Our Thanksgiving

This year we had a lot to be thankful for when Thanksgiving rolled around. Though we are in a global recession and in many ways the future may look bleak, Andy and I have the new baby on the way and that shines brighter than anything. We're also blessed with a wonderful son, lots of fantastic friends, Andy's job, our families, our health and each other. And that's a LOT to be thankful for!

As the yummy thanksgiving dinner at my Aunt and Uncle's house was winding down, Andy and I asked AJ to tell everyone what he was going to be next summer. His answer is, "Bid bruddoh" (big brother) and though he doesn't know what that really means, he knows it usually gets a reaction! So as the light bulbs went off over my family's heads, they all got excited and congratulated us. It was a fun way to break the news and afterward we called Andy's family members and had AJ tell them as well. It was cute, and now we all could share in giving thanks together for the hope a new baby brings.

We enjoyed playing and hanging out, and then headed outside for some chilly park action. AJ and his cousins Karly and Kyra played on all of the equipment and the cold didn't seem to bother them at all. I on the other hand thought I could have put on 2 more coats and a extra sweater. (I can't stand being cold!!! Every winter I ask myself why we still live here...)

                       Here is AJ and his cousin Kyra getting ready to head down the slide.

AJ loved riding on this thing...was it a rocket? See how happy he was even without mittens or a scarf?