Teddy's First Thanksgiving

We have many things to be thankful for this year. Of course Teddy is at the top of that list!

I love this next picture because it shows off one of Teddy's finest features.... his cheeks:
This next picture is of Teddy and me before we went to Thanksgiving dinner at my sister's house. We are posing with the awesome sign Shae and Teddy made for me.

When we got to my sister's, my parents surprised us with tropical outfits for all of the grandchildren. My parents had just returned from a cruise, and they requested a family photo in the outfits.

(above) Jack and Teddy sport their new outfits. Jack liked his so much he kept it on for the rest of the night.

(above) Teddy plays with his buddy Henry.

(above) Grandpa Bud with all of his grandchildren.

Once the pictures were finished it was time to get down to business..... and EAT.

(above) Shae sitting at the children's table. I think Teddy is thinking, "What are YOU doing at this table?"

(above) Teddy enjoys turkey. I'm pretty sure he LOVED this holiday!

(above) Teddy is thankful for his Daddy. So am I!!!!

My dad's birthday was on the 22nd, but he was driving home from Florida that day. So, we also celebrated his special day on Thanksgiving. Happy Birthday Dad!

(above) Grandpa poses with his new presents. The hat is from Georgia (the country) and the puzzle is from us (of country music singers).

We had a wonderful time with family and are so grateful for all of our family members both near and far. Shae and I continued our holiday weekend by going to my parents' mountain house in Blairesville, Ga. Before we left though, Shae had to put the finishing touches on his homemade wine:

Below is a picture of Teddy and me at the cabin.

Yes, we ARE in matching purple sweatshirts. If you think that is bad, wait until you see more of the pictures.

(above) Shae and Teddy at the cabin.

Teddy enjoys a meal in the mountains. On purple chairs. With purple curtains behind him. And purple on the table cloth.

Shae and I had not been to the cabin since I was pregnant with Teddy over a year ago. We were excited to go for a walk in the mountains.

On Sat. we drove out to Lake Nottley to check out the beautiful view. And the dam. Yes, I married my dad!

(above) Teddy and I enjoy the gorgeous day. That is until it starts getting really really windy. I don't think Teddy appreciated that part:

For the weekend, we wanted to make sure that Teddy understood the rule my mom set for the mountain house. You have to relax when you are there. You are supposed to "leave all of your troubles and worries at the bottom of the mountain." I think Teddy grasped this idea very well:

(above) Teddy is napping... in a purple room. Shae and I wanted to make sure Teddy understood the full concept of vacation. So in the next picture- here we are at the local pizza buffet. Teddy loved the pizza!

Lounging around is also another must for vacation:

And cuddling. And even watching TV! I was so excited when I remembered they have satellite. Since we cancelled our cable, we haven't watched much TV. I am pretty sure we watched enough over the weekend to last us until next Thanksgiving!

It was really neat to bring Teddy to the cabin. My mom has the house full of children's toys and it is cool because I can remember being there when my sister's children were babies and they played with these same toys.

(above) Teddy loved the toy ice cream!

(above) Teddy in the pack-n-play. Note- the purple couch in the room.

Shae enjoyed his own home made wine!

But it wasn't all fun and games. Shae worked with Teddy to practice climbing up and down stairs:

Teddy also made time for some yoga:

(above) I believe that pose is the side plank. Notice how advanced he is. Teddy is able to do yoga while holding on to his ice cream!

So, a quick recap: at the cabin we had no worrying, pizza, relaxing, TV, and everything is purple. No wonder I love that cabin! Teddy loved it too:

Although it did wear him out:

We hope that everyone had a happy and healthy holiday. I am so thankful for my family and friends, and their health and happiness. I am especially grateful for my wonderful husband!