grandpa and grammy's log
Today we got the opportunity to go visit Grandpa and Grammy’s log cabin in progress. They are building their dream log cabin in the middle of the big ol’ woods. Here are some pictures of the log. I included one of Grandpa and Grammy at the front door and one of Grammy and C in front of the “fireplace”. The next time we come to visit it will have real walls and stones and logs!
six days and counting!
We have six days until Christmas is here and our house knows it! Today we were preparing all day long. With both of us fairly busy the past couple of weeks, we really have not taken the time to get into the holiday spirit at all, or even shop or get our game plan together. This includes a LONG list of unfinished projects that I have had going since mid-October. Today we got so much accomplished, amazing things happen when we are both home and ready to get things done. Besides crafting all day long (Jay was right there with me, with scissors, decoupage...the works!) we also managed to have a great day as a family enjoying our first day of Christmas vacation.
Today Charlotte really got her first taste of Christmas. She got to meet Santa for the first time (only an hour wait this time) and she seemed to really like him! We also went to Hallmark to pick up her first Christmas ornament. Of course, we walked out with two...we are such suckers! We ended the day with a wintery family walk to the park and quick ride on the swings.
Overall, it was a great day and we are almost prepared for the holiday migration west. Gifts are becoming to come together and of course the car carrier has been once again set into place.
-melissa
feelin’ fine at month number nine!
Every month we reflect on how much fun Charlotte is and how much she has grown. I know we say this every month, but this is the most fun she has ever been. She has such a cool personality and she is always so happy! This past month she has spent her time: slithering on the ground,
jumping in her johnny jump up,
eating a whole bunch of new foods (and for the first time enjoying it),
sipping on her water cup,
giggling at the oddest things,
“reading” one book over and over,
reaching for the dogs,
screaming at the top of her lungs with glee,
flying through the air as people throw her
and loving being nine months old!
