Measurements

Well, here's some fun kid trivia.

Alison had her 2 year check in and weighed in at 25.5 lbs and 2'8" tall. I did a growth predictor and she is supposed to be around 5'3" at age 18. She is a petite little thing.

Now, as a contrast, I went to the doctor again today for another ultrasound and they told me how much he weighs. Are you ready? I wasn't - He's already 6 lbs. 15 oz!!!! and I have 6 weeks to go. Conceivably he could gain 3 more pounds before my due date!! AAAAHHHHHH. Alison weighed in at 7 lbs 4 oz at birth and wasn't even 10 pounds at her 2 month check up.

I think this is a good thing - meaning my placenta is obviously working correctly this time. It also proves that I wasn't crazy thinking I was a lot bigger this time around. Bruiser is the best nickname we've heard yet. I think it's going to fit.

Merry Christmas!

So I'm a week late in posting some Christmas pictures but here we go! I have some video too - but I'll have to post that later.I think she was more interested in opening presents than having her picture taken!

Some ornaments - really I just wanted to see if I could get a cool close-up.
Our tree! We got a real one this year and I think it's so cute. Plus I raided IKEA's ornaments when they were 1/2 off the week before Christmas so we were able to make it look decorated! Notice the bottom middle of the tree is a little bare. Thank sticky fingers (aka Alison) for that!

This is our Christmas morning breakfast tradition. My mom got me a belgian waffle iron for Christmas one year after my mission. So we started then but then left off for a few years. I started it again last year and I decided they looked so good - I should take a picture for you to see! Granted they aren't "REAL" belgian waffles (those of you who know, know what I am talking about). But they are tasty nonetheless! I mean really, when don't strawberries and whipped cream taste good together?

Baby Boy Update

Okay, so I know ultrasound pictures are somewhat annoying - but my doctor got a really great shot of baby brother's face! I can see it pretty clearly - but I also know what I am looking for! Tilt your head to the right and then your face will be matched up with his. The 2 lighter colored circles are his cheek and his nose and then his eye is just above that. You can sort of see his mouth too. I don't know if that helps - but hopefully it does! I guess it doesn't really matter - we'll have pictures of the real guy soon enough!I've started going to the doctor every week now (I'm 33 weeks) for a non-stress test and an ultrasound to check fluid levels. Everything went really well this week. The baby is moving great, his head is down and there is plenty of fluid. I feel really good and my bp's are still low - in the 100/60 range - which explains my light-headedness! When I saw my perinatologist a couple of weeks ago he was very optimistic about how good I looked, as well as the baby. My OB confirmed the same things this week. So hopefully the next 7 weeks will be very uneventful and things will continue to go well. Especially since Nick will only be home for this next week and then he's basically gone until the end of January. Yes, that's right. And I'm due the 8th of Feb. So I hope this little guy isn't in a hurry.

We really haven't decided on a name. We're not trying to keep any secrets - we just haven't had enough time to discuss it. Besides, we'll probably change anything we decide on at the last minute anyway.

Alison loves kissing baby brother (my belly) and we are getting her some baby doll supplies for Christmas so she can start practicing. She's really cute everytime we see babies out and about - she gets really excited! 'Baby!!!!' she exclaims and then she runs over and takes a peek. Cute.

Someone's 2!!

Happy Birthday to Alison! We had a fun little party early so Daddy could be here. But I will say that after 6 pm is not a great time for a party for someone who starts getting ready for bed at 7. But we had fun anyway. The balloons were a big hit! Every present opening was punctuated by "It's Mine!!" She is cracking me up lately , the way she has started talking. I've included a little video clip of her to give you a taste. I haven't had a chance to really edit it though - sorry for some of the weird camera shots!She totally gets the present thing now. She was timid at first but went at it after the first one!

She got some percussion instruments from grandma - including this triangle. She's a natural!

THE BALLOONS!!

Old and New Friends

I got to see an old friend of mine yesterday - so good to see you Jenny! And our kiddies became new friends! Aaron is only 2 months old and already weighs 13 pounds - Alison barely weighs in at 25.... Anyway, here's some shots of our visit! She was so good with him.

And yes, I think I am addicted to digital scrapbooking - well , I still have a lot to learn but it's fun!

Dress Up

Someone asked me the other day if Alison liked to dress up. I said not really. Then I remembered she loves hats. And recently she has taken to this princess hat which is part of a halloween costume she didn't use. Notice how well it matches her PJs!

Digital Scrapbooking?

This is my first real attempt... not sure I really like the finished product. I do like that I didn't have to get out any supplies (glue, paper, scissors, etc.) I think I need to crop the pictures down some, or not put so many on. I love the continuous shutter option on my camera so I end up with a lot of series shots and then I think they are all so fun I can't get rid of any of them! I took these this summer at our local county pool's splashpad. She's grown up so much since then. (Click on the pic to see it bigger)

Let the FUN begin!!

Now that December is officially here - Alison is really getting into the Christmas spirit. Click HERE to see what I'm talking about!!

Happy Christmas Season to everyone - pull out the Christmas CDs!!

(ok, it was so fun I had to get Nick and I in on the action: Click HERE to see it!)