Jackson's First Thanksgiving

Because Jeff is going through the Academy right now, we were so blessed that he got Thanksgiving weekend off, which meant for the first time in 3 years we got to go home for Thanksgiving! We decided to break up the trip so that Jackson didn't have to be in the care for so long. Wednesday night, we left as soon as Jeff got home from work.  We drove to Vegas and only had to stop twice to feed Jackson. That night we stayed with Uncle Keola and Aunt Barbara.  We wished we could've visited longer, but we got in late and left early Thursday morning.  It was so fun though seeing our little cousins play with Jackson! And Jackson definitely loved watching them. Thursday morning we prepared for another long day of driving. We drove from Vegas to La Quinta where we spent Thanksgiving with the Doria side of the family! It was fun being the only white people. haha Then we drove up to Apple Valley.  We went to go see Nana, but she was already asleep when we got there. We went and played volleyball with the Heywoods and found out that we are going to be an aunt and uncle to two kiddos now! Congrats again Brian and Caitlin! We can't wait for the next cutie to make their debut! After that we went to see my parents and had an awesome surprise! My Pop from New Jersey flew out to see us! I only get to see him one every few years, so it was great setting to see him and for him to meet Jackson.  We had so much fun getting to introduce Jackson to friends and family and we're sorry to any family or friends we didn't get to see.

We are so proud of Jackson! I feel like he really grew on this trip! Not only in size, he's now wearing 6 month size! But also developmentally.  On Saturday he rolled over for the first time from his back to tummy! And the funny thing, nobody saw it! I layed him down in the living room and we were all in the kitchen. When Grandpa walked by, he realized Jackson was now on his stomach! He rolled over like 5 times that day! He also was a social butterfly! He loved all the attention and didn't mind being held by so many different and new people.  And the whole trip he was so happy! He did great in the car too! Pretty much slept the whole way. We love our little booger so much! Now we can get excited for Christmas!


Doria Family Thanksgiving

Hanging with Nana



With the Miller/Moraglia side of the family.


Cute cousins!