Thanksgiving

This Thanksgiving was so special because it was the first time in 7 years that most of us were home for Thanksgiving! (We missed you Chris and Heather!) It felt just like old times, except for the fact that we had Bentley with us this year! We kept our traditions, like our morning "turkey trot" and going around the table to say what we're thankful for. It was neat to reflect on the past year and how God has been so faithful to us, given that a year ago I was pregnant at Thanksgiving and had no idea! Bentley got to meet his GG, his great grandmother who is Gran to us.

He also got to hang with his older cousins Connor and Cooper. Aunt Julie did her fair share of reading during the week! LOVE this picture, one of my all time faves!

Grandma and Grandpa were in charge for a night while Michel and I got out for a date! For those in Hershey, Devon's is an awesome seafood place. Great food and great atmosphere! Thanks Mom and Dad!

Those who know the Bartons know that the week of Thanksgiving also signals the start of basketball season, so Bentley was ready! My dad coaches at Messiah and his team is off to a great start. http://www.messiah.edu/athletics/sports/mens_basketball/

We also threw a shower for my cousin Evie who is engaged and was up visiting from Florida with her sisters Peggy and Christy. So great to see all of them. Her fiance Zack is a basketball coach, so we obviously all approve! :) He is a great guy and we are so happy for them. Here is Zack with our cousins Evie, Peggy and Liz...and Bentley who manages to get into all photos!

Bentley is happiest now when he is "standing". He gets so proud of himself for putting all his weight on his legs. He looks around like "Look at me!". Hopefully he will be as athletic as his Aunt Jules....over Thanksgiving we found out she was named NCAA D-III National Player of the Year!!! Way to go Jules!!