So, I know I have not posted on here in a few months and I have been feeling bad about it. Not because I am failing to update other people on my fairly normal life, but because I am letting myself down. One of the main reasons I put up these posts is so that as my kids get older, and I get older I have something to look back at and remind me (and hopefully our kids) of all of the wonderful experiences that we have had as a family! I also love that family and friends can enjoy our pictures and experiences with us here too, but I selfishly do these posts mostly for me. So, I have been going through pictures today and I have been realizing that I have not posted or written about any our experiences in recent months and we have had so much happen and we have so much to be grateful for, therefore I got inspired to get back on here and put up a post, and then start catching up on all of the previous posts that I have missed. It is going to take me a long time to catch up, but at least I am getting a start.
So, last week we had Thanksgiving and I was really excited to get to celebrate in our new home. I am so grateful for the time that Drew got off work and I am really grateful that my sister got to come out and visit for a few days! I always love any excuse that I have for family to visit me or for me to visit family. We had a fun, but still relaxing few days where we enjoyed the holiday and just enjoyed each others' company. We had a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner and enjoyed a little (very cold) time outside at parks or on walks.
Alden and Anders both love the slide!
Anders loved being pushed by Aunt Katrina in the swing.
All three of my boys enjoying some swing time!
Before we left the boys wanted to go down the slides again!
Drew carving our Thanksgiving turkey!
I love doing family meals at the holidays! It is one of my favorite parts.
And my boys ate watermelon and rolls....
At least Anders ate three servings of watermelon.
I feel like around Thanksgiving people often start thinking about everything that they are grateful for, and I am no exception to that. I love taking time around Thanksgiving to reflect on the last year and what has changed, but what is the same and how many wonderful things I have been blessed with in that year. This year has brought so much change and so many moments when the future was a little unclear. In this past year we have moved across the country twice after learning where we were moving only a few months before we had to leave. That alone has brought a lot of stress and uneasiness as I tried to prepare for a future two months out when I had no idea where we were going to be. Many other changes have come into our lives this year whether it be things like selling the car I have had since I was 16, or having to say goodbye to some of the best friends I have ever known, I never find change easy. But, through it all I have learned that the Lord is always by your side, he doesn't abandon you and even when you feel your problems are small and insignificant he knows them and is still willing to help.
Even with all the change and upheaval we have gone through, the important things in our lives are still the same. I have an amazing husband who is always by my side and I know that we will always be a team through everything. I have two amazing children, who can always make me smile, even on the worst day. I have an extended family that will always be there for me. I have a house to live in, Drew has a job to support us and we have everything we need to live comfortably. These things alone are enough to make my heart filled with joy. I am so grateful for this last year and all the wonderful experiences I have had, even if some were rather difficult, and I am looking forward to another year of experiences, learning and joy.
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