Christmas card

This year we failed to get a Christmas postcard put together and out as in year's past. The fall and winter have been much too busy. We did take some pictures with the hope we might get one together, so I'm posting them below.

We hope that all of you have a wonderful Christmas and in the midst of parties, gifts and gatherings remember that Christmas is really about celebrating the birth of our Saviour. I will admit I fail at this daily this time of year, but as I think about Christmas next year with Mary-Michael, I pray Geoff and I will do a good job of reminding her of the true meaning of Christmas in the years to come. We have much to be thankful for. Merry Christmas!

The Cosby Show, Cats and 28 weeks

As my ability to sleep through the night fades, I'm grateful to know there's some quality TV on at 3 in the morning, especially since this may become somewhat of a routine when Mary-Michael arrives. I was a bit surprised that in between this family-friendly show there are some sketchy commercials with scantily-clad women you can call for a good time...

I'm also noticing that this is play time for our cats, which is not so great for their tired and impatient mother. As I write this, I am throwing 2 off the couch and hushing another that has just ran behind the Christmas tree. This is confirmation that it will not be a good idea to put Mary-Michael's bassinet outside our room or she might wake up snuggling with 3 furry creatures.

We went to the doctor yesterday for our 28 week check up and a routine glucose screening. After a hefty dose of super sugary fruit punch, we met with the doctor and asked her the dozen or so questions we came up with about natural childbirth after watching The Business of Being Born. While I felt a bit silly "interviewing" her and asking about the protocol of the hospital, I was reminded that delivering a baby is in fact a very big deal! We spend tons of time researching a new car or the best computer to buy, so why shouldn't we when it comes to bringing our baby into the world. It was a very helpful conversation - now we've just got to get through those child birth classes so I can learn how to cope through contractions! Besides this, we were very glad to know that I'm growing well, which means Mary-Michael is growing well, too! I've gained 6 pounds more since my last appt. 4 weeks ago, which confirms that all the Christmas cookies I've been eating are going somewhere. :)

Loving this Season!

It's so exciting to think that next year we'll be celebrating Christmas and this great season with Mary-Michael. It makes us start thinking about our own family traditions that we'll want to start, which is very exciting as I love traditions and they became tough to keep when mom and dad separated. I can't wait to start our own! But until then, we will surely keep busy with Christmas parties, dinners and get-togethers. Tomorrow evening, we'll have Geoff's business partner and a few of their employees and spouses out for dinner. You can imagine I'm in a bit if a tizzy trying to get the house clean, which isn't going well since something seems to be wrong with my vaccum cleaner and we now have 2 dogs and 3 cats that do not want to be outside in the cold temperatures. Regardless of how the house looks, we'll have good food and drink, so hopefully, it will be a good time for all. And on Sunday, we will go the annual Desperates Christmas party.

If you don't know, the Desperates are a group of very special women and their families who have been family friends since before I was born. They have changed my diapers, celebrated milestones and are a great example of true friendship. They often remind me of the importance of keeping in touch with my girlfriends and working hard to maintain those cherished friendships, which I admit, I am not always successful at, but thanksfully, I have very forgiving and supportive friends. It's sure to be a fun afternoon with way too much food!

We hope you are enjoying this special season of Christmas and remembering why we celebrate. While it's fun to give and get gifts, the greatest gift of all has already been given to us - life and unconditional love through our Savior, Jesus.

Here's a few pics celebrating the first day of my 3rd trimester, which was last Saturday. She's going to be hear before we know it!

Geoff had taken about 10 other pics before this, so I was starting to get sassy.



A photo attempt with Carla and Radar.