Merry Christmas from the Thatchers

Merry Christmas

We hope that you and your families had a wonderful Christmas day. Our family had a great day. The boys woke up around 7 am and wanted to open presents right then. They were both so excited. Sid had been asking for days if it was Christmas Eve yet. This was our first Christmas without family around. We usually had Great grandpa and grandma at our house Christmas morning watching the boys open their presents. It was strange not having them around this year. We did well with the transition and spoke to everyone on the phone instead. The boys loved the gifts they received from santa, us, each other and family that sent some up.

Robbie received a wii game "star wars clone wars light saber duel" a ds game "star wars clone wars jedi alliance" an indian jones hat, the light saber sticks that attaches to the wii remotes and the cheat book from santa. He received some ds games from great grandma and grandpa a nerf gun from gaga and jack, drawing book and pj bottoms from pop and nan, a board game from us, legos and star wars transformer from Sid. He has loved them all.

Sid received a kitchen, play food, a nail gun, and drill from santa. He received some ds games from great grandma and grandpa, a nerf gun from gaga and jack, a board game and pj bottoms from pop and nan, handy manny from us and star wars guys from Robbie. He has not stopped playing with the kitchen since we got it set up. He excited to use his nail gun when daddy uses his nail gun.

Kennen received a new drill, a framing nailer, a new muppet movie and some new long sleeve shirts for work. (It is a little colder here than we are used to)

As for myself I received some new wool socks and sock liners, I got some new pants with lining in them and some new sorel snow boots. Yea! I am going to be warm.

Santa brought some family gifts as well. He brought some movies and another ds system. I think he knew that we were over the fighting of the one we had. Thank you santa.

The boys stayed in their jammies all day, ate a big breakfast of french toast, eggs and bacon. Robbie says we have to keep with the one tradition from Utah. Having bacon on Christmas morning. It was such a nice relaxing day. Other than we decided that toys need to come preassembled.

We hope that you all had a very Merry Christmas. Thank you all for your love and support in the last year. It has meant a lot to us ecspecially since we have moved. Love you all.

Christmas Day

Today is Christmas, there is so much that is going through my mind. I don't know if the world has just forgotten what Christmas is about. It has become so commercialized that I don't think the kids even know why we celebrate this lovely holiday.

Today I am so thankful for my Saviour. I am thankful that he was born, raised, tortured, healed the sick, taught those who would listen and then he died for me. He died that I may have eternal life. He died so that he may know the pains, sorrow and happiness that I feel.
I am thankful that I don't have to go through my life alone. That he is there for me and that he knows me, he knows when I am sad, happy, in trouble etc. And he is there for me through it all. He has wiped away the tears, carried me when I couldn't walk no more, been a friend when I felt alone. He has been there to smile when I am happy and laugh with me when life is just dang funny. I am so thankful that He has a sense of humor, that He gives us little trials some are funny after the fact and I think He puts them there to see if we have a sense of humor also. (for example: when we were moving and we prayed to arrive in Casper safely. That day as we traveled we ended up with 3 flat tires on our anniversary. Kennen got out of the truck on the 3rd flat tire and said honey maybe you should have prayed for safety and arriving in a timely manner. ) He got us to Casper safely, he did not allow us to be in any danger. By the time we arrived we were laughing about the whole situation. I know that He will not allow for us to be in harms way, if we let him into our lives. I am so thankful for the spirit that we feel. I am thankful for that little small voices that whispers or sometimes yells to us. I am so thankful for this Christmas Season, and all that it represents.

May you all have a wonderful Christmas Day.

We love you and Merry Christmas.

12th day of Christmas

On the 12th day of Christmas, I am thankful for Kennen. I am thankful for the wonderful Husband, father, friend, provider that he is. I am thankful for all that he does for me and our boys. I am thankful that he puts up with me, I know sometimes it is hard for him to hold his tongue but he does. I am thankful that he has allowed me to stay home and raise our boys. I am thankful for his support in the endevours that I take. Like spending countless hours learning to make soap, candles, blankets, learning all about scouts, blogging, and the list goes on. I am thankful that he has been there everytime I have fallen ill and been taken in for surgeries. He is my rock. I am thankful that he is a worthy priesthood holder and he is able to give priesthood blessings when he is called upon.
I am thankful for his laughter, jokes. I am thakful there is never a dull minute at our house. I am thankful that he is a wonderful father and will play with the boys. As Sid says "me and dad are farting friends and burping friends" I am thankful that he is knowledgeable. He answers Robbies questions with ease. I am thankful that he knows the scriptures and the gospel, so that he can continue teaching us.
I am thankful that he is always so willing to serve others. He never puts himself first. I am thankful that he loves those that are around him. As we lived in Springville, he loved the boys he served, he loved the men he served with. He loved Our neighbors that called upon him to help.
I am thankful that he has put up with me for over 12 years. The day we were married I went to the Temple with wet hair and throwing up. He still married me, and then on our flight to California I was throwing up again. He just held the barf bag. What a guy. He has done so many wonderful, kind, loving things for me that I can not mention them all. He is the BEST.
I am thankful that he listens to the still small voice, even if that voice told him to move. I know that we were supposed to move or things wouldn't have worked out the way they did.
He is extremely happy here and so are the boys and myself. I am greatful for the move and that he listened to the prompting.
I just want you all to know a little about Kennen, I hope this helps. I love him tremendously. I think he is so spankin cute. I love his support in everything. I hope that I make him proud of me like I am proud of him. Honey, If you read this. I love you. And I hope you have a very Merry Christmas.


Merry Christmas to you all. Happy 12 days of Christmas from the Thatcher Family.

11th day of Christmas

On the 11th day of Christmas, I am thankful for Our Robbie. I am thankful that he was our first born. I am thankful that he was such an easy baby. I am thankful that he decided to walk, potty train, everything on his own. He was walking by 7 months, potty trained himself before he was 2. I am so thankful for his quiet ways. He doesn't say much, he is a lot like my brother Shad. I am thankful that on occassion he will allow me to hug him.(not often). I am thankful that he does well in school. I am thankful that he loves to read. I am thankful that he allows his little brother to tag a long with him on most days. I am thankful for his smile. You don't see a true smile very often but when you do, it brightens up the room. I am thankful that he is willing to laugh. I am thankful that he loves to learn about the scriptures. I am thankful for all of the questions he asks even if I don't know the answer. A lot of the time I am on research mode finding out the answers to his questions. Like how did Wyoming get its name?
I am thankful that he is such a caring person. He loves little kids and he is so very gentle with them. He loves his 2 little sisters and talks about them often. He loved the time he had learning to swim with gaga. He loves going to the farm and helping grandpa. He is our child that would rather play(legos, swordfighting, starwars,basketball, swimming), watch t.v., play video games. He has a wonderful imagination. He doesn't offer much help around the house unless you tell him to. I am thankful that Robbie is Robbie. I am thankful that his personality fits into our family. I can honestly say that both of my boys are so very different. They are not similiar in anyway. I am thankful that he is a part of our family. Our family would not have been complete without him. I am thankful that a lot of times he can talk sense into Sid when no one else can. I am thankful that he loves Sid and asks Sid to play with him. I am thankful that he is willing to watch Sid for me while I hurry and do something.

I am thankful for Robbie and all that he does and says. I am truely greatful that he is such a good boy. We love him so very much and can't imagine our life without him.

Happy 12 days of Christmas.

10th day of Christmas

On the 10th day of Christmas, I am thankful for my little Sid. I am thankful for the laughter he has brought into our home. I am thankful for the frustration he gives me, so that I have to learn patients. I am thankful that he is so full of love. I am thankful for his sweet funny personality. I think that he could make anyone laugh. He says and does the funniest things. I am thankful that he has my dads personality. I am thankful that he has been my snuggler. I am thankful that Heavenly Father gave him to our family. I am thankful that the Lord knew that I needed the extra 5 years between the two boys to get over the initial shock of their personality differences.
I am thankful that Sid is Sid. Usually when people ask about Sid all you can say is Sid is Sid. He loves his big brother so very much and follows him around. He loves school and his teachers. He loves primary (finally). He loves to go to play group and play with his friends there. He loves Jeannette and the kids. He loves his Bec and asks when she is moving to Byboming with us. But most of all he Loves his Ashleigh more than anything else. He always asks for her instead of me.
He asks all the time when Drew is coming to stay to visit. He is a gentle soul, he cries so easly and worries about a lot of people. This kid has the best memory when it comes to names. Someone can introduce themselves once and they then become Sid's best friend and he will not forget their name.
He is so excited for Christmas and Santa. Everyday he asks if it is Christmas Eve yet. He wants to open those presents under the tree. This year he has asked for tools, a kitchen, and handy manny. What a kid.
I am thankful that he is a part of our family. Our family would not have been complete without him. I am thankful that the day that he was born it all worked out. (for those of you who do not know, I gave birth to him 5.5 weeks premature, breach and alone). It was way scary. I think that was one of the scariest things I have ever done. When you have a doctor telling you not to push or you will kill the baby and possibly you. Wow it was an experience.

I am so thankful for Sid, I don't know what we would do without him. Our house would not be so full of love and laughter that is for sure.

We are wishing you a very Merry 12 days of Christmas.

9th day of Christmas

On the 9th day of Christmas, I am thankful for my FAMILY. I am thankful for a dad and mom that raised me well. I am thankful for my dad for all that he taught me and all that he expected of me. I am thankful to my mom for the time she spent with Robbie and taking him on the weekends while she lived in Salt Lake. I am thankful for a loving brother who is gentle and quiet. He doesn't say much but he always tells me he loves me everytime that I talk to him. I am thankful for a wonderful sister in law that since we moved we talk everyday sometimes multiple times. I am thankful that she has been a part of our family for a long time. (Shad and Jenny dated all through high school). I am thankful for a nephew and a niece that are so spanking cute, and for the new nephew I will be getting soon. I am thankful for grandparents that are amazing. They took over so many roles when my dad died. The boys love grandma and grandpa Hansen so very much. I am thankful for the time that we were able to spend down at the farm. I am thankful for the memories of the family time that we all treasure. I am thankful that families can be forever. I am thankful that my family taught me so much, hopefully I can pass some of those many things on to our boys. I am thankful that we had the opportunity to live close to family for so long, for the chance that we had to spend time together. I am thankful for the move away, so that you know what you have and you can look at it from a different perspective and not take it for granite. I love all of my family so very much.

On that note, I am thankful for Kennen's family as well. For what they taught him, so that he could be the most wonderful husband, father, friend, provider that he is. I am thankful for the work ethic that was instilled in him from his dad. I am also thankful that Scott taught him to sit back and laugh. I am thankful that Paula taught Kennen the love of music, I love to listen to him sing. I am thankful for Kennen's brother and sisters. I am thankful that we have cute nieces and nephews. Thank you for all you did and do for Kennen and us.

Eyes are being washed again. What is going on they must be dirty.
We love all of you and wish you all a very Merry 12 days of Christmas.

8th day of Christmas

On the 8th day of Christmas. I am thankful for FRIENDS. I mentioned them with my trials so I thought I would give them their own day. I am so thankful for the friends I have. I am thankful that they put up with me. I don't know why they chose me for a friend but I am so glad they all have. In my life I have had so many amazing friends. I still keep in touch with friends I grew up with. Those friends are still very special and important in my life. They were there for me through so much, they were there for me when I got married, when my dad died, when I have given birth. I made wonderful friends since I have been married and living in Springville. I wouldn't trade them for the world. I miss them tremendously. Thankfully we have phones and we talk to each other multiple times a day. Yes Chris I am still being an influence. He always said that I was an influence but he wasn't sure if it was for good or bad. I am thankful for the friends I have made here in Casper. I really don't know why anyone would be my friend, ecspecially since I have moved. I haven't been that nice. I am thankful that Heavenly Father has placed so many wonderful people in my path. I am thankful that those people have taken the time to get to know me and become my friends. I can honestly say that I believe that I have the bestest friends in this whole wide world.
Thank you to you all for all you have done for me and my family. I hope that I can be the type of friend to you all that you have been to me. I pray that you all know how much you are loved and appreciated by me. I pray that you have a wonderful Christmas and that you may feel the Spririt of Christmas.
I love each of you so very much. Happy 12 days of Christmas.
Once again my eyes need washing.

ps. It sucked last night

The 7th day of Christmas

On the 7th day of Christmas, I am thankful for TRIALS. I am thankful that they usually make you a stronger person. I am thankful that my Heavenly Father is there for me through these times, and I know that he will not give me trials that I can not handle.
I am thankful that trials don't last forever and each individual trial is just for me.
I am thankful that I am not alone when I have these trials, that I have loving people around me who get to hear me gripe, cry, be negative and whatever else I come up with. I am thankful I don't always feel that way because that would be such a long life not just for me but those around me.

For those who know me well, know that I try so hard to get through these times of my life with a good attitude. I am thankful that I having a loving Heavenly Father who sent his son to die for me so that I may always be forgiven and be able to return home to him someday. I want to let Kennen, Ashleigh, Jeannette and Becca thank you for being there for me these last couple of weeks. I have been so negative about everything and you all just listen so kindly and then tell me you love me. I could not have asked for better people in my life. Thank you for helping me through my trials. (just to let you know, I have tears. As Sid would say my eyes need to be washed) I love you all.

Happy 12 days of Christmas.

The 6th day of Christmas

On the 6th day of Christmas. I am thankful for Music. I am thankful for the many emotions it can bring with it. I am thankful for the Christmas music that is fun and also for the ones that pull at the heart strings and you begin to cry.
I am thankful for songs that we listen to on a regular basis that are uplifting and help you through the day. I am thankful that our family enjoys music.
I love it when my kids say lets just listen to the radio. I love church music that invites the spirit into our homes, heart, and lifes.
I love to sing I may not be the best singer but I love to belt out a song if I know it.

I am thankful for the music pioneers who were inspired to right songs that would fit our lives and the situations that we are in.

I love the calming affect that some music brings. But, I also love the energy others can bring.
I find it interesting when those from our past were placed in difficult situations they began to sing. I think of Joseph Smith the night he was killed and them singing in the jail cell. How amazing is that? Do you think that they knew? I know with the songs that they sang that the Spirit was probably so strong in that little room. I know those songs touch me deeply. Thank you for the example of the power of song.

Happy 12 days of Christmas.

The 5th day of Christmas

On the 5th day of Christmas, I am thankul for KNOWLEGDE. I don't know if any of you have really thought about it, but we all have it. We are all able to read, write, talk. It is one of the only things that can not be taken away from you.

I love to learn. I think that is why I love the scouting program so very much. It gave me the opportunity to learn and grow all the time. It taught me to get out of my comfort zone and teach boys and adults.
I love to read, I read all the time. They may not always be educational, some are romance, church, just becuase books and a lot of kid books. I loved the Harry Potter series that Robbie and I read together. Kennen doesn't like it when I get into a good book cause I will not put it down until I am finished which doesn't take me very long. But during that time nothing gets done at home.

I am thankful for the college degree I have. I don't know if any of you feel stagnant. That is one of the main reasons we moved. Kennen wasn't learning or growing at his job and wanted a challenge and to go somewhere that he could learn new things. I guess he likes to learn as well. Since we moved it is my turn to be stagnant for awhile. I need to find things here that are challenging to me. That will keep my little brain working right. I think that is why I took on this challenge, it has given me so much to think about. I love it.

As you are going about your day be thankful for all that you have learned and will learn. Never close your mind to learning new things even if it may be hard at first. That is how you grow.

Happy 12 days of Christmas. We love you all.

4th day of Christmas

On the 4th day of Christams, I am thankful for FREEDOM. I am thankful for the opportunities that we have to worship how we wish to worship, live were we would like to live, eat what we want to eat, have an education in whatever we would like to learn. I am thankful that I can get in my car and go and do whatever I would like to do for the day. I am thankful that we could have a house, car, job, food, education, health care and for the chance that we have to choose them on our own.

Thank you for those who have fought for these rights. For all of the military past and present. For the families of these people who give up there fathers, mothers, sister, brothers, husband and wives for all of us so that we may have our FREEDOM. Thank you for making our Country a safe place to live and work. Thank you for spending so much time away from your families so that we can have time with ours.

It makes me so upset when people are not pleasent with those who are fighting in Iraq. They have fought and are still fighting to make it so that we have our FREEDOMS. Please support those that are in our military (any branch) if you know of anyone or run across someone who has served please tell them thank you.

Remember, everything you do for the day is what YOU get to choose to do. Some places don't have that luxury. Tell those around you that has served in the military past or present thank you and Merry Christmas.

Happy 12 days of Christmas

3rd day of Christmas

On the 3rd day of Christmas. I have been thinking about this one for a long time. I can't believe how difficult this has turned out to be. Not that I am not thankful for many things cause I am and all of things I am thankful for would way go past the 12 days of Christmas. I guess what I am trying to say is that it is hard to narrow things down for a short little blog.

I have decided though that I am thankful for appliances. I know that sounds worldly but I can't even imagine not having a washer or dryer right in the house. I have used them so much the last two weeks that they have totally payed for themselves. I honestly don't know how people go out to the laundry mat to do laundry (ecspecially when you have sick kids). Thank you to my ancestors who washed their clothes in a stream, cooked over an open fire, didn't have a fridge for food (can you imagine the illnesses that came with that).

I guess I am thankful that we are a very blessed people to have the luxuries that we do. These bless our lives tremendously. We have the washer, dryer, microwave, fridge, stove, deep freezers, water heaters, A/C units. That is only a few of our appliances we have. I personally can't imagine my life without these comforts.

Thank you to my ancestors who were able to, who also were able to begin making these and keep making these until they are what we have today. I know they will all probably change by the time our boys get big but boy howdy I am thankful for the nice ones that we have in our home.

As you go about your day keep in mind that our ancestors did not have the luxuries that we do, they didn't have the microwave for hot chocolate or popcorn, they didn't have the opportunity to go to the next room to wash clothes, take a shower, cook or anything else. When you say your prayers tonight be thankful for the small things we have and remember that someone payed the sacrifice so that we could enjoy them.

Happy 12 days of Christmas!

2nd day of Christmas

On the second day of Christmas, I am thankful for a nice warm house. As we look outside and see all of the snow and they say that the temp. is -17. I am thankful that we have shelter. I am thankful that we have a place to make memories, have fun, eat meals together and everything else a home represents.

I am thankful that we were able to move from a nice home into another nice home without any complications.

I am thankful for the home that I had to live in while I was young and for the many memories that I have from there.

I am praying that our boys will be able to have nice warm memories of our home.

Hope you all have nice warm homes this holiday season.
Happy 12 days of Christmas. We love you!

1st Day of Christmas

I have decided to do a little something different for this blog. I have been laying in bed all day and it came to my mind that today is 12 days til Christmas. For the 12 days of Christmas we always do gifts for the boys. I thought that I would blog everyday for the next 12 days. I hope you are all patient with me.

Today on the 1st day, I am thankful for our health. It is something that we don't think about, until we are sick or someone we love is ill. The last two weeks we have been sick at our home. We seem to keep passing a silly flu bug around. All 4 of us have had it and today 3 out of the 4 is achy, sore, and we all threw up all night.

I am so greatful for health and that we are able to go to doctors if we need to. I am greatful that we are all here and we can do things on our own.

Here is wishing you all a Healthy winter and ecspecially a very Healthy Christmas.

I will have the 2nd day tomorrow.
Happy 12 days of Christmas. We love you all.

A weekend of Christmas.

Pictures: our christmas tree. Hansen's Christmas party. The boys decorating our tree.

We had a very crazy week and a very strange but good weekend. Sid got the flu yet again on Tuesday night and threw up into Wednesday night. He started to feel better thankfully cause we were heading to Utah on Saturday. Friday Jeannette and I spent the day Christmas shopping. It was great fun. Saturday morning we woke up and headed to Utah in the truck and pulling a trailor. (It felt like a moving trip). We headed to Logan first. We left Casper around 8 am and reached Logan at 4:17 pm. We hung out at Kennen's parents house and had a little Christmas party with his family. (got the swing set) Thank you Moe and Tara for the gifts for the boys. Later that night we went to Macey's and bought a bunch of meat. Around 12:30am Sid begins to throw up again. He threw up all night and all day on Sunday. Sunday morning we got up (okay we were already up from the day before) and headed down to Palmyra (spanish fork). We had my family Christmas party starting at 11 am. We had a good time. We felt bad that grandma and grandpa, Shad, Jenny,Drew, Emma, Gaga and Jack had to be around while Sid was sick. I hope that none of you get it. After the party we went to Springville and swung in and said hi to Becca for 2 min, got our stuff from Sandra's house(we are officially all moved to Casper) and then we went to Chris and Ashleighs. It was good to say hi to everyone even if it was for just a minute. We decided that after this weekend we don't need Santa to come. Do you think the boys will go for it? They were spoiled by grandma, grandpa, Shad and Jenny, Gaga amd Jack, Chris and Ashleigh. Thank you all for thinking of them. We drove home and got back to Casper around 2am Monday morning. Today, Kennen and I are not feeling so hot. I guess it is our families turn for the blasted flu that is going around. YUCK!!!! On top of it all it has snowed since we got home. It is not letting up either. Welcome winter.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BECCA

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ONE AMAZING PERSON.

WE WANTED YOU TO KNOW THAT YOU ARE VERY SPECIAL TO OUR FAMILY. THE BOYS LOVE YOU SO VERY MUCH. KENNEN AND I DO AS WELL

THANK YOU FOR BEING ONE OF THE DEAREST FRIENDS THAT WE (I) COULD HAVE ASKED FOR.

WE LOVE YOU AND WANT TO WISH YOU A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY.

WEAR BYBOMING WITH PRIDE AND KNOW THAT IT IS FROM THOSE THAT LOVE YOU.