Fall is Upon Us!!!!!!!

I love this time of year. Everything changes. The trees are beautiful shades of browns and reds and the air smells so fresh and crisp. The holidays are near and everyone seems to get a little more cheerful. My children love this time of year also. They play outside till night falls and then ask to play in the dark. It is a special time to watch the kids grow and learn about the old and new traditions to come. Emily is excited about Christmas and wanting to put up the decorations already. Jacob is so aware of Santa Clause that if you ask him what Santa says, he says "ho ho ho." I am excited to spend time with our family for the holidays. We are heading to Branson to spend Thanksgiving with my wonderful Brother, amazing Sister and their little man Titan, along with her warm, welcoming family. I couldn't imagine anything better. I feel so blessed to be invited into a family who wants to be together for the holidays and who cherish each others company. At Christmas we are heading to Texas to spend a few days doing our Christmas thing with Texas Granny and Papa. Emily is so excited to go back to Texas. We love going there. Chris' parents show us so much warmth and love. They are wonderful people. We will come home and have our family Christmas at home which I am so excited for b/c both of the kids are getting older and it just gets better and better. On Christmas Day we are having dinner at Mom and Hershals house. Mom is going to be cooking her first Christmas dinner for her newly extended family. I hope it all turns out great. We don't see much of Hershell's sons or their kids so it will be nice to visit.
I am so thankful for what God has given us and sometimes have to remind myself how blessed I truly am. I love this time of year and it makes me feel so blessed to know I have a wonderful family and those who want to be there will, and those who chose not to are missing out on some good times. Happy Holidays