Attitude of Gratitude

We had a lot to be grateful for this Thanksgiving. We had beautiful weather, yummy food, lots of Christmas movies and games, and most importantly- quality time with our family. Dustin's family came in from Arkansas and Missouri to spend Thanksgiving with us. We couldn't have asked for a better holiday!

Relaxing at the park, and enjoying the 70 degree weather. We had a million of onions to grate, chop, and cook for all of our recipes. Joni used her grandmas trick of putting a piece of bread in your mouth to prevent tears, and it actually kind of worked! And the eating begins. Kayden was so excited about the pumpkin cheesecake. He could not stop talking about it. That's my kind of boy! The newlyweds first Thanksgiving. This is what I am most Thankful for. I am a lucky lucky girl. Just some of the grub. My dads stuffing was a hit, and my first apple pie from scratch wasn't a complete disaster!

Weekend in Arkansas

We flew over to Arkansas this weekend to spend the weekend with the Sherwood fam. Dustin's brother Jake and his family recently moved there for a job, so this was my first time visiting them in their new place in Arkansas. Dustin's parents, and his brother DJ and his wife came up from Missouri as well.

Our cute nephew Kayden and Cohen

All the ladies

The men

My sister-in-law Rachelle took me to this amazing craft and decor store that got me a little too excited for Christmas! They had the most beautiful decorations.

Even though my carry on was jammed packed, I managed to find the space to bring a few goodies home with me.

The cute boys.

The two that started it all!

We had a great weekend, even though it wasn't complete without Dustin's brother Josh and his family in New Jersey. But hopefully with the holidays around the corner we will get to see them sooner than later!

Seattle

Before we headed to Hawaii we made a quick little stop in Seattle to see the fam. Always a good time!!

Hawaii!!

We had such a great time in Hawaii! The weather was warm and beautiful, the water was perfect and best of all we got to spend time with my sister Erin and her husband Jake. They moved down to Hawaii this last summer to attend BYU-Hawaii and to play on their basketball teams. They were great hosts, and we wish could have stayed just a little longer. But we sure had a fun time in the quick two and half days we were there.

Sunset Beach Dustin enjoying a ride on Erin and Jake's moped. The Laie Temple right there on BYUH campus had its open house while we were there. It was great timing! We were able to go and take a tour and see the whole temple. It was pretty much gutted and totally redone on the inside. The temple grounds are amazing as well, prettiest I have ever seen. I was also surprised at how old this temple is. It was built in 1919, and this will be the 2nd rededication.

Polynesian Cultural Center

Pearl Harbor

Waikiki Beach

Waimea Bay, North Shore of Oahu

I'm a bad blogger...

because we have been kind of boring lately. No trips, no events, just the usual day today routine. But here are some random pictures.

We have finally received some temperatures without a 9 in front of them. It's been beautiful and in the 70's for a week or so now, and we are all in heaven.

I cut a few inches off my hair. And then got bored with it a few weeks later. So then I chopped it again.

Just some pretty flowers from the hubs.

And I also have been baking entirely too much. Like "muffins that taste like doughnuts",

And cinnamon rolls

...with maple frosting. Pioneer Women is not a good influence on me. I blame her.

I am now officially on a two week no sweets fast. I'm only on day three, so we will see how it goes.