thankful.

Asher had an awesome first Thanksgiving in Cincinnati! We celebrated with Grandma and Grandpa Atkinson, Auntie Liz and Uncle Joel, and even got to see Great-Grandma and Great-Grandpa Cameron. The food was fantastic and we had lots of fun playing games and just hanging out as a family. Asher even braved his first ‘black friday’ shopping trip!!

Asher was fighting a fever on and off this weekend… the doctor seems to think it’s viral, but we’re all hoping it’s just a tooth trying to pop through. He was a trouper despite not feeling the best.

I have so much to thankful for! I’m especially thankful for my husband and how much he loves me and Asher and the ways he provides for us. I’m so thankful to be home every day with Asher as I know this is something lots of moms wish they could do and not everyone is blessed with this opportunity. I’m thankful for our families and the love support we receive from them. (Now that I’m home all day my poor mom and sisters are on speed dial for hundreds of rookie mom and/or cooking questions… and they are a never-ending source of help and encouragement.) I am thankful for my friends near and (too many) far. And it probably goes without saying that I’m extremely thankful for my little boy. We prayed and prayed for a child and the Lord blessed us with such a sweet little boy! The Lord is so faithful. This past year brought some painful experiences for our family. And in the darkest hours the Lord proved to be faithful, present, and active in every situation! I am so thankful to walk through life with the Lord by my side, and know that nothing I face didn’t first pass through His hands. Blessed be the name of the Lord!