THANKSGIVING

Thanksgiving was WONDERFUL! Up until about a month before, we had not planned on going home b/c of cost. We couldn't drive b/c of Cory's school schedule (we would have had to turn around to leave the day after we got there), and flights around that time were just too expensive. I REALLY wanted to go home though, so we decided to search for flights one last time and we were able to find $59 tickets! AMAZING! So, we were able to go to my parent's in Utah and all my siblings were able to get together which is really rare these days, so it was awesome.

The boys did really well. They weren't so clingy to me or Cory, so we were able to have some breaks and let them play with their Grandparents, Aunts and Uncles. As always, my mom had the whole house stocked with amazing food that I didn't have to cook. We played games and watched movies in their theater room

and had great conversations. The boys LOVED the playroom this visit...especially Micah. He would hang out in there playing with blocks forever.



Overall it was a wonderful and much needed break. It was tough to come back home to our normal life.

We were also able to tell my family that we were expecting. Noah wore a shirt that said "I'm going to be a big brother," and Micah wore one that said "I'm going to be the biggest brother." I really didn't think my mom would get it right away (even with it being that obvious) b/c it took 10 minutes to convince her I was pregnant the first time. It just isn't something you expect to hear from us of all people. However, she got it before even reading the whole shirt. She just saw the word "big," turned to me and almost yelled (excitedly): "Are you really pregnant?!?"

The only unfortunate thing about the whole week was that I didn't take too many pictures. I did get this one, however of my brother Devin and his wife Melissa in their new matching Christmas PJs which they then wore THE ENTIRE week. Funny.


We were so grateful for the opportunity to see everyone and spend time with them. It was fun to see Micah and Noah interact positively with those we love and have a break from our normal lives. Thanks for making it so awesome everyone, we love you!