Let it Snow!

On Saturday, we went to Christ Hospital for a tour of the maternity ward and a sibling class for Natalie. Unfortunately, it was the same day that we had our first actual snow fall that stuck. It took us an hour(normal 25 min) to drop Brayden off at a the Nelson's and then get to the hospital!! And on the way we passed a few accidents too!!

It was definitely worth the trip because Natalie loved her class! She learned how to help take care of the baby and received a cute Big Sister shirt. Jeremy even had some hands on experience while helping Natalie swaddle a baby.

After we came home, Natalie told me that she would take care of Brayden since she learned how too. I explained that she learned how to help take care of the baby and not Brayden. She replied "okay Mommy, I'll take care of the baby and you can take care of Brayden." I love the way her little mind works!

Another example of Natalie's deep thinking: she told me that she was "reusing" the milk carton ring as a collar for her Okapi. She even used some sticky tac that she had in her room to secure it. I think the future will be taken care of; Especially if other kids react the same way to cartoons that talk about recycling!!

Last night for FHE we took our friends the Pews to the Zoo for the Festival of Lights. We also met a few other families there. It was a lot of fun. They had Mrs. Clause reading stories and taking pictures, cute baby animals, beautiful lights, a large nativity, some reindeer, and Santa listening to christmas wishes and giving candy canes. The weather was just right, and the night as a whole was a perfect way to spend time with friends during the holidays.

The Pews are hiding in the back of the group!

Kids with Mrs. Clause


Natalie with Santa. Thankfully still asking for her trampoline and scooter(which have been taken care of by her Grandparents).


Brayden didn't ask for anything, but he loved the candy cane Santa gave him!

Kids in a sleigh

Kylie, Aubrey, and Natalie

The girls had fun playing together

They also enjoyed the Carousel

Holiday Season is HERE!!

We had our first snow flurry Noveber 15th. The weather has been cold, but we have had no real snow fall yet. I can't believe that Christmas is just around the corner!

I already attended our Holiday Bunco party, and tonight was my Book Club Holiday Book Exchange. Both scheduled while Jeremy was in CA. Luckily my friend Jennifer's Husband willingly watch Natalie and Brayden on Saturday so I could go to Bunco, and my friend Heather watched them tonight!!

That brings me to what I am thankful for this Holiday season: Friends!!

With living far from family, I am very thankful that we have such great friends that are willing to help us out when needed. Especially since we are close to adding a new addition to the family...it is nice to know that we have friends that will let us call on a seconds notice to drop off the kids before we head to the Hospital!

Special thanks to Nate Nelson who came at 7am the day after Thanksgiving to get my car to start so I could have a working car to shop that day(I accidentally left the car light on all night and most of Thanksgiving Day!!

I'm also thankful that Jeremy will be back tomorrow night...and that the baby has waited for Daddy. How scary would that be to have gone into labor without having him here!!

Well, hopefully I will get things done before the baby gets here, but if you do not receive a Holiday card from us until after the Holidays(or ever) just remember that we love you all and hope you all have a wonderful fun filled Holiday season!! And enjoy plenty of ham!!