Christmas 2011

I can't even explain how much I enjoyed Christmas this year.  Violet made it so incredible.  The older she gets the more fun it becomes!  She knows who Santa is and gets so excited when she sees him on tv or in a book or a stuffed doll of him.  I went a tad overboard on presents for her.. shocker right.  Toys are so fun!  She actually slept in on Christmas morning, Justin and I and his parents were sitting downstairs waiting for the little princess to wake up.  When Justin brought her downstairs her eyes lit up and she ran immediately to the presents that were set up for her.  She was SO excited.  It was awesome, I loved every minute of it.  She has gotten really good at unwrapping presents as well.  Although halfway through the presents she got tired of unwrapping them and I had to do it.  She was ready to just play!  Can't wait for next year with both my girls!

of course right?

And of course I had to make her a Christmas outfit.  It turned out so dang cute.  Probably my favorite thing I've made.  The fabrics I used were adorable.  Love me some Michael Miller.  The shirt is Target and I just added a fabric circle and a bow.  The headband was probably one of my favorite ones I've made, too bad it really only matches this outfit!  I just bought a giant supply of big chunky beads and charms so I can start making the girls necklaces and this is my first one.  Gotta say, love it.  And she actually kept it on and didn't pull at it, its a miracle.

Yesterday we had a family dinner with Justins side of the family.  We had a lot of fun visiting with everyone and letting the three kiddos play.

Landon

Kendal and V

Justins brother Jason and the kiddies

 And since I'm way to prego for very much decorating (aka too tired), this was the only thing I made.  A Christmas tulle wreath.  Simple and cute.

Santa!

At the beginning of December we went to a local breakfast joint in Loomis, one we frequent quite often, for a little Christmas Party for the kids.  Violet got to see Santa and color and decorate a cookie.  Ok, she didn't do much decorating, mostly eating.  She did great with Santa and didn't even cry.  Towards the end of sitting on his lap she got a little testy but besides that she was great!

7.5 Weeks

Yes it's that time where I am about to count down the weeks, days and hours.  I am 31.5 weeks currently and will be induced at 39 weeks.  7.5 weeks people! Holy cow, I am about to be the mother to TWO children.  Can I just tell you how scared I am?  Like crap your pants scared.  Like run away screaming scared.  I am SO over being pregnant (ok lets face it-- I was never not over it) but I am SO not ready for two.  I can barely handle my one child.  Honestly.  I think that I can't keep up with my housework and projects now?  Boy am I in for it. 

This little lady is Ka-ka-KRAZY in my belly.  Violet was quite the mover as well, but dear sweet Annabelle never lets up.  She will somersault, kick, punch and dance all day and all night long.  Rarely does an hour go by that I don't feel her.  The kid doesn't sleep already.  Remember how little V slept until recently?  Doomed  I tell ya. 

I haven't even gotten anything ready really.  I still need to wash her clothes and put them away, buy newborn diapers and pull out the baby gear like bottles, swings, and all that crap that piles up around your house.  I also still need to buy my double stroller and a couple smaller items.  I pretty much am set because of V.  I have been way too tired to sew and craft so she will only be getting a few of those things.  I have made a few tiny headbands and hats and decorated a few onesies but I haven't gone crazy getting crafty like I did with V.  I would like to get a bloomer/headband set whipped out before she arrives for newborn pics since I probably won't feel up to doing that her first week of life.  We shall see, maybe the Energy fairy will visit in the next week or two.  As for now, I am a walking zombie who huffs and puffs every step she takes.  Literally.  I get out of breath after three steps and have to stop and catch my breath or put my head between my knees so I don't get light headed. 

As for my giant belly- if one more person gasps in shock when I tell them I still have almost 8 weeks left, they may get a nice punch in the nose.  I told Justin I want to make a shirt that says "Yes I have 8 weeks left, yes I am a whale"--- and make the number removable so I can update it each week.  I can't tell you how many people assume my due date was last week.  I have decent sized babies and enough amniotic fluid for me, you and your girlfriend.  Hence the moose belly. 

Here I am at 29.5 weeks...

 

And here is me the day before V was born...

see how big this thing gets??

Snack Time With Daddy

Justin's favorite snack is carrots or celery and peanut butter.  He eats it twice a day.   Violet now has to eat it with him every time.  She is obsessed with dipping things and sometimes the only way I can get her to eat is to plop a blob of ranch or peanut butter on her plate.  Check out my sweeties eating their carrots and PB. 

Window Watchin'

Violet LOVES to climb up into the chair that's right by our front window.  Anytime the dogs bark or you tell her someone is here she runs straight to it, climbs up and looks out.  She gets so excited when she sees someone and waves like crazy.  I think it may be Justin's favorite part of the day when he pulls up after work and sees her smiling face!

Sticker Mania

Recently I bought V a coloring book and some washable crayons.  I also got her these awesome markers that only color on this certain type of paper, how rad is that.  I am not risking any marker on my walls!  No sir!  Anyways, the coloring book came with a page of stickers.  Sticker madness begin.  I keep finding them stuck to the bottom of my sock.

Fall Decor

I had wanted to decorate my front porch all up for all of Oct and Nov but you know how that goes.  I ended up putting out a few things the day before Thanksgiving.  Oh well, now I have a few items already completed for next year!  I made my mom and I a cute fall wreath and then I copied these adorable yarn pumpkins I saw on Pinterest.  I threw in a gold spray painted one wrapped in mini ball trim and a burlap wrapped one.  They turned out so cute!  If you are going to attempt the yarn covered ones make sure you have LOTS of time.  I only did 2 and they took like over a month to complete. 

I took apart a sign on clearance at Joanns for the Harvest

fabric and burlap flowers plus ostrich feathers