Thanksgiving at the Kjar Cabin

We enjoyed a cozy and relaxing Thanksgiving with the Kjar family this year. Mama and Papa Kjar's cabin up in the mountains was beyond perfect for a little getaway to celebrate our Day of Thanks, and they put so much into making it such a great holiday! We are so blessed and have much to be grateful for. I whole-heartedly believe that striving to have a thankful heart all year 'round makes for a happy life. But I love that we have a day designated to gather with those we love (and think of those not with us) and count the many blessings that fill our lives with goodness. I know that everything good in my life has stemmed from my Savior. I'm grateful for Him, and I'm grateful for my husband Adam who loves Jesus Christ with all of his heart. The family we're creating together is pretty wonderful...crazy sometimes, but wonderful. No matter what life gives us or where it takes us, we've got each other, and I'll always be grateful for that.

Lake + Cabin Work Retreat

The past couple days were spent at a business retreat with Adam's company. He works with great people...including some family. :)  The first part was spent soaking up gorgeous weather at the lake, then we all enjoyed a cozy night at Papa & Mama Kjar's cabin (Ava's first time!). Such a fun little getaway!

Now if you'll excuse me, I have a load of sandy and marshmallow-y clothes to wash... ;)

Last Weekend's Getaway

Last Thursday and Friday, Adam and one of his co-workers, Eli, had a business retreat/seminar down at the beautiful Sundance Resort. Alla (Eli's wife) and I decided to drive down there with our two little men to meet our husbands Thursday night...we stayed in their cozy, rustic rooms and enjoyed a fun night away from home :) The next day while Adam and Eli were in meetings, Alla and I soaked up the gorgeous Sundance scenery, Brooks & Aven had a great time exploring the grounds and throwing rocks into the streams through out the resort, we had a great breakfast and lunch at the restaurant (*cheers* to no dishes;), and we even scored a nap with our boys. That night we joined the guys for the casual banquet dinner with their colleagues (where Brooks may or may not have been some extra entertainment for some there;). These photos are ones I texted Adam earlier that day...sadly my phone broke that night and I lost all the other photos when I got my phone replaced on Tuesday. But I'm glad that these were saved to remember our fun getaway!! Can't wait to go back there when Adam doesn't have to worry about work :)

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Spiritual Health:

"President Eyring in El Salvador: Ministering to Many, Ministering to One" - A few beautiful stories of President Eyring's time in El Salvador during the temple dedication.

I would love to someday go to a foreign temple dedication and celebration! Hopefully we'll be able to go to the Sapporo Temple in Japan (Adam served his mission in Hiroshima:)