Lots to be Thankful For!

I have many things to be thankful for in 2008. To start I am extremely Thankful for the opportunity Todd's company provided for us to be in Pendleton Oregon this past year. It was such a wonderful time. The country is beautiful up there and I made some wonderful lifelong friends whom I look forward to visiting next spring. I am always thankful form my children who bring me so much joy every day! I am thankful for Ryan being able to be in Preschool and receiving services , his speech is improving greatly. We are in the process of getting him assessed by Kaiser. It is a long process that wont really even get started until Feb. I am thankful for the help from Todd's company and our family, in improving our house. We have new carpet, a new refrigerator and a new heating and air unit. I am very thankful for my husband who God has blessed with patience and understanding for me. I am thankful for all the support and love from all my friends and family this past year. It was hard to be away from you all but great to know that you supported what we were doing and shared in the excitement of our adventure. 

We spent Thanksgiving this year at The Wiley home in Mountain View. My parents and sister Beth joined us. We were also Surprised to have Todd's Sister Christine come home to make it that more special. We had a great dinner followed by some Mario Kart and wii Bowling. It was a wonderful day!

Thanksgiving morning while Jaiden was napping Ryan and I killed some time playing in our friend's front yard. Their tree had dropped many leaves on the ground and we had so much fun throwing them at each other. Ryan also loved being covered in the leaves. It was one of my most favorite memories from the day. I love how simple things can just light up my child's face. 

I love this picture of Ryan. His hair is the same color as the leaves!

The day after Thanksgiving we celebrated my Sister Kelly's and My birthday with my family. As always  it was a afternoon of teasing and laughing. The kids all got along great with the favorite activity being jumping on the dogs bed. I cant wait to see them all again at Christmas.