Thankful!

I would say that this year we definitely have A LOT to be thankful for!

Definitely the thing that I am most thankful for (and I think it's a pretty safe bet that Ammon would agree with me) is our sweet little lady.

This time last year when I was sick, sick, sick (especially whenever bread was near me) I couldn't even imagine how much love I would feel for the girly.  

Even though she was a big surprise, I am so thankful that she's here!  I was never sure if I'd be very good at the whole 'mom thing'... but so far, so good! :)  

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This year for Thanksgiving we went down to my parents house.  It was supposed to be the year with Ammon's family, but they went to Chicago to visit Ammon's sister (Sad for us... but happy for them!)

We had a fun long weekend down there and mostly just hung out and ate food.  

Lots and lots and lots of food.  

I don't know about you, but that's exactly how I like my holidays. haha

Emerson enjoyed Thanksgiving as well!  She got to experience a high chair for the first time.  I think she mostly just liked it because Brenner was sitting right by her and entertaining her the entire time.  (Also note the cheetah Beanie Baby... Brenner wanted her to have it by her at all times).

She was a little small for it still, but it did the job and allowed me to eat Thanksgiving using both hands. (Oh the joys of being able to cut my own food.. using a knife even).  Not a luxury I have very often anymore...

We also went outside and watched Brenner chase around Camden, Kyler, and Ammon.  (He was the cheetah and they were his prey.  They're very good sports, obviously)

We didn't stay out for very long though... because the sunshine was very deceiving and it was actually sort of cold.  

Bummer!

And then Emerson got to experience the awesomeness that is the Xbox (Uncle Camden was so proud!)

Notice the look concentration on her face...

She was actually really quite entertained by the tv.  

She was also mauled constantly loved completely by Brenner.  He is most definitely Emerson's biggest fan.  He ALWAYS wants to know what she's doing.. and loves giving play-by-plays of her actions.

Example: Emerson is laying on the floor playing on the activity mat and this is the conversation that Brenner has with whoever is near them.  

     Brenner:  "Emerson just looked at me!"

    Other person: "Cool!"

     Brenner: "Emerson has her eyes closed... oh she's blinked"

     Other person:"Awesome."

     Brenner:"Emerson just touched her doll"

     Other person:"Uh-huh"

     Brenner:"Emerson looked at me again!"

And so on and so forth! haha!  I'm glad that she's so well liked by him.  He's definitely the best uncle.  Ever!  She is lucky to have him.

Brenner was sooooooo excited to get to hold Emerson.  He kept asking and asking until finally the perfect holding Emerson situation happened (meaning she wasn't sleeping, hungry, grumpy, etc.) then 15 seconds into holding her he got so excited to tell my mom that he was holding her that he gave her back to me and took off to find my mom.  

Oh well, at least I got a picture of it first!

It was a lovely Thanksgiving and we have much to be grateful for this year! :)