Let It Snow!

We had another dusting of snow over the weekend, so I could get pretty pictures of the house and yard. The big snow we had a week ago had melted except for the now dirty piles from shoveling and plowing. As usual, Jason and I end up spending our money on big projects for the house and not getting each other gifts for holidays. Here are two recent purchases:

Merry Christmas to me: a new roof!

Merry Christmas to Jason: a shed!

Oh the weather outside is frightful, But the fire is so delightful, And since we've no place to go, Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

It doesn't show signs of Pauseing, And I've bought some corn for popping, The lights are turned way down low, Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

When we finally kiss goodnight, How I'll hate going out in the storm! But if you'll really hold me tight, All the way home I'll be warm.

The fire is slowly dying, And, my dear, we're still good-bying, But as long as you love me so, Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

Happy Hour!

It's Friday afternoon. . . go ahead and unwind with a nice drink! Hee hee.

We've got a fun pre-holiday weekend planned. Hopefully I get some good pictures. The key will be a healthy baby and healthy husband. I'm not sure I have either right now, but I've got my fingers crossed!

Sick Day (and Crawling)

Today Will had two firsts: a sick day from school (boo!) and real crawling (yeah!).

So, sadly the little fella came down with a nasty cold this weekend complete with runny nose, hacking cough and fever, so he had to stay home from school today. We're hoping just one more day and he'll be back to his healthy self. Fingers crossed!

However, the plus side, he and I got to spend lots of time snuggling and playing today. He continues to surprise us with his mobility. Tonight was a real crawl! His target: the vent cover in his bedroom. Previous "almost crawl" targets were Rachel, my cell phone, and the TV remote control. So much for toys, huh?! :-)

Will also had fun today sledding around the house on his new Christmas sled. Look at that smile!

O Christmas Tree

We continue to enjoy our fragrant and beautiful Christmas tree. I think it's so perfect looking that it looks almost fake! Will enjoys touching the branches, but in this picture he's just sitting nicely.

O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree!Thy leaves are so unchanging;O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree!Thy leaves are so unchanging; Not only green when summer's here,But also when 'tis cold and drear.O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree!Thy leaves are so unchanging!

O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree!Much pleasure thou can'st give me;O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree!Much pleasure thou can'st give me;How often has the Christmas treeAfforded me the greatest glee!O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree!Much pleasure thou can'st give me.

O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree!Thy candles shine so brightly!O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree!Thy candles shine so brightly!From base to summit, gay and bright,There's only splendor for the sight.O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree!Thy candles shine so brightly!

O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree!How richly God has decked thee!O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree!How richly God has decked thee!Thou bidst us true and faithful be,And trust in God unchangingly.O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree!How richly God has decked thee! !"

We Wish You a Merry Christmas

Sweet potatoes look a lot like what I imagine figgy pudding would look like! This song has intrigued me this season, as I've been listening to it on our Christmas CD. The idea of carolers standing in the front yard saying, "Bring us snacks or we won't leave!" is a little pushy.

We wish you a Merry Christmas; We wish you a Merry Christmas; We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Good tidings we bring to you and your kin; Good tidings for Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Oh, bring us a figgy pudding; Oh, bring us a figgy pudding; Oh, bring us a figgy pudding and a cup of good cheer

We won't go until we get some; We won't go until we get some; We won't go until we get some, so bring some out here

We wish you a Merry Christmas; We wish you a Merry Christmas; We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

All I Want For Christmas is My Two Front Teeth

. . .to go with my new bottom tooth! That's right, we've got one! Three months of hand gnawing and no sleeping this weekend = one teeny, tiny tooth peeking through on the bottom left. We finally saw it tonight, although we could feel it on Sunday.

All I want for Christmasis my two front teeth,my two front teeth,see my two front teeth!

Gee, if I could only have my two front teeth,then I could wish you "Merry Christmas."

It seems so long since I could say,"Sister Susie sitting on a thistle!"

Gosh oh gee, how happy I'd be,if I could only whistle (thhhh, thhhh)

All I want for Christmasis my two front teeth,my two front teeth,see my two front teeth.

Gee, if I could onlyhave my two front teeth,then I could wish you"Merry Christmas!"

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

As we countdown to Christmas, Will is hosting a Christmas carols sing-a-long. First up:

Hark! the Herald Angels sing,Glory to the new-born King,Peace on earth and mercy mild,God and sinner reconcil'd.
Chorus

Hark! the Herald Angels sing,Glory to the new-born King.
Joyful all ye nations rise,Join the triumph of the skies,With the angelic host proclaim,Christ is born in Bethlehem.
Chorus

Christ by highest Heaven ador'd,Christ the everlasting Lord!Late in time behold him come,Offspring of a Virgin's womb. Chorus

Hail the Heaven-born Prince of Peace!Hail the Sun of righteousness!Light and life to all he brings,Risen with healing in his wings.
Chorus

Mild he lays his glory by,Born that man no more may die,Born to raise the sons of earth,Born to give them second birth. Chorus

Super Sized Saturday

Project 1: Lower crib mattress after Will demonstrates how he can hold onto the railing

Project 2: Practice drinking water out of sippy cup (spill half on self) Project 3: Practice standing (between outfits, see Project 2) Project 4: Trim the tree Project 5: Celebrate Christmas!
We actually started our day with early morning H1N1 flu shot appointments at the county health department and then we went shopping for all of our Christmas baking and tree trimming supplies (including the tree). Projects 1-5 were after all of that!

In between playing with Will and trimming the tree, Ryan and I made my Grandma Leona's popcorn ball recipe. We get a little better with our system each year. They're super yummy!

Now we just need to do some shopping so we can put some presents under that beautiful tree!

TGIF!

We're hoping for a relaxed weekend at home. This week back to work and daycare after the holiday week has been busy, busy, busy.

Feeding has been going well; Will devoured his sweet potatoes last night. We've decided he's a little too wiggly (and short) to sit in his high chair to eat, so we've been sitting on the family room floor with the Bumbo seat.

I am quite certain he'll be crawling by Christmas. Heck, he may even be pulling up to standing by then. He was clever (and quick!) enough to grab the handle on the casement window over the kitchen sink last night and pull himself up and almost out of his bath!

Jason found him sitting up in bed this morning -- just chillin' waiting for someone to come get him. In general, sleeping is much improved now that he's eating. He's back to waking up just once overnight for a quick, half-asleep (both of us) nursing, and frankly, that is a huge victory!