Thanksgiving Week Day 4

Today I am thankful for my 5 wonderful nieces and nephews.

Savannah Lynn you were my first born. I was only 16 when your momma blessed me with you, and I will never forget the first time I held you or how hard it was to leave Dothan every time I came to visit. Your MiMi and I put alot of miles on the roads those first few years of your life. I am so proud of you and the young lady you are becoming, and I know that you are really going to be something one day. You are not only beautiful, but smart, funny, and full of life. You look out for your little brother in a way that reminds me so much of myself (even though my brother was older). You know God and have always been able to quote the bible even as a very very small child. You have always amazed me and I love you more than you will ever know.

McLain, you are my big baby. When you were born I was not able to be at the hospital while you were in the NICU. I had to stay home and take care of your great-grandparents. I was so relieved when you got dismissed and were able to go home. Your Uncle Paul and I came to Nashville to see you as soon as we could. You have always been my baby, and I love that you still snuggle with me. From the first time you met your Uncle JJ you were in love with him. I hope that this bond between the two of you never changes. We love having you in our home and are so proud at the big boy you are.

Emma Marie, I just don't even know what to say. You are so much like your Daddy, but you have your Aunt Olivia's attitude. I just love that about you. The way you cut those eyes when we tell you "No". I can't wait to watch you grow up and start school. Your kindergarten teacher will really have fun with you. You changed my name from Weeva to Yaya and I am afraid it has stuck. I don't think anyone in the family will ever call me Olivia again. I love to hear you sing and count. I know it won't be long before you are reading all those books to me instead of making me read them 15 times a day.

Now to my little babies. I feel like the two of you are getting a bad deal. The other three have had me to spoil them for alot longer than you will. I am sorry, but I am giving you a cousin so there will not be the funds to spoil you rotten. I hope this Christmas makes up for it because you two have more gifts than anyone.

Alex, you are as happy as your big sister. I know that she takes perfect care of you, and will teach you so much. I can't wait for you to talk so I can know what those BIG smiles are all about. I also look forward to you coming to spend the night without your parents ;). I honestly don't think your sister will let you come though haha. She thinks Yaya's house is her vacation home and no one else can go there. You have been a joy and a blessing these past 5 months.

Baby Sam, I'm sorry that we will always call you Baby Sam and not Sam. I know you think your grown, but your still a baby to me. JJ and I have loved all the time we get to spend with you. We feel like you are half ours. These past 7 months have flown by and I know soon we will be having your Mickey Mouse birthday party. I love how much you look like your JJ, and that silly smile of yours. Even when you feel bad and have four teeth coming in your such a happy baby. I am VERY ready for you to walk though, because your killing my back. Please don't gain anymore weight until you can walk. I mean seriously your over 20 pounds and 7 months old. You are also my first nephew that wasn't one of my siblings children. I am lucky thought that your mother is like a sister to me, and I get to have you whenever I want. You are a gift from God, and we love you.