thanksgiving weekend

We had such a great day on Thursday. We went to my mom's for the day, ate, hung out and then ate some more. Addison was so good. She took right to my mom and Jim like they were best friends. Michael and I were able to get a little rest in front of the TV while Addison played outside. She didn't want to eat much or nap in a strange place, but even without it she was the perfect little angel. She crashed in the car on the way home and was a little cranky getting ready for bed, but was then back down for the night at 7:20. I was then able to hang out with my dad for the rest of the weekend. It's been a real treat having him in town so much over the last couple of months. Addison is really getting to know him and that makes for a lot of fun.

This is the only picture we took on Thanksgiving. It's not great, but Addison was so on the go that she wasn't in the picture taking mood.

I decided to head out for a few minutes on Black Friday. I was going to one store for one thing. I was actually shocked at how not crowded the store was, but it was only Costco. I treated myself to an early Christmas present - a Canon EOS Rebel XSi. I have no idea how to use it and have a lot to learn, but I'm really excited about my new camera. I can already see a difference in the quality of the picture and this is the auto setting. Here's some pictures I took playing around on Friday night. Addison was really enjoying her Oreo.

We spent all day yesterday putting up the Christmas decorations. Everything is up, but the house is still a mess. I'll post pics as soon as everything is organized. I'm heading to New York (well, really NJ) on Friday to visit Shannon and I am SO EXCITED! I'll miss Michael and Addison bunches, but it should be a fun girls weekend. I finished Breaking Dawn this weekend and have yet to see the Twilight movie. Maybe Shannon will go with me...(hint, hint).

I'm thankful for so many things, but these two are really special. I feel like the luckiest girl in the world when I wake up in the morning and see this waiting for me.