Tutu Thankful

This as you all know was Addison's first Thanksgiving and I just had to make it memorable! I decided to make her a tutu for this occassion. She was a hit! She had the best time in the tutu and she smiled and tried to sing to all that came her way. We started our fun filled day out in Springdale at my Aunt Beth's house. She got to play with her "Poppy" and her Great Grandma and her Grandma were there. She was a very HAPPY baby to be getting all that attention. She even managed to swindle a few bites of mashed white potatoes and some sweet potatoes off of her Great Grandma's plate. After eating she kept with the theme and passed out there shortly after taking a small 15 minute nap. We did quick pictures and then loaded up and headed on our way to make it to our next stop on time. We promtly arrived at her Grandma Vicki's house for a second go round of Thanksgiving dinner. Addison only got nasty peas at this stop; I know....I am such a mean mommy. She showed off her tutu once more for a few additional pictures, we did not get to stay for long because Daniel had to get back home to get ready for work. We had a wonderful day and all went very smoothly. No baby meltdowns along the way. I was very proud of my little one. She lights up my life, I am so thankful to have her. It seems the days go by so fast when I am with her,the time just slips away until it is night and the next day has already arrived. Yesterday was such a blessing and a considered myself so very blessed and so very thankful.

**I felt a little ashamed today when I came back to work and heard about some of my acquaintances that were not so blessed yesterday. I was so thankful and so appreciative of my own world, I forgot to pray for all those that were around me that were not doing so well. I forget the heartache and tragedy that can hit so fast and consume those lives that are so cherished by others. I realize for a lot of people this is a hard time, I pray for Daniel and his family a lot during this time of year, because I know he misses his Grandpa terribly. To all of those that have had tragedy or trying times during this season- "Bless you all for being so strong, may God wrap you and keep you in his arms to protect you from such heartache and pain. May this season come and go with thoughts and memories of cherished times with your loved ones." I am so unbelievably blessed and I am so graciously thankful for all my friends and my family. I love you all very much.