Christmas Morning

What a fun morning!

A fun Tradition

It's always a fun tradition at Christmastime to make cookies together. Today we made gingerbread cookies with Grandma. We had a lot of fun, thanks Grandma! Megan really enjoyed rolling out and cutting the cookies, licking the frosting and eating the candy. Anna of course loved to be creative and decorate her cookies with all the fixins!

David is 1 month

I can't believe its been a month already. David is doing good and growing. He still fits in Newborn size clothes, but he's starting to wear some 0-3 month stuff too. He was back at his birth weight at 2 weeks, then at 3 and 1/2 weeks he was 8 lbs. So he is small but gaining and growing. He is doing well with a bottle and it's nice that we can all take care of him. Anna and Megan shower him with attention and love. He is tracking toys with his eyes. I showed Anna how to 'play' with him she really got a kick out of it! He is such a sweetie and we all love him so much. Our favorite nickname for him is "lil' buddy".

What matters most

 

The last couple of weeks have been a lot different than I had planned. I knew of course with a new baby that December and Christmas would be a little different. But I still planned on enjoying a lot of our Christmas traditions. But instead I have been brought to remember what matters most in my life. After 2 weeks of not really being able to take care of my family in my role as a mother and wife I realize what a privelage that those roles are. I am so blessed to have these special people trusted in my care. It is of course a constant challenge and I have a lot to learn and grow from. But when I am tired and my paitence is wearing thin I hope I will remember what a blessing it is to be able to be a mother and wife.
Often at this time of year I am so easily caught up in the excitement of surprises and gifts. But I am also brought to remember the priceless gifts I already enjoy. I am so thankful for good health, for doctors, nurses and modern medicene. I am thankful for the many family and friends who give so selflessly to me and my family. I am so thankful for a loving Heavenly Father whose hand is in all things, and whose son offers the ultimate gift to us all. Thanks to all those family and friends whose help and kind encouraging words and prayers have been with me. May you all have a very Merry Christmas and feel of the Savior's love.