Sunday, December 20, 2009

Been a LONG time...

Well, I guess being a working mom of two and one on the way takes a toll. I've been sleeping earlier and earlier. These short daylight days really don't help, either! But, here are some pictures over the last two months to catch you up. Hopefully, I can get a handle on the exhaustion and get a good organization going during this winter break. I hope I can add to the blog more frequently.

We, actually, had Christmas early this year. Clayton's four day weekend was this weekend. So, my brother, Josh, flew to KC and picked up my mother and drove them both here Friday night - just in time to see Colin's first school concert. Yesterday, my dad and Clayton's dad drove in for the day, along with Clayton's best friend, John. We had a wonderful dinner, and lots of fun watching Colin and Audrey open their presents. What was the favorite? I guess uncle's know best this year. Josh bought Colin a container of "slime" and it was the big hit. I bought Audrey a baby doll (Baby Lucy)and stroller, and this was her favorite. She slept with her the first night and again tonight. My mom and brother left this morning, so we are left with an empty house until Clayton's mom comes tomorrow. I have my last ultrasound (maybe for forever!) Tuesday. So, I'll be sure to post that photo shortly after. Clayton will find out Christmas day. I'm making him wait a few days longer. I still choose to wait until the baby's birth. Well, enjoy these photos...



Hiking in Columbia. They are looking up from the Devil's Icebox!








Our first homemade popcorn!



Thanksgiving with Grandma Nancy in Tennessee.



Horsedrawn wagon ride in TN.



Getting some TN air.


Cousins (and second cousins) watching a movie on a mattress under the bed!



Do I look tired after an 8 hour ride with two small children?


Setting up the Christmas tree, 2009.







Christmas early (yesterday). Grandma Verna has little helpers stemming beans.


Uncle Josh helps Clayton set up Colin's new train table (Clayton made it.)

Audrey, saying "Cheese!"



Grandpa Steve got slimed! EEEEEEW!


Papa Larry taking it easy, watching us open his specially selected presents.


Audrey and her beloved baby doll. She insisted that the baby and stroller be on the couch with her at all times!


Priceless...

3 comments:

Bridgett said...

Devil's Icebox! That was the first cave I ever ventured into (with a class in 7th grade).

Elizabeth Frick said...

Wow! What a packed post! Looks like you guys had tons of fun :)

Fair Family of Four said...

Bridgett, it was a great hike, but I wasn't brave enough to go where Clayton took Colin. Did you know that the rock bridge cracked or something and now the foot bridge through it doesn't even exist! Kind of sad. Elizabeth, lots of fun packed into just two days. Tired, but well worth everything!