Giving thanks weekend

We had such a great time down in Dixie with my family this Thanksgiving weekend. My grandparents have a gorgeous new home in Dixie Springs and we were lucky enough to be their guests for the holiday.
Keaton and I both had to work on Wednesday before thanksgiving, so we got a late start on the drive. We arrived at 11:30pm after a nerve-wracking drive full of cop cars and lots of deer popping out of nowhere…Utah drivers are NUTS.
We had a day full of lounging around, cooking, ATV rides to the dunes, and good company.
Can I make a confession? I hate turkey…and stuffing…and cranberry sauce…and yams…and pumpkin pie.
So my plate was loaded with rolls, mashed potatoes, corn, and green beans. FEAST.

We played games, watched football and the parade, and relaxed the rest of the day.
The next day, we headed into town for some shopping. Then later that night, it was time to -OFFICIALLY- start the Christmas season!!! I was so excited to go to Tuacahn for the live nativity. It was well done with beautiful music and live animals. It definitely was the perfect start to this season.

I am so grateful for family and the time we spent together. I loved being in the great weather and road tripping with Keat. We were sad to have missed the big Flitton family dinner, but good thing we have many more upcoming parties to enjoy together!!

I am grateful for this time to reflect on the happiest parts of our lives and WHY we have so many great things in our lives. Our Savior is the reason for it all and I'm grateful for that knowledge.

Here's to lots more celebration!!

Miss Tatum loves me and hates me sometimes...