December 9, 2008

much to be thankful for...

I know, I know, I am a couple weeks late and it's Christams time, but Thanksgiving this year was fabulous. I love Thanksgiving at the cabin. It is much more relaxing! (no traveling from Mimi's to Nana's) Everyone cooks together and cleans together. Two ovens, two dishwashers = fabulous! It was even more convenient this year because we could drive right to the cabin, when we usually have to snowmobile up the mountain. There was just a little snow, so it wasn't as beautiful as it usually is, but more convenient and warm!

This was taken at oh, about 4:00 in the morning!

It was a very memorable Thanksgiving. It was our first attempt at shopping in Park City, first and last attempt at shopping at Wal-Mart (we should have kept that promise to ourselves), and first time Ambree got to come with us. We showed that teenager how women shop! Savannah lost her first tooth right at the Thanksgiving dinner table! Then she lost another one the very next day. If she shows me a loose tooth, I HAVE to pull it out. Even if it is at the dinner table! She was so excited to get a dollar for each tooth, and she was lucky enough to even get a note from the toothfairy! She had a very vivid dream of seeing the toothfairy that first night. I don't know where she got that imagination! Her note was so my favorite. She can't believe she was lucky enough to actually have the toothfairy write her a letter with her wand!


First one gone....

Second one out!

At least she's "sincill" about it!



I am actually a complete emotional mess right now. Much is going on. I can't stop crying. I am so thankful for so many things. I have the best friends, an amazing family, (all of them) it's Christmas and life is good! This is the best time of the year. I am reminded everywhere, everyday that Jesus was born that night in Bethlehem. Because of His life, I have been given mine. I've been given such special people in my life and I am thankful.


8 comments:

Corbie said...

Love love love this post and I love love love you. And that note from Savvy is priceless. And sincill. Adorable.

xoxo
Corb

Buzybugs pixie.blogspot.com said...

I'm glad to know that I am not the only emotional one! I look around me and see all the struggles others are having! I'm greatful 4 there faith!
Ur post was great and savvy is just SO darn cute!

tawny said...

You couldn't of said it any better...that is what the Christmas Spirit is all about! I have been feeling the same way lately. Fam and Friends are sooo important and I am so glad that you are my BF sister! Love ya!

Natalie said...

You brought me to tears!

Marti Christensen said...

What a cutie she is, loved the note. It's nice to know someone else has the same tooth fairy as our house. You know the one that only leaves a dollar. (That's for you Corb)

tawny said...

Oh and I love this song...it is so sweet. love it!

Chad and Kelly said...

Not to mention you are the new PRIMARY PRESIDENT!!! You are amazing and we all admire you! Love ya tons! You are going to do an amazing job! Our ward is so blessed! Lucky us!

Denise said...

So I guess it's normal to become an emotional mess around this time of year after having a family? Seems to be a common thread....

Love this post! Very, very cute about Savvy and her notes! On a sidenote, she has the most beautiful eyes...what a lucky girl.

You're a good mom :)