Kristy's Baby Shower

A couple weeks ago, I had the opportunity to go up to FW for a good friend's baby shower. Kristy and I have been friends since kindergarten. We have quite a long history together. We had a minor rivalry in 2nd grade when both of us were due to have a baby brother born at the same time and my mom delivered early while her mom delivered late. It was serious business at age 7, but is quite funny now. Kristy and I remained friends all through grade school and high school, both playing in the band, singing in the choir and having many AP classes together. We separated for a few years after high school, going to different colleges, but stayed in contact. When she graduated from IU, she moved to Indy where I was still in pharmacy school. We got back together and our friendship became stronger. I have since moved away from Indy while she stayed all these years. Kristy (and her husband, Ken) are now expecting their first baby. I was excited to be able to go up to FW and celebrate with her at a baby shower given by her mother and family. I also reconnected with some other friends from high school. We had a great time playing silly shower games and having fun together.
** Keep Kristy and her pregnancy in your prayers. She is 35 weeks and baby boy Lawrance is quite settled in the breech position. Kristy does NOT want a C-section and has tried unsuccessfully to turn him to the proper position. Give Kristy peace as she nears the end of her pregnancy and keep baby boy safe as he either turns or ends up being delivered surgically. Either way, we are looking forward to his arrival soon.

Sarah, Julie, me, Kristy (& baby Lawrance) and Melissa
(thanks for the picture Kristy)

Swimming at the Y

Another season of swim lessons.
Nathan did so well last fall in his "Super-tots" swim lessons at the Y. This year we have moved him up to the next class which has Nathan working in the water without a parent. The first lesson was a little hairy, but he warmed up to it by the end of that first class and now he really loves his teacher, Annie, and he looks forward to going to class. I will keep you updated on his progress. Watchout Michael Phelps, you may have some competition in 2024.

Nathan's snowman

We had some bitter cold weather recently with 2-4 inches of snow. For days we were stuck inside due to the cold temperatures, but as soon as it warmed up enough, Jeff and Nathan went outside to play in the remaining snow and build a snowman. They had a great time. Everytime we pull into the driveway, Nathan has to point out his snowman "Frosty".

Norah: 6 months

We went to the doctor yesterday for Norah's 6-month check-up. She is perfect!!
Stats: 13 pounds, 3.5 ounces (5th percentile); 23.8 inches (10th percentile)
We are continuing the trend of little babies.
Norah is growing well and is a happy, healthy baby. The doctor had no concerns, just to enjoy this time with her.
She can now start solid foods and she is ready. She will watch the other kids at daycare eating foods and then look at the teachers as if to say, "Where's mine?" She has taken to food great and opens her mouth like a little baby bird. Of course it is messy, but that is all part of learning.

Nathan & Norah at home

Nathan reading a story to Norah:

They are both getting so big.

December in review

I have been VERY bad at keeping up my blog this past month. My last post was in November. A lot has happened since then, a whole month has gone by and a very eventful month at that. I have attempted to catch everyone up on all the events from the month of December. I posted A LOT of blogs so if you would like to read them all in order, you will probably have to go to the January link on the right side of the page to open them all then scroll to the bottom and read them all in backwards order.
I hope to do a better job from now forward.

Wii fun

I think a Wii was the gift of the year this year for those who were too cheap to buy it a year or two ago when it was new and more expensive. I know a number of people who got one this year including us and Neil & Jill.
Jeff and Nathan trying out the boxing game on our new Wii.


Will attempting to shoot clay targets with the Wii gun.

Jeff and Neil boxing. Jeff brought his new Wii controllers to Texas just for the sole purpose of fighting his brother in boxing. Silly boys.