Fall is here! My favorite time of year. I can't believe the weather we have been having. It has been beautiful with cold nights and warm days. David worked on the garden last weekend and got is all cleaned up. He put away things for the winter and with that it made me think of the coming of the holidays and gathering of family. I am so looking forward to the holidays this year. It is so funny because there is not a lot of money to do things for the kids but because there is not a lot of money I seem to dig a little deeper for more meaningful gifts. I am so grateful for my children and every day thank my Heavenly Father that he sent me the spirits He did. They have taught me a lot over the years and this year I feel their love and support more than I ever have before. I feel like everyone of us is in a good place. We are all trying to be happy and have joy in our lives. It shows when we gather. Last weekend we had October birthdays. I took a few moments and just sat back and listened. Listened to the noise...the laughter, teasing, talking, crying, laughing some more....it brought me great joy as I listened to my family. Everyone of them has a unique gift that shines through in their personalities. I don't think I appreciated it much when they were little. But now I see how they each add to our family in only the way they can. This weekend I get to spend time with just the girls. Our girls weekend...Reagan is so excited, she says "Yeah, no stinky boys!". Those boys will all be home with grandpa. It will be fun to hang out and just do girly things. I am so glad we have these traditions with the children. This is the last year we will be all home or around the area together. Next Christmas Noah and possibly Chad will be on their missions. This makes me want to make this holiday even more special for everyone. There will be a lot of handmade gifts, good eating, and lots of time spent together. Through my eyes I hope to see love....lots of love!
