Lou's First Thanksgiving

This year I have SO much to be Thankful for.  We have so much to be thankful for.  Where do we even begin?  This time of year is always a time of reflecting.  Missing those who have left us to be with the Lord.  Thinking about celebrating, starting the gift search and Black Friday.

I spent Thanksgiving with family I am blessed to have through my husband.  I had Thursday and Friday off work...and if I remember correctly, I got out early Wednesday.  A much needed break.  Even more so...much needed time to spend with Addison.  I cannot get over how much she is growing.  I feel like everyday there is a new set of things she can do.  She never looks the same as she did the day before.  She's HUGE now :(

Mike had to work until pretty late Thanksgiving day night.  We had dinner at Mike's grandma and grandpa's house.  It was a feast.  As always, we made too much food.  I cooked egg noodles (a Chalfant family must have) and, as always, nobody was fond of them.  I'd say the majority of them were dumped out.  Next year, I will only made one small bag.  Serving size:  one (me).  Mike arrived, I had pre-made him a plate.  Us ladies were going through the Black Friday ads.   There was nothing I absolutely had to have, so I waited to battle the crowds until Addison woke up Friday morning.  My work focused hubby picked up overtime on Friday night...an overnight of course.  It was a tough day to be alone.  Everyone I knew was with their family.  It's a family time of year.  Up here, it's a day to turn on your fire...bake cookies, put up your tree, outside lights, and decorate the house.  I did my best to keep busy with little Miss, but it was a sad day without Michael.

Oh, and naturally I didn't throw the camera that was charging into my diaper bag :(  Auntie Kim got lots of photos though.  Here she is the day after in all her cuteness:

This year I have SO much to be Thankful for.  We have so much to be thankful for.  Where do we even begin?  This time of year is always a time of reflecting.  Missing those who have left us to be with the Lord.  Thinking about celebrating, starting the gift search and Black Friday. 

I spent Thanksgiving with family I am blessed to have through my husband.  I had Thursday and Friday off work...and if I remember correctly, I got out early Wednesday.  A much needed break.  Even more so...much needed time to spend with Addison.  I cannot get over how much she is growing.  I feel like everyday there is a new set of things she can do.  She never looks the same as she did the day before.  She's HUGE now :(

Mike had to work until pretty late Thanksgiving day night.  We had dinner at Mike's grandma and grandpa's house.  It was a feast.  As always, we made too much food.  I cooked egg noodles (a Chalfant family must have) and, as always, nobody was fond of them.  I'd say the majority of them were dumped out.  Next year, I will only made one small bag.  Serving size:  one (me).  Mike arrived, I had pre-made him a plate.  Us ladies were going through the Black Friday ads.   There was nothing I absolutely had to have, so I waited to battle the crowds until Addison woke up Friday morning.  My work focused hubby picked up overtime on Friday night...an overnight of course.  It was a tough day to be alone.  Everyone I knew was with their family.  It's a family time of year.  Up here, it's a day to turn on your fire...bake cookies, put up your tree, outside lights, and decorate the house.  I did my best to keep busy with little Miss, but it was a sad day without Michael.

Oh, and naturally I didn't throw the camera that was charging into my diaper bag :(  Auntie Kim got lots of photos though.  Here she is the day after in all her cuteness:

{her bow weighing her down?}

{I am thankful for her!!}

{little cheese}

{so serious...}

{big girl snoozing away}

{Addison meets Whinnie the Pooh}

{hello there}

{beautiful}