Ho Ho Ho! 6 weeks to go!

This is my first and only belly shot I will post. Most people are surprised when I tell them how far along I am. I guess my belly shows small. I am trying to be okay with it, but hearing "you hardly look pregnant" kind of gets to me sometimes. I compare it to "are you sure you aren't having twins?". I'm sure those people hate that too. I guess my little guy is hiding somewhere in there? Maybe it's because I'm tall? I had my 34 week appointment yesterday and the doctor said everything looks great. The baby's head is down which I'm so relieved about. He also doesn't think he's going to be very big. I was a little sad to hear that, but as long as he's healthy, then it doesn't matter. Anyway, I'm glad to see this pregnancy come to end! I hope these 6 weeks go by fast, I'm dying to see what this little guy looks like!

Done!

That is how I feel about all this snow. Almost everyone I have talked to is done with it also. I have ALWAYS hated snow, so this is a real downer for me. Especially since I have to be chauffeured around town to get Christmas shopping done and to go to my 34 week doctor appointment today (thank you Dad). Anyway, the kids love to play in it and guess I should be happy about that. These pictures were taken about an hour after it started snowing last Wednesday night. Since then, we have had about 10-12 inches total. Totally sucks, but here are some cute kids playing in it!

Derek tried to teach Mason how to make a snow ball. Who knew it would be so hard for him? I think he figured it out before they went inside. Reese loved the snow and cried when we took her inside. After we went in, she kept whining at the door saying "snowing, snowing".

It's Puzzle Time

Mason is really into doing puzzles right now. I think I underestimated him, because I didn't realize he could do them alone. This time of year, my Mom does puzzles a lot and even has a room designated for her puzzles. Appropriately, we call it the puzzle room. He loves to go and sit in there and "help" her with them. We are working our way up to puzzles with more pieces. He has a 100 piece that we are going to attempt next! Oh and Reese likes to destroy the finished projects. I'm sure you can imagine how that goes over.

Please Do Not Disturb...

During Yo Gabba Gabba. It is my morning babysitter.

(sorry for the low quality picture, it was taken on my camera phone)

The stockings were hung....

I love our stockings! They are so intricate and detailed. We are so grateful that Derek's grandmother made all of them for our family. Derek's is from when he was little and then one by one she made Mason's, Reese's and mine over the last few years. I get excited to hang them every year (even on an ugly fireplace). They are perfect and I'm so glad we have them!!

Blah, blah, blah!

I'm in a blogging slump. I'm sure there are many interesting things in my interesting life I could blog about but I can't think of any. Thanksgiving was good, but I didn't take any pictures :( We stayed home and had some of my Dad's side of the family come for lunch. It was nice to see everyone, but it was extremely quiet! The only kids were Mason, Jack (my sisters little boy) and Reese. Kacey and Dan got a new camera and took some pictures of the kids that turned out great. Hopefully I will get out of my slump and post more often. Sorry to all you faithful readers who keep coming back...don't give up on me!!

Okay, here are some cute pictures that my brother-in-law took of the kids from Thanksgiving Day!

Can you believe how grey his eyes are? I love them.

Reese was pretty much in a bad mood all day. She had a fever that lasted 48 hours the weekend before and still hasn't recovered from it. She is so clingy and only wants me to take care of her which is exhausting for me and frustrating for Derek. I love this picture though. Her lips and eyes are stunning, even if she isn't smiling!

I think my sister referred to this picture as "dumb and dumber" because of the looks on their faces. Very fitting.

Always!