Gratitudes from Ryan and Jenn

We have much to be thankful for this year, as every year.  I'll share just a few of the many things we are thankful for.
1.  We are thankful for family.  Ryan and I love spending time with our own children.  But we are also really enjoying living closer to family and getting to know the nieces and nephews more.

 The first two shots at Lydia's 11.11.11 B-day party

A little "hike/walk" we went on at the beginning of fall

2.  We are thankful for a warm house to live in, good food to eat and lots of space to run around and play in.

 Sarah enjoying the first snow of the season

 Making applesauce

Matthias driving is RC monster truck around and around and around the kitchen floor

3.  We are thankful for the opportunities our children have to grow their talents.  Rebekah just finished spending the last 4 Saturdays in SLC at the RDT dance studios participating in a workshop.  At the end of the workshop she and the other workshop participants got to perform with Reperatory Dance Theater (RDT) at their performance this past weekend.  Here's a photo after the performance.

4.  Lastly we are thankful for the gospel of Jesus Christ, the plan of salvation and for the blessings of having a temple near by, a living prophet and the freedom to worship the way do.  

We hope you are all well! Life is good for us.  We have our own little struggles but that's a part of life and we are just grateful we don't have to go through them alone.  We love you and miss many of you who are far away.  Our kids ask often when they get to see their cousins and grandma and grandpa (Meg, Ali, Kenna, Jack etc. .), so we know they miss everyone too.  Hope you all have a very happy Thanksgiving!

Love Ryan and Jenn