So Thankful!

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving. We got to eat 2 times and hang out with both of our families. I know I have said it before, but it is so nice living so close to our families. Kate was excited to get out of the house and see some new surroundings :) We started by going to Aunt Karen's house. We had a really tasty traditional meal. We celebrated with Susie, Don, Carl, Traci, Uncle Ricky, Jan, Joe and Karen. It was wonderful. I think the only time Kate was put down was when we were eating. She is so loved!


After Karen's we headed to my parents. Erik and I got a much needed nap and Kate got to hang out with Mimi, Grandpa and cousin Noah. Mimi had the two babies posed up for Thanksgiving pictures and Grandpa was snapping pictures left and right. Aunt Courtney got them matching little outfits and they were just precious. We ate AGAIN around 7. Iron chef Kevin :) and my mom really made a delicious meal. It was one for the record books. We didn't get any pictures of my family on Thanksgiving, but we did take a family photo the night before. Our little family of 4 has grown to 6 now to 8! Court and I promised mom we would not post the family shot because she is going to use it for her Christmas card.



We are very thankful---especially this year. God has blessed us with the most precious gift--baby Kate. We are so in love with our little girl and we are both enjoying being parents. Kate turned 2 weeks old on Thanksgiving. Here are a few of the quirks we have discovered about Miss Kate.
-She loves putting her hands over her ears
-She is eating about every 3.5 hours
-She is a very peaceful baby and very content--most of the time :)
-She is outgrowing some of her newborn clothes (already!!)
-She is a good sleeper (hope I didn't jinx it!)
-She weighs 8 pounds 5 ounces (we went to the Dr. today)
-Her cord fell off on Wednesday
-She sleeps the best when she is swaddled up tight
Here are some pictures from this week.

This bath went much better for baby and mommy & daddy!

This was the sweet little dress I was baptized in all those years ago.
Mimi had it cleaned and it fit Kate so nice.
She looks like a little doll on the blanket Grandmother
Schindewolf made for her.

We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Thanks for reading,

Kristen