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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.