A Time to Give Thanks

What a wonderful season it is.

I love Thanksgiving - not for the excuse to overload on carbs, family and football (well, ok, those reasons too) - but because it provides the perfect opportunity to reflect on the many blessings that our lives are built upon. Blessings like each and every one of you reading this, blessings like all of the wonderful and supportive friends and family who *would* be reading this if I didn't forget to send them the link, colleagues who have no idea of what our personal lives are like but still play critical roles in our life, our wonderful pets (Ginger, Tugger, and Sid Fishous) who teach us patience, unconditional love, and remind us of the importance of daily walks and belly rubs.

We are also tremendously grateful for the most recent additions to our family (extended and otherwise) and pray that God continues to bless all of our families as they grow, namely: Adriana Grace, Devyn, Megan, Future Baby Chorba, Riley, Ray, Future Baby Lagos, and all of the current and future Dougherty babies!

This holiday was full of family and tradition - bizarre for my family as we typically spend Thanksgiving eating French and Moroccan food in Epcot - and it was magical. Dominick, as usual, made food fit for a NYC restaurant, we decorated and prepared, and we had so much fun doing it! Here are some quick photos celebrating that great day.

Aunt Margaret (my fairy Godmother) and Uncle Davo. Their attendance at our first Thanksgiving was especially touching as they journied from NYC and had to work Black Friday at Macy's Herald Square!

Our Thanksgiving Dining Room

Dom's Turkey

Dom preparing to decimate the bird.

The Aftermath