Mr. Zombie Mummy

We had Brooke take some pictures of Benjamin in his Halloween costume. Such beautiful pictues! I love that scary face! Mr. Zombie Mummy your mummy loves you!

On to ThAnKSGivinG!

Every year at Halloween we carve our biggest pumpkin into a jack-o-lantern. I love the smell of the pumpkin and we enjoy spending time together. Ben and I carved this pumpkin on the afternoon of Halloween! Carved pumpkins don't last too long and so it was soon time to throw jack away for this year and move on to the next holiday!

Veterans Day 11/11/11

Kind of a cool date to celebrate those who serve the United States of America during peace time and war in the military...11/11/11. Happy Veterans Day, I hope everyone takes a few minutes to think about our veterans that have served and those who are serving in the military, think about the sacrifices they make on an individual basis and the sacrifices their families make. My husband served in the U.S. Army, he was a part of the 101st Airborn division...the screaming eagles! Sometimes they were called the puking chickens! The military has its own language including whowa! I watched a televison program and about 1% of the population of the USA serves in the military. We are demanding a lot of 1% of our citizens. They protect the other 99% of us and we need to be greatful for their service. I also saw that it is upsetting for soldiers to come home and just hear everyone complain about their lives, not realizing how good we have it here in the USA because of those soliders that are willing to go into combat so we have the oppertunities and freedoms that we have. If you are thankful to live in the USA, thank a veteran! I will thank my husband today for his service to all of the citizens of the USA!

Giving Thanks...

I wanted to post something on being grateful for all of the blessings in my life at this time. TWENTY THINGS I AM THANKFUL FOR AT THIS THANKGSIVING!
1. My husband, Jim and the good person he is, for trying so hard to make me happy!
2. My child, Benjamin, for laughs each day and keeping me young by trying to keep up!
3. My Westcott family including my parents and brothers and sisters and families.
4. The teachings of the gospel of Jesus Christ and his atonement.
5. My upbringing in that I was taught the gospel of Jesus Christ.
6. My job and the rewards it brings both financially and in that I can be of service.
7. My home
8. Living in the United States of America with freedom like no other countries.
9. Living in San Juan County and the peace that it brings me.
10. My church and the people of my ward.
11. My calling in the church and the opportunity to give service to others.
12. The temple and the blessings it brings me.
13. My ancestors and people who have paved the way for my life.
14. My mother in law, who teaches me to love and to be thankful for a good mind.
15. Good physical health...most of the time.
16. Good daycare providers and people that truly care about my child.
17. Teachers at school, church and other places, who teach my child.
18. The beauty of the earth and this place I live.
19. Our pets and the love they bring us!
20. The ability to take a vacation with my little family...can't wait Sea World!

Jimmy D...

It was Jim's birthday. Benjamin wanted to have carrot cake, he loves it! Yes, I know he is very picky about what he eats, it is strange that he would love carrot cake! Maybe this is the only way we can get him to eat his veggies! Although he does willingly eat broccoli on occasion. It was a fun night of blowing out candles and celebrating another year together. Jim got hot sauces for his birthday. Jim loves hot sauce! I think Jim is kind of like hot sauce...somedays he is fiery, somedays a little smokey, and then there are days when he can torch you! TEMPER!!!! He does put a lot of effort into being nice when he feels grouchy and tired. We love him and are so glad that we have a dad and husband that takes good care of Benjamin and I and that we love with all our hearts!