A very Happy Thanksgiving to all of you! There is so much to be thankful for every year. I am very thankful for all of you and your support/encouragement! I hope that you have an amazing day with your loved ones!

Disclaimer: I do not own Girl Meets World or any of the characters

Chapter 21

"Happy Thanksgiving, momma!" Austin exclaimed as he rushed into the kitchen. Riley turned around and smiled at her six year old son.

"Happy Thanksgiving baby," Riley opened her arms and saw Austin rush forward to hug her.

"What are you doing?" Austin asked.

"I was just finishing getting everything ready to start cooking," Riley said.

"Because everyone is coming here, right?" Austin asked.

"You got it," Riley nodded.

"Can I help you?" Austin asked.

"You absolutely can," Riley smiled.

The two started to prepare Thanksgiving dinner for all of their guests. This year, Riley decided to host her very first Thanksgiving. Her parents, brother and sister-in-law, Maya and Josh, their kids, Zay and Vanessa, Farkle and Smackle, and their kids were all going to be going to the Friar house for a Thanksgiving dinner. She was excited. She had never prepared a meal this significant for everyone before and she was ready for the challenge. She smiled as Austin stuffed the turkey with stuffing and she ruffled his hair. She had a lot to be thankful for this year.

"Hey bud," Lucas greeted, shaking Riley from her thoughts. "Are you making dinner for all of us?"

"I am," Austin smiled bright, making both his parents laugh. Riley looked over at her husband and felt her heart fill with love. He was holding their one year old daughter and they were such an adorable pair.

"Hey," Lucas smiled.

"Hi," Riley smiled and accepted his good morning kiss. She ran a hand over her daughter's light brown hair and kissed her cheek. "Good morning, Kaylee."

"Momma!" Kaylee exclaimed. Riley smiled because it still filled her heart with love every time she heard her one year old call out for her.

"What time is everyone going to be here?" Lucas asked.

"I told them around one," Riley said.

"Perfect," Lucas nodded. "Who wants to watch the parade with me?"

"Me!" Austin cheered and rushed off towards the living room. Kaylee clapped her hands excited at her brother's enthusiasm.

"I'll be in the living room," Lucas smiled at his wife.

"I'll be here," Riley laughed. She watched as her three favorite people in the world cuddled up on the couch to watch the parade. She took a sip of her coffee and just stopped to admire them for a second. She really did have a lot to be thankful for this year.

. .GMWRUCAS.

"Do you need any help cleaning?" Lucas asked. The guests had all left and he saw his wife staring intently at the sink.

"I can't decide if I want to start now or wait until the kids are asleep," Riley said and then turned to face her husband. "I think I am going to wait."

"Good idea," Lucas nodded. He wrapped his arms around his wife and then pulled her closer. "Everything tasted delicious today."

"Yeah?" Riley asked, looking up at her husband.

"It turned out amazing," Lucas insisted.

"Everyone seemed like they had a good time," Riley said.

"Thank you for all you did today," Lucas kissed the top of her head and then smiled down at her.

"It was nothing," Riley insisted.

"Have I told you lately just how thankful I am for you?" Lucas asked.

"Maybe just a little," Riley smiled. "But it's always nice to hear."

"Hi momma and daddy," Austin rushed into the kitchen and wrapped his arms around their legs.

"Hey buddy," Lucas bent down and picked up his son. Riley picked up her daughter, who had crawled her way into the kitchen.

"Now these are the moments I am the most thankful for," Riley said before kissing Kaylee's cheek.

"I'm thankful that you're my momma," Austin said to Riley. He then turned to look at Lucas. "And that you're my daddy."

"And we are thankful to be your momma and daddy," Lucas promised.

"How about we go read a story?" Riley asked.

"Yay!" Austin cheered. Kaylee clapped her hands excited.

"Lead the way," Lucas smiled at his wife. Riley led the family off to the master bedroom. They all got settled into the bed and enjoyed the night together. Riley smiled at Lucas, and he smiled back at her. They were thankful every day that their life had turned out the way it did. They had a marriage that only grew strong every day. They had two amazing children that they loved with all their hearts. Their family and friends brought them so much joy and happiness. They were thankful and content.