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Thankful for the Firsts

November 29, 2010

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Last year I celebrated Thanksgiving with almost my whole extended family. We gathered around shrimp dip, a turkey fryer, green bean casserole and football games on T.V. and stuffed ourselves. When we thought we couldn’t possibly eat any more, we traded in the buttoned pants for comfortable sweats and picked up where we left off. Two days later, all the women in my family decorated the house, prepared more yummy food and celebrated that we were all going to be meeting Addisyn Faith in about a month. I remember thinking that being blessed with my fist child and having family and friends there to celebrate was the epitome of Thanksgiving. I didn’t think it could get any better…but it did.

This year our family has so much more to be thankful for. Steve and I have enjoyed more blessings in the past ten and a half months than in both of our lives combined. This is because even an ounce of love radiating from our little girl is enough to fill our hearts for a lifetime. It’s that powerful and has motivated us to love inspirationally and wholeheartedly. During a holiday season of gift giving, reaching out to others, and visiting with family and loved ones, I think of all the children who are not able to experience love from their family. Just the thought of this makes me hold my angel a little closer and hug her a little tighter because I know the greatest gift Addisyn will ever receive in life is the love from her family. That is why this Thanksgiving was beyond special for us. Addisyn experienced incredible love from a family she had never met. After ten and a half months, she was finally able to meet the rest of the members of her California family (Nana has flown out to Delaware to see her twice already) consisting of: Aunt Kasie, Uncle Matt, cousins Treydan and Matty, Uncle Robbie, and Pape for the first time. And so, this Thanksgiving, I am thankful for all the “firsts” in her life.

Like her first family trip to California and her first time on an airplane

and her first Thanksgiving

I could kiss these cheeks all day!!!

and the first time she played with her cousins Treydan and Matty

and the first time she was able to meet the whole California family that love her so very much

and her first time wearing camouflage

and the first time she saw some live farm animals

And some other firsts that we get to share with you this week:

Addisyn’s first sign that she has learned is the word “MORE”

Addisyn’s first kiss given to her dad on Sunday morning

My first give away:
I am thrilled to be able to start doing give aways on my blog. As most of you know I am a bit obsessed with crochet hats and hairbands. Shauna is the owner of Bouquet Beanies and she is offering one lucky commenter the beanie hat below. She can make it for newborns up to adult sizes. Comment on my post below between now and Thursday at 6pm Eastern time and your name will be entered into the give away. The winner will be announced on Thursday at the end of Steve’s blog post.  For more information on the item and Bouquet Beanies, click here

With Love,

Stacy Hart

  1. Kristen says:

    These pictures are stunning Stace! I hope Addy enjoyed the plane ride and time with her super cute cousins :) Love, Kristen

  2. Kelli says:

    Stacy – I love the two photos of Addisyn and her cousins! Adalyn also met my mom's side of the family for the first time over Thanksgiving! Glad to hear things went well on your journey to Cali, we look forward to seeing you and Addisyn soon!! Take Care.

  3. Katie says:

    The pictures are wonderful as always Stacy! I'm so glad to hear you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

  4. Kelly Jo says:

    The picture with the boys leaning over towards Addisyn is SOOOO adorable! All those blue eyes!!! I'm so glad you guys had such a great time!!! =) Can't wait to see you guys on Saturday!!!

  5. Alexandra says:

    Your photography is beautiful and so is your daughter. I enjoyed your blog. You have a blessed family.

  6. Dawn C Johnson says:

    "Addisyn’s first sign that she has learned is the word “MORE”"

    That was Derek's first sign AND spoken word. At the exact same moment. Too funny!

  7. Kimberly says:

    "Baby blues"..everywhere! Looks like you all had a fabulous time. xo

  8. Meredith says:

    Im glad Addisyn's first flight went well and hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I love the pic of Steve, Addisyn and the goat its too cute. Have a wonderful week!

  9. Sarah Jackson says:

    These pictures are beautiful! I love the clarity of them. Your little girl has AMAZING eyes!!

  10. G Family says:

    Glad you had a great trip- we missed you!!!!! So SWEET- daddy's 1st kiss!

  11. Ciara says:

    my fav pic of this post is addisyn sitting on the woodfloor, she looks so petite and lady like with her legs to the side haha =) cute!

  12. Darcy says:

    Love the Thanksgiving pictures! Were these taken with you fancy new camera?

  13. Dave Marcks says:

    Stacy – love, love, love the pictures!

  14. lksitterson says:

    Stacy – I LOVE what you're doing with the blog! I look forward to seeing what you've done and hearing what you have to say each week :) Miss you!

  15. Christin says:

    Stacy, I came here from a like on Stacy Griffitts Marshall's facebook. You have a wonderful blog, and I enjoyed this Thanksgiving story! You have a beautiful little girl! :)
    Happy Holidays! :)

  16. Alexis says:

    Great job Stacy! Love the beanie! Hope you had a great trip!

  17. THank you for all the support and entries for the giveaway! I love you guys :-) Continue coming back each week for more giveaways in the future.

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