On Christmas Day, On Christmas Day.

This year's Christmas was my favorite yet with Lucas. He was so excited for Santa to come and even got the idea that Christmas was Jesus' birthday. He keep asking me "Where Jesus' birthday cake?" He also wanted to know if Jesus was going to blow out candles and where his presents were? He asked Santa for a skateboard (a wide scooter) and was completely confident that Santa would deliver.

Luke and his new "skate board."

Mom looking a little tired & Luke helping dad open his presents.

Belle forcing Luke to have a bow in his hair.

Chillin' with the cousins.

Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair

Last week Luke & I accompanied Jared on one of his trips to San Fran. We stayed with a friend and saw the sights and enjoyed the weather above freezing.

Clothes shopping in Union Square.

Our first time on the Golden Gate Bridge.

On the the not-so-warm beach.
Lucas & Jared very statue like.
The two boys with exactly the same expression.

Christmas Festivities

Christmas Tree .... Check

Decorations .... Check

Lights Downtown .... Check
Snowman ....Check

Santa's Lap .... Check


Shopping Done ....Yikes!!!

'Tis the Season

We've slowly been decorating the house for Christmas this year. Even though the morning sickness has eased up a bit, I can't seem to get that umph back to get things done in the day. Well, the other day we hung the stockings on the fireplace and also watched the Grinch on TV. After we were done Luke told me "I get something" and ran into the other room. He came back with a few new pairs of socks I recently got for him and added them to the collection. It makes perfect sense to me. I love watching Luke's train of thought. I can almost see the wheels turning in his head. Ooooooo, I want to squish him!

I Love You Mom!

Yesterday, after picking up some oil and a snow brush/scraper from the auto store, I heard a cute little voice in the back seat, "Mom, I wuv you". He said it with so much emotion I was almost brought to tears. I of course said that I loved him too and then felt the warm glow of my little boys love rush over me. Luke had a ninja grip on the snow scraper he had helped me pick out for the winter and asked me "What name is this?"- his way of asking what it is called. After I told him there was a long pause and then he said (with even more emotion than before) "Mom, I wuvvvv the snow scraper.". Hummmmmm. He's got a lot of love to go around.

Help!!

Since the first wave a nausea hit me with this pregnancy I have yet to really cook a meal. I don't really feel guilty about it, because if I try it usually ends up as a horrible night for the whole family. I do, however, think that I might be able to do something in the morning while I'm feeling my best. I have another friend that is pregnant and she is posting something similar on her blog, so the nutrition of two families rely on your help. So I'm calling out for any good slow cook recipe that you've had success with. The numbers on this blog tell me that I should get some comments. I'm hoping for a lot. I don't care if we're friends or not. I would love to get a recipe from someone I don't know too. A simple cut and paste or a link to another site would be very appreciative. Thanks!!

Vote!

Just a friendly reminder to cast your ballot today. I really love this country and I'm so excited to watch the polls come in tonight!