We Are Thankful

We headed to Oregon to spend the Thanksgiving holiday with my family this year. Bennett and I spent 12 days at home and Justin joined us for 7. I must admit, I was probably the most excited to head home I've ever been. I'm always excited to go home, but after being cooped up in the house sick for the past 2 months, I couldn't wait to get home and spend time with the special people who I miss SO much throughout the year.

After everything we have been through lately, I am so thankful for our wonderful families! Justin and I are SO blessed to come from two amazing families who give us so much love and support. A special thanks to The Simons, especially Michelle, who has taken such good care of me and Bennett during these past few months. I don't know what we would've done without her! And thank you to my parents who came down for a week to give Michelle a much needed break, for building beautiful closets for us, and organizing/cleaning my house. I can't tell you how many times Justin and I talked about how lucky we are to have two sets of awesome parents who are so incredibly generous and not to mention, total work horses. I hope I have the same energy that my mom and Michelle do when I'm a Grandma!

Making rollups with Papa in the morning.

It's not Thanksgiving without some football! Love B's new puffer coat from my BF Katie. Thank you Katie! Both B and Justin got new puffers from REI while we were home trying to stay warm in the freezing cold.

Carter and B had a blast with the older guys.

Sweet cousins. :)

Uncle Kyle reading to the kiddos before dinner. Di fed the kids first and then turned on a movie so us adults could enjoy a peaceful meal. Smart plan Di!

Being silly. Wherever Carter (a.k.a "Calliou" as Bennett calls him) was, Bennett was close behind. He follows Carter around everywhere which was kind of nice for a few days to give my Dad a break. B was a bit 'stalkerish' with my Dad. ha

Lots of hugs. Love these three.

Miss Kennedy is an EARLY riser. Uncle J was kind enough to get up with her. When B walked downstairs he wasn't too happy seeing his daddy cuddled up with Kennedy so he made sure to jump right in.