There’s always something so sweet about the days after Thanksgiving—the leftovers are in the fridge, everyone is home together for a few days, and we officially start looking forward to Christmas.

This year, our Thanksgiving weekend included Mordecai’s third birthday party, a spontaneous ice cream trip, lots of coffee runs, and LEGOs scattered across the house. I snuck in some Christmas prep, published a book (!!!), and soaked up every moment of family time.

The feeling I carried all weekend was simply gratitude—for this special season and for our family. Here are some moments from our Thanksgiving weekend that I want to remember. 🤎

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