OUR FIRST SNOW!

Well, we woke up yesterday, Sunday, to our first snow! The kids were super excited. So, of course they threw on their snow clothes and played for a bit before church and then again after church when they were able to make their snowman. Sam was determined to make the snowman, eventhough we only got an inch or two. It was pretty cold and windy, but the snowman got built and Sam was a happy boy! :) Then, or course, they came in for hot chocolate---made with Shelby's Cocoa Motion! It's great! You just put cocoa and milk in and turn it on and in minutes you have frothy, hot chocolate! Great present! (Walmart)


It seems funny that it is just instantly cold and we have snow. Just last week for Thanksgiving it was beautiful and warm. The kids were able to play outside on Thanksgiving day and we had a fun holiday. We were able to celebrate it with my cousin's family and two families from the ward. I was worried because I haven't cooked turkey very much, but my turkey turned out awesome! We couldn't even cut it because it was just falling off the bone! So yummy!
Can't let this holiday go by without thinking about what we are so grateful for. I think the biggest thing Tom and I have talked about lately is that we are so grateful for Tom's great job. You never know when that can be gone. It seems so many around us are losing their jobs. Another thing we are so grateful for is our little family. They were definitely worth waiting for! How lost we would be without them. Each one has their place and things they add to the family. And, we are so very grateful for the gospel of Jesus Christ and the happiness it brings!

Sidenote--yes, Sam is growing his hair out again! Needless to say, my favorite Christmas present this year will definitely be the haircut I get to give on Christmas day! :) Tom and Sam want to grow "the bush" until Christmas when Troy's family will be here to check it out! :)