Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving was so wonderful this year. I have always loved this holiday - good food, family, football, games & fun. This year brought special meaning to me. I have never been as thankful for anyone in my entire life as I have been this year for Steve. Steve is such an amazing husband. I'm grateful to have such a good friend. He is always willing to help me with whatever I ask (and sometimes when I don't ask!) He loves me to no end and I feel the same. There isn't a day that has gone by that he hasn't made me feel like the luckiest woman on earth. He treats me with such kindness and respect. He tells me often how much he loves me. I love him so much and look forward to many, many years of happiness.

We spent the day at my Grandma Lewis' home. She outdid herself once again. Everyone helped contribute to the best dinner ever. I felt so guilty because all I had to bring was whip cream! I guess I'll get a bigger assignment next time. Our whole family was there this year. We are so blessed to have so much. This time of year always makes me think about how blessed I truly am. After a nap and a round of scrabble we headed to Cheri's house. We spent a few hours just talking to Cheri & Max. How grateful I am for such wonderful in-laws. They are amazing people. Steve has such a great family and I am thankful to know them and be a part of their family.

Grandpa & Grandma watching Zo. They just love her and boy does she love them. Zo loves to go to Grandma "Wewis's" house (she doesn't say her L's so good).

Shelly & Zo - eatin' some pie!

And the word of the day - SCRABBLE! We've always played scrabble or done puzzles on Thanksgiving.

I couldn't get a serious picture out of him the whole day... so here is the best I could get - I know, he looks a little crazy!?

Cute Dean & Sarah

Mom & Linda

My cute Jenny

Zoey and Davis getting the presents for Grandma Lewis

Zoey helping Grandma Lewis unwrap her presents.

We celebrated Grandma Lewis' birthday after dinner. Monica wrapped a stuffed animal that Zoey was playing with and Zo opened it over and over. She just laughed over that. Talk about making Christmas easy this year... just re-wrap things she already has - she really just likes opening them!

Date Night with Zoey

On Wednesday Steve and I took Zoey out for the night. Jenn & Ben had tickets to a show at the Conference Center and we got Zo for the night. We had a fun time with her. We went to dinner to her favorite place - McDonald's. We went to a new show "Bolt"... so cute! She loved it, but we loved it too. And then we had to end the night at ColdStone. I just couldn't pass it up. Zo picked out the blue ice cream with sprinkles. She took one bite and then said, "I just like to lick it"... or in other words, "I don't really like it!" She is one picky eater but we love her to death!

Carrie Underwood Concert

Last Wednesday I went out with Jenn, Megan & Dawn. We went to the Carrie Underwood Concert!! It was so much fun. Carrie is absolutely amazing. She put on such a good show - she is so darn cute, fun personality and has a voice that never ends. It was such a fun night. Thanks girls!

Little Big Town opened the show and they were great too.

My Birthday Week

I had a week full of fun for my birthday. I have such amazing people in my life and I am grateful each day for each of them.

We started off by having breakfast at Ramblin Roads on a Saturday morning. It was also my sister-in-law, Sarah's b-day, so we made it a joint family party. Breakfast was delicious and the company was even better. I have such a wonderful family.

My official birthday was on the 11th. Steve and I both worked during the day but when he came home we celebrated. He came home with roses (he knows how much I love flowers!) - they were a rustic orange color - perfect for Fall! He then proceeded to make me a delicious dinner. We had steak, crab, asparagus and potatoes. It was wonderful and a very special day. I loved the card that he got me. It said, "To My Wife. It's hard to tell you how much our relationship means to me because just when i think it's as good as it can get...it gets even better!" It was the best birthday card. I'm so grateful for Steve. He is so wonderful to me and helps me to enjoy life and always have fun in the journey.

I ended the week going to a movie with Zo. Jenn had a doctor's appt on Friday afternoon and so I took Zoey to see Madagascar 2. My mom joined us and it was so much fun. It was a cute movie and Zoey had a blast.

Husband Tag

So I saw this post on Kim T.'s blog and then remembered I saw it on Michelle's and Mailyn's too - sorry Mayo, finally getting around to your tag.

1. Where did you meet? A strip club in Vegas LOL. I kid, I kid...no we met on LDS Mingle.

2. How long did you date before you got married? 8 months

3. How long have you been married? 7 weeks today

4. What is your favorite feature of his? His eyes and his lips

5. What is your favorite quality of his? He's a hard worker - at work and at home

6. Does he have a nickname for you? Not really - he calls me babe

7. What is his favorite color? Green & Yellow (John Deere)

8. What is his favorite food? Steak & Shrimp

9. What is his favorite sport? Football

10. When and where was your first kiss? Our first kiss was on Feb. 5th at his house. It was our 3rd date and the first time I went to his place. He made me dinner. He kissed me - and we'll always laugh about this because the first word out of my mouth after it was "finally!" I know, it was only the 3rd date but it felt like I had known him forever.

11. What is your favorite thing to do as a couple? We love to go to movies and play games - he brags that he owns me at the Train game - one of these days I'm going to win again.

12. Do you have any children? Nope, not yet

13. Does he have a hidden talent? It's not hidden because he proudly shows it - but he is an amazing cook

14. How old is he? 34.5

15. Who said "I love you" first? Steve did, but I said it right back

16. What is his favorite type of music? Talk radio is always first - unless I'm in the car - then he listens to my kind of music (which he kind of likes too!)

17. What do you admire most about him? His love for me and my family. He'd do anything for me and he also would do anything for my family. He often asks, "What's your mom doing tonight? Do you want to have her over for dinner?" He is a sweetheart and I'm lucky to be so loved!

I tag all the married women who read my blog.

Republican Party - Go Max!!

Our brother-in-law Max Burdick (married to Steve's sister Cheri), ran for Salt Lake County Council. After a long 6 months and a lot of hard work Max won!! We are ecstatic for him and his family. On November 4th while many others were struggling with the outcomes of the day - we felt very blessed. This is an excellent opportunity for Max who is such an amazing, humble man. We were able to attend the Republican Party at the Grand America on Tuesday night. It was a neat opportunity to be among other candidates that night. Although I have definite reservations on what our future has in store, I am so grateful to live in America and have the freedoms we do. I hope our nation will be successful in these rough times. Here are a few pictures of our fun night out.

Max and his son Michael

Maxwell, Max, Emily & Cheri

Attorney General Shurtleff

Governor Huntsman

Senator Bob Bennett

Governor Huntsman giving speech

Lexi & Maxwell - enjoying some snacks in the suite

The Wii

I love the Wii!! We bought the Wii a few months before we got married. It was okay at first - didn't love the games we had originally. We now have Playground (dodgeball, tetherball, slot car racing) and MarioKart. It is so much fun! We had a few friends over the other night and one of them brought over Rockband (thanks Joe). Now we want to save up to get it. It is a lot of fun and I think all who played really enjoyed it.

John Deere

According to Steve - John Deere is the greatest. He has this unbelievably weird fettish with anything John Deere. We went to Lowe's a few days ago and I just had to laugh at him. He saw the new John Deere snow blowers out and just had to touch it and check it out. I'm afraid he is going to want to really name our first born John Deere (JD for short). I'm not loving it so much!

Halloween

Ok, so I've never been a huge Halloween fan. I just have never really gotten into it but I love to see the cute kids. Zoey was darling this year. She was an Elephant. I decided to take the day off of work and spend most of it with Jenn & Zoey. We had so much fun attending Zoey's preschool performance. Zoey did a great job parading around and singing the songs they have learned. Afterwards, I went with Jenn & Zoey to Grandma Knighton's and Grandma Lewis'. Grandma Lewis always makes yummy chili and cereal balls - I look forward to spending time with them each Halloween.

Steve told Jenn he'd be there with bells on...well he found a reindeer head piece with bells.