Trying to put pictures in sequence inside my blogging. Kris?? Help!?

Happy Holidays!

I can't believe it is already Thanksgiving! How much I have to be thankful for this year. My husband of seven months. He is supportive, handsome and loving. I am so greatful to have someone who understands my wicked sense of humor, appreciates my beauty and loves me as I am. My beautiful, amazing daughter that lights up my life daily (just not usually first thing in the morning!) My wonderful family and their unconditional love. The fact that I still have a grandmother to share my life with on this earth. My step children in whatever capacity they allow me to be a part of their lives. I am so proud of Kevin and Jessica and their loving kind ways in accepting Erika and I into their lives. I am thankful for Kristina's friendship and her courage to make her life what she wants it to be. Even if it might not follow the path I would choose for her, she is brave and amazing to follow her dreams. I am thankful for Jeff for stiving to be the parent he wants to be and for working through the struggles to find out who he will become. For Chad for being such a support for Kassandra and for providing a beautiful place for his family to grow and develop. I am thankful for Kass and I pray for her daily. I pray for her relationship with her father that it will grow and develop. I am thankful for my friends that listen and support me always. I am thankful for my church family that pray for me daily. I am thankful for my new brother-in-law and sisters and thier love and friendship that they have offered me. I am thankful for my new father-in-law and the time that I had to spend with him this fall. Mostly, I am thankful for my Lord and his comfort and his grace that allow me to start all over again tomorrow with fresh and renewed hope.

I had an opportunity last week to go to Seattle to CMS. Christian Musicians Summit. How awesome it was! We went as a group of seven from First Baptist Church and their were three kids from Chi Alpha at ISU that were there. Classes were offered on a variety of subjects ranging from technical to vocals to songwriting to playing an instrument. It was mixed with motivational speakers from people in the Christian Music industry and worship through song and art. It was really terrific! Concerts throughout the day and big concerts in the evening.
I got to visit with Randy on Thursday night and got to see James briefly on Saturday.
We had a lovely manners dinner the week before. I ended up burning the tips of my fingers on my right hand. Bummer. They are healing now but were pretty painful for a couple of days.
We went to Twin Falls last weekend and had dinner with the Miller family and witnesses Miss Stephanie getting baptized. Fabulous!
Erika spent the weekend with my folks while I was in Seattle and Roger had a big auction on Saturday. He said the auction went really well.
We have a dinner at the school tonight then bible study. Tomorrow we are helping husband with an auction for the Christian Womens Club and Friday is the auction of Chad and Kass's house. Pray for buyers!
Gotta run to the school for student council. Have a great day!

I posted a bunch of pictures and covered up my blog.
Erika had her last soccer tournament for the season in Boise this weekend. Tied one game and lost two. I am proud of her. She had a little adventure on the way home. Her dad's truck broke down but luckily we were able to get a hold of a team mate and she caught a ride home with them.
We are having a manners/dress dinner tonight for family night. (I know Roger had better table manners when we were dating!) Every time one of us gets caught doing something against our ettiquete rules, we will have to put a quarter in the jar. We will let you know how it turns out.