{{Quick Holiday Catch-Up}}

I'm always in shock at how fast this time of year seems to fly by & this year is no exception! We've celebrated Thanksgiving, eagerly decorated & are getting ready for Christmas AND are preparing for this little boy to join our family a few weeks after Christmas. Amidst everything, I CAN'T believe Christmas is only a couple of weeks away! Here's a little peak at what we've been up to!

This is Jackobi's friend "Gobble" ... we had fun preparing and talking about Thanksgiving and all we are thankful for!! We were stranded inside for a few days (a little by choice ... it was COLD outside!!) so had our hand at a few little crafty things to occupy Jackobi's attention and energy. Gobble was by far her favorite friend we created during the cold snow storm.

When it wasn't subzero temperatures we DID manage to enjoy some of the fluffy white stuff!! Jackobi absolutly loves eating snow!

Officially worn out! We played HARD in the snow!!
Snow angels & tackling dad in the snow were her favorite.

We had a great Thanksgiving & were really excited to trek down to the square to watch Santa turn on the lights & sit on his lap. It was REALLY COLD this year, so we made it a quick trip knowing that after the anticipation that had built up in Jackobi's little mind, there was no way we could skip it due to the weather!

And boy was she excited!!

Braving the cold weather! We quickly retreated inside & opted to "meet" Santa the next morning!

Nate and I took Jackobi to the Teddy Bear breakfast the next morning to meet Santa. She was SO EXCITED and was literally jumping up and down as we waited in line to sit on his lap. Once it was her turn, it was a different story. I don't think she could have pried his hands off and jumped down much quicker! No tears this year, so we're making progress!



She did stick around long enough to get a treat out of his basket. Santa is still pretty great in Jackobi's book, just as long as he keeps his distance!!


She was pretty thrilled for her candy cane. They've been a HUGE hit in our house this year! Especially the pink & purple ones!

Camille & I took Jackobi to see Tangled. It was her FIRST movie theatre experience & 3D at that! She decided she LOVED the little glasses they give you! We've been anxiously preparing for this little guy to get here! Jackobi is thrilled to be a big sister and talks about her baby brother all the time. She's decided we should name him Dash, which is a cute name other than it's the neighbor's dog. :) I'm 33 weeks and feeling probably the best I have yet which is a good thing. I can't decide if I really feel better or if I'm just in panic mode since I still have plenty to get done before he gets here! Either way, I'll take the extra energy however I can get it! Just a few weeks after Christmas & he should make his arrival. I'm excited and anxious to see what a family of four will feel like & the changes that are soon to come!

In the meantime ... I'm going to soak up as much of these two as I can!!
Christmas music, lights & happy new traditions. I sure do love this time of year!