A lot to be Thankful for

Now that Christmas has also come and gone, it's time to reflect back on Thanksgiving (or let Mommy catch up with what we have been doing!) We spent Turkey Day with our good friends, Rich, Laura & new baby Owen Miller in Charlottesville, VA. Thanks to Laura's parents for loaning us their house while they were out of town- we had lots of room plus amazing views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Eleanor and Emerson loved to cuddle on Dr. Martof's (Laura's daddy) comfy chair to watch TV.

It is still difficult to get us both to look the same direction and smile at the same time.

We went for a nice walk where Eleanor found her favorite thing to collect- a stick!

And second favorite thing- leaves!

Check out our view of the mountains!

Little Miss Diva, back inside the warm house, showing off her fall outfit

Thanks, Mr. Rich, for taking our family picture where we are actually all looking (at least, I think Emerson is looking at the camera)

Emerson and Owen are only 3 months apart and we hope they become good buddies when they get older, like Nakia & Rich are

Owen was showing Emerson how he is starting to figure out crawling, while Emerson was very angry about tummy time

Hi Owen!! We had a great time getting to know you!

Mommy is having trouble turning this picture but you have to see what Emerson's shirt says

Close-up on super-cute Emerson

Mommy and her beautiful children

We also went to the play area at ACAC (where Mommy used to work, as Eleanor kept saying) to see Lisa Little and her three girls. Gracie is a little Mommy and enjoyed holding Emerson (although he can be heavy!)

Maggie is also a great little Mommy and takes good care of her sister, Gigi.

I see a great babysitter in the future!

Gigi even gave Emerson kisses- I think she was trying to tell Lisa that she would like a baby brother/sister, but Lisa said no.

Gracie and Eleanor had fun playing together and we always look forward to the next time we see them!