Thanksgiving

I've been enjoying a nice long break this week. I got Wednesday and Monday off giving me a 6 day vacation for Thanksgiving. So Steven and I choose to spend it with my family. My Mom had surgery on her birthday (Happy Birthday Mom!). Since I had the time off and the original Thanksgiving plans got rearranged, I was fully available to assist my Mom for the week. She's been doing really well and mine and Steven's assistance turned more into a just-in-case stay.

Thursday we did a turkey and some sides since we celebrated last Saturday while Steven's family was in town. Afterwards I tried seeing if anyone was up for a movie, but nothing was of interest to my family. Steven and I however went and saw the Rise of the Guardians since that one we thought would be a good movie despite my family's opinion. It was cute. I enjoyed the story, though at the end there was a slightly cheesy part that could have been left out.

Friday I then took my Mom to see Breaking Dawn Part 2 of the Twilight Saga. I had anticipated another terrible rendition of the story, but to my joy, they gave me exactly what I wanted! I won't disclose what happened just in case someone here who hasn't seen it yet doesn't want the ending ruined. All I can say is it was the best of both worlds and gave reason to how Stephanie Meyer ended her saga. Totally worth a seeing for those who've read the story (and I suppose those who've enjoyed following the movies).

Saturday Steven and I had another chance to go to the temple with my dear friend Sister Logsdon. It was wonderful being able to have a longer time in the Celestial room and chat with Steven about our questions and ponder. Steven even made sure that I had asked all the questions I had before leaving, but sure enough as soon as we got home and I read from the scriptures, another question came up. So now I get to wait to go back to the temple to ponder and discuss my new question. It's exciting yet I know I will always have new questions I'll be seeking answers for. Hopefully my mind won't be flooded with questions as I wait for the next opportunity to go.

Today I got to enjoy going to church with my family and see my other church friends. I do miss my family ward, but the current ward I'm in now is really good too. Sometimes I wish my ward could be full of all my favorite people... then again, that'd be a lot of people...

Enjoy the rest of your week and here's some pictures from the temple last week.

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