It's Turkey Lurkey Time.

Today marks the last day of the month of November.

And we all know November means

Pumpkin Pie.

Boots.
Sweaters.

Fall Weather.

and most importantly...

The Thanksgiving Holiday.

We each have our own individual lists of blessings.

But I think we can all agree that we are thankful

for the opportunity to gather around the table as the family that we are.

Being under the same roof at the same time

can be quite the mission.

We each have our own busy schedules.

What with work and our own personal lives.

It's a miracle we even talk to each other!

Maria no longer lives with us

[ Apparently the Kids table at Family Reunions was outdated ]

She's creating her own family,

but our connection with her remains intact.

Guillermo will be getting married next year,

which means he's on the family track as well.

[ 85 days until his wedding day with Suzy ]

Luis is trying hard to balance

work, school, and his Church Calling duties.

He's really getting involved with service activities

and trying to get the young men involved

and motivated within the church.

I, on the other hand,

am working full time still and attending classes online.

I leave for Idaho come January,

and basically working hard to finish up my Bachelor's degree.

Planning on taking the MCAT come next Fall.

Mom and Dad
are working and keeping busy with their own duties.
They're enjoying their calling as YSA leaders in the Gurnee III ward.
It's given them the ability to strengthen their own personal testimonies
and help others seek to acquire their own.

Well,

Here are a few pictures from us.

{ Izabela has joined us for another year }

{ Guillermo with his "Carita de Angel" }

{ Things that happen when he's left alone. }

{ Siblings }

{ Daddy }

{ Guillermo and maria breaking the wishing bone }

{ Mommy }

{ Castellanos Berganza Family }

And lastly,

Did we mention that we have a 12Foot tall Christmas tree?

Yeah, It's pretty awesome.