A Season of Thanksgiving

"Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, 

For His lovingkindness is everlasting."

~Psalm 136:1

We have so much to be thankful for this year: the addition of Peter to our family, our new home, and the family and friends who have blessed us in so many ways.

This was Peter's first Thanksgiving ever and our family's first Thanksgiving in our new home. We had the great fortune of hosting four generations of family. Petey's favorite part of the holiday was playing with his Grammy (Allie's mom), whom he grew to know and love during her five-day visit. He also enjoyed eating multiple helpings of Matt's delicious smoked turkey during Thanksgiving dinner!

Here are some pictures from our holiday:

 

Sweety Petey had a happy birthday!

We were so blessed to celebrate Peter's 3rd birthday with him; his first birthday that we've had the privilege of celebrating together!

Our family of four went to Grand Asia Market and ate lunch in their restaurant with Matt's parents and grandma. They serve absolutely delicious, authentic Chinese food, and Petey chowed down on his favorite treat there - steamed buns filled with bbq pork. After lunch, we walked around the market and checked out the fresh seafood, which we thoroughly enjoy doing every time we go. The boys are fascinated by the tanks of tilapia, eels, lobsters and monk fish; the bins of turtles, crabs, frogs and conch; and tons more fish and shellfish. Noah was especially excited about the mini sharks!

Peter also enjoyed playing with his presents from family and friends, which he opened first thing in the morning. When we first gave him the wooden croaking frog that we bought for him in China, he got so excited about it that he ran around the room smiling and laughing. It made us wonder if he has some memory of something like it from when he lived in China.