Annual Thanksgiving Desert Trip

After packing the trailer, we headed for our long awaited get-away to the desert. Hailey had been anticipating the day and just couldn't handle the excitement of the drive! She has been talking for weeks about sleeping in the trailer and riding her motorcycle. With Colin's new job, we were able to leave on Wednesday late afternoon. We spent Thanksgiving morning riding and drove home to eat dinner with all of the Packers. After our meal we drove back and spent the rest of the weekend with family and friends. Unfortunately the weather did not cooperate the entire trip, but we enjoyed our time away as a family.

Asleep on the ride to the desert

Fun rides on Auntie Natalie's new Rhino

Motorcycle Rides

Crafts

No naps= falling asleep while eating dinner

Bundling up for the camp fire and yummy smores

Cold night rides

Thanksgiving is traditionally the time to reflect on the things we are thankful for. Although I may not always show it, or express it, I am thankful for so many things. I am thankful for my parents, especially my Mom. As a mother myself, I realize how much she sacrificed for her family. She was such a strong woman and did whatever she could for her family. I'm thankful for her love, patience, and her belief in me. I'm especially grateful that she was my Mom, and I hope that I can be as good a mother as she was. I'm thankful for siblings that have stuck together through all the hard times. I'm thankful for the close relationships we have and the constant communication. I'm thankful for Colin and our relationship. I'm thankful that we are sealed as a family for time and eternity. I'm thankful for his support, his example, his hard work, and his love. I'm extremely grateful for Hailey. I'm thankful for her love, snuggles, energy, attitude, and fun personality. I'm grateful for my Heavenly Father who has blessed me with so much. I'm thankful to have The Church in my life, and the knowledge that families can be together forever. Happy Thanksgiving!!