Your First Thanksgiving

Dear Tiny Love of Mine,

We just celebrated your first Thanksgiving! Grandma and Grandpa Hatch drove to our house from their house in Fairfax and then we all went first to visit my mom's brother and your great uncle Mike and great Aunt Kathy, who live nearby. Your Great Aunt Jean and Great Uncle Pat were also there and it was their first time seeing you! Uncle Pat captured you and would not put you down! Who knew he was such a hit with babies?

After that, you were passed around and everybody kissed you and remarked how beautiful you are (of course!). Next, we went to dinner to eat with your Aunt Michelle's family. There you reunited with your cousins Ellie and Maddie and the four Sawyer girls stole the show. Ellie and Ruby played hide and go seek and Maddie "shopped" with her shopping cart around all the family conversing. You were passed around and kissed and squeezed until you passed right out.

Our last stop was to visit your daddy's Mom Betty's sister Aunt Dee and her friend and his family. There was another little boy there for Ruby to play with so everybody had a great time.

Out of all the blessings bestowed unto us this year, I thank God the most for you, little one. You bring so much joy into my life every day. Happy Thanksgiving to all!