A day of Running, Relaxing, Turkey and Bang!

On Thursday we all enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving day. We started the morning off with a 5K to support The Utah Food Bank. Its our new Thanksgiving tradition. We had a great run minus the cold weather. I guess I should have run a few times outside in the cold before I ran the race. I have been spoiled this winter and have been running inside on the treadmill. It was harder to breathe in the cold air so I didn't beat my previous 5k time however I will still happy with my time. Loren ran with me and pushed me and it was nice to run together. We had never done that before and so I loved it!

After the race we headed to my parents to enjoy a Thanksgiving lunch. I made the most bomb digity yams that Ive ever eaten. I just need to publicly thank Paula Dean for the recipe! I love yams and I enjoyed them dearly. They werent the healthiest to say the least but I still enjoyed them.

After lunch we played four games of our favorite game...Bang! I could have played all night but Terry's family had to leave. After the game we hung out and relaxed and I think I fell asleep around 9. I was really pooped after such an eventful day. I missed seeing The Nielsen's this year so it wasn't quite the same. I cant wait to spent some time with them at Christmas.

I also have to say how grateful I am for all the blessings in my life. We REALLY are truly blessed. Life couldn't be better and I am grateful for that. The gospel brings so much peace into our lives and we are grateful for our desire to live it!

Rowan! You stinker! What is up with all the faces?