Happy Thanksgiving!

As I look back on 2010, which is rapidly coming to a close, I realize how much things have changed and how much we truly have to be thankful for.  To begin the year, Blake and I found out we were expecting a bundle of joy, and what an absolute joy she has become for us.  My belly grew throughout the year as did our excitement to meet Miss Sydney.  When September 7th arrived, our lives changed forever and we couldn't be more blessed for that fact.  We are thankful for every smile, snuggle, babble, even for every dirty diaper. 


Sydney enjoyed her first Thanksgiving, although it was rather nontraditional.  We celebrated Wednesday with her Uncle Brent since he had to work on Thanksgiving.  Our meal was a delicious takeout meal which Sydney slept through most of.  On Thanksgiving, we ate with both sets of grandparents; however, with a slight catch.  Both grandmothers were out of commission: Nana has a broken wrist and MeMe had knee surgery the Monday before Thanksgiving.  As much as I would love to say I undertook a turkey and all the fixings, I just wasn't up for the challenge having a 2 month old.  So we had a couple casseroles and desserts but no turkey.  I don't feel so bad considering Sydney is still on an all liquid diet.  Friday, Sydney was lucky to celebrate Thanksgiving with her extended Upton family.  She got to go for her first real restaurant meal, which was dinner at O'Charley's (how fancy!).  Dinner was a success and everyone survived the meal.

Here are just a few pictures from Sydney's big holiday weekend.