Thanksgiving is one of my favorite times of year because I force myself to slow down and reflect on what we are truly blessed with. At the end of October, our we received a letter from Compassion about our sponsor children to donate an extra $20 to give them for Christmas. My first reaction was no because we give so much monthly but Jared kindly reminded me that last time we donated it provided the family with a goat and food for a month. I quickly changed my mind and realized how much we truly have. I admit I can be a bit...materialistic but I'm slowly starting to realize what is truly important and how much we are blessed with.
Thanksgiving morning started with the usual playing inside the ottoman:)
Then we celebrated Papa's birthday which is the 23rd. My mother-in-law has the same birthday ironically and I've always wanted to celebrate Thanksgiving with both of them but it has yet to happen. Maybe one day:) We bought Papa some Whitworth Football attire!
Hudson got his own too!
Hudson loved re-reading the card Uncle Joe gave Papa. Let's just say it was very Priest Lakeish.
As always, there were snuggles and giggles with Papa.
Then there was the traditional visit from Margie...
Then it was time for a quick lunch before the big Feast-his expressions just crack me up!
Using his spoon-he's so proud!
Then it was time for our feast-the gang
From left to right:
Hudson, Aunt Kiki, Gpa, Gigi, Uncle Joe, Nanna, Dadda, & Papa
Hudson, ready to eat!
Thanksgiving prayers
The Haaks
Afterwards, Hudson was full of energy and ready to burn off some of his carbs. So he was "running" all around. His new trick was to step up and down the mantle of the fireplace. He thought he was pretty hot stuff. He would clap when he would step up and he expected us to clap too. What a nut who loves the lime light. I wonder he gets that from?:)
Hudson has started to say "poopy". Sometimes he legitimately has a poopy; other times its just a little flatulence or a wet diaper. Needless to say, he is starting to acknowledge when he goes or needs a change which I heard is the first step to potty training, YEAH!
Uncle Joe, reading
Last but not least, a little play time with Gigi. Hudson loves his cash register. He loves the number 9. When he pushes it, it says "number nine is so fine, its a circle on a line". I found myself repeating this at school when our number of the week was 9. His favorite numbers so far are 0, 8, and 9. My favorite saying is "It's the sale of the century!" This doesn't please Jared but I find it humorous!
Each and every year, I have more to be thankful for. This past 1 1/2 with Hudson has brought out more emotion, compassion, and understanding in me. I'm thankful for these emotions and for my family, immediate and extended who bring them out in me. I'm thankful for each and everyone of you!!! Thank you for being part of our lives.
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