Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Burning off that thanksgiving feast

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! (yep a little late) Just wanted to say how blessed our family is feeling this time of year. It's really remarkable looking back on the year and realizing that this year there's even more things to be thankful for than the last. I remember last year listing a few key things that were so important in my life and that i'm so incredibly thankful for, and guess what, they haven't changed!

*Greyson: yup no surprise here, he's still my best little bud and amazes me all the time. The highlight of my day is when i come home and the minute i open the door he says, "daddy home, daddy make house." He loves making forts out of blankets, and guess what so do I! Everything up to that moment in the day is pretty insignificant in my book, it's all about the time i get to spend with him! I am thankful that i can.

*Family: Some Really exciting times for my family this year, a new baby cousin evan, some big milestones for Grey. Combined with some really hard ones as well. Losing a grandma and a grandpa in the same year was tough, my moms fight with cancer was grueling (we got it this time, right mom!) but all these people, all these experiences i am thankful for. They mold us, make us who we are.

*Church: Our small group remains strong and the relationships more meaningful, they continue to love and encourage us in the good and hard times.

*SB support Groups: We have had several opportunities to meet other SB family that we've met online and it's been incredible to interact with them in person. A truly amazing community of families out there that will do anything for their kiddos and willing to help anyone that has a question.

*micro brew: i've got one brewing right now, should be ready in time for the holidays :)

*Leigh: yeah she's still amazes me how wonderful a mother she is and am so thankful that she is Greys mommy. That really doesn't even describe it at all, it goes way beyond that...you get it :)

*A job: I still like what i do and am thankful that my job can help provide what my family needs. and some of those fun things too :)

Anyway, this years thanksgiving was incredibly relaxing and just such a nice time spent with family.

Heres a few pics:






and heres a little video of Grey working off some of those extra Thanksgiving calories!





love to all,
Andy

5 comments:

Joanna said...

Oh my goodness that laugh in the last video is just PURE SUGAR! He is doing so well! I need him to come visit so Jet won't be so skiddish about his rocking horse at home (and maybe Grey could get him to say a few words too!). I can't believe how big he is getting! :) Thanks for the update!

Frances said...

Love the pictures of Grey! Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving :)

Nate and Emily said...

what a great post! i love the photos of him in his sb shirt:) he's a little model!

April Kennedy said...

Hi! I just wanted you to know that we got our Redefining Spina Bifida shirts and Blake wears his EVERY time it is clean. We love them.

And, what a great update!

Meinhardt Family said...

Looks like a great thanksgiving! Love the video. He's so adorable!!! Happy holidays!!!