November

It's been kind of a crazy month with illnesses, soccer tournaments, birthdays and Thanksgiving. But what a great month.

My family spoiled me as always on my birthday. I am struggling with the fact that I am getting older. But other than turning a year older my birthday was great. We went out to a Mexican restaurant, Moreno's. Eric got me an IPhone 4, Mitch, 2 watches a purple and white one. Morgan got me a purple cover for my phone and Courtney got me a beautiful little willow tree statue. All of my favorite things. I am really very blessed. I am so grateful for each member of my family and all the sacrifices they make for me.

I am also very thankful for great friends who thought of me. At such a busy time of year it is great to be remembered.

I love the holidays with all the beautiful decorations, making homemade candy and everyone seems a little more friendly and patient. I love hanging with family, playing games and going to different activities. It is definitely a busy and crazy time, but a good busy and crazy.Thanksgiving was at Brian and Suzi's this year. What a spread. We lacked for nothing.

Courtney ran a 5 mile race Thanksgiving morning and did a great job.

Mitch and Morgan went black friday shopping and found lots of treasures. They are both sad that Morgan is unable to snowboard or shoot his new gun. But they are both making plans for the day they can.

Mitch, Morgan and Katie made the biggest gingerbread house ever. (Big plans are being made for this house.)

Decorating the tree is probably one of my favorite family activities. Morgan's turn to put the angel on the tree. Eric had to help him out a bit.