kids played and played with Kari and Barrett, trying to squeeze in as much time as possible before they headed back home. We had watched Iron Man the day before (Tyler has decided to introduce Max to ALL the superheros as soon as possible) and decided that Saturday was a good day to watch Monsters Vs. Aliens. One of the kids favorites. We had to pause festivities often to change Max's diaper, but the day went on, regardless. Papa surprised everyone by buying two remote control trucks for some outside time. It' was one of the coldest thanksgivings I can remember, but the boys got in their allotted outside time, racing and testing out the new toys. Lucy enjoyed driving a few times when there was no one else around to pressure her driving skills (typical girl). We had a wonderful thanksgiving dinner at Williamson on Saturday evening and finished the night off with pie pie pie! I love pumpkin pie. Max was still under the weather, so Tyler and I determined that he probably shouldn't go to church the next day and get the other kids in nursery sick. It turned out to be a good plan as Tyler caught whatever it is the kids had that night and was sick most of Sunday himself. So our Sunday was fairly quiet, eating leftovers and hanging out. We all hoped and prayed that everyone would be feeling better by Monday morning so we could still enjoy the Bourne Thanksgiving and Bumpa's birthday. Well, Monday morning came and so did a crib full of fun. By fun I mean vomit and diarrhea. Really NOT fun. By mid-day everyone seemed to be feeling fine though, so we ventured out, after a few hours of tidying the house. We enjoyed hanging out with my siblings that afternoon and playing trivial pursuit...which only went to prove that we are not so smart when it comes to world events and history. Lucy had fun playing with Emma, who she hasn't seen is weeks. They played a few games on Tyler's new i-phone and giggled and laughed most of the evening. It was fun to see all the family together, and of course Mom's turkey meal is always a good way to draw us in. We ate a little late to accommodate Becca, who had to work, and then quickly sand Happy Birthday to Bumpa and wolfed down some dessert as we had to get home to bed. Having a child in school really puts a damper on your social life! We have much to be thankful for this year. A warm home, healthy and happy family, the opportunity to anticipate another child in a few months, and of course the blessings of the gospel. We have uttered in prayer many times our thankfulness to have a knowledge of Heavenly Father and his plan for us. We are definitely grateful for this time and season in our lives and hope we enjoy it enough to look back on it with fond memories, rather than regret. Happy Thanksgiving to all.