What does it mean if I have less time to blog now that I am not working as much? Why is time like that? It flies away so fast and I can't get done the things I would want to choose to do. I must be doing something but it is hard to remember.
Thanksgiving weekend doesn't count for that. It is about taking a break and being grateful for blessings that surround all of us---family, friends, food, and shelter, and most of all the gospel and all it teaches us about our Heavenly Father, our Elder brother, Jesus Christ, and His atonement for us. So it is okay if all you did was hanging out with family, eat, play games, and enjoy some "off" time from work, laundry, and other tasks for regular life.
That's what we did. Wednesday I made a quick trip down to Provo to pick up Katie (my niece) who came and spent most of the holiday with us. We spent Thursday with Gary's family at his mom's house, eating the turkey and the rest (although Gary realized later in the day that he hadn't had any turkey as his plate was too full when he reached that end of the serving table. There is always next year.). We played some games mainly Catch Phrase and Wits and Wagers. We were planning to go bowling together but had found out the bowling alley was closed on Thursday so Friday morning we(Gary, Jena, and I) headed for an early morning bowling with Gary's sister and her husband.
Friday afternoon, my dad and Karla came up for the afternoon and evening and we played games non-stop until about 8 except for a dinner break for pizza. Katie played games with us and then headed out with Tosha to go shooting and shopping. Shooting at a range...not at fellow shoppers....:)
Saturday included Special Olympics bowling, "The Muppets" , another fast trip to BYU to take Katie home, and an evening of movie/TV watching and doing nothing much. Sunday (today) a quiet day to rest from all of the playing around of the holiday.
While in Salt Lake on Wednesday after Jena's dentist appointment, I was in my first accident while driving...not my fault. We were stopped at a light preparing to turn right when someone hit us from behind. My car and his only had minor fender damage but just one more thing to add to the list of things to do. No one was hurt which is always the most important thing.
Hall Ticker update: Jessica is loving her job on the crisis line at DCFS, Scott and Chantel are counting down the days until the end of another semester at Weber State, Ben is learning about fish online while he is taking care of his own aquarium, Tosha is working at Cracker Barrel--good days and bad lately, and Jena is having fun practicing for the junior high production of "Guys and Dolls" which will be presented in February. Gary is busy with work, Scouts, Stake Employment needs, and everything else anyone can think of for him to do--busy man.
And there we are. Hope Thanksgiving was great for you. Enjoy the upcoming Christmas season and have fun!
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