Halloween, Thanksgiving, etc.

I must be getting old because the time is really starting to fly by. I have no idea where this year has gone. I am another year older and just feel like the last 5 years have flown by. I know I blocked out a lot of things...for obvious reasons but I'm just realizing that I need to start living a little more than I have been.

Been a crazy few months so I'm gonna try to catch up now...

Halloween was great....Josh and I were Mario and Luigi. We are on the activities committee in our ward and had a big bash! We had a blast!

I turned 27 on November 18th. It was a sad day for me as I thought about where I wanted to be at this point in my life and where I actually am but I know everything happens for a reason and I honestly wouldn't trade anything. I have been so blessed and am so grateful for the sometimes broken road that got me to where I am today. It was a good birthday and I got spoled rotten. JP had a surprise party for me and it was great to have family and friends around! I am so grateful for those in my life who support me and believe in me. That's what keeps me going.

For Thanksgiving Josh, my mom and I drove up to Colorado to Tasha and Jared's house. We had an absolute blast! I sure love those guys! It was a long drive for a short visit but I couldn't take any days off work so we drove straight through the night on the way up and the way back. It was worth it :) It was especially good for me because I really needed the love of the kids. I can't tell you what it means to have 4 kids hug and kiss and wrestle with you on the floor. I think I have always related to kids well because I am the youngest of 7 kids and was often included in the grandchildren category rather than the sibling category. I often sat at the "kids" table and often shared my mom with neices and nephews. I wouldn't trade it at all...actually I prefer it that way. My neices and nephews have been some of my best friends growing up. I am so grateful for them and the unconditional love they give me.

Tasha and I and her friend Anna went shopping on Black Friday and had a great day! It was so nice to have a girl's day and to spend some time together. I'm so grateful for my sisters...they really are the people who know me better than anyone else. I love that I can let my guard completely down around them. There are very few people who get that from me. So so glad we got to go to Colorado for Thanksgiving...it was a great trip!!!

Josh and I went to my oldest nephew's sealing yesterday in the Mesa Temple. What an amazing experience that was! I sure love Ty and really am so proud of all his good decisions he has made in his life. What a great guy and now he has a cute wife and soon will start a cute little family. I am so happy for him and Kelsey and wish them all the happiness in life! It was great to be in the temple with family and also spend time with them outside the temple and at the luncheon and reception. We don't get together near as often as we should...we need to make the time though so our families will know each other.

It's been a great few weeks and now starts the holiday season. I love this time of year!!! Got all my Christmas stuff out last week and it just makes me smile to see the tree and the nativity and all the decorations. There is a lot going on...so many parties and get-togethers but I'm looking forward to spending time with family and friends!