Thanksmas

Last week we flew to North Carolina and we surprised Patrick, Keri and Will with a visit. We had thought that I couldn't fly due to the fact that it was 5 1/2 weeks from our due date, but no one said anything and I even had a doctor's note! We were able to spend some time with family and see our new little nephew...who by the way is REALLY cute! Will doesn't really like bathtime, but he does like to take long naps and eat pretty much all the time. Jonathan tried out a snuggly, and Will decided to peak out at the world. With much convincing we got everyone to smile AND pose for a family picture. Hooray for Thanksmas!

Festivus Eve...

Our party this afternoon had little to do with the actual celebration of Festivus - but it had a lot to do with family meeting friends and anticipating our daughter's arrival.



We picked out an idea - a kind of painted quilt of the alphabet to paint onto a wall of our nursery; each person could choose a letter and a picture (hopefully related!).

Anne and I provided red beans and rice, and mushroom barley soup, and everyone else brought deserts and drinks. We ate well; a fitting end to a week of eating.

Of course, you can see, the art is beautiful. We discussed many different combinations: C for cigarette, U for Urinal...as you can see it's turning out fantastically. Plus, we've got leftovers...

Babies Room...

For those of you who are coming to our "Festivus Eve" party this is a copy of our inspiration for our nursery wall. You can start brainstorming what sort of animal you would like to draw/paint for your letter. Or you can just use what is here! Hope to see you all on Sunday!

Baby Shower

Here are some pictures from the baby shower that my co-workers threw for me last Thursday. We have Tristen, Janet and Pam enjoying a nice margarita after a long days work.






I was very blessed by their generosity and thoughtfulness. Caitlyn, to my right just recently announced she is due in June! Hooray for babies!






And here we have Wendy, who threw the shower and a nice
shot of my belly at 34 weeks! Things are going well with the pregnancy...I am just feeling large and in charge. I am looking forward to the five day weekend this weekend, sitting back, relaxing and eating some yummy food!

William Gregory Garrison

He was born on Tuesday, November 6th. 7 lbs. 9 oz. 20 1/2 inches long. He is very cute and named after his granddads! I can't wait to meet this little guy.