Happy Thanksgiving!

Wow, did Benjamin have fun on Thanksgiving! We spent the day in Layton at Jonathan's parents house. Benjamin got to play with all his uncles and cousins. He also was introduced to a piano for the first time and he was a natural! He did well at eating too... he loved the turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, and the rolls. He wasn't too interested in the sweet potatoes. We're hoping it's because they were too sweet :) He doesn't get sugary things except very rarely and when he does, he usually doesn't care for it. Hopefully this is a pattern that will last a long time...

But the biggest news of Thanksgiving Day was that, with Uncle Dave's help, Benjamin stood up on his own! He did it twice for about 5 seconds each time. And he was very in control and didn't fall. The first time he reached back out and grabbed Uncle Dave's arm and the second time he lowered himself, very slowly and carefully, to his knees. His grin when he knew he was "safe" from falling over was so big! He was obviously very pleased with himself and what he's learning how to do. Judging by the past, Benjamin should be standing completely on his own in a matter of a couple weeks. He learns so quickly once he starts to get it. We're so proud!

Anway, here are some fun pictures of Benjamin on his first Thanksgiving.

Mom and Benjamin at the dinner table



Benjamin enjoying his mashed potatoes and gravy



Benjamin playing the piano



Benjamin's first bite of pumpkin pie (with cousin Jordan)



Hmm, we're not quite sure what he thinks of it



We had a wonderful Thanksgiving with Jonathan's family. We're sorry we didn't get to speak with many people on Thanksgiving day, but we wanted to let everyone know we thought of you and counted you as one of our many blessings! Happy Thanksgiving!