Thankful

In thinking about our activities over the two weeks leading up to Thanksgiving, I have been reminded of how much we have to be thankful for:


Family. While I ran the 1/2 Marathon in Richmond, Elliot and Beatrice stayed with their Mimsey and Gramps in Williamsburg. Elliot had a great time helping Gramps with various projects and playing with all of the new toys they have bought for the grand kids.

Our health. We all had a minor bout of stomach flu last week. It was fast moving and we recovered quickly. We are lucky that other than the little bugs we may pick up, that we are all very healthy.


Friends. We spent Thanksgiving with our good friends the Haugens. Elliot and Gus played very nicely together and I hope that they will be life long friends like Gus's Dad and Brian.

Home. We have been our home for almost a year now. As much as I love our house, its not the place that makes a home; its the love that surrounds us.


Mommy a few yards away from completing the Richmond 1/2 Marathon.

Beatrice is happy to be at Mimsey and Gramps' house.

Mimsey and Gramps with the kids at the Virginia Museum of Art

Elliot checking out the modern art.

A beautiful November fall day along the Sligo Creek trail.

Elliot and Gus at the kids' table on Thanksgiving

They really liked the sparkling juice.

Sharing the fire truck after filling their tummies.

Beatrice playing in Elsa's "exersaucer".

Babies and Au pairs (Mariana and Ricky). Elsa was not happy about having her picture taken.