Thanksgiving Summary

We had a great Thanksgiving with my family down in FL. At 35 weeks we made the trip (4 hours). I wasn't looking forward to the car ride; my last ride of 4 hours was miserable. But, thankfully, this trip was different. Now I know that I must stretch often and walk around. We only stopped 2 or 3 times each going and coming.

Daddy (the official carver) gives Geems a sample.

During this trip we were able to meet Miss Aleida Maria Booth Nobara for the very first time. Aleida is the first great grand and the first baby in YEARS! There hasn't been a baby in the family since the 80s! Aleida is BEAUTIFUL and was such a wonderful baby. No one was able to get enough of her. Ainsley and Richardo (her parents) did an amazing job and were such good sports about passing her around. Aleida and Juliet will be 5 months apart; how fun!! Aleida's smile was the best. She would start to smile and it would creep across her face and her eyes would light up! As you can see we didn't obsess much...

Justin & Aleida

Richardo & his "Little Lady Bug"

Papa making small talk with Aleida (sitting in her mom's lap)

Four Generations: Ainsley, Grandma, Aleida, Aunt Sister

Me, Mama, Aleida, Leigh

Juliet & Aleida's first picture together.
Even if I feel fine, I'm still looking really tired these days.

Of course the food Grandma and Leigh prepared was wonderful. I was really looking forward to the collard greens and turkey and they did not disappoint. Geems also fixed brussel sprouts for me. That's one food I can't seem to get enough of. The only negative was that I couldn't eat that much. Juliet has taken up so much space in my torso, my stomach has been GREATLY compromised. So, after the meals, I was miserable. I really thought my stomach might explode. Thankfully, it did not.

My contribution to Thanksgiving Dinner: Apple Pie

Papa and Justin fry the Turkey on a lovely Thanksgiving Day in FL

Fried turkey. Yum! Yum!