Gratitude

This time of year reminds me of all my many blessings. I am first of all grateful for my testimony. I am SO thankful for a Heavenly Father who knows me and loves me. For a living prophet, for my membership in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints, for a beautiful temple close to our home and for the opportunity and blessings temple attendance affords our family. Second, I am grateful for my family. I love them with all my heart. I am grateful our family will be growing next year. Marriage is a wonderul thing! I am grateful for my wonderful friends. I am so blessed! I am grateful for my job! I am so blessed to love what I do! I work with dedicated professionals and get to spend my days with 6-7 year olds who consistently remind me that they love me!I am grateful for the beautiful land we live in. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

My Life Lately.....

I've been chastised by my daughter to update my blog. Since I have next week off from school, (thank you Turkey Day), I thought I would take her suggestion. A lot has been going on. Ron and I just returned from St. George, Utah where we attended a funeral for our dear friend, Tim Cummings. We have known the Cummings family for over 20 years and have wonderful memories of Tim and Liz. Tim died on November 14th from cancer. He fought a hard battle and was valiant to the end. He was an incredible husband, father, priesthood holder and friend. He will be truly missed. Liz is amazing. SHE was comforting everyone at the funeral. But that is Liz, an angel on earth. How grateful I am to know that families can be forever.

Our daughter, Courtney is engaged to Michael Kelly!!! We couldn't be happier! Michael is a wonderful young man and they make a great couple! He flew to London for the weekend to propose! Yes a romantic...just what Courtney needs!

Kristen comes home tomorrow for Thanksgiving and I can't wait!!! I love when the girls are home.

More later....I need Kristen to show me how to post pictures!!