Constance ...

... sang in "The Forgotten Carols" 

~All I ever wanted, all I ever dreamed of, everything I hoped and all the things I prayed for couldn't hold a candle to what I've been given. 

I'VE BEEN GIVEN WHAT I NEED~

There always seem to be more. The need for more:

time, money, talents, gifts, and just general 'things'

Constance's song was my awakening to be happy with what I have. 

I have so so so many people, gifts, and 'things' (they just make life so much easier) that I needed to be reminded of, that I have. And to count those many blessings.

~I truly have been "given what I need"~

Why is it so hard (sometimes) to remember this? 

(We never, never get sick of Michael McLean's show. We 'get goosebumps on our goosebumps'. Yes.. It's that good!!)

Belated .. Thanksgiving

Happy Belated Thanksgiving!! 

I FINALLY have a break from school to update.

For Thanksgiving this year, we went to Grandma Cleo's.

It was so much fun to see all of the Eliason cousins and to catch up on what everyone's year entailed.

 Brett & JaLee

Morgan & Lance

Tracy & Cheryl

Preston & Deidre

Grandma Cleo, Maria & Ryan

Mother & Son

Us in Grandma's Basement

We have so many things to be Thankful for this year.

Brett has a GREAT job & I am getting closer to finishing school.

We have wonderful family that offer great support & continuous love.

We have a great friendship & love that grows every day.

'Thankful for Christmas'

It has been a great year!!

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Don't forget the Turkey Bowl.

This year the Bowl was moved to the field rather than Grandma's backyard. The boys aren't 'boys' anymore. 

There just isn't enough room in her backyard for all of 'em. 

The Winners.

Lucky us. Thanksgiving 2 days in a row!

After we had Thanksgiving after Thanksgiving with just 'us', we went to town to go to the light show. Then to see the trees & see Santa & Mrs. Claus.

Us

Morgan, the boys, Lance, Cheryl, Tracy

Morg & Me

The best float with Santa & Mrs. Claus

Pictures we took the day before leaving.

2 amazing sunsets while we were visiting.

Thanksgiving was wonderful. 

We hope the Holidays are full of Love & Joy for you.

May Christ be ever present in your homes this season.