Thanksgiving!!!

Happy Thanksgiving

 

I AM THANKFUL: 

  FOR THE WIFE WHO SAYS IT'S HOT DOGS TONIGHT, 
BECAUSE SHE IS HOME WITH ME, AND NOT OUT WITH SOMEONE ELSE. 

FOR THE HUSBAND 
WHO IS ON THE SOFA BEING A COUCH POTATO, 
BECAUSE HE IS HOME WITH ME AND NOT OUT AT THE BARS. 

FOR THE TEENAGER 
WHO IS COMPLAINING ABOUT DOING DISHES 
BECAUSE IT MEANS SHE IS AT HOME, NOT ON THE STREETS. 

FOR THE TAXES I PAY 
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM EMPLOYED. 

FOR THE MESS TO CLEAN AFTER A PARTY 
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE BEEN SURROUNDED BY FRIENDS. 

FOR THE CLOTHES THAT FIT A LITTLE TOO SNUG 
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE ENOUGH TO EAT. 

FOR MY SHADOW THAT WATCHES ME WORK 
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM OUT IN THE SUNSHINE 

FOR A LAWN THAT NEEDS MOWING, 
WINDOWS THAT NEED CLEANING, 
AND GUTTERS THA T NEED FIXING 
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE A HOME 

FOR ALL THE COMPLAINING I HEAR ABOUT THE GOVERNMENT 
BECAUSE IT MEANS WE HAVE FREEDOM OF SPEECH. ... 

FOR THE PARKING SPOT I FIND AT THE FAR END OF THE PARKING LOT 
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM CAPABLE OF WALKING AND I HAVE BEEN BLESSED WITH TRANSPORTATION. 

FOR MY HUGE HEATING BILL 
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM WARM. 

FOR THE LADY BEHIND ME IN CHURCH WHO SINGS OFF KEY 
BECAUSE IT MEANS I CAN HEAR. 

FOR THE PILE OF LAUNDRY AND IRONING 
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE CLOTHES TO WEAR. 

FOR WEARINESS AND ACHING MUSCLES AT THE END OF THE DAY 
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE BEEN CAPABLE OF WORKING HARD. 

FOR THE ALARM THAT GOES OFF IN THE EARLY MORNING HOURS 
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM ALIVE. 

AND I AM THANKFUL FOR THE crazy people I work with 
BECAUSE they make work interesting and fun! 
         
Live well, Laugh often, and Love with all of your heart!

May your stuffing be tasty 
May your turkey plump, 
May your potatoes and gravy 
Have never a lump. 
May your yams be delicious 
And your pies take the prize, 
And may your Thanksgiving dinner 
Stay off your thighs! 
  
 

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

 

 

 

 HAPPY TURKEY DAY!!!

St. George

This past weekend we went to St. George to see Jake's mom and his extended family. We kinda did an early Thanksgiving. The weather was great while we were there so we went to the park and enjoyed the warm weather while we could!

I loved this picture of Jake he is always having fun!

The Grandma's with their Grandkids. 

The One Flaw In Women

The One Flaw In Women 

By the time the Lord made woman,
He was into his sixth day of working overtime.
An angel appeared and said,
'Why are you spending so much time on this one?'
And the Lord answered, 'Have you seen my spec sheet on her?
She has to be completely washable, but not plastic,
have over 200 movable parts, all replaceable
and able to run on diet coke and leftovers,
have a lap that can hold four children at one time,
have a kiss that can cure anything from a scraped knee to a broken heart
--and she will do everything
with only two hands.' 

The angel was astounded at the requirements.
'Only two hands!? No way!
And that's just on the standard model?
That's too much work for one day.
Wait until tomorrow to finish.'

'But I won't, ' the Lord protested.
'I am so close to finishing this creation that is so close to my own heart.
She already heals herself when she is sick
AND can work 18-hour days.'

The angel moved closer and touched the woman.
'But you have made her so soft, Lord.'

'She is soft,' the Lord agreed,
'but I have also made her tough.
You have no idea what she can endure or accomplish.'

'Will she be able to think?', asked the angel.

The Lord replied,
'Not only will she be able to think,
she will be able to reason and negotiate.'

The angel then noticed something,
and reaching out, touched the woman's cheek.
'Oops, it looks like you have a leak in this model.
I told you that you were trying to put too much into this one.'

'That's not a leak,'
the Lord corrected,
'that's a tear!'
'What's the tear for?' the angel asked.

The Lord said, 'The tear is her way of expressing her joy,
her sorrow, her pain, her disappointment, her love,
her loneliness, her grief and her pride.'
The angel was impressed.
'You are a genius, Lord.
You thought of everything!
Woman is truly amazing.'

And she is!
Women have strengths that amaze men.
They bear hardships and they carry burdens,
but they hold happiness,
love and joy.
They smile when they want to scream.
They sing when they want to cry.
They cry when they are happy
and laugh when they are nervous.
They fight for what they believe in.
They stand up to injustice.
They don't take 'no' for an answer
when they believe there is a better solution.
They go without so their family can have.
They go to the doctor with a frightened friend.
They love unconditionally.
They cry when their children excel
and cheer when their friends get awards.
They are happy when they hear about
a birth or a wedding.
Their hearts break when a friend dies.
They grieve at the loss of a family member,
yet they are strong when they think there is no strength left.
They know that a hug and a kiss
can heal a broken heart.
Women come in all shapes, sizes and colors.
They'll drive, fly, walk, run or e-mail you
to show how much they care about you.
The heart of a woman is what makes the world keep turning.
They bring joy, hope and love.
They have compassion and ideals.
They give moral support to their family and friends.
Women have vital things to say and everything to give 

HOWEVER, IF THERE IS ONE TINY FLAW IN WOMEN,

IT IS THAT THEY FORGET THEIR WORTH.

Grandma's 93rd Birthday Party

Jake's Grandma Hill decided that for her 93rd birthday this year, she wanted to have a big party. So we all traveled from all over to attend the marvelous party in Roundup Montana. Most of the family was able to come and celebrate with her, we had  a great time! 

Here we are showing Grandma the marvelous internet. We googled her name for her and showed her what we found. I think she was pretty shocked.... thus the eye rub! haha

Here is Jake and Jarom with Jaunty and his daughter. Jaunty worked out on the ranch with the Hill family for years. He came to celebrate Grandma's birthday with her and the family, and many of her local friends.

Grandma loves to dance, so for her party we danced. The party was held in a local dance hall there in Roundup, Montana. We had a great dinner and danced the night away!

Jarom (Jake's bro) and Grandma Dancing. You would think that at 93 it would be hard for Grandma to move but she moves like she is a 60 year old!

Jake is hanging out with his buddy Eva.... Eva loved Jake!

Grandma at her Birthday Dinner/ Dance!

Grandma with 3 of the 5 kids. From left to right Joan, Bruce, Grandma, Sharron

The Family from left to right Kelsie, Bruce (Jake's Dad) Grandma, Jarom (Jake's Bro)

Our best neighbor ever wrote this book.... I am posting this to inform all of you that if you would like a signed copy she will be signing books Saturday (yes this is short notice and it is tomorrow) She is having a book signing at the Fort Union Deseret Book Store (1110 E. Fort Union Blvd., Midvale Utah) 

I haven't read the whole book yet but I am loving what I have read already, so if you are wanting a great read go get this book! Come out and support her she would love to have as many people there as possible! Again it is Saturday November 8, 2008 from 1:00p.m. to 3:00p.m.

Diaper Change

So the other day we were hanging out with Jake's Brother Josh and his wife Natalie.... they have a little baby, Lilly, Jake made the comment that he has NEVER changed a diaper! HAHA so guess what.... Jake changed his first diaper ever. I was totally shocked that he had never changed a diaper, because I have changed thousands, so I had to take pictures and post it! 

Carving Pumpkins!

Pumpkin Carving!!!

So I haven't carved a pumpkin since I was a kid.... last night Josh and Natalie invited us over to have dinner and carve pumpkins! We had a great time and took lots of pictures!

From left to right me, Josh, Jake and Natalie... it was supper late and we were all exhausted.

We tried to get a good picture with us in it, when it was dark, but it didn't really turn out, but the pumpkins look nice!