Tuesday, December 01, 2009

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving in St. Louis. We went out to the family farm where it was beautiful and the food delicious! We got to meet our newest niece, Madeline, for the very first time! Madeline was born prematurely and is doing fabulously well. She is beautiful and perfect in every way. She's 4 months old and 4 months younger than George. I know they are going to be great friends!

George & Madeline

Magnolia & George play before everyone arrives. Magnolia gets some back scratching from her daddy. George's 1st Thanksgiving! George & Nani

George looks out the picture window with cousin Will looking in.
We hiked into the woods after our big meal.
Magnolia with George III and his cousins, Powell & Ed
Magnolia with Nani.
Elizabeth & Madeline
The day after Thanksgiving all of the girls went to The Ritz Carlton for the Teddy Bear Tea.
It was so much fun. I think I loved it as much as Magnolia, if not more.
They got their faces painted. They decorated cookies. They sang Christmas carols. They sat in front of a roaring fireplace on big down pillows to hear a story read to them while eating candy canes. But most importantly, they had endless cups of hot chocolate poured for them with bowls of marshmallows to top it all off.
Girl talk.
She really did have a lot of hot chocolate.
Cate, Magnolia & Charlotte
Look at those tea sandwiches and sweets!
It sure was a fun way to kick off the holiday season!
On our last night we had a pizza party and then when on a horse drawn carriage ride through the spectacularly lit Tilles Park. It was beautiful evening. The lights and ride put George into a peaceful slumber and Magnolia was in awe of it all.
What a fabulous time we had!
Thank you St. Louis Families for making it so much fun!
We miss you all.

6 comments:

Jboo said...

Oh my! What a fabulous time you all had! That tea party sounds like so much fun. A girl can never have too much hot chocolate and marshmallows! Love your photos and your new look. Your little George and Magnolia are so adorable! Hope you have a great Wednesday!
Janet

Half Gaelic, Half Garlic! said...

What a fantastic Thanksgiving weekend!! Looks like the kids had so much fun with their cousins.....they are all so cute!!! I love the pictures from the tea.....every little girls dream:)

Have a wonderful week!!

Lisa

Anonymous said...

What a fabulous time you had! What special memories!!

Thank you so much for your kind words on my blog, I truly appreciate them. So hard, but am slowly, ever so slowly, finding a peace in knowing that we made the right decision at this time, yet so hopeful, that all work out.

Hugs,

Dawn

Casey said...

Looks like a fantastic time!! The kiddos look adorable.

Jill said...

WOW! What a fun holiday you all had! Love the pics! Beat my bout with the flu! LOL!
LOVIN' the new blog header too!

Bridget said...

I am quite behind on checking in! sounds like a perfect St. Louis Thanksgiving! The Teddy Bear tea is sooo sweet. Wish I could take Lucy - maybe next year. We love the Tilles Park sleigh ride and plan on doing that when we are home fo Christmas. Glad you had such a nice time! LOVE Magnolia's dresses:)!