We are Thankful for Temples, Day 6....

We are thankful that we have a temple so close to us. It is wonderful to go to the temple and leave all of our cares behind and have a solid two hours of complete peace. With the Los Angeles Temple being picketed, it was such a blessing to go to the temple and not see those picketers here.

Here's to the Millitary, Day 5....

Tonight we went to Elijah's Veteran's Day Choir Program. All the local schools came with their choirs and they sang songs to honor the Veterans in our area. The very last song that all the choirs did together was a medley of all the Armed Services Songs. As each song was sang, the Veterans for that particular branch would stand up. It was the greatest feeling to have everyone clap so hard and honor these people who have served our country. We are grateful for all those who so selflessly serve in the military. We are so grateful to live in an area that has such a large military presence, Army, Navy, Marine Corp. What a blessing to rub shoulders with these military families. By the way, Elijah's choir did great. He is really enjoying it! Caitlyn and Gabby were awesome too!!!

We are Thankful for, Day 4......

We are thankful for the rain that we got today. It wasn't very much, but it was sure a nice change, it's great to know that winter is on it's way. James likes the smell after it rains, it reminds him of his mission. Hopefully we will get more soon!

Freedom of Speech, Day 3...

We are grateful that we live in a country where we are free to express our beliefs. Even though our opinions and views may differ from others, we are glad that we can express them!

Tonight we did our last wave for Prop. 8 here in California. I have to admit, the first time that we did it, I was intimidated and nervous about being so open about how me and my family believe. On this last day, it didn't bother us at all. We actually felt patriotic that we could participate in democracy!

We are grateful to live in the United States of America.

Just the Five of Us, Day 2.......

Just the other day, James and I were talking about all the scary things that are going on in the world, and what it boiled down to us is that we need to always remember to focus on the family. Time will go by all too quickly and before we blink these best friends of ours will be moving on in life. I can't express how grateful I am for these four blessings in my life.

***We are grateful for James/Dad......He always knows how to make us laugh. Even though he knows just how to bug us, life wouldn't be as fun without him.

***We are grateful for Elijah.....He is always so sincere, straight and narrow, focused on always doing what is right. He is trustworthy and loyal, always to the benefit of others.

***We are grateful for Ethan...Who just like his Dad, has the best sense of humor. Sometimes he seems so quiet, but get to know "E" and there is always a show around the corner!

***We are grateful for Olivia.....Just today she put up a sign on her door, advertising foot massages. She is known at school as the most outgoing girl. She is so social and whoever she meets, she has met her new best friend.

We Are Thankful for, Day 1........

So here is the plan.....I am going to try to have my family decide on something everyday until Thanksgiving to share about what they are grateful for. Today we were lucky to have two things to share.

#1 We are grateful for my DadYesterday he got the results of his Bone Marrow Biopsy. The biopsy showed that there are no signs of cancer in his bone marrow. He is now able to start the Stem Cell harvest next week in Phoenix at the Maio Clinic. We are grateful that things are going well with his treatment. We love you Grandpa!

#2 We are grateful that today Ethan scored his first goal in soccer. Yeah Ethan. Of course I missed it, but heard all about it. We are proud of Ethan!!!!

We would love to see what others are thankful for......Tag, your it!

A Very Spooky Night

The kids had a great time on Halloween. James was able to take the day off and spend it with the kids. He made the entrance to our house very spooky.....lots of candles, skulls, and fog. He took the kids trick or treating, where they got entirely too much candy. Elijah was the Grim Reaper, Ethan was a Zombie Doctor and Olivia was Padime from Star Wars.