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Soooo Thankful

 You know how it is, bustling about on Thanksgiving morning getting food together, loading the car, getting ready, getting the kids to help, cleaning up as we go so I come home to a clean kitchen, and trying to get out the door on time. I made yummy homemade rolls, a cheese ball with crackers, a super yummy chocolate birthday cake for Mommy, Jon made mashed potatoes, and some pies that I had bought from some gals in the stake for fundraising. 

Once I walked in Cash's door, I realized I needed to slow down and take in the scene. Cash had moved out all the furniture to make room for long tables, Ashely had decorated so beautifully, her girls had made place cards, the candles were lit and it just looked so festive and lovely!



I immediately felt joy to all be together as a family. A full, joyous home of love!
Dinner was delicious as thanksgiving dinners are. It was so nice to chat with my siblings, and turn around to see the cousins laughing and talking together. 
We moved on to watch movies made by family and play fun games together. 
Ashley had sent out a questionnaire beforehand for a really fun game about... the family!


It ended in an eating contest. Yuck!
And then Adren and Eli split the wishbone. I don't remember who one, but I know all my wishes sure have come true!
Happy Holidays!



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