Advent

The turkey is now leftovers, the mashed potatoes are gone, the food-induced naps are over, the football games are completed, and the madness of "black Friday" is over (Add that to the things I'm thankful for). Can you sense the anticipation? The shift of mind to the season of Christmas...Advent. As I began to think about all of the joys of Christmas, I wondered what it must have felt like for those that were anticipating the first Christmas, the birth of the Savior. What a glorious and exciting time it must have been, and how we can still be a part of that anticipation as we wait for the return of our Savior.

Our little photographers

Sylvia's picture of us...

Olivia's picture of us...
...not bad, right?

That dog

Meet Wrigley, Seth and Jenney's puppy. Joey taunted her from the safety of his play-pen. She wanted to get in with him...or for him to come out and play with her...in the worst way. Wrigley, you'll have to wait a few more years before wrastlin' with this beautiful boy of mine. I wonder if you'll always make him look so little.

Thanks & giving

Seth and Jenney hosted dinner again this year...what a gorgeous & delicious meal!

We can't THANK them enough for being wonderful host/hostess and GIVING us an excuse to travel clear to Chicago for a holiday together. It amazes me that the love of two can bring the company of many together. Joining us in the Fitch household were Mom and Jenney's folks, Randy & Carol.

Thanksgiving

It's that time of year when we bring to surface all of the things we are thankful for. A time to reflect of what we have. So I thought I would take a brief moment to acknowledge what I am thankful for.

My job: As stressful as it can be at times and as much as I'd like to find something else to do at times I am grateful for my job. Especially in times when some don't even have a job let alone a job that is fulfilling. I feel grateful that I have to opportunity to serve others every day through my job.

My extended family: I am grateful that I have a group of people that love me and share in life with me.

My kids: There are no words that describe the experience of fatherhood. I am thankful that I have been given three wonderfully beautiful children to raise.

My wife: If there are no words to describe the fatherhood experience, there are even fewer to describe being a husband. I am forever thankful that I have my partner.

My Lord: I would have none of this without Jesus. I thank the Lord every day for blessing me, redeeming me, shaping me and guiding me.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! God Bless!

Sample of naptime

After an hour of Sylvia singing during her nap today, I decided to catch some of her antics on video. I laugh watching it now, but I certainly tried to keep my "mean Mommy" face on when I finally went to her and found this.

Happy Supper

Joey's working on learning the sippy-cup and loves filling his fists with mushed up food. Most of the food still ends up in his bib.

Look at that happy plate. The happy girl is much more impressive:)