Catching up -- Thanksgiving

Brett & I were able to travel back to the Ohio Valley for the last time before the baby to be with our families for the holiday. On Thanksgiving Day we were able to have dinner with my side of the family then, traveled to New Martinsville to spend the second half of the day at the Ripley's. Everyone was SO excited to see how much Kinsley had grown over the last several weeks.

Friday, I met my mom in Wheeling to do some Black Friday shopping while Brett spent some time with his family. That night, Coach Ripley & the Magnolia Blue Eagles solidified their spot in the WV Class AA State Championship game with a BIG win over Greenbrier West. This weekend was heading in a great direction!

Saturday we were all at the Blazeski residence in Dillonvale for 12:00 of The Ohio State Buckeyes as they played rival Michigan. Brett's parents were able to make it up for the big game as were Cheddie, Julie & Tori (cousins from Columbus). We spent the afternoon in the living room in front of the 47-inch flat screen watching the game in HD & eating a TON of food. For the 7th year in a row, the Buckeyes prevailed!

That night Brett & I traveled to Glen Dale for Joe Blatt's engagement party. Joe, long time friend of Brett's, & his fiance' Holly will marry in May & Brett is a groomsmen in the wedding. It was so nice to finally meet them & spend some time meeting some people close to Brett's childhood. After some story sharing, good food, a few drinks for a Brett (punch for me) & great people, it was time to go back to Dillonvale to prepare for the BABY SHOWER!

Sunday morning was hectic, but I was soooo anxious & excited for our baby shower. This was the first time some of my family & friends would be meeting Brett, meeting Kinsley & I was so excited to see everyone! I'll do a separate blog for the shower, which by the way, hats off to my mom, WAS AMAZING!!