Christmas Morning

Of course I have a million pictures of Christmas morning but I only picked a few for your viewing pleasure. Emery seemed to be a little confused at first when she saw her presents by the tree but she caught on quickly. We opened gifts and ate breakfast at home then headed to mom and dad's for the rest of the day. We ate a huge lunch, read the Christmas story, opened gifts, played our new Christmas present - Wii, ate some more, etc. It was nice to relax with everyone. Again, Merry Christmas and here's to another wonderful New Year to come!!

"Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each new year find you a better man." Benjamin Franklin

Merry Christmas!

Hope everyone had a very MERRY CHRISTMAS!! We certainly did. I'll post pictures of it soon. We took these pictures last Sunday - just now getting around to blogging them. Hope everyone had a WONDERFUL holiday!

“At Christmas play and make good cheer, for Christmas comes but once a year.” Thomas Tusser

Lights at the Zoo

Took Emery to see the lights at the zoo for FHE last night. Can't ever get enough Christmas lights! It was chilly but believe you me, I am certainly not complaining. Cold weather and Christmas go hand in hand. Hard to believe it's only one week until Christmas. Have a good one!!

"I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year." Charles Dickens (A Christmas Carol)

Random Pics

Just some random pictures from earlier in the week.
1. Emery helping daddy cook. She's really into "helping" in the kitchen these days. She pulls up her little chair so she can reach the counter then grabs whatever she can get her hands on.
2. Family Christmas party on Sunday.
3. Emery sitting on Jordan's lap who happens to be sitting on Santa's lap (it's the only way she would go near him).
Hope everyone had a good week! Happy Friday!

“Christmas, children, is not a date. It is a state of mind.” Mary Ellen Chase

What daddy considers a "Fort"...

Rob happened to take a couple of pictures while I was at church last night of what he considered to be a "fort". Oookay, Rob. Obviously he hasn't seen too many forts but we'll definitely give him daddy points for trying. His contraption is more like a "really low to the ground building". Needless to say, Emery would much rather build a fort with her mommy.
Hope everyone is having a good week!!

"I cannot think of any need in childhood as strong as the need for a father's protection." Sigmund Freud

Christmas Lights

Ventured out last night with mom and dad to see some Christmas lights. Not too shabby. We had an enjoyable time, especially Emery. Too bad the weather doesn't seem to say Christmas. Eighty degrees in December is a little much. Maybe it will cool down again next week. Happy Tuesday!!

"I stopped believing in Santa Claus when I was six. Mother took me to see him in a department store and he asked for my autograph." Shirley Temple

santa & shower cap

Spent most of our morning in the doctor's office. It was a crazy long wait and Rob said, "So this is what it feels like to wait on the doctor." Geez.
Everything is measuring normal this week. The ultrasound estimated a 5.3 pound baby right now. He's going to be a good size baby.
After the appointment, we stopped to see Santa. Emery told him she wanted, "A Belle dress & a crown". Wonder where she heard that - maybe Aunt Molly & Uncle Jason can answer my question.
Included a picture of Emery wearing my shower cap - lol. She often asks, "Mama, can I wear your hat."
Hope everyone is having a good week!!

"I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year." Charles Dickens, "A Christmas Carol"

Quiet Time & Birthday Party

LOL - the picture of Pam cracks me up. She is never one to "ham it up". There is sarcasm in my voice. What a hoot!
Emery enjoyed the playdough party for Jessie on Saturday. I have never let her play with playdough before. Has a lot to do with my idea of messy fun but she actually didn't do too bad. My idea of playdough is - sticky fingers, sticky hair, sticky table, sticky floor, etc., but I was wrong. I guess I can get over it now and venture out some. THANKS Pam for a fun party!
Took a picture of Emery during her "quiet time" last week. She's not one to nap on a regular basis these days but we still have quiet time in her room. Normally she plays the entire time but every now and again she gives up and falls asleep, just as the picture depicts.
Hope everyone is having a great week!!

"A sense of worthiness is a child’s most important need." Polly Berrien Berends