a week gone by

So many guesses! And they vary so greatly, it will be great fun to see as the days pass who gets closer and closer to winning our little baby contest. Thank you for indulging us...each guess brought some laughs for us. We are certainly getting excited around here. Over the past week our littlest one has undergone a major growth spurt. It's hard to know exactly how much he or she has grown, but it is definitely a noticeable change. My clothes are stretched to their limit and the baby's movements are strong - yet more contained as his/her quarters become tighter and tighter. My next appointment is on Monday afternoon to make sure that everything is ok before holiday travels. I am confident that all is well - baby is just getting big!

While you all have been busy guessing, we have been busy celebrating around here. Holiday parties at ECFE & with neighbors, Steve's work, Grandma's house, a Christmas celebration of our own at home just the 3 of us, and more. It's been a very festive week filled with good food and time with loved ones.

On a more sad note, this week we also said goodbye to Steve's Grandma Toots. After a full, wonderful life, Grandma Toots went to be with her parents and with Jesus in Heaven this past Thursday. Unfortunately due to weather and what would have been a treacherous drive we were not able to attend her funeral, but she and all of her loved ones have been in our hearts and on our minds. I am so glad we were able to know her, and that Anna was able to meet her. She will be missed by so many.

As our celebrations of the birth of Christ continue in the days to come, we wish you all peace.