Thankful

As this day comes to a close I wanted to share just how thankful I am to have such wonderful friends and family. Jon and I both are so grateful and thankful every single day for our two blessings... our little boys and for our friends/family members that share in watching them grow. We are thankful everyday, not just on this holiday of Thanksgiving.

This Thanksgiving was made extra special as it is Landon's 1st Thanksgiving. Having the opportunity of going through all these "First Holiday's" again is such a wonderful reward as a parent. And now that Shawn is rounding his 3rd year of holidays... watching him grow and gain knowledge of what they are about is amazing. We are so THANKFUL for all of these experiences.

Another year and another wonderful meal prepared by my grandmother. The usual gang consisting of my grandparents, parents, brother, and our family gathered around my grandparents table for a scrumptious traditional Thanksgiving meal.

A photo guide to our day:

The Sauers, Carpenter, Rawlings Crew:
Peeps, Nan, Dad, Shawn, Mom, Landon, Pappy, MeMe, and Gunkle Bike

Our Family of Four

The kiddos enjoying some quality time with their Grandparents.

Shawn and his MeMe & Pappy

They really do love each other ;)

One of the sweetest things... My Dad and Son bonding :)

More of that dreadful squash!

The kiddos and my grandparents... they just adore each other to pieces!

Its so fun to watch Landon play on the same floor at the same spot as what Shawn did with MeMe & Pappy nearly 2 years ago.

Silly little bunch!

Dessert Time

My little Turkeys!

Mommy's sweetie ;)

Landon grabbing a big ol' hand full of MeMe's hair.

Last night we had a "Pre-Thanksgiving feast" with Lizzy, John, and Delilah. It was our first time all getting together since Delilah's birth. I loved having all 3 kiddos in the house and watching all of us with our precious little ones. It is amazing to see Lizzy and John being parents and watch them as they are beginning this awesome journey called parenthood. My hope is that our two families are always this close and our children grow up together as best friends just as their parents are.