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Happy Thanksgiving! This year, like every year, we have so much to be thankful for. I feel so extremely blessed to be surrounded by supportive family and friends, and by the love and joy that little Preston has brought to our family. We are so thankful for him everyday. He is truly a precious gift that has brought us countless smiles, laughter, and memories.

It was Preston's first Thanksgiving and we were lucky to spend it with all of our families this year, well, minus Jack's dad. We drove to Gainesville, VA to have Thanksgiving lunch with Jack's family. While everyone had turkey and lobsters, Preston happily ate apple sauce and drank some milk. I wish he had more teeth so we could've given him some turkey too. I owe him a turkey once he has enough teeth to eat.

After lunch, we went back home to help prepare food for dinner, we had dinner at my parent's house this year. I am so glad my mom and dad were home for Thanksgiving, it's the first time I can remember my dad being home with us. It was also Julie's birthday! So we had all the more to celebrate. We got her a tart cake from Bertucci's..the best tart cake we've ever had! Preston fared through it all pretty well, although he only took 2.5 mini naps during the car rides. The day was too exciting for him to be able to sleep otherwise.

9 Months Old

Preston you are 9 months old today! We only have 3 months left to plan your birthday party...that's crazy. How is it that you've been here for 9 months already? One thing for sure, you've changed our lives in ways that I never imagine one little person could. You are very time consuming, everything we do revolves around you, and although you tire us out by the end of the day, we have amnesia the next morning and love you as fervently, care for you as diligently, and hold you as tightly as we did the day before. I think that's what unconditional love is...your grandmother was right, I didn't know until I had you.

At 9 months baby, you are crawling so well. It's fun to watch your little body wiggle across the floor and it's especially fun when you crawl to mommy and I scoop you up for a hug. You are a social baby, easy going with everyone and even gives strangers your precious smile. Your smile, by the way is contagious and it's the most beautiful gummy smile I will ever know. You've learned how to sign "milk milk" however, I think sometimes you just do it for fun and trick us! Oh well, over time, you'll understand better. Happy 9 months my baby!

Little Redskins Fan

Preston received a Santana Moss Redskins jersey from Uncle Warren during his baby shower. Although it's sized as an 18 month shirt, he is able to fit the jersey quite nicely at 8.5 months. Baby shirt sizing is a bit strange sometimes..in this case, it works out great for us because it's football season. I am sure Jack's happy that he has the opportunity to try to turn someone else in this house into a Redskins fan.

Preston on the Move!

Preston, you started crawling today at 8.5 months old! It took you about 10 days to master it. It all started on Halloween when Auntie Amy came over and started to demonstrate crawling to you on the floor. Even though you didn't get it right away, we kept showing you how to change from a sitting to a crawling position and how to move your knees. Eventually, you just picked it up and now you're crawling all over the place.

It's amazing watching your little body wiggle around floor. You are able to push yourself from a tommy position to a sitting position now too. Good job baby! We are so proud of you.