Merry Christmas!

Last night was our Candlelight Service at church. James was such a good boy, but he was sure hyper! He kept trying to pull the lady's hair in front of us, and would giggle at her. She was a Grandma and enjoyed James playing with her. James also got out of the pew and would play peekaboo with her and then run back to us. One time he kept running and Daddy had to chase him down! It was really cute! When we lit our candles, James wanted to touch the flame. I guess he likes fire like his Daddy! After the service, there was a Mug Fellowship where everyone brings their own mug and drinks hot cocoa or spiced cider. We also enjoyed some cookies. James was trying to eat a cookie, drink my cider, and steal an older lady's walking cane! He was borderline out of control!

Today will begin our eleven day trip for Christmas, and we are so excited!!! Last year James didn't even care about the presents or family, but this year I know he will! We are so ready to see our families! I will have to post some pictures (maybe) next week otherwise I will wait until we are home. I hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Be safe, and may God bless you and your family.

Playing the Harmonica

Daddy taught James how to play the harmonica. James has been walking around the house blowing air out of his mouth, and today at lunch Daddy helped James put that to good use! Daddy held James' nose shut so James would have to use his mouth, and then he started doing it without his nose being held. Here is a short video of him playing it. He likes to blow a couple of times and run away, but I made him do it three times in a row so that is why he looks flustered at the end. But he really enjoys it and it makes him laugh and smile. :)

First Time on Santa's Lap

I wanted to post this picture of James with Santa one year ago. He was only seven weeks old. It is such a great picture...too bad this year wasn't quite a good. :) When I look at this picture it makes me sad because now he is so big.

Santa!

Santa was in town this morning at the bank, so I decided to take James for a picture. Little did I know James would be so scared! He started bawling when Santa held him, and Mrs. Clause calmed him down a little, but he just wanted his Mama. Well, the people there suggested I have my picture made with him...so me, James, and Baby Bob all sat on Santa's lap (Santa's poor leg!) and had our picture made. Here are the end results.

Mrs. Clause trying to console James.

Our first group shot. James is giving Santa the evil eye!

A good picture (minus my hair-yikes!).

Santa gave James a candy cane, but James did not want anything to do with it there, but once we got home he was all about trying his first candy cane!

I thought this picture was too cute. He has that - I am sad, and this might make up for what you put me through today - look. Priceless...

Ultrasound Pictures

Boys Boys Boys

We are having another boy in April! We had our ultrasound last Wednesday and decided to find out. Baby boy is measuring a little big, but the doctor said that is completely normal and nothing to worry about yet. I have pictures from the ultrasound, but we cannot post them yet because our internet where our printer is does not work. I will keep trying to get it fixed...we'll see. We are really excited James will have a little brother so close in age to play with and hopefully be best friends with. I am just thankful everything in the ultrasound looked wonderful and he is healthy!

I am about to start my 20th week, and everything is going great. I have gained 8 lbs. and my blood pressure has been good so far. I am growing rapidly, and I might just post some pictures of the belly, but for now you can use your imagination! :)