Our first Thanksgiving as a new family wasn’t of the Norman Rockwell variety, but that’s not how we roll. The baby cried (a lot) and the husband worked, but nonetheless it was a great couple days with extended family in town.
The ladies woke up early to join 30,000 of our closest friends to walk a 5k and earn an extra helping later. This was my first year at the end of the pack in the stroller zone, and stroll we did with our 1:49 finish time. PR I did not, but I met one of my favorite ‘grammers #irl and it was a gorgeous morning.
My parents hosted their first Thanksgiving in many years at their new house with aunts, uncles and inlaws and put on a great spread. My brothers (+ friends) graced us with their presence as well–having us together is a rare treat but always a guaranteed party . To know them is to love them, or atleast be entertained by them and their stories of things that would never happen to anyone else. As a kid I often wondered if we were really related (and wished we weren’t) but every year that goes by I appreciate them more then the last. They are both unapologetically themselves–so alike, yet so different, and unlike anyone else on the planet. Also quickly becoming the best uncles a little girl could ask for.
The Parker family has always had each other’s backs, but something about adding a baby to the mix has brought everything to another, better level. Maybe its me seeing through my shiny maternal filter, but I swear everyone is just happier. She’s that injection of something new that seems to have given everyone a fresh perspective. When you have a good thing going its easy to forget and take it all for granted. I have friends going through much harder times and I know how truly blessed we are to be surrounded by a healthy, loving family. I am thankful for our parents who love being grandparents, for friends who throw me a like for every baby photo I overshare, a business that is giving me this time with my daughter and still kicking ass, and having a husband who really gets what being a partner and friend is all about.
Thank you 2014, you have been so good to us. We have each other, a beautiful home and this new little sweet pea who inspired it all to happen. xoxo
5 thoughts on “Thankful”
beautiful! There is something about a new baby that brings joy to everyone and every family. It’s a special time that I’m glad you’re able to take in. xo
Yep, I knew everyone would be excited but its surpassed my expectations. However you define it, family is really all you need. 🙂
Well said, B. I’ve always loved your family (and secretly wanted to be a Parker!) and it’s even more perfect with CeCe. Love all the pictures, love your dads shirt and misd you such. Can’t wait to see you soon!
You’ll always be an honorary Parker! Ya, nice appropriate shirt Grandpa, lol. Miss you Nic!
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