These gift tags are beautiful!!  I just love them

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Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favor; and Whereas both Houses of Congress have, by their joint committee, requested me to "recommend to the people of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer, to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many and signal favors of Almighty God, especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness:"


Now, therefore, I do recommend and assign Thursday, the 26th day of November next, to be devoted by the people of these States to the service of that great and glorious Being who is the beneficent author of all the good that was, that is, or that will be; that we may then all unite in rendering unto Him our sincere and humble thanks for His kind care and protection of the people of this country previous to their becoming a nation; for the signal and manifold mercies and the favorable interpositions of His providence in the course and conclusion of the late war; for the great degree of tranquility, union, and plenty which we have since enjoyed; for the peaceable and rational manner in which we have been enable to establish constitutions of government for our safety and happiness, and particularly the national one now lately instituted for the civil and religious liberty with which we are blessed, and the means we have of acquiring and diffusing useful knowledge; and, in general, for all the great and various favors which He has been pleased to confer upon us.

And also that we may then unite in most humbly offering our prayers and supplications to the great Lord and Ruler of Nations and beseech Him to pardon our national and other transgressions; to enable us all, whether in public or private stations, to perform our several and relative duties properly and punctually; to render our National Government a blessing to all the people by constantly being a Government of wise, just, and constitutional laws, discreetly and faithfully executed and obeyed; to protect and guide all sovereigns and nations (especially such as have shown kindness to us), and to bless them with good governments, peace, and concord; to promote the knowledge and practice of true religion and virtue, and the increase of science among them and us; and, generally to grant unto all mankind such a degree of temporal prosperity as He alone knows to be best. 

Last month I got to go on a quilt retreat with my quilt group.  It was so much fun!

One of the ladies in our group has a family house in Midway so she generously provided a wonderful place to stay.  Unfortunately, I was so busy sewing, talking and eating that I didn't take any pictures of us sewing and hanging out in this beautiful home!

I did get some picture of us at the quilt show so here they are...






Here we are watching an applique demonstration...










This is the quilt we will be making for our quilt group next year.  Making a block each month. I am so excited to make this one with some groovy fabrics!


We finished off our quilt show visit with a visit to the bakery!  Yummm!

I had a super time and can't wait to do it again!

Last week we headed north to my Grandma K's house.  It's a tradition that we go each Fall to rake leaves and do household projects for her.

We had such a great time!  I love seeing her and love that my kids get to make memories with their great grandmother.

Here is a photo essay of our trip. (You might want to take a seat because there are quite a few pics and I just can't decide which to take out.)























 

Last week we made a quick road trip to Mesa for Cord's brother's wedding.  The kids weren't super excited about the long drive but they were excited to see all their cousins.  Lily was especially excited to meet Camille.


Here are all of the "boy" cousins that were there.  Aren't they cute kids!





Cord's parents with Mimi (Cord's grandmother)


All of Barry & Risa's nine children were there for the wedding.  I love this big group shot -- it's hard to believe that we are missing 14 family members in this shot!

I had someone try and sneak some pictures with my camera while the photographer was taking them.  Hopefully the photographer got some shote with everyone's eyes open! :)


Or with out Cord making a face.




Lily got robbed at the last second for the bouquet grab.

The wedding was beautiful and we had a wonderful time visiting with family at the reception.  We are so happy to have Camille as part of the Udall clan.

The next day was spent at Ryan & Tenille's house.  We ate, laughed, and enjoyed time as a family.  Cord's parents have been called to serve as the Tampico Mexico Temple President and Matron. They left on Saturday and will be in Mexico for three years.  It was so nice to be together as a family before they left.





Here are Grandma Risa & Grandpa Barry with the grandkids that were there.