Three Turkey Gobblers and a Farmer

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday--remembering all your blessings, eating good food, playing/watching football, wearing sweaters, relaxing, and being with family. You don't have to shop, dress-up, or even decorate. Holidays also make me think back to my teaching years. This song comes to mind every Thanksgiving. (Big thanks to my amazing family for playing along!)

The night before Thanksgiving
when I had gone to bed.
I heard three turkey gobblers,
and this is what they said...

The first turkey said,
"I think that I will go,
and hide behind the haystack
where no one will know".

The second turkey said,
"I think I'll climb that tree
and hide up in it's branches
where no one will see".

The third turkey said,
"I think it would be fun,
to hide the farmer's hatchet
then run, run, run, run"!

Then on Thanksgiving morning
when the farmer came around
those three turkey gobblers
could not be found.


HAPPY THANKSGIVING! HOPE YOU ENJOY EATING YOUR TURKEY GOBBLER!!!

Happy Birthday Margaret!

This is a picture of my beauty queen mother-in-law Margaret D. Nadauld. Isn't she so lovely? She certainly isn't lacking in the looks department. I stole this picture from a family friend's yearbook a few years back. It reminds me of all the things I love about her.



When I first met Margaret I was a little star-struck. It was about six years ago at this time that she hosted an entire Thanksgiving feast for our BYU singles ward. I was dying to meet "Aaron's Mom", who was just released from her calling as general young women's president. Her conference talks always had a huge impact on me.

I really don't believe that there are many people who enjoy their mother-in-law like I do. Margaret is always sweet, complimentary and loving. She is considerate, generous, uplifting, talented and I value her opinion very much. Margaret is a very Christ-like person making it so easy to love and adore her.


I've also learned a lot about her since I've become a part of the family. Here are a few that I want to share:
1. I love how much Margaret enjoys being together, talking, and LAUGHING. I guess being the mother of seven boys has its advantages...they always keep you in stitches (especially these boys) and make a joke out of any funny thing you do.

2. Margaret can make anything beautiful in seconds. She can whip out a meal to feed the masses, vacuum the floor with perfect lines, present a batch of homemade cookies, and play a piano concerto with such ease.

3. Since I've had kids that don't sleep regularly, I've noticed some unusual nighttime patterns in the Nadauld home. Margaret usually awakens in the middle of the night to read. She is always feeding her mind--and I love that. On many nighttime occasions she has helped me with my fussy kids and we chat together. She is a great listener.

4. Margaret is fast at getting things done (something I hope to get better at). I am so impressed with how efficient she is. I know where Aaron gets this amazing trait from now. We went shopping once last Christmas and I had to secretly run in my silly high heels just to keep up. I'm bringing my tennis shoes this year.

5. Margaret is so good with the grandkids and they just love her. She is so sweet when she talks and asks them lots of questions. She is always encouraging and loving.

6. Of course, the biggest thing that I love about my mother-in-law is that she was such a good mother to my Aaron (or her Aaron..our Aaron). She taught him well. He honors his priesthood, treats me with such respect, and knows how to work. Her legacy of love, devotion, and testimony is visible in all of her children and grandchildren.



In this family, we call her name blessed...on this special day and everyday. So, Margaret...let's go shopping (with the girls) and watch a little Sabrina during Christmas to celebrate you!

Hey Nadauld clan (and anyone else that reads this)..it might be nice to all write in a fun memory you have about Margaret. I'm sure that making her laugh would be a welcomed birthday gift.

Family Night is FUN!

Lately, Mary has become so excited for family night. She asks about it during the week and looks forward to dancing as a family for one of our activities. It's amazing how much the little things affect our children. I would have never guessed that Mary could understand the difference between family night and any other night we're reading scriptures or doing something together...but she does. It makes us stronger as a family and is such a blessing.

Here is a picture of last Monday's family night. We were reading our King Benjamin's speech to the people while under this tent. We still haven't figured out how to make scripture reading super appealing yet. But I know it draws us together and brings a sweet spirit into our home. Oh, and one more thing...I LOVE the new Nursery manual. They are PERFECT family home evening lessons for the little ones (Thanks Annette).



Hope you all have a very HAPPY FAMILY NIGHT!!!!

Fall Fun...MOST CERTAINLY!

Okay, you know it's getting bad when the latest comment on your post asks you to update your blog, thank you Christine. I was getting sick of looking at my cheesy conference tag answers anyway! So, enjoy some of our fall fun family adventures.

Here's pumpkin carving for family night. I really looked so beautiful before I started etching a design on the pumpkin. I most certainly did not stay in work out clothes all day....nope. This was my ...It's Okay to Get Dirty outfit with matching hairdo... for pumpkin carving only...of course!!!




Here are some fun leaf pictures in our backyard. The one in the top right corner is of Marcus raking...he was just trying something new. I most certainly did not have him rake all my leaves before he could eat some chicken nuggets for lunch...nope...I would never be that kind of aunt...of course!




Lastly, some pictures of all the Halloween fun including: the most darling kid party put on by Kari Holley, party planner extraordinaire... and the most amazing adult 80's Halloween party put on by... Kari Holley, Smurfette, aka party planner extraordinaire... and the most amazing Tri-ward Trunk-or Treat, where I most certainly did not make Kari Holley, party planner extraordinaire, direct the traffic so I could take it easy...nope...I'm just not that kind of activities committee chair...or friend...of course!




But this is most certain... I love fall and all of it's fun...of course!!!