The Holidays

Christmas is right around the corner! This year has gone by so fast. I have so many memories that make me smile. In March my son Noah Bernard was born. In June, Steve and I shared our 4 year anniversary. In July, I got to witness a awesome girl get married to a great guy. In August, my daughter celebrated her 3rd Birthday. Then we had Halloween and Thanksgiving, and watching my children grow, every day of the year.

Ava has been in heaven with all the snow we have gotten this week. She can't take her eyes off the window. She is starting to get a cold, so she hasn't been able to go out and play in the snow. All she wants to do is throw snowballs at me and her daddy! She got to throw one on Tuesday when she went to school. One wednesday, we had a blizzard, so she didn't get to attend school (I couldn't get out of the driveway). Ava is also getting very excited about Santa Clause! I need to get her to the mall so she can get her picture taken with him. She can't wait to bake cookies and put the glass of milk out for him. We already wrote him a letter, and got one back, and also made out a christmas list. I believe that the presents don't get put under the tree by mom and dad. Santa puts the presents there on Christmas eve night when kids are all sleeping, so my tree stays empty till that night. Also, cause Noah would destroy them, and it would just bother Ava that the presents aren't being open.

Noah has decided to walk, and walk everywhere. He doesn't like to be held much, but that is okay with me cause that means he will be independent. He still cuddles with Mommy, but only when he is tired or not feeling well. Noah has been sick all week, but is getting better. He is still on formula, but eating some solids for me too. I am blending up chicken breast in a food processor (not into a liquid) just chopped and I put cream of chicken soup on it. He loves it!! I also do a baked potato with green beans and chicken with green beans. He seems to like that better than the baby food, and it is cheaper!! He has accomplished so much in the 9 months he has been here! Im still working on the Dada thing, but he can say Momma. He only says it when "he" wants to though. I thought that maybe he was a little behind, but he is ahead in other things so Im not worried anymore. Everyday he amazes me.

On another note, we will be spending 2010 in a different home :-( We are not sure what we are going to do yet, buying or building. Till then we are going to rent.