Beckett came to WY

Another Thanksgiving is come and gone and now we are on the way to Good Ole End of Tax Season..... AKA Christmas/New Years. Jeanne and Bruce were out from the Eastern US. We were very glad to see them and their new son Beckett. He is certainly a cute boy. I was surprised and very happy that the Nathans did not bring some dreadful South Western Wyoming disease with them. Sydney certainly is growing up and is such a sweet and wonderful girl. A.J. was here so I got my fill of College Football for the year. Bruce and I did not get into any philosophical discussions. The roll recipe http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,1977,FOOD_9936_37532.html was a keeper and we brined the Turkey that looked a little black, but was very succulent underneath. The meal was terrific, not for the food so much, but for the company. It was a Thanksgiving to remember. I knew that we could not make it through Thanksgiving dinner without the "What are you most thankful for" game. Jeanne was there you know. I heard a lot of great things that people were thankful for. My Favorite was Dani. She was thankful that we have the gospel in our lives and can live for all eternity as a family. This weekend was one of those times when it all comes together and you really have a great time as a family. I was sitting here tonight and was looking at all of my girls sprawled out on the sectional. Kim was on the end in the Chaise Lounge portion looking very pretty and happy. I do not think that I could ask for anything better. What a great group of girls. I often get asked about the lack of Testosterone in the family. I usually come up with some sort of quip and let it rest, but to tell you the truth, I am happy as a clam in a good chowder to have the family that I do. A man in our ward has recently returned to activity (1 year now) and today in Sunday School made a comment. He said that his home life has been significantly blessed during the last year because of the peace the gospel brings. He said that now when he is there, it feels like a home. He grew up in the church in a very active family, fell away and lost his testimony. It was not until he realized that his family would not survive that he came back. His testimony today was very strong and I know that he has received many blessings for his faithfulness. I am very thankful this time of year that I had goodly parents that tried their best to show us the way. I am grateful to them for helping us diligently study the gospel message every day. I am grateful that they helped us learn that prayer is the only way to communicate with Heavenly Father. I know that my posterity will be blessed because of the strength that they have brought to me. Thanks Mom and Dad. You two have really tried hard to live what you know.