Sunday, December 20, 2009

Thankful

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving in Tennessee with James family. It was so good to see everyone, and really nice for Georgea to meet a few family members that she hadn't yet met. My Dad made the trek to TN too and we loved having him with us.

Cousin love! Sweet snuggles with Alison & Caitlynn looking on.


Caitie & Georgea. It was so nice that Georgea had met most of her cousins, and Aunts and Uncles prior to this trip. I know seeing familiar faces made the (wonderful) chaos of so many people easier for her to handle.

Thanksgiving day w Dada, Mama & Haba (Grandpa).

Having just said goodbye to my Mom less than 2 weeks prior, the "crowd" and all the activity of the Tennesse crew was a welcome and wonderful distraction for us.

James parents "Papa" and "Grandma" with Georgea & cousin Jackson. Georgea loves Jackson!
It was so fun to have 2 babies around for the first time in many, many years.

Anna & Meg. Two of our beautiful, smart, darling....well, just perfect (!) nieces. I so love being an Auntie! Georgea is blessed with lots of wonderful, doting cousins.

I just love seeing Georgea in this photo! When we started our process we thought Georgea would be with us for Thanksgiving 2008. Then the wait started to grow & grow. What a huge blessing to have her here this year. I'm still pinching myself, hard to believe it's real.

Papa & Jackson. Look at those baby blues!!


Dad with Ali, Cait, Eva & Meg.

Cousins! James & I have always enjoyed seeing all the "kids" together. They're all growing up so fast...beautiful girls that we love so much.

Daddy & his girl. We certainly have much to be thankful for.

3 comments:

Mrs. Shorter said...

Amy, I just LOVE these pics! I am sooo grateful that your Dad was able to be with you all for Thanksgiving! Is he coming to your house for Christmas? Will try and call soon to chat....in the midst of all of the holiday craziness.
Love and miss you!
Give hugs to Georgea and James for me!

Aus said...

No need to pinch yourself anymore - it's real - it's family - it's exactly what it should be - and it's all good! So happy for you guys - what a great bunch of family!

hugs - aus and co.

Sue said...

What great family photos! It's so fun to have a baby in the mix with everyone. She certainly did not lack for attention with all those girls!

XO