Thankful

While I am thankful year round for all that God has blessed me with, this year I am even more thankful for all that I have been given: our healthy and sweet baby girl, my amazing husband, the roof over our heads, our health, supportive family and friends. I truly am blessed.

For the first time in years (since our first year of dating), Matt was home for Thanksgiving. It was wonderful having him home with Emma and I so that we could spend her first one as a family.

In past years, my Thanksgiving included time with my dad's side of the family and all the craziness that ensues when we are together. But this year with Matt having to travel with the football team the following day, my parents didn't want to leave us back in Ames by ourselves so they cancelled their plans for Chicago to be with us. Have I mentioned lately how great my parents are? It was a quiet and simple Thanksgiving spent down with my parents, Blake and Alaina. But it was perfect because I got to spend it with Matt and Emma.

Our centerpiece. She sat here the entire meal and loved it.