First Thanksgiving

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This year marks my first Thanksgiving with Baby J.  Despite some of the stresses and the negatives at the moment, my heart couldn't feel more fulfilled.  Thanksgiving is a day to simply count your blessings and focus on the really important things in life. I thank my lucky stars that I get to be Baby J's mom EVERYDAY.  FOREVER.   And I just love witnessing first hand the happiness and love that she brings to my parents, my extended family, child-hood friends, new friends, neighbors, and even strangers.  Baby J can instantly light up a room full of people.

It was a wonderful first Thanksgiving weekend: 5K Piedmont Turkey Trot, Thanksgiving in Alameda, Friendsgiving(s), and a Warriors Game.  We were stuffed and happy.

Warming up Before the Start of the 5K Turkey Trot

Baby J (4.5 months) meets Mazi (4 weeks old)

Baby J's First Warriors Game vs. Chicago Bulls



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