Thanksgiving!

Football madness hit the Hubbard home again this Thanksgiving 2009. Competition runs on high in our family and so we loved the opportunity to get those competitive, calorie burning, pre turkey eating juices flowing and have an annual turkey bowl. We had a great time and ended with a "tie". This picture has everyone in my family except for me - I thought I had set the timer, but thought incorrectly. Oh well - it probably turned out better without me in it! Joe didn't realize this picture was being taken, but as it was the only one of all four us, it gets posted anyway.

All the grandkiddies!

Another Thanksgiving tradition took place as we celebrated the end of fall by tossing the decorative pumpkins that have adorned my Mom and Dad's porch this fall season. My parents backyard has an unfinished area that is perfect for tossing these, sometimes lit on fire, gourds. Last year, we actually found pumpkins growing from previous years. Here are some videos of our fun!

Thanksgiving really is one of my favorite holidays. I love spending time with my family just enjoying the time together without thinking about presents, or chaotic lives. The members of my family are my best friends and favorite people. I have truly been blessed in life and am grateful for all that I have - a loving family, wonderful friends, and the gospel. Life is good. I am blessed. Period.

With the end of the Thanksgiving season, comes the beginning of the season of giving! I LOVE Christmas time and love all of the things that we can do as a family. We had fun attending the Ogden Christmas Parade with my sister, Amy, and her family, DJ, and my parents. What a great time the kids had. What a great time we adults had watching the kids. What a great time of the year that I wish lasted forever. At least until I realize how cold it is and long for summer again!