Christmas with Family

Saturday, I went to Louisiana to celebrate Christmas with some of my mom's family. Here is Jacey, a recent addition to the family. She was born in September - isn't she cute? Her cousin, Kellie, is holding her. We had a fun, quick visit in Elizabeth, LA!

16 Weeks and a Short Trip

Today is 16 weeks and the baby is now about 4.5 inches long and weighs about 2.25 ounces. Everything is still moving along fine. We have heard the heartbeat a couple of times at the doctor. In January, we will be having our big ultrasound to find out the sex.

My friend, Angela, who lives in London, is back in Texas for a bit and was here to see me this week. She & I decided to make a little trip to Lubbock, TX, to see our other friend, Brandy. Here we are:

Brandy is pregnant with her 2nd and due a few weeks after me. And we also enjoyed seeing her 1st, Jared. Here he is dancing to one of his videos.

We had a lovely, but short visit!! My baby made its first plane ride just fine and had no problems. I made sure to drink plenty of water and keep the circulation going. :)

Baby Nathan is HOME!

My baby cousin, Nathan, finally got to come home today after several days in the hospital to make sure his little one month premature lungs were working ok. I was so happy that I was in town to see him!! Isn't he sweet??

His Daddy is giving him his supper here... he seems to be enjoying it...And it looks like he already loves his cousin Sarah... isn't that a big smile I see on his face?

Babies Babies!

Yesterday, I got to see my friend Kim's new baby, Rachel. She is so sweet!! She was born Tuesday, Nov 20th! I even got in some practice holding little Rachel!!

Nearly Done Decorating!

The Christmas tree is all done and even has a cute new skirt. Below is the topper...

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree...

Last night, I had Mark bring down the tree and finally it was able to come out and play! We bought this poor tree in Dec 03 or Jan 04 and it had yet to come out of its box, since we'd been in Australia or not our own house all the Christmases after that! I am so excited to finally get to decorate! It was pretty late when I started last night, so I only got up the star and a few ornaments. It still has a bit of work to be done.

I've Done a Little Shopping

I have done a little shopping on ebay for a few things for the nursery. :) I found this hand painted lamp shade with the Beatrix Potter characters and this cute little mobile below with Peter, Jemima Puddleduck & Jeremy Fisher. I thought they were cute :)