Thanksgiving Week!

My brother David flew in for our dad's funeral (I'll eventually blog about that when I'm ready). He passed on November 15th and the funeral was November 19th. We drove down to Price and spent a couple of days then headed back home to spend some time with David at our house. David had the idea to go up into the mountains, explore and take some pictures, so that's what we did.

If my dad had the choice he would have LIVED in the mountains. They were his absolute favorite place to be so I thought it perfect to go up and remember my dad surrounded by what made him so happy!

Big Cottonwood Canyon
I could not believe the wind. It was seriously blowing us over. On the trails I had a death grip on Lydia because I was scared she would fly over the edge.
Lydia loved it and thought it was hilarious! Jake stayed in the car with Nate.

Here's my bro enjoying the beautiful mountain scenery!

When we got home from Price I walked into the kitchen and found these beauties on the counter.

We actually got a few bouquets from family and friends and I have to say it meant the world to me. It was so sweet and so thoughtful so thank you, thank you, thank you for your thoughts and prayers! It feels nice to be surrounded by such love kind gestures.

We finally finished our Thankful Tree. I love it and it was nice to look at all day long and be reminded of all that I have and all I have to be grateful for, even though it's been such a sad and stressful year!

We have loved the snow and have had a lot of fun playing in it!

Daddy took Lydia out front to make a snowman.

Here is our classic snowman.

And Jake wouldn't be a Ute Fan without transforming our classic snowman into a Utah Football Player!

After the tons of snow we got the other day, I took Lydia out back and pulled her around for what seemed like FOREVER on the sled in the backyard (wow, what a work out that was)!!!

We lasted so long and played so hard that snow started forming and making snowballs around her hair. It was so funny!

We also had Lizzy over to play. They had tons of fun playing out back!

It's been a fun week and a nice distraction from all the sadness in the family. Thanksgiving was the perfect time to reflect and remember how truly lucky I am and how blessed my life really is! I have an amazing family and wonderful friends. What more could a gal want or need? :)