Thanksgiving

Dear Ruby,

Every day you give me so much to be thankful for. I have a vibrant, beautiful, charming and surprising 2 year old wonder named Ruby Marie.

We celebrated Thanksgiving this year at three places- Your great Uncle Mike's, Your Aunt Michelle's family, and with your great Aunt Dee. At Uncle Mike's, you played in the playroom with your cousin Anna, daughter of my cousin Stacy Wirt Lowery. You had so much fun and were delighted that they had a doll stroller just like yours.

After that, you were reunited with the other half of the Sawyer Foursome, Ellie and Maddie. Maddie mostly kept to herself and "shopped" with her shopping cart around the tables, but you and Ellie and I played lots of games, like hide and seek. You repeatedly hid with Ellie in the same exact bush and I had to keep pretending I couldn't see you. It was so funny!!! Aunt Michelle came out and saw us and just shook her head and laughed.

After that, you and Ellie snuck Gingerbread boy cookies and then went outside where you both had a good time playing "jump over the sidewalk cracks" and "follow the leader", despite a few tumbles on the sidewalk.

Lastly, we went to your great Aunt Dee's house where her new friend had his son and wife over and a little boy just about your age. You had fun with him and played a few games, but you were definately tired by this point and had a hard time sharing your toys without fussing. It's not always easy being two.

Happy Thanksgiving to the one who first changed my life and showed me the true meaning of magic. I love you so!