Thanksgiving, Finally!

We had a fabulous time in Georgia for Thanksgiving. Phoebe was a model toddler on the flight to and from so we were thrilled! She especially loved riding the airport transit that required neither car seat nor seat belt. Such a big little girl! By the way, isn't my husband hot!?




It was nice to get there Monday because it gave us a few days to unwind before the big day. One of our stops we try to make when in Georgia is Bass Pro. Conveniently, they have a Christmas Village for the kiddos (large and small) so there was something for everyone.

Phoebe was spoiled by the front-facing car seat Nana had in her van AND the dvd player that showed Elmo's World anytime Phoebe said "Elmo!" We did turn her seat around to face front just tonight in my car - she was just getting too scrunched and now that we've added winter coats to the mix, it was just too much!

We also got to spend time with Aunt Debi, cousin Alecia and her three-year old, Ella. Phoebe and Ella became fast friends and it was so fun to watch them play and run together. They headed up to Princeton for the holiday so we missed them most of the time we were there.

Phoebe certainly got her fill of dogs while there. Abby and Annie both got plenty of loving from Miss P - I have a feeling it's only a matter of time before another little dog enters the Wallis family...

We even got to go look at some Christmas lights since it gets dark so early. Granted, Phoebe didn't get to sleep before 9:00 once while in Georgia and only took naps if we drove her around town. It was a small price to pay to see her enjoying everyone in Georgia!

Here she is Thanksgiving Day, soaking up the Georgia sun in the back yard.

Phoebe and Nana out exploring while the turkey was cooking.

She loved being outside.

Her new thing is to walk around with her mouth open when she wants a grown-up drink. She certainly got her fill of tea while down south!

Phoebe had SUCH a good time - we just didn't take enough pictures...

We flew back Saturday and even got to visit with Auntie Kate for a few hours before she flew back to Pennsylvania the next morning. We took advantage of having her in town and she distracted Phoebe long enough for us to lug up all our Christmas decorations and get the tree up. Phoebe is quite fascinated by "Ho Ho" - but only wants to say "hi" from a distance. She loves turning the lights on the tree on and off with the remote.

We're excited to have cousin Lucas, Nana and Papa up this coming weekend to celebrate Christmas a little early. If only Georgia was closer to Indiana...