It looks a lot like Christmas

Daddy looking for the tree in our stuffed garage.

Daddy dragging the tree up the stairs.

Mom cant help because she is pregnant. :)

We started a new tradition in our home. The tree goes up the day after thanksgiving. It took most of the day which was funny. You can not get a lot done when you have a 2 1/2 year old around. Allison was very excited to decorate the tree. She loved getting all the ornaments out and then asking us to put them on the tree. I love decorating our home for Christmas it seems to make our house so much more warm and cozy. We listened to some good Christmas music, set up the manger and even read some Christmas books. This year we are going to steal a idea from our friends the Van Liew and make Jesus a cup cake for his birthday. I want Allison to know that Christmas isn't all about the gifts but its all about Jesus birth. I know this will be a great Christmas. I am looking forward to a new and better year in 2009.

Friends over for Dinner

Allison and Chloe eating together at the small table


On Friday after thanksgiving we had our good friends the Van Liews over for dinner. It was a spur of the moment thing, but we are glad they accepted. We have not seen them in months so it was good to connect with old friends. Its nice to have friends around like them. Especially when you can just pick up where you left off. Our families have been so busy with life we just have not been able to connect. We had a good time with Pizza, Wine and root beer. The kids had a great time as well. One thing about Tamara's kids is they love to be naked where ever they are. Allison just adores Chloe and loves her buddy Keith. They all made a huge mess in Allison's room and down stairs. I am not used to having a lot of kids over so it was fun.

Happy Thanksgiving

I am very thankful for my family and friends. I am thankful for Christ loving me when I can be so unloving. I am thankful for my daughter and our new baby. I am very thankful for my husband who has been taking such good care of me during this time of sickness.

For thanksgiving this year we decided to spend it with the Hutchison side. Kyle and I headed to his parents house early so Allison could take a nap before the long day. We had such a good time and it was so relaxing. I got to talk to most of the family members and play with Allison. Kyle helped out his mom with all the meal settings. Allison enjoyed seeing Grandmas Christmas tree. She kept playing with the little baby Jesus. The food was great and the dessert was amazing. Kyles Aunt Shelly makes all the dessert for their family parties. She is so great because she thinks of those who have allergies. She made uncle Chad a pecan little pie w/out pecans and she had sherbet for all of us. I cheated because I had to have her pecan pie. I am not big on pumpkin but her pecan pie is to die for. Thank you all for such a great thanksgiving.

While Mommy was away

This is our backpacking two man tent.
Daddy and Allison saying "cheese"

Baby dolls hanging up on the top of the tent. :)

This weekend I was able to go on our Woman's Retreat with our church. It was held in Leavenworth so I did not want to miss it. I had a great time bonding with my friends and learning a lot about my relationship with God. I could write my thoughts but I am not ready to share. Anyways, Kyle had Allison and he decided to put up the tent in the house. She loves to build forts and play with her dolls. She has so much fun with Daddy. Its a great thing to do when you get stuck in the house all day. I am glad they had a good time.

Today Allison and I are staying inside. When I got home from my retreat Allison had her first cold this season. You would never know she was sick buy the energy she has. Mom wants to stay home because I think I am catching a little bit of it. We both have been blowing our noses all morning. I do get a little board and I am not sure what to do with her today. She is worn down today so I am letting her watch TV but that concerns me. If anyone has ideas about what to do with a sick kid let me know.

12 Weeks Pregnant

The baby is laying down looking toward the right with its left hand by its mouth. Baby hutch is 3 inches long at this point.

Hello everyone. Most of you know I am pregnant again. I got pregnant in September during my intense sickness issue. I am still dealing with food allergies but right now I am sick with all day morning sickness. We have not posted any thing about the baby because I wanted to make sure I made it past the 9 week mark. That is when I found out i miscarried the other baby. Anyways, We went in for an ultra sound and here is our little one at 12 weeks. My due date is May 28 but the ultra sound said May 24Th. All I know is I hope to carry this one full term. This little one has made me so sick. During the ultra sound it was so cute. Baby Hutch was moving its arms and legs all over the place.

You know what gets me is that they will do an abortion at 24 weeks. My baby here at 12 weeks has legs, arms, heart, brain and more. I wonder if people saw their baby first if they would still want an abortion. Children are a gift from God. It breaks my heart to think anyone would just get ride of one. These thoughts went through my head during the ultra sound. I am so excited now and seeing this little one on the TV has made it more real for me now. Now if baby hutch would just stop making me so sick. Keep us in your prayers.

Oh, and Allison is so excited about the baby. She kisses my tummy all the time and she walks around with her dolls saying, baby be born. She is going to be a great big sister. I look forward to meeting this baby.