"Is today Christmas?"

A month or two ago, Abby started asking if it was Christmas.  At first we told her it wouldn't be Christmas till it started snowing, well, when the snow finally arrived, then she started asking if it was Christmas again.  So we changed our reply to "we have to wait till the Christmas tree is up."  Well once she started seeing other houses with lights and trees up, the same old question came up again.  I guess she's a little anxious for the Christmas.

On friday, we put up the Christmas decorations.  Abby's been saying that daddy needs to put up the Christmas lights for weeks, so we figured it was time to get a move on.

I was nervous that Lexi would either try to climb the tree, or pull every ornament off.  However, she kind of freaked out and it appears she is scared of the tree.  She doesn't even venture very far into the front room.  We might totally luck out and not have to protect the tree from being destroyed.

Giving Thanks

My list of things I'm so very grateful for this year:

• Family!  Of course.
• the Gospel
• Our home
• Our health
• Cam's awesome job
• And so much more!

The girls on Thanksgiving morning

Cam offered to make the pie this year.  It was a yummy apple pie, baked in a brown paper bag.  Weird, I know.  But it turned out great!

Cam's Mom brought stuff for the girls to make turkey hats.  Abby's not really loving having her picture taken.



Some "Hand turkey's" we made with the girls hand prints.  Also a list of things Abby is greatful for. 

 This year we spent Thanksgiving day at our house.  Cam's family came over and we put the finishing touches on the feast that was prepared.  The usual activities were in store, eating, visiting and playing games.  I love this time of the year.  I'm so excited for the holiday season to have officially begun.  Last year, we kind of breezed through the holidays because we were so busy anticipating the birth of Lexi.  This year, I plan to fully absorb every second of the holidays!

Announcing...

baby #3.  Yes, I am pregnant, again.  And I know what your thinking "didn't you just have Lexi?"  And the answer is yes.  Right now, my official due date is May 23, so if you do the math, Lexi will only be about 16 months older than baby #3.  Scary!  It appears that this little baby desperately wants to join our family here on earth, and isn't going to wait any longer.

I went to the doctor last week for my 12 week check and the nurse wasn't able to find the heartbeat with the Doppler , so we got an ultrasound.  Yay!  Hearing the heartbeat is all good, but actually seeing the baby gives me a whole other level of comfort.  I've pretty much gotten over the morning sickness and the overwhelming exhaustion, and thankfully, it wasn't bad at all this time around.
 

I'll be honest, I'm a little freaked out!  Hopefully, Heavenly Father will pour down some blessings of patience, because I have a feeling that our lives will change drastically with this little addition.  But we are going to welcome this baby with open arms and tons of love!

Lexi, on the move

Lexi started crawling about a week ago. The days of setting her down, and knowing that will still be in that same spot when I get back are over. She knows right where to go to get all the toys out, and has already discovered the stairs. It will only be a matter of time till we have to break out the baby gate. I got the camera out the other day to try and get a picture of Lexi crawling, and didn't manage to get any decent shots, she was just not cooperating. Abby, however, was desperate to get some pictures taken of her being cute. So here is a crummy shot from behind of Lexi crawling, and a few of the girls posing.

 

Lexi totally clawed Abby's face the other day, so she has a nice little scratch.