Twenty Weeks

How far along? Twenty weeks - 12/31/10

We're HALFWAY there!

How big is baby?

Let me just say that this is one of the few times I will allow cantaloupe in my body. Eww.

 

Next appointment: January 4th

Symptoms: None at the moment. I am finally getting a belly, though! Well, one that isn't just made of fat, anyway. :)

Reflections on this week: I think this week should be appropriately titled, "We Survived Christmas. Now What?" It's been a struggle to get back into the routine that is so crucial around here. I think I can, I think I can, I think I can...

The most important thing that happened this week, by far, is just that Baby made it to this week! We are halfway through the journey to meet our newest little one, and I am so thrilled to be at this point. I honestly didn't think we would make it this far (ever again), and I am so encouraged. Tuesday is the big day. We'll go make sure all the parts are where they're supposed to be, and that there aren't any problems apparent. I'm still somewhat nervous, but my overall anxiety has lessened a bit.

 

What I'm looking forward to: Tuesday, of course! More importantly, a new year. A new start. This year was rough, and I'm only too happy to see it coming to a close, with some positive things happening now.

Happy New Year to each and every one of you. May 2011 be a year of joy and abundant blessings for us all!

Christmas #3 of 4

For our last Christmas of this year, we loaded up the car and headed over to the Alexanders' to celebrate with Nathan's family. It was pretty cold outside, but the rain stayed away, thank goodness.

We ate barbecue with all the trimmings, and tons of super-yummy desserts, courtesy of Beth and her fabulous skills in the kitchen. Mmmm...

Bailey and Zoe, having some sausage and other yummies!

 My new favorite picture of Nicholas.

 "More food? Yes, please!"

Then, time for gifts!!

Zoe's new accessories.

Puzzles!

Sparkly purse for Zoe.

 Some new socks for Nicky.

Bailey can cook with her Mommy now.

 Monster hat for Christopher!

I couldn't resist...it was too cute!

I'm not sure he liked it that much, though.

 Fun project for the munchkins.

What to do with gift bags when they're empty.

 Even Baby got a gift!

Awww...

The kids were getting a little restless after the gifts had all been opened, and they wanted to go outside. It was so super cold and really windy, that no one wanted to take them! Plus, we were still munching on desserts and feeling lazy and full. :)

"Now what?"

Hannah and I finally agreed to go out with Bailey and Nicholas, but we only stayed out for about five minutes before we came charging back into the house to thaw out! 

Bailey, all bundled up in Aunt Beth's clothes.

It was a good day. We had to leave a little sooner than originally planned, because all the kids were in desperate need of a nap. We barely made it out onto the highway before they were all snoozing in their seats.

Christmas #4, coming in mid-January! Stay tuned.