Growing families and growing bellies

Amy and Cole came from Seattle for a visit the week before Christmas. The first few days were really low key since Cole had a cold and was adjusting his sleep times and sleeping in a strange place (rough combination). Amy and I did make it to the fabric store where she helped me finalize some fabric choices for pillows (my never ending house project). It was so fun to play with our kiddos and compare our baby bellies. Amy and I are both having boys in April...probably in the same week!

Our bellies at 22/23 weeks

Not the greatest picture as it was taken at the end of a long day

While Amy was in town, my grandma also came in town to celebrate her 80th birthday. I don't have any pictures from that (missing camera) yet. We also spent a day in the Woodlands with Stephanie and Jon. Stephanie is a great auntie to her niece and nephew. She helps us lug our kiddos around the mall and everywhere else too!

Gearing up for Christmas

Lydia has been playing with her nativity set. She knows baby Jesus (and tries to share her paci with him), "mommy," "daddy," and angel.

We went to the Kids Crazy Christmas Show at church and had a great time. Lydia LOVED the costumed characters. She just walked up to them and hugged them (she's never seen costumes before).

Here's a shot of the stage at the show. It's really big and well decorated.

Lydia was the first one up dancing. I love how she notices the camera on her and tries to pose for a picture!

The house is decorated. I let Lydia "have" one ornament on the tree. She's allowed to touch only her ornament which she does several times a day. All the others she just points to and says "mommy."

My mantle and tree (with glittery twigs sticking out).

Lindsay Countryman and I swap babysitting one morning a week. I took this picture when I had the twins at our house. Look how good they are having lunch!

Next on the agenda? Amy and Cole are coming Wednesday for a visit. I cannot wait to see them both. We'll also celebrate my grandma's 80th birthday this weekend. It's gonna be a fun time.

Especially for Camille

Hey Camille and other out of town friends...check out nature's Christmas decorations!

SNOW!

We may get up to 3 inches today!

The view from my kitchen window

The front of the house

Lydia's swing set