Since the cat's out of the bag...

I guess I'll just continue to open my large-o mouth and announce here too that I'm pregnant! I'm sure everyone that looks at my blog is also a facebook buddy, but I thought I'd announce here as well.  I'm about 7 1/2 weeks (not too far along) and I don't usually open my mouth this early in the game, but I have been so miserable and anti-social I thought I should explain myself.  I don't remember having morning sickness this bad with the other three, maybe that's just because it's been almost 3 years since the last baby! My patience is thin too, poor kiddos.  Cinnamon used to help me when I felt sick to my stomach, but it's not cutting it so far.  So to all you mamas, what were some things that helped cut the sick feeling? Don't say ginger because just seeing that word makes me sick (I just gagged).  I'd appreciate any suggestions!!!

Get ready for some awesome pictures!!!

NOT! I was so excited to put some Christmas pictures up here now that David had some time to upload them to the computer.  Almost EVERY picture is hideous!

Yikes...

 

Really Hallie?

 

 Right before Hal threw-up all over the floor...her expression says it all!

 

 Claire and I alone on New Year's Eve.  I sent Dave and Hallie and Emma to his parent's to spend the night because his brother and family were in town.  The picture? Wow...no words...

 

 Seriously, we had a good day.  Betcha can't tell that from my parent's expression!

 

 Yikes again!

 

Guess this one's not quite so bad...

 What did I tell ya? It was just an interesting Christmas overall.  Definitely one to remember...I think we'll call it "Have Yourself a Barfy Little Christmas!" Despite everyone getting horribly sick, it was a nice holiday.  Claire and I were able to spend some time together on New Year's Eve - we had poppers played with out on the porch.  I carried her in her blankie outside and we both really had a good time! We shared a little sparkling cider (Emma saw the bottle the next day and asked if it was wine and did I have a little secret!) and watched Kung Fu Panda together, and when she went to sleep I watched Stardust (love that weird movie!).  I fell asleep before the clock struck 12 too! 

We each got sick this holiday season, but we made the most of it and got through it! So, even though our pictures aren't pretty, we were able to spend the holidays together and get a little something special that I will reveal in the not too distant future!

It's been awhile...

Wow! It's the 20th of January already! Time flies, and that's just fine by me because January kinda stinks.  I realized I never wrote about Christmas except that we all got sick.  And Dave's been so busy our camera still needs the pictures moved to the computer! His new job is going well and his old job still needs him so he's getting some extra moola! Yay!

Anyways, Christmas was good.  We got the girls way too much even though we said we wouldn't.  Here's a great shot of the girls with Santa at the ward party.  LOVE Hallie's expression, she looks a little wary! Guess that's it for now! Some update, huh? :) That's January for ya!