Grateful this Thanksgiving and Cutest Baby Contest

This year, I'm counting my many blessings. I'm grateful for my life partner who has been my best friend and companion for almost 14 years. I'm grateful for a healthy and happy daughter and the endless joy she brings to my life.  I'm grateful for our hard-working, loving, and supportive families who serve as wonderful role models.  I'm grateful that Colin and I are able to work in professional jobs that allow us to live comfortably. I'm grateful for a house that we are making our own. I'm grateful for the nourishing food we are able to purchase and consume from local and organic farmers (both directly and indirectly).

During this Thanksgiving, festivities which lasted all week, I'm grateful we were able to visit our families.  Although Rose was suffering from a head cold/congestion, she was still the life of the party.

Sporting her new outfit from Portugal

Posing with mommy and daddy

Playing with Tupperware

Climbing on mommy and smiling for the camera 

One of her many laps around the house

She loves her meat!

Rose is not thrilled about taking a break from eating for a picture

After dinner fun with daddy

Not feeling great, but managing a smile for the camera

Clemente Family photo

Selfie with Uncle Mark before going out in the cold

Hoping a bath clears away the cold 

 May you all be as fortunate as I am this Thanksgiving!

Also - there are only two days left to vote in the WRAL Cutest Baby Contest. Rose has the 6th most votes!  You can vote daily these last two days using the following link: