Our long awaited trip to Washington finally was here. We were able to go to Washington to visit both sets of grandparents for 10 days. We stayed with Trent's parents the first part of our trip. Trent's mom, LaRae recently had shoulder surgery so we happy to go and visit and help out. Trent's sister, Rebecca and her 2 girls came to visit while we there. We were able to see Trent's sister Brooke after Thanksgiving for a couple of days. Trent's sister Jodi and her family were in Canada until the day after we left. We missed seeing them.
We went to Mattawa during the middle of our trip. We were able to see my parents and all of my siblings except for my sister Sally and her family. We missed you Sally! Trent came a couple of days before Thanksgiing. We spent Thanksgiving day with my family. There was lots of good food and I was so grateful to be with my family. My sisters Betsy and Stephanie brought crafts for the kids, they included Turkey hats and Christmas ornaments. The 10 days went way too fast. Talia and Tucker had so much playing with their cousins on both sides of the family. We spent a couple of days at the park and went on walks to the pond in the orchard. We even went and gleaned apples at the orchard my dad manages. Talia and Tucker thought it was great. I just enjoyed talking, playing games and cooking with our families. I brought some crafty stuff and made some flower barrettes and scrabble tile necklaces for my sisters, moms and neices. One night we went and watched New Moon. My mom, sisters and I met Trent's sisters, Brook and Rebecca and her husband, Montel. We had a big group to watch it. It met all of our high expectations. Trent enjoyed shooting, eating and watching Football and movies during the break.
The Sunday after Thanksgiving Talia, Tucker and I hitched a ride with Brooke to Portland to spend a couple of days with our dear friends. My sister Stephanie and Michael were nice to take some our suitcases to Portland for us. We stayed with friends for 2 short days and had a wonderful time. Talia and Tucker were able to have a few playdates and sleepovers with their old friends. Talia went and ate lunch at her old school and saw lots of friends. I went and watched New Moon again with my friends and it was so much fun. We were sad to leave our family and friends but ready to go home. Thank you friends and family for such a wonderful trip. We feel very blessed.
I have read and appreciated my friend's and families lists of what their thankful for and wanted to make my own.
I am Thankful for:
- My Savior Jesus Christ.
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
- My testimony and knowledge of the gospel.
- A hard-working, patient and righteous husband who makes me laugh.
- Two loving, talented and hilarious children.
- My parents,Trent's parents and their example's and support.
- My siblings, Trent's siblings and their kids.
- Trent's good secure job.
- Tate, my dog. He is a very good dog and makes my children SOOOOOOO happy.
- A nice warm house to live in. (Yes it does get cold in California)
- Private Health Insurance (not run by the government)
- Yummy and healthy food to eat.
- Mine and my family's health.
- Exercise - it makes you feel so good and is a great stress reliever.
- Shared talents
- Crafts - I love creating things and sharing them with my friends and family.
- Books - let me escape from reality for awhile.
- Internet - it helps me keep in touch with my family and friends.
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