Big Announcement

We have been sitting on this secret for a while now but decided not to shout it out until near the end of the first trimester when we knew it had a good hold on me.

This was the first test we took the Friday before Halloween a couple days after I got back from Edmonton. It turned out to be quite a shock as we had figured we had not timed the October cycle very well.

Took a second test, not because we didn't believe the first one but because the +/- is so much clearer than the single/double line.

The first ultrasound one day shy of 12 weeks.

A better picture although we all know these ultrasound pictures are not great. During the procedure he/she was really active. Hands moving around and even reaching up to rub his/her face and you could see the feet actively kicking against the side of my uterus. Scary thought though it is, this one seemed to be much more active than Matthew was at this stage.

Frosting Cookies

This year due to my lack of energy, I decided I would buy pre-made sugar cookies and have Lily and Matthew frost them for me.

Matthew's decorating consisted mainly of really big blobs of icing with lots of sprinkles on top.

Lily was more artistic to the point of mixing the three colors together to get some more interesting hues. You can see that Matthew did expand his repertoire to decorating the plate.

In the end it turns out that pre-made cookies with pre-made icing are a great kid project but just don't taste the same so I found someone to bake some for me from scratch.

Letter from Santa

First Haircut

Today Grandma Joyce came over to give Matthew his first haircut. It was way past due but it was just one of those things that kept getting pushed to the bottom of the list. I am so glad we are taking care of it. Brushing it in the mornings and post bath lately has been a painful battle between Mummy and Matthew.

Grandma was nervous.

The first cut.

Almost done the longest layer.

The cutting continues.

About halfway through. I had to stop documenting and read a book so he would sit still for 2 seconds.

Finished product. It is so much better. No more split, dry, straw like ends!

Finished product from the front. Thank you Grandma, you did a great job!!

Christmas Tree 2011

Last weekend we took a drive to Kent to pick out our Christmas tree with Grandma Joyce.

Daddy and Matthew discussing the tree choice.

This is a pretty one with all these lengths of string all over it.

Enjoying the fire on a chilly afternoon.

The best present you could find under a tree.

My pantless "helper". Funny how in Matthew's mind it is helping to remove the ornaments from the tree.

Finished product. This and the outside lights are all the decorating we will do this year. I jsut don't have the energy for more.

Thanksgiving 2011

This year's Thanksgiving prep was really tough for me. I was so tired and nauseas I was barely able to enjoy it all. Luckily Aaron prepared the turkey and Grandma Joyce brought some dishes.

The big spread.

Enjoying pumpkin pie with Grandma.

When your kid gets quiet

I had put clean sheets on the bed and made it up all nice then took the 4 loads of clean laundry and set it on top. After dinner Matthew disappeared and was super quiet. When I called to ask him where he was he said "sleeping". Unfortunately all the clean laundry had to be removed from the bed in oder for him to sleep.

Walking the Dog

Archie is such a good dog that he never pulls on the leash when Matthew is at the helm.

The Belly Dance

I'm posting this because it is cute and because I know you all will not judge me for having a messy

bedroom.

Funny Blog I Found

I found this through another blog I read (the blogess) and it made me laugh out loud. I don't know though, the crying, the laughing a lot, maybe I am a little emotionally unbalanced this holiday season!

Day 319: Self Help Advice From a 2 Year Old

by JASON GOOD on NOVEMBER 22, 2011

1. Challenge yourself every day. Try climbing the stairs carrying two soccer balls while wearing your father’s shoes. Remember, failure IS an option.

2. De-clutter! Start by throwing all your dishes in the garbage. After that I suggest toothbrushes and important paper work.

3. Pee on the floor and stomp in it like a puddle. You’ll be shocked how much better you feel.

4. Whether the glass is half empty or half full is irrelevant if you dump it out on the sofa. You’re welcome.

5. If you’re feeling aggressive, or just bored, scream in a cat’s face.

6. Don’t ever be afraid to hand someone an ice cube while they’re on the toilet. That stuff is cold. You don’t have to be in pain!

7. Socks are poison. Trust me, don’t wear them! Happiness will soon follow!

8. Pound on a computer keyboard like Jerry Lee Lewis playing the piano. Feel better? I thought so. Great Balls of Fire!

9. If you fall down, stay down. Someone will pick you up eventually.

10. Quick thrills fuel the heart. Have you learned to delete things off the DVR yet? DO IT. It’s AwWwWwEsOmE.

11. Seize the day and the night and the middle of the night and the early morning. Seize everything, y’all! Never stop seizing stuff.

12. Tired of looking at yourself in the mirror? So was I until I met my friendpermanent marker. FACE TATTOOS ARE RAD.

13. This might be a tough one, but you gotta trust me: Take a crap in the tub. It’s surreal.

14. Live in the moment because there is nothing else. Seriously, there isn’t. Not that I’m aware of at least.

15. If you’re gonna run, do it at top speed, man. Life is too short to walk in the mall.

16. I’ve seen God, and his name is iPad. Let us pray.

    
    
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