Gratitude - Day 1

I debated over whether to express gratitude for my most important blessing or least important first. I am going with my most important: my testimony of Jesus Christ. It is the most precious thing I have or ever will have. Because of it I can feel peace, even in troubled times. His Atonement and my knowledge of it mean more to me than anything else I can think of. I love my Saviour and I know that He loves me.

30 Days of Gratitude

It's time again for my annual 30 days of Gratitude. The thing I like best about doing this that it's hard to have a bad day when I focus on the many things God has given me.

This is Halloween, This is Halloween

(This post is out of order, but I'll have to fix it when I make my book.)
The kids all came over to trick or treat on Saturday night. Each of these shots really captures their unique personalities. I love them!

Fine Fall

This was my view from my front porch the other day. Sweet.

The Annual Halloween Party

It had been several years since we had the Niederhauser Halloween Party at our house. But it was our turn to host it again this year. We always have plenty of food. Olivia made a darling mouse.

The Christensens.

The Masons

The Groses, Stowers, Masons and a Smedley.

Steve and Tammy's family.

Jeff, Erika and Fran

The Stowers

Cinderella, a mouse and a pumpkin.

The Vaterlaus fam

Mom and Dad

We ate, had the kids break a pinata, then played the name game while all of the kids watched Toy Story 3. Best of all, we had a great time just being with family, of course.