Thanksgiving in VT

Thanksgiving this year was a short trip to my parents' in Vermont. It was wonderfully relaxing with no real agenda except eating and making wreaths for the next big holiday. There is so much to be thankful for in our family this year, with two new bright-eyed little girls. One was difficult in the making and the other difficult in the cooking but they both arrived within 4 weeks of one another this year, healthy and perfect. They barely acknowledge each other yet, but already they are so stinkin' cute to see together. It's just going to get more fun from here on out...

Tummy time... and then the faceplant!

And of course we are always thankful for our Aiden too... he's growing into such a nice little man lately. He has his momentary lapses in common sense, as I think most 4 year olds do, but overall he really really tries hard to be a good boy and an excellent big brother to his sister. We are very lucky. Sometimes it's hard to keep that in perspective in the rat-race of daily life that occurs between working, daycare, house chores, yardwork, finances, and feeding, bathing and raising the kids, but we are very lucky. Everyone is healthy, everyone is loved, and we have everything we need. Enough said.

Annual making of the wreaths

Aiden made his first wreath. He was so proud of it, and we have it hanging on our door at home.

At this time of year we always say goodbye to HaPa and Grandma as they migrate with the birds (though I think most birds would say they're behind the 8-ball waiting til the first week of December) to a warmer climate. The next time we see them will be in Florida in late January for a much-needed vitamin D boost. Wishing them safe travels and sunny skies when they arrive at their destination. Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Aiden and HaPa have a cattail duel...

Not sure who won

Haley is happy one moment...

Then we get the pouty face the next. We'll need to keep our eye on this one!

What a belly!