Today was a wonderful day! For the first time, David participated in a Gilbert family tradition- the day before Thanksgiving cooking marathon. He watched from the floor while we prepared the first few dishes.

Then, after a good nap, he helped his cousins make the cornbread dressing. He squished the bread in his little fingers and may have tasted a little bit during the process.

As I watched him take part in this long-standing family tradition, I couldn't help but become overwhelmed with emotions. I recalled how only two years prior I was praying everyday that God would bless me with a child of my own. And then one year ago, Ryan and I were preparing to tell our extended family about our pregnancy and I couldn't wait to hold my little one. And today, my precious, little boy was here! My heart is full of thanks.