Christmas has started....

The day after Thanksgiving, we took down all the Fall decor and put up the Christmas decorations.  We got a new tree on a black Friday deal (we have had the same tree since we started dating!) and we were REALLY excited to put it up.  Tonight after dinner, we decorated our tree.  Love these moments with the kids!  They are already super pumped!

Taken on Friday

30 Days of Thankfulness

Picture compliments of http://www.andreareiser.com/have-a-blessed-thanksgiving/

Jason and I decided to come up with 30 things we are thankful for this month to help set the tone.  It is incredible how it makes you feel.  Life truly is good!  So many times we focus on what is bad or what we don't have that we lose sight of all the WONDERFUL things we have.

As a side note, I love love love how much are responses vary!  HAHA:)

We are Thankful for....

Day #1
J:  Rubber Tires
S:  A Loving Husband... celestial marriage

Day #2
J:  Spark Plugs
S:  Healthy and happy children...being a mother

Day #3
J:  Ability to work so I can provide for my family
S:  Living in a country where I can worship how I may.  Love my Heavenly Father, Savior, and faith

Day #4
J:   Fishing
S:  My family....so lucky to have such a great support no matter who far apart we are!

Day #5
J:  Funnel cake....that I can share with the family
S:  Hot water

Day #6
J:  Sunday Funday
S:  Snuggling

Day #7
J:  Patience
S:  Good teachers/education

Day #8
J:  My Wife
S:  Great Friends....no matter the distance or time apart, I have friends ALL over!

Day #9
J:  Jax, Josh, and Sarajane
S:  Pasta Noodles...those Italians know what they were doing hehe

Day #10
J:  Annoying and loving dog
S:  Warm bed and someone to share it with

Day #11
J:  Fire
S:  Thank for Veterans past and present

Day #12
J:  Cotton
S:  Hot Cider, yum yum:)

Day #13
J:  Ammo
S:  Being Primary President; despite the challenges it brings

Day #14
J:  Deer and wildlife
S:  Working vehicle

Day #15
J:  Chicken and Broccoli
S:  Books to read and movies to enjoy

Day #16
J:  Bacon
S:  Kisses and Hugs

Day #17
J:  Country Music
S:  Rescue animals....love our Magic and Benji

Day #18
J:  Sunshine
S:  Warm and cozy socks

Day #19
J:  Mountain Dew
S:  Date Nights


Day #20
J:  Adam Sandler movies
S:  Legos all over.... I have kids who play and can use their imagination

Day #21
J:  Having loving parents
S:  Crayons... so I can see my children color beautiful pics

Day #22
J:  Trees and vegetation
S:  Zesta Saltine Crackers

Day #23
J:  Gun powder and lead
S:  Holiday decorations

Day #24
J:  Deer to hunt
S:  The military...however the struggle, thankful for the friendship and brotherhood

Day #25
J:  Technology
S: Being able to read... enjoy reading with the kids

Day #26
J:    Kisses
S:   Gift of giving.... I enjoy the feeling of doing something for someone else

Day #27
J:   Temples.... families are forever
S:  Emotions... however dramatic

Day #28
J:   Sand
S:  Technology... being able to talk with family and friends who live far away

Day #29
J:  Hawaii
S:  Color.... so many colors this time of year, gorgeous!

Day #30
J:  Ocean
S:   Sunday snuggles and movie time....yes I am thankful for most of all, my family!

Happy Sealing

7 years ago today....Gosh how did I get so lucky to have by my side forever this man! Love you Jason forever and ever babe!

Thanksgiving 2016

Our Thanksgiving was low key this year, however we have so much to be thankful for.  We are truly so blessed with wonderful family and friends who we were able to chat with on this special day.  We were able to celebrate our Thanksgiving with Jason's unit. Due to the demand of their MOS, many had to stay and work over the holiday.  Jason's Msgt organized a lunch/dinner for the Marines and their families.  Super neat!  There were 5 turkeys and 7 hams.... and the left overs were minimal!  Good food, great friends.  Semper Fi

We fried our turkey and it was delicious!

We brine(d) it for 16 hours....

17 lb. Turkey
1 lb. Dark Brown Sugar
1 lb. Kosher Salt
4 branches of Thyme and Rosemary

..then fry he turkey using directions on fryer....ours took 50 minutes.

I made homemade rolls, homemade chocolate fudge pie, homemade stuffing, and pumpkin dip with the fixings.

The turkey was SO GOOD!!!

Chillin with Daddy

The boys had a half day on Wednesday before Thanksgiving break.  I went to go and volunteer while Sarajane enjoyed being with her Daddy.  Needles to say she was entertained and acted like she owned the place:) 

Jax Artwork

Had to display what Jax has been working on....

This month they focused on the Election and of course Thanksgiving:)

Sarajane Thanksgiving Feast (VIDEOS)

Sarajane class held a special Thanksgiving feast.  They had the "traditional" meal; fish (fish sticks), turkey, corn, berries, and pumpkin treat.  They greeted us with a song (very cute) and later the feast.  Gobble gobble....

Kids Photoshoot

Luckily we were able to get some shots of just the kids before the weather got colder.  Here are a few from that shoot.  Thanks again Charlene, we love you!


From my Phone

From Charlene