Happy Thanksgiving!

Lovin' on daddy...awwwww!

I love this time of year.  Thanksgiving is such a great holiday; the turkey, the pumpkin pie, the anticipation of Christmas, the 4-day weekend!!  For us, it is a reminder of that MAJOR life choice we made to move back to Minnesota 2 years ago...remember how little Lucy was then?

Jason and I were talking about what made our top things to be thankful for in 2014 list and really, the feeding tube removal tops all other things.  Even though it was incredibly painful (both physically for her and mentally for everyone else), it is such a HUGE milestone in Lucy's journey and we are thrilled with her progress.  That tube literally kept her alive for the first 18 months of her life when she could barely eat anything orally but it was a constant reminder of her physical challenges as well. 

Ice Cream and Movie night with mom (and yes, she can eat a whole DQ sundae)

She loves not having to get her dressing changed multiple times per day and to be able to be carefree about sliding down the footstool or the slide or the couch cushions.  There is an almost imperceptible difference in the way she carries herself and plays.  Most times I don't notice it, but every once in awhile, I marvel at how uninhibited she seems.

Using her dolly cradle for a bed...can't believe how tall she is getting!

We are looking forward to spending a long weekend with my family at my parent's house and hope that you all have a safe and happy holiday.

Thank you, as always for your continued love and support...never forget to be..."joyful in hope, patient in affliction and faithful in prayer" (Romans 12:12)