Sophie-girl decided she liked Auntie Therese's sweet potatoes! That's the big news outta Thanksgiving here at Ft. Rucker. We had a lovely day at the Dolan's and they fed us well. Auntie Therese pulled out all the stops with her beautiful vintage linens and family heirloom china and crystal. Aside from a little red wine on the boys' shirts because soldiers have a hard time drinking from dainty crystal!; no one broke anything or embarassed themselves, so we consider it a good day! We then carried Soph across the street to our friends, the Barclay's, and had a nice evening visiting with them and their family. Debbie and Jim are wonderful to Sophia and of course, sent her home with a new toy. Spoiled doesn't even begin to describe our girl! I'm posting a photo or two of Sophia in the outfit that Aunt Jeanne sent even before she was born. We put it on her to wear on Thanksgiving and took the photos and then when we put her on the floor, realized the pants were still a bit too big (she was scooting herself right outta them!) so we had to change her for the day.... but we just loved the photos, so here they are. The hat cracks us up! I'm also posting a photo of our little Penguins fan. On Friday after Thanksgiving, I left my little lovey (and my big one) to head to Nashville for a wedding. Daddy and Sophia had almost three whole days together. They mostly sat around in their diapers and watched hockey. Fortunately, Daddy did dress Sophia in her Penguins onesie. I'm also sure, that since it was pretty cold outside, Daddy also got dressed. I think the diaper comment was meant to scare me. It didn't. I had a great time in Nashville and didn't worry one bit about my two ragamuffins. Alan is twice the parent that I am, and it doesn't even occur to me to worry when Sophia is in his care. I was able to enjoy myself, do some shopping, sleep without worrying about the monitor being on or anyone's binky getting lost.... And the wedding was beautiful. I thank the Gant's for their hospitality and for including me in their special day. It was a good weekend.
So, our Thanksgiving was wonderful and of course, being the emotional gal that I am, I spent the day thinking about my blessings. I thank my lucky stars every day for this husband...and this sweet child. And I am thankful for you, dear family and friends. As always, we send our love to you and wish you great Joy in preparing for Christmas. Stop for a minute among the cooking and wrapping and decorating to really think about the season and send up your thanks and prayers. And, as always, I ask you to keep our heroes serving in harm's way in your heart.
