The Most Wonderful Time of the Year...

So...November came and went without a post.  My plan (key word...plan) is for December to look quite different!
To kick off this most joyous month, I thought I would share with you what is bringing our family the most joy these days...my precious, new niece, Sutton!

 Isn't she just a doll?  We got to spend the past weekend with her in Nashville and it was merry and bright in every way!  Saturday we celebrated my brother's birthday with lots of family and food and Sunday we showered Sutton with lots of love and gifts!  Amelia even got to go to "Sutton's party" (as she called it) and what a help she was... I think she officially unwrapped every present!  Danna was so sweet to let her share in the fun and make her feel like the special big cousin!

Tillie came with the boys at the end to pack up the gifts and even managed to squeeze in a bottle for Sutton....literally!

 This is how that turned out.....

Sutton joined our family officially the day before Thanksgiving and we've been giving thanks ever since.  Her birth parents gave my brother and his wife the greatest gift imaginable and showed us the true depth of selfless love.  To say she is special is an understatement!  As most children are, she is an answer to prayer...many, many prayers sent from many, many places.  Her little life has already impacted so many people and I just know God's plan for her is beautiful!

I love you 4 beyond words!!!

Alli