Emma's 1st Turkey Day

We celebrated Emma's first Thanksgiving today! We have so much to be thankful for, as we do every year, but this year even more. We're so blessed to have our little Emma. Life has changed so much since her arrival, and it's absolutely wonderful. I can't remember it any other way. I'm so thankful for my little girl and my husband. It's such a joy to have a little family of our own.

The day started early. Our friends Jimmy and Brittany invited us to run/walk in the Turkey Trot. We bundled up and headed to Lee Hwy where the race started. Emma and I walked the 5k while Daddy ran the 8k. We saw a few interesting sites and ran into family. The day turned out beautiful, with the sun shining brightly.

After the race, we went to breakfast with the Moncriefs and Brittany's family and started the Thanksgiving day feasting.

Next stop was home for some feasting for Em and then to Grammy's for Thanksgiving dinner. What a wonderful afternoon. We were able to enjoy the weather outside on the front porch. Emma especially enjoyed her nap with Grammy.

Finally, the biggest event of the day, Emma feasted on her own Thanksgiving meal. She had her first taste of "real" food today - rice cereal. She wasn't sure what to make of it. Her first face was priceless - smacking her lips like, wait a minute, what is this!? She debated it for a little bit, and then twice leaned into the spoon. After a little munching, Emma decided it wasn't as great as it was cracked up to be. We'll try again tomorrow!