Thanksgiving 2009

With Baby Owen only 10 days old, we decided to stay in Nashville this year for Thanksgiving. I had mixed emotions about it. It is the first time that I have spent a major holiday away from any family with the exception of a ski trip in college. However, we wanted to give Owen a little more time to get his immune system up before getting slathered with hugs and kisses from all the relatives.

The girls played dress-up with real make up. Luckily, Owen did not have to participate, although I am sure it is only a matter of time before they have him in dresses and heels.

We took a morning trek to the neighborhood playground so the girls could run off some energy, which they followed with some nice naps.

Then my wonderful hubby cooked Thanksgiving dinner. I contributed the green bean casserole, but he did everything else. As you can see below, Owen stretched out and took a nice nap after his Thanksgiving dinner.

We took the day to reflect back on the year and the many blessings for which we are thankful. We are especially thankful that Owen joined our family this year. He is the sweetest, cuddliest baby who rarely fusses and just likes to snuggle up with you. He is already blessed with his two sisters who just adore him and fight over who gets to hold him. We are thankful for our families who offer us all such love and support. We really missed them this Thanksgiving, but know that we were on their minds and in their hearts even though were were not there. We are thankful that we have a nice roof over our heads and have never had to experience a truly hungry belly. We give thanks for jobs that we love when there are many who have no jobs at all. And we are thankful for our friends. I am especially thankful for a husband who is a true partner in my life and is with me every step of the way on the adventure of parenthood.