Charles has been very busy. The weekend after the honeymoon, we took a trip to the Pumpkin Patch with Drew, Michael, Rachel, Christopher and my mom. Michael was very excited to find a green pumpkin which Christopher promptly told him looked like a cucumber. Kevin and I proceeded on to Auburn to go to the Ole Miss game with our friends, Wes and Jill, and Charles got to spend the night by himself at his grandparents for the first time!
We also got to spend a weekend at the lake and Charles got to join us. His adventuring consisted of escaping through the screened-in-porch and making us chase him up and down the street for over an hour. By the time we finally caught him, he was exhausted and so were we.
We were able to spend Thanksgiving with both the Jayne and Houston families. Thankfully, Charles was invited to both Thanksgiving parties. I think between playing with Drew and Michael, all the travel and getting to run around in both his grandparent's backyards, Charles is officially worn out.
This year, I have so much to be thankful for, but I think i can narrow it down to a short list for here.
1. I am thankful for my new husband and our wonderful home (which I am very excited is almost completely decorated for the holiday season). I am thankful for the everyday things we get to do together like folding laundry, cooking dinner, and taking Charles for walks. Chores don't seem quite as onerous when you have someone to do them with.
2. I am thankful for my family and all the hard work they put into making our wedding day special. Even though things did not go exactly as planned, we still felt so loved on our wedding day. I am very thankful for the health of all my family members and the opportunity to spend time with each of them this holiday season. 3. I am thankful for the new family I became a part of when I married Kevin. I am thankful for my in-laws, brother and sister-in-law and sweet little niece.
4. I am thankful for our wonderful friends who surrounded us with love and support prior to our wedding, at our wedding, and have continued to love on us following the wedding. I am thankful for fun times with good friends and Kevin's friends who have become my friends as well.
5. I am thankful for the 28 pound ball of fur who always brings a smile to my face and turns 1 year old this month. I am thankful for his energy. I am even thankful when he shreds toilet paper and newspaper because I know one day, he probably won't have the energy to do this anymore.
6. I am thankful for this holiday season and the times we will share with family and friends. I am thankful for the reason we celebrate Christmas time.
May everyone enjoy every minute of their holiday season and may the reason for the season not get lost in the hustle and bustle of Christmas shopping, holiday get togethers and final exams.
Here are a few new pictures of sleepy Chuck after lots of Thanksgiving excitement and too much turkey:
