Happy Thanksgiving...

I can't hardly wait for Thanksgiving to get here! It's one of my favorite holidays because my whole family is all together all at once, and I just love seeing the faces of the people I love around the table. I know we get together quite a bit already, but for some reason this day is more special-er to me. I like to look down the table and think of why I'm so thankful for each one around the table, and what each one means to me.

And this year, we're having Sis. Carrie and Bro. Mark over for thanksgiving! (Sis. Tiffy's older sister and brother-in-law) Can't wait!

Russell, love you and hope you have a great thanksgiving! Will be thinking of you lots and tons! <3

Tea Party!

This was the "Master Sheet" of all the ladies tables, showing where they all were supposed to be seated.

Yesterday was the Tea Party, it was a crazy party this year, but sooo much fun!! We had (I think) a little less than 100 women this year. The largest group we've had in the 9 years we've done the tea party! The guys were such a big help this year!! In the past, Brittany and I would serve all the ladies by ourselves, but the last few years, we've grown in the amount of women we get each year, that we need the guys to help. This year they did all the serving and we helped in the kitchen with our mom's, and set up some of the games. Over all, the party turned out really good we all had alot of fun! ;DI love that the guys get all dressed up fancy. Soo handsome! :)All the servers back:Branden, Jason, Timothy, Jonathan, and Danny. Front :Brittany and I. :)A little 'behind the scenes" pictures of us all crowded into Sis. Dayna's kitchenMe and my sistas <3
Our turn to rest...And eat <3

Thanks to the sisters that stayed and served us tea! We love you all <3

Chuck E. Cheese's

Today Jonathan and I decided to take Abigail out for the day. We were planning on going to the beach, but all sorts of things happened as we were getting ready and by that time we didn't want to go. So, instead we took her to Chuck E. Cheeses, Ben & Jerry Ice Cream, and to "Papa's"(my poppi) work. I haven't been to Chuck E. Cheese since I was 3-4!
Anyways! We had a blast! Abigail ran around wanting to get on all the games and rides. And surprisingly, it was fun for me and Jonathan too. We got to play on some of the older kid games. ;) We also got to meet Chuck E. Cheese! Abigail was scared of him, and wouldn't talk to him...I wouldn't either want to either, if I was her! =o

Anyways, not too much else to write. Later! =D

At the beach with Poppi

Left to right: Me, Jonathan, Timothy and Poppi

Yesterday us three 'little' kids went to the beach with Poppi(Dad). It got hot here fast this week, so like everyone else in oregon, we headed off to the coast! I've really never gone to the beach when its been nice weather...its almost always raining or just freezing where you can't enjoy it, but it was beeeautiful yesterday! And surprisingly, it wasn't windy and cold.

We tried going to a beach we've never been to before, and we found one in Depoe Bay, but as you can see on that foot(Above) that it was very painful. Here in oregon we have nice soft sand...or so I thought until we got to this beach. There were different sections where the 'sand' (small pebbles) got bigger, and then smaller. I've never seen it do that. It was kinda like walking on glass. The cool thing about this beach was that there were two little caves in the side on the cliff that we could climb up into. It was neat! Timothy is having to use a stick to walk in the sand with.

We also got to try some crab for the first time. Well, my first and last time. ;) I didn't care for it too much, but Timo and Poppi enjoyed it. I'd rather stick to eating tuna fish. That's about all I can handle eating from the ocean. =/Us 'little' kids. Might not look like it, but I'm older then the one in the middle (Timothy).

We stopped at a few other places. We checked out the Devil's Punch bowl (but it was low tide so nothing exciting happened there.), and downtown Newport..or the historical part of Newport, where there are lots of sea lions out "arf-ing!" It was kinda funny. ;)For those of you who've never been to the Oregon Coast, this is what it looks like. =) Beeeeautiful!

Workin' at the car wash...

I had the whole day off today, but ended up baby-sitting my niece, and two nephews(Abby, James and Timothy), which was an adventure! ;) I got a lot done with them. I weeded the garden with lil' Timothy and with my younger brother Jonathan, and then we cleaned my car. Here are some cutie pictures of the kids.Hey! Aren't you going to share?!Timothy wringing out his cloth.

Oh and btw: The Enchilada soup was just okay. I'm going to keep working on finding a really good recipe. Jules: It was a really thick soup...kinda like a cheese soup.

My Family

I love my family. Yesterday, as we said our goodbyes to little Elijah, I watched each of my family members and how much love each one has for one another. How much we need each other in good times and bad. How each one is a strength to everyone in a different way. I notice this a lot, but yesterday just touched my heart. Each one has a special place in my heart, and I love them all dearly.
I wouldn't change having a big family for the world. My brothers have been my best friends, and now I have sister-in-laws that are my best friends, who could ask for more?

I love you family. :)