Much To Be Thankful For

The girls first Thanksgiving Weekend was jam packed with family dinners, parties, late nights and eating turkey dinners for the first time. Thanksgiving, that magical weekend when overeating is encouraged, orange is everywhere you look, family time is in overdrive and everyone needs to wear pants with elastic bands! This year we celebrated cousin Sophie's 1st Birthday with a great party for the birthday girl. We couldn't have asked for better weather and the girls were able to play outside on a blanket!

Molly, Sophie and Abigail

The girls had a great time inspecting all of Sophie's toys and were so happy that she liked her birthday present of the Tickle Monster book! A wonderful book that will be sure to bring many giggles! The girls wore 1st birthday party hats and even received their first ever loot bags from Sophie!

During Thanksgiving dinner the girls had dinner at the table and enjoyed some turkey, potatoes, carrot and still their favourite, sweet potatoes. They have also started eating toast strips and can easily eat these on their own in their high chair. Their taste buds have been in overdrive as they have tried many new foods in the past two weeks. New on the menu include egg/banana pancakes, turkey, mashed potatoes, toast strips and mixed grains. Their little pincer grips are improving and the girls are enjoying "attempting" to feed themselves. We've even tried offering them water in a little cup more frequently which has been entertaining as they swallow down approx 2mL at a time! After eating, using the little finger tooth brush is fun to watch as the girls often start laughing when they feel in on their gums and teeth. 

Speaking of teeth, we still only have two each, but the moaning we hear in the middle of the night tells us more is on the way!