I am Thankful

This year there is so much to be Thankful for. Love in our home, a new job, shelter over our heads, food in our fridge, school for the kids, many thoughtful friends, but one thing that has stuck with me this holiday is time. There are many ways to think about time....time to adjust, time to heal, time to learn, time to progress, time to make, time to begin, time to end....the list can go on and on. This year has been so hard, yet so rewarding. I feel incredibly blessed to be in Brazil with my little family. I pray that I am using my time to be the best me.

This Thanksgiving (actually it was the day after) we got together at Bryce and Keisha's. We gathered all our American friends and family and ate so much Thanksgiving food. Everyone added their special touch and it was perfect.

 

Presli filled up on the veggies...such a cutie!

We did a variety show with all the families. It was really cute and a fun idea.

After the Thanksgiving festivities we celebrated Bryce's birthday. We played games, ate more food, laughed till our cheeks hurt, and stayed up till we couldn't take it any longer. It was so much fun. I love birthdays....and get-to-gethers!

The night ended with a bang....I will let the pictures speak for themselves.....hahahahaha

 The next day the kids had their primary program at church. The theme this year was "Families are Forever". The whole program was perfect, I was in tears and had chills through the whole thing. It was powerful. The kids said their parts in Portuguese and Devin and Connor sang a solo together in English. It was perfect.

With my post being about Thanksgiving and having our Primary Program about forever families it is only fitting to express how grateful I am for our little family. I am so grateful for a husband who works so hard for our family, but also knows how to balance his time in spending it with each member. It is a valuable gift that I am still trying to learn. I am grateful for his example of love, motivation, and consideration. I am so grateful our paths lined up 7 years ago and we are now developing our little family for eternity. There is nothing more I want more in life than to be with them forever, learning and growing together with whatever life throws at us. I know we can get through anything together. I am blessed beyond measure! We hope you all had a great Thanksgiving Season with those you love!