Ninja!

My handsome sons with their beautiful wives!!!

Games and Silliness!

Two Thanksgivngs- twice the fun!!

Thanksgiving in St. George!!

This was a first!! On Thanksgiving Day, we stood in a long line and waited to eat at....."Golden Coral"!?! Only place, other than "Chuck a Rama" that was open on Thanksgiving Day. It was actually too fun and the food was pretty good! Especially because I didn't have to cook it! Travis, Kim and family, along with Treavor, Sara and family joined Dennis and myself for a trip to St. George for our first Thanksgiving in our new home in St. George. I was so grateful for their company, the laughs, the shopping, the games and the silliness! It was a quick trip because the BYU/Utah game was on Saturday so we packed a lot of fun in just a few days!!

Thanksgiving 2009- Let the feast begin!

Our second Thanksgiving feast was at our home on the Sunday after Thanksgiving. We seriously didn't even make a dent in the food. It was delicious however!!! We were joined by Todd, Sheryl and my dad. I feel blessed when I am surrounded by my family.

Blood is thicker than sports!!

Proof, that the Cougs and the Utes can get along and even love each other!!!

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Don't Cry Steph!

When I was visiting Lena on Tuesday, she burned me a copy of these photos from a trip Den, Gary and I took to California. I can't remember the year. Steph probably does however! I had been looking all over for them! I love to see a happier, healthier Gary!

Sansom Family Photo Shoot 2009

Sansom Family 2009

Tara wanted her family pictures done at Memory Grove because it was close to Stephen's work. I love the bright colors she choose!! It was stressful for Tara, but fun for me!!!

Thankful Thursday!

It's been awhile since I stopped to take note of the things I'm grateful for. Since October 12th, 2009 my world has been shaken. However, I still have many reasons to be thankful.

1. I'm thankful my brother Gary's physical suffering has ended.

2. I'm thankful Kim invited me to hear her beautiful talk on Sunday about Gratitude!

3. I'm thankful the following day Tiffany invited me over for a day of crafts. Tiff and I made a day of it, lunch, crafts, dinner and Home Depot!

4. I'm thankful our basement flooded because now we're getting a new floor, new painted walls and our basement won't smell like a Motel 6 anymore!

5. I'm thankful for Stephanie's phone call this week-for her genuine concern.

6. I'm thankful for the colors of the leaves all around our neighborhood!!

7. I'm thankful for the support from Tara, Travis and Treavor at Dad's fabulous Eagle Court. And, I 'm thankful for Tiffany, Tristen and Telisa who would have loved to be there if they could.

8. I'm thankful Adam and Tristen had a much needed vacation which they loved! Tristen even snorkeled!

9. I'm thankful for the cooler weather so I can wear my cozy UGG boots!

10. I'm thankful Travis spent four hours at my house fixing my Hard Drives!

11. I'm thankful the Bell family let me take their family picture, invited Den and I over for dinner and spent time visiting with us.

12. I'm thankful for our trip to St. George for Thanksgiving!!!

13. I'm thankful when Tara does my hair so we can just hang out!! What service! She feeds me and let's me cry a little.

14. I'm thankful Telisa is recovering from her Swine Flu! I'm grateful Tara is all recovered and wish all the Van Leeuwen's here in Utah a speedy recovery!

15. I'm thankful I have so many reasons to feel thankful!