Happy Thanksgiving!

I decided I should make my list of things I am thankful for before thanksgiving, or it may just never get done! Life isn't always perfect and our family has faced some difficult times this year, but even through it all we have SO much to be thankful for, we are truly blessed! Here are all the things I am thankful for!

- My family... I don't know what I would do with out them they are my backbone. They encourage and support me in all I do. Even though at times i'm sure I drive them all crazy they still love me unconditionally. I am so grateful for each and every one of them. Mom, Dad, Cody, Chiara, Bill, Carson, Nicole, Curry, Pooty, Colter, Jill, Carl, C Dizz, Mason, Madden, Macks, and of course sweet Marley! They put up with all my crap but yet still are there for me every step of the way! I love you all!



- The amazing gospel of Jesus Christ. I feel so blessed to be a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. It is the other backbone in my life and I would be lost with out it. It gives me comfort in my life when I feel there is no way to find comfort. It makes me truly happy! It is with out a doubt true and I love every part of it! I am especially grateful at this time for eternal marriages, and that our family is promised we can be together forever... what an amazing Promise! I am also so grateful for a living prophet and his counselors that lead and guide our church! I love to attend the temple and read my scriptures they bring so much peace and happiness into my life!



-I am so blessed to have two amazing jobs right now! I love them both and have learned many skills I will continue to use throughout my life!

-As much as I hate the snow I am so grateful to live here in Utah! It is an amazing place with amazing people! We are so blessed to live in a free country and to have all that we have!



-I have such amazing friends! I am so grateful for each and every one of them! Throughout this past year they have been there for me more than friends ever could! I don't know what I would do with out such amazing people to lean on! Thanks for all you do buddies i love you all!!








-I have so many other things to be thankful for here are just a few of the little ones..
-Dr. pepper
-New Moon
-Shoes
-Clothes
-Food
-Parsons White Jumbo w/out Nuts cookies
-Texas Roadhouse
-Car
-Utah games
-Holidays
-Fall
-Summer
and many many more! HAPPY THANKSGIVING to everyone! Hope its a fabulous one! Love cailey may

public apology to my sister cur shiz.

Dear curry.
i am sorry i threw a frozen healthy choice fudge bar at your head the other night. even though it was one of the funniest things i have ever done.
i am sorry you still have a head ache from it.
if i had some serious meds i would share them. but i don't.
forgive me?? pretty please
your most favorite sister EBER
gigs

Thankful quote take two!

All of these don't necessarily apply in my life because I don't have kids or a spouse ha but I really loved it and thought others may love it too! enjoy!

Things for Which to be Thankful

Trains, cars, airplanes, horses and buggies that allow us to travel great distances to share Thanksgiving with our loved ones.
The spouse who complains when dinner is not on time, because s/he is home with me, not with someone else.
The teenager who is complaining about doing dishes, because that means s/he is at home and not on the streets.
The mess to clean after a party because it means I have been surrounded by friends.
The taxes I pay because it means that I'm employed.
The clothes that fit a little too snug because it means I have enough to eat.
My shadow who watches me work because it means I am out in the sunshine.
A lawn that needs mowing, windows that need cleaning and gutters that need fixing because it means I have a home.
All the complaining I hear about government because it means we have freedom of speech.
The space I find at the far end of the parking lot because it means I am capable of walking.
My huge heating bill because it means I am warm.
The lady behind me in church who sings off key because it means that I can hear.
The piles of laundry and ironing because it means I have clothes to wear.
Weariness and aching muscles at the end of the day because it means I have been productive.
The alarm that goes off in the early morning hours because it means I'm alive.
Getting too many emails bogs me down but at least I know I have friends who are thinking of me.

Author Unknown

NEW MOON

Yes I am a nerd, I will admit. I absolutely loved reading the twilight books and so of course had to go see the new movie. I had already had a ticket weeks in advance and was feeling pretty sick the night of, but i pulled on my sweats and went, and I am SO glad I did! I only need one word to describe it AMAZING! It was really great, and was a lot better than the first movie. I will be going to see it several more times in theater, and will be purchasing it when it comes out!!! I will also be seeing eclipse on June 30, no doubt about that! I do have to say I am very mixed when it comes to choosing Edward over Jacob... They tie in my book! THANK YOU new moon I love you!

Thanks for getting the tickets annie! love you

yes i look sick and i am sick

Thankful quote of the week...

This week in relief society we got two quotes on being thankful, this is the first! I absolutely love both. I am so grateful for this Gospel in my life and for such amazing family and friends, I would truly be lost with out all of them! Enjoy!

Be thankful that you don't already have everything you desire.
If you did, what would there be to look forward to?
Be thankful when you don't know something,
for it gives you the opportunity to learn.

Be thankful for the difficult times. During those times you grow.
Be thankful for your limitations,
becasue they give you opportunities for improvement.
Be thankful for each new challenge,
because it will build your strength and character.

Be thankful for your mistakes. They will teach you valuable lessons.
Be thankful when you're tired and weary,
because it means you've made a difference

It's easy to be thankful for the good things.
A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who
are also thankful for the setbacks.
Gratitude can turn a negative into a positive.
Find a way to be thankful for your troubles,
and they can become your blessings.

-Author unknown

Halloween... BLACKOUT GAME

Halloween is always one of my favorite holidays, even though I am not quite sure why! Well anyway it started out great with a parade at my day care with all the cute kiddies, and ended great with a win at the Utah Utes Blackout game! All in all it was a fabulous Halloween! I need to steal some pictures of the Halloween parade from my cousin but here are some from the game! Thanks to annie for the invite it was a BLAST!












and I couldn't help but show a picture of my adorable nephews and niece on Halloween!! Poor macks had to be the cheerleader and sissy had to be the football! Cutest kids ever!

dear laundry.

dear laundry:
i hate you
i hate not having any clean clothes cause i put off doing you
i hate sorting you and doing all the separate colors just in case something bleeds
i hate when something i do not want dried accidentally gets dried
i hate looking at the huge amounts of you in my room
i hate wondering how long it will take to do ALL of you
i hate knowing that i will never ever be completely done doing you
and finally...
i hate folding you. could you please just stop bugging me and do yourself?
i would really appreciate it, thanks!

i'm not late i'm on hawaii time.

The whole family took a 10 day trip to Oahu, Hawaii! We got to watch car win three soccer games, spent many hours on several different beaches, swam in the pool, went to the swap meet, enjoyed beautiful views, went boogie boarding, jumped off cliffs into the ocean, saw sea turtles, ate lots and lots, spent many hours in our sweet 12 passenger van, played poker of COURSE, went to the dole plantation, got to see pearl harbor, watched beautiful sunsets, snorkeled, caught some rays, got to visit the amazing temple, ate the most delicious giovanni's shrimp, took walks on the beach, spent some great quality family time and much much more! Here are some pictures of our trip! A big thank you to mom and dad for making this trip possible, it couldn't have been better! WE LOVE YOU! oh and I'm praying one day Hawaii will be my permanent home :)
here are just a few of the hundreds of pictures taken.


sissy and me after just arriving!!

we hadn't quite adjusted to the time change so we ate breakfast on the balcony in the dark at 5 a.m.

beautiful view from our balcony!

cutest boy ever!

me and cur at ted's bakery

FUN ROW

chicken rock.

duke i believe

the girls at sunset beach

rainbow

sunset and sunset beach

dole plantation

best shaved ice known to man

sis and me at pali look out

mason and me at pearl harbor

cutest little sand crab




delicious breakfast!!


the amazing temple! we were sad it was under construction we all brought our temple recommends to do baptisms :(


our SWEET 12 passenger van


and last but not least the plane ride home. lets just say curry seriously drugged me. it was great!!! we love you Hawaii, until next time!

Things that put a smile on my face.

Here are all the things that put a smile on my face lately... in no particular order. :)
-buying new clothes!!
-going to bed early
-the color purple just simply can't get enough of it. just ask my mom.
-good drivers
-my family of course we may be special but we are the coolest special people i know.
-the beautiful fall trees
-going to the temple
-letters... missionary letters are the best!
-movies i can't even count how many i have been to in the last month
-playing poker with the family don't worry we just play with hot tamales NO money involved.
-long baths
-sarah ann my partner in crime we do everything together.
-crafts
-great friends
-kort's stories on the phone she never fails to make me die laughing
-confetti cake or cupcakes
-dr pepper is a must
-scriptures what a great way to start and end the day.
-otis, i feel like a celebrity every time i walk in the door. (sadly its not just me who he does this to)
-pictures they are the best and yes i take way too many but one day someone will be glad i did
-my niece and nephews! they are the cutest and always have some fun game they insist i play with them.
-home grown tomatoes thanks to our co co. they are DELICIOUS!
-my mother who would do anything for me!
-shoes shoes shoes yes it is a problem. but new shoes are my favorite!
-target thanks to them i have a wardrobe
-the proposal my most favorite movie this year... and it comes out tomorrow and i will be purchasing it.
-good smelling perfume.
-work i have definitely gained more patience!
-the holidays coming up halloween, thanksgiving and christmas are the best!
-NO snow yet. ill keep my fingers crossed.
-colbie calliat's new cd which is on repeat in my car.
-naps(if all these were rated it would be #1)
-pumpkin chocolate chip cookies
-my dad who thinks he is always SO funny! which most the time i agree he is.
-cleaners they are fabulous and make my life easier how grateful i am for them.
-my journal i have been keeping one for years
-thinking of our soon to come family vacation!
-hoodies or jackets lets just say i live in them during this time of year.
And many many many more!

playing mom.

This last week I was able to play mom for the week! It was a fun, exciting, eventful and a crazy week! The three boys were so great and seriously we had to much fun! ha it was only crazy because believe it or not i am not used to having three boys all day! I definitely have so much more respect, and admire all the moms out there! My own mom is amazing and I cannot even comprehend how she did it and raised 8 kids! I told my mom this week that if i am planning on having 8 to 10 kids i will no longer be able to eat, shower, get ready, clean, run errands or do anything else my life may call for! ha being a mom is definitely a full time j0b! It was so fun to play with the boys, and get to experience a week in the life of a mom! They really were great, so I think I'll just keep praying my kids will be good happy kids like them! ha overall things went really well, but lets just say I need a lot more practice before I have 10 kids!


The cute three boys!

bein silly

cole and carter

tate!