Happy Thanksgiving

Recently I have thought a lot about family and how grateful I am for their support and love.

We are loving having Bonnie and James close by. The kids love their cousins and Bonnie and James have come to my rescue with watching kids several times lately.

A couple days ago I talked to my sisters, Emily and Aimee, while they were driving from Tucson to Albuquerque for Thanksgiving. Aimee and Brad completed a rode biking race together. I love that they biked the 68 miles together.  And Emily was their with her kids being the supportive sister she is. As I talked with both of them on the phone I really felt their support of all I am doing here thousands of miles away from them.

This year, with Bonnie and James just living down the street, Hollie and Cris and Grandma and Grandpa Larry decided to make the trek up here for Thanksgiving. They got here yesterday and we are really enjoying getting to know Grandpa Larry better and catching up with Hollie and Cris.  It didn't take Abby any time to warm right up to Grandpa Larry. She found herself a book, climbed up next to him on the couch, handed him the book and put her head on his shoulder ready to be read to. It was cute. I am so grateful for the family I married into.

Today Dan took everyone on a walk in the woods while I stayed home to cook. The time came to prepare the turkey and get it in the oven and Dan wasn't back yet. The turkey was his job since I am a bit squeamish with touching birds! But alas, I had to do it.  I gaged just reading instructions online about needing to pull out a heart, neck ect. I decided to call my mom for help. She came to the rescue...I think we will both laugh about this experience once I get over actually vomiting in the trash! I was so grateful she answered her phone to help me.  I never did get the neck out, turns out cooking a turkey with the neck still in it doesn't ruin it. Thanksgiving dinner was yummy and exciting.

I am very thankful for the support and love my family gives!
(Pictures to come)