So Very Thankful

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend in Orange County with my family. Lori, Craig and Chase flew out from Colorado on Wednesday to spend as much time with us as possible - we have missed them so much since they moved and were excited to see the boys play together. We were also very excited to celebrate Ben's first Thanksgiving and although both boys were fighting runny noses and sleepless nights dealing with new teeth, we enjoyed every minute of it. Sometimes the boys got along great and other times not so much. :) Some highlights of the weekend were my parents buying a new TV and sawing away part of the built-in cabinets to make room for it, the wonderful food on Thanksgiving day, time in the hottub, going on walks, taking the boys to the Spectrum for lunch and to ride the carousel, the guys getting in some golf and the girls going to see New Moon. :)

I am so thankful for my friends and family and the opportunity to see my parents and sister (and family) as often as we do. I am thankful for the wonderful man I get to call my husband and the little man we brought into the world this year.

Ben helping me pack up for the weekend!

The boys have matching Old Navy shirts

Chase playing in the jumper

Ben's first Thanksgiving

My parents with the delicious turkey

MMM.....the best part of the day!

Family Photo on Thanksgiving

Lori with the two boys

The next day at the park - on the swings

About to go down the slide with Dad

Ben playing with Grandma

New TV time - moving the old one out...

Home Improvements with the Thuerbach's!

Had to make room for the giant TV!

There she is! Just in time for football Sunday

Jim and Chase playing with rope

Winding down for the night...

Chase giving Ben his paci before bed - so cute

Gorgeous outside on Sunday - the guys enjoying the view

Ben hanging out with Grandpa - look at that smile!

Practicing his walking skills

Off to the Spectrum to shop and eat

Ben's first carousel ride

Chase riding with Grandpa

People watching with Grandma

Chase wants to ride again!

Getting Ben ready to meet Santa soon!