We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures. ~Thornton Wilder

Well, according to Mr. Wilder, I am definitely alive today. On this, the eve of Thanksgiving, I am so very grateful for a few treasures in my life. (I am definitely thankful for more than the 5 shown here, but my phone can only send 5 pictures at a time so it was...convenient. Convenient gratitude? Will I get in trouble for that??)

1. The Temple. I was able to go through the temple this week. What an amazing experience! It was such a blessing to be there, especially with my family! I was able to be there with my parents, and all three of my big sisters. What a special time!

2. This Gannon-boy's leg! He had a bad femur break a few weeks back, but everyday he gets a little bit stronger. (He says when he eats his oatmeal he can feel himself getting stronger!). He is now able to walk by himself, and even go up and down a few stairs!!

3. My MOM! Yes, this is another temple picture, but I am SO GRATEFUL for my mom and that she could be my escort at the temple. It was so special to have her with me the whole way!

4. Brand new nephews - Sloan Morgan Egbert was born today! He was 8 lb 5 oz, and was 23 inches long! What a precious little boy. He was either alert, and looking around, or sleeping. He was so sweet and beautiful! I just couldn't get enough of him (during my turn of course. There were lots of aunts and uncles around to hold him!).

5. All my nieces and nephews! Really, being an aunt is such a great thing. Especially when you have such cute nieces and nephews like I do. Zak and Kara weren't able to make it out to Utah for the week, but if they could have (with their daddy), the whole family would have been together! We have been having a blast with the family that is here, but we would be having a bigger blast if they were here too! I just love all these kids!!