Empty plates, and full stomachs!
Before Thanksgiving services at church on Wednesday night, we stopped by Little Tokyo in the afternoon for a fun date! We got the idea after a conversation about all the fun things we haven't "fit" in yet and should before Silly Goose's arrival. So now we have a list. That's right. And every day that our little bundle of joy puts off making his grand entrance is another day to enjoy doing something fun "just us". Hopefully having all this fun will help distract us from the mounting anticipation too!
Slurping my ramen (totally acceptable in Japanese culture, I'm told).
Jonathan's extended family and a few extra guests enjoyed a fantastic meal (see satisfied faces in the photo above) Thanksgiving Day. There was turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, sweet potatoes, brussel sprouts, creamed onions, homemade caramel rolls, bread with homemade jam...WOW! Delicious!
Nathan enjoying his turkey leg!
Beyond the amazing food, we enjoyed a glorious afternoon and evening of fun, laughter, singing, and great conversation! And of course after we'd let the turkey settle a little...
PIE TIME! Mmm, nothing like pumpkin pie, whipped cream, and coffee!
Overall, this Thanksgiving was perfectly wonderful! So much to be thankful for! As we sat watching the Hanukkah candles burn down the other night (Hanukkah began on Thanksgiving this year!) Jonathan and I counted our blessings--among so many other things, we're glad to have the job question answered and a healthy baby boy expected soon!
We stayed in Pasadena last night and spent a cloudy, rainy morning apartment hunting in Monrovia. It's so strange to think of leaving the Beach Cottage, but it will be so nice to have more room as we settle into a new normal once Jonathan starts his job. More change, here we come!
We haven't found anything yet, FYI, this is just one of many we looked at.
In all the upcoming changes, there are so many emotions--everything from excitement to nerves. And lots and lots of unknown. Where will we live? Will we be moving with a one month old or a one week old? How will that go? And as we arrived back home at the beach after a few days away, I was struck by a kind of sadness. While I'm thrilled for the new and exciting days ahead, of course there's a hesitation to leave the familiar and comfortable.
We went for a walk along the beach this afternoon marvelling at the GIANT waves!
and talking through the mixed emotions of all the daunting changes ahead.
Good thing God is faithful! I remember thinking that as I packed up my things to move from Magdalena to California. Good thing He's still faithful!
It was fun to celebrate Thanskgiving with you and Jonathan! Congratulations again on his new job - we're thankful you're staying nearby and we can't wait to meet baby boy.
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