Thanksgiving time

Thanksgiving has always been one of my very favorite holidays.  Not only do we get to cook and eat super yummy food, but we get to gather with those we love and reflect on our reasons to be thankful.  Food and thankfulness.  Perfect.

This year, what with adding a new little man to our family, we have so very much to be thankful for.  He has really given us new perspective and even more reason to count our very many blessings.  So as we move into a season where we celebrate Christ's birth and his ever giving sacrifice we squeeze each other tight and remind ourselves of all we have been given.

(Not pictured, the dog who went rouge and would rather play with Bode than pose for a picture)
We are sure thankful for Oliver!

One of Max's favorite treats is celery.  While I finished up my cooking and Ben worked to move Ed and Jody's planter boxes, Max had an appetizer of celery.

With no teeth to boot Max got to try all the Thanksgiving foods that don't require chewing.  Mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes and pumpkin pie.  This is a face that says, "Mom, you said this food was going to be good!!"  He wasn't convinced.

And of course, everyone needs a Thanksgiving day nap.  I am oh so grateful for those squishy cheeks and this family I get to call mine. Happy Thanksgiving!