Thanksgiving update

Well Thanksgiving was good this year. We had a lot of people and ate some yummy food. The night before though wasn't so good. I was up sick half the night. :( I debated the next day if I could go, because I was still feeling pretty lousy. But, I decided to buck up and go, I didn't want to miss Turkey Day! It turned out to be a pretty good day. Jerm and I crashed that night though!- We were exhausted!

Friday we went to see "Hitman" and did some shopping. Pretty good movie- for a guy flick. Then we put our tree up Friday night. Good times.

Saturday morning I met Liz at Mimi's Cafe for brunch. They have some yummy food indeed! Jerm and I must go back...loved the pumpkin pancakes!
That day after Liz left, we just vegged. We watched like 4 movies on tv, finished decorating our tree and just hung out. I made matchacholi (sp??) for dinner, it was yummy.

Sunday we ran some errands and went to the mall and had pics taken with James sitting on Santa's lap! They are adorable. I got a new purse/tote/diaper bag yesterday, and I am using it as a purse and a diaper bag. It is really nice and I think it'll help with the carrying of everything.

Today we had James 9 month check up and he is doing great. Weighing in at 22.5 lbs and 29 inches. Big baby! Doc said he is doing great developmentally. We got his flu shot while we were there too. We go back in a month for the booster.

Well- thats about all I have for now...have a great day!

OLD HABITS RING TRUE

Traditions. Thats what I think of most when the holidays come around. Like, what foods to make, what songs to listen to, what movies to watch, what people to see, and which house to go to. I love to decorate the house for Christmas the day after Thanksgiving. We always put on christmas music, and put our tree up while drinking hot chocolate or coffee. Its always so fun, the men do the lights and the women do the ornaments. Very fun times. On Christmas eve we always go to a candlelight service, then eat dinner with my parents. Afterwards, we go home and watch "It's a Wonderful Life" while we finish last minute wrapping. Then on Christmas morning, we get up, turn the video camera on, and light some candles, put on some christmas music, turn the christmas tree on and then open presents. Then have a big breakfast of pluck me bread and eggs. I love the holidays. Especially if its cold out. That makes it the best. I always dream of a White Christmas. Maybe some year it'll happen.

This is my favorite time of year and I can't wait!!!

Happy Holidays

A lot has happened since I last posted! James turned 8 months, and is actually now almost 9 months! He is CRAWLING now, standing up while holding onto something, saying "mama" and "dada" and clapping! He is doing so good.

I am begininng to wonder if it will ever feel like fall here in TX. Its the middle of November and still in the 80's! Kinda rediculous! Oh well...

Looking forward to the holidays for sure. It's my favorite time of year. Can't wait for Turkey Day and the shopping the day after! Then hopefully when it gets cold, we can all go outside and let James play in the snow! (or at least the leaves haha) Jerm and I are planning on going up to Chicago at some point this holiday season. Then hopefully in Jan/Feb we plan on going to the Caribbean. It'll be nice to finally get a honeymoon! haha

Here are some recent pics of James.