Thanksgiving

Well, I guess since Christmas is coming up in a few days, I had better write my blog post for Thanksgiving. LOL!

Thanksgiving was pretty awesome this year. I don't know that anyone other than Scott and I know this, but Thanksgiving last year was kind of hellish. Zoey became overwhelmed really easily at that time last year, she still wasn't very social (even with family), and the meltdowns were rough. Scott and I expended a great deal of energy trying to contain her and keep the meltdown at bay. I think last year we ate Thanksgiving dinner and left shortly after because she just wasn't tolerating it at all.

Thanksgiving this year was the total opposite. Zoey was fantastic and we were able to stay and spend time with the family playing games and just hanging out. Zoey was really great with everyone there. There were no moments of running and hiding from people. There were no meltdowns. It was just awesome!!!!

Prior to Thanksgiving, we had a pretty special moment. Zoey got to spend some time with Aunt Phyl baking. Together they made a pecan pie. Zoey even got a new apron, which she refused to take off for the rest of the day. Zoey was so proud of her pie and told everyone how she made a pie with her Aunt Phyl. This meant a lot to me because Aunt Phyl is such a great person and she has always tried so hard to connect with Zoey. Until the past 6 months, Zoey was not very cooperative.

Later that night and still wearing her apron

Once we got home from making pies, we continued making goodies and did our traditional Thanksfiving carmel corn.

Later that night, Zoey's cousins, Neko and Robbie, arrived and the craziness began. There were Nerf gun fights and pillow fights. Just all around fun!!!!

The next day was Thanksgiving and we headed back over to Aunt Phyl's for dinner and games. Again, it was such a good day. Zoey played with Neko and Robbie, we went for a walk around the park, and we ate some yummy yummy food.We had a lot to be thankful for :)

Kids Table

Food Coma LOL!

Relaxing while the adults play games

Helping Grandma Bev make turnovers

Game Time