Monday, November 29, 2010

24 weeks

Here is a picture of the baby at 24 weeks. It has grown a lot in the last few weeks (or I had too much turkey). I have also been experiencing braxton-hicks, which is a new feeling for me. I think Josh and I are both starting to realize that we really are going to have a baby soon. We should probably start preparing for it, but I am going to wait to prepare for the baby until after Christmas. Then we have to focus or this baby is going to catch us by surprise.

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Wish list

Abigail asked me the other day "When can we get Toy Story 3?" I told her she should ask Santa for Toy Story for Christmas. She thought about it for a minute and then asked me "Does Santa bring movies?" I told her yes but I was laughing inside because Abigail thinks Santa will bring her a real puppy but she is not sure if he would bring a movie.

Putting Up Lights

We took advantage of the last warm day and we decided to put up Christmas lights. The girls were so excited. Abigail enjoyed shadowing Josh around and helping him.

Sarah was more interested in watching and playing with a light up angel. She would hug the angel and talk to it for a long time. Unfortunately she would not let me take any good pictures of her.

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Leaves and Family

Sarah loves burying herself in the leaves.
The girls enjoy playing in the leaves at Grandma's. Grandma and Paw Paw have a lot more leaves at their house then we have at ours. They love to help rake them and definetly love jumping in the leaves.

I think this might be the first picture of all the grandchildren together. It was quite a show and this is the best picture we took.




Sunday, November 21, 2010

Egg Nog


Egg nog mustaches.

Sarah shares her dad's love for egg nog. Abigail tried and did not like it. Sarah of course, likes every drink. I think Sarah feels special to share egg nog with her daddy. She told us "ummm I like this. It taste like Starbucks."

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Thanksgiving Presentation


Abigail had a Thanksgiving presentation today at school. They made bread and butter for us and sang many songs. Abigail is always so proud when she has a presentation. She doesn't seem to have any stage freight. Her teacher told me that Abigail is a leader in everything, and I can really see that in her. I hope she always keeps her leadership qualities. I am so proud that Abigail is my daughter.

I love how Abigail shakes her head at the end of the video. I couldn't get the video to rotate, sorry.

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Thanksgiving Feast

The girls have been playing so well with one another and with so much creativity. Tonight while I was doing the dishes I listened to them celebrating Thanksgiving. They said prayers, sang songs, said things they were grateful for, and fed their baby. It made my heart swell. I think listening to my girls play nicely and creatively are one of the best things about motherhood.

Halloween pictures

I know that Halloween was almost a month ago but here are some Halloween pictures. I recently got a new computer so hopefully this will allow me to blog more, since I won't have to wait for Josh to come home and the computer will actually read the camera card!!! The girls had a blast on Halloween and ran from house to house. It was fun to watch and it was amazing the difference a year makes. I didn't have to hold anyone and they were independent having fun with all the neighbors we went trick-or-treating with.
Katie came over after we went trick-or-treating and she really enjoyed the girls. They had her giggling. I love seeing babies laugh at other children because there is something so innocent about the whole thing, and it is like they share a secret language.
Abigail was Cinderella. She had wanted to be a princess since last Halloween and she looked beautiful.
Sarah was Minnie Mouse. She only wore the Minnie Mouse ears for about ten minutes.
Here are all of our wonderful neighbors. The whole family is so thankful for all of our friends that are our neighbors. Taking pictures with all of them was pretty amazing because the kids all sat there while everyone took pictures. No one was crying and everyone sat nicely. This was a big change from the previous years. My how everyone is growing up.



Thursday, November 4, 2010

Buddies

Abigail and Lucas have a special bond and enjoy being with one another. The other day Abigail went with Aunt Ashley and Lucas to the fire station. They had fun together.
Sitting in the fire truck.
Pulling out the hose to take out the fire.

Resting together after hard work at the fire station. Whenever Abigail lays down to watch T.V. Lucas will bring over his pillow and lay next to Abigail.