So much to be Thankful For!

Its hard to catch up, there is always alot more writing to do. But totally worth it since it is my familys Journal.
When we started our tradition of getting together for Thanksgiving, we started at my moms house in 2006. When I look back over the years since then, there is always a fun highlight to Thanksgiving. Our first year we had a Family Olympics in the back yard. Tami creatively came up with some very fun things. Oh my gosh, I laughed so hard. 2007 we met at Teriipaias house in St.George. I annouced a few weeks earlier that we were pregnant. The family was excited because they all wanted to know when #3 was coming. Tami got a babysitter for the 8 kids so we could all go out. Another tradition had started. In 2008 the Frayers hosted it in Vegas. Surprised us all by putting in a ground pool and hot tub. They surely shocked us and we all were so excited to swim in November. Jaimee found us a babysitter for all the kids. Once again to continue our tradition. We did dinner and bowling. I had no idea the skills my mom still had. She was the winner of the night. Our husbands and father were all very humbled that a 62 year old woman beat them. GIRL POWER!!!! We also had Christmas in November. We exchanged gifts since we dont see each other for Christmas. I thought it was so fun to see the kids faces.

Thanksgiving 2009 was at my house. Once again another pregant sister right before Thanksgiving. Yea #4 is coming to the Teriipaias home. We also had a new visitor come with the Teriipaias....Zeus, an American Bulldog. He looks alot more intimidating than he really is. Loveable is more a word to describe him. We were able to get a few very candid shots of Zeus trying to join in on the fun. I felt bad though we had to keep him outside most of the time. Mostly because of Teave. Between asthma and dog hair to Zeus' large stature and TK's little body. One brush of Zeus against TK and he goes flyin.

As the hosts this year we wanted to have a Big Game night. We put together a game where everyone had to stand up, perform a talent and then Pick box 1 or 2 for a prize. I was very impressed with everyone, and how creative they were. We also played Sedarahc, Charades played backwards. Once again laughed way too hard.

Friday Julie took pictures of Tamis family while we went to Ikea. Later that night is when I found a babsitter for all 9 kids. My sweet Melissa who I have known since she was 12 and now is in College took care of everyone. Dinner and the movie Blindside. I was choked up almost the whole movie. By far my favorite of the year.

We were able to finish the week up by going to Ogden to see my Grandpa, eating at an amazing Asian Buffet, visiting Temple Square and seeing my cousin Andy and his family. It was so good to see Andy because he has been out of the state with the Military, and only back for Thanksgiving. Sunday was the cherry on top because our ward asked Silver and I to speak and we included our whole family in the program by having them sing. Then went home and celebrated Julies Bday. She loves Thanksgiving extra more for that. Because she always has the family in town. It was a very joyful day!! The entire weekend was splendid. Tami and Kaleo are up for this next Thanksgiving in St. George. I already know what the highlight will be for that one. Tami will have just had their little one in July and my other sister Jaimee just announced they are due in Sept. Soooo we will have 2 little ones to all fight over. CANT wait already.

So of course the following are just some of the pictures through the years and current. I knew my family would enjoy them.