New Outfit #2

"Let's make a pretty face, then a silly face!"





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Cookies!

Savanna got a cookie making kit for Christmas and we got to play with it today

This is one of the toys Savanna picked with her Chrisrmas money. It's a Play-Doh Ice Cream Shoppe





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New dress and boots!

Savanna's wearing some of her new clothes from Christmas as we brave the crowds and head to Walmart. She is anxious to spent her gift certificate from Gran and Christmas money from Papa Ed!

Mail Cutoff

Please do not send Matt anymore mail or packages. There is no guarantee they will make it to him if mailed after today. Thanks!!

Savanna sends a BIG Thank You for all her gifts! It's so funny to watch her every year, get more and more excited. With every one she opened she said "It's just what I've always wanted!" Merry Christmas!!




















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"Did Santa Come?"

Santa!

Savanna only asked Santa for 2 things this year...A Walking Puppy and A Walking Kitty. She got both!

Thank you Rushell!

Merry Christmas Eve

In her Christmas pajamas, ready to go to Rushell's!


Savanna is helping me cook Christmas Eve dinner that we will be eating at Rushell's house.


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Still my girl!

She crawled up in my lap and crashed!

Christmas Party at Henlie's School

Savanna got to go to Henlie's
school Christmas Party. They had a great time!




























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Concert

Savanna's class had a "choir concert" today...Leave it to our child to fall off the stage!

28 Weeks/7 Months

Today was my 28 week/7 month baby appointment. All my labs came back great, so no gestational diabetes. My iron was borderline low, but it was when I was pregnant with Savanna too. I gained only 2lbs since my last appointment, to my surprise! I feel like all I do is eat. My fundal height measured 29, so still measuring a little ahead. Lyla's heartbeat was in the 160's, which is where it typically is. Everything went great. It was a quick appointment and the next one will be quick too. My next appointment is at 32 weeks, and will be January 4th.

Lyla's room

We put Lyla's room together last night. Hollie and our friends Heather and Kate came over to help.

Before



During



After!


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Decorating for Christmas

My tree is sad, I know. All my Christmas decor is in storage, except the tree, and I wasn't about to go dig it out in 40 below temps. So, I just got a few things from the store to make it through this year.











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One step closer!

Savanna and I put both the swing and bounce seat together. She is a great helper, until she loses interest in the project

Lyla in 3D

I got a 3D ultrasound today. The pictures didn't turn out as good as I'd hoped, but it was amazing to see her moving and feeling it all at the same time! We confirmed that Lyla is still a Lyla. It was well worth the money spent!

The first pic is her profile. On the screen during the ultrasound, my first thought was "She looks a lot like Savanna did when she was born" although it's a little hard to tell in this picture.

The first video is her profile. She is sleeping so there isn't much movement. The second video is a video of her little heart beating. The third and fourth videos are of her sucking on her arm. You can see her little fingers moving in video 3, and in video four you see her other hand trying to push away the arm she is sucking on.

Bouncer & Swing

I ordered the bouncer seat & swing today. These were the last 2 "big" items I needed! I must say, I LOVE Amazon and their Free Super Saver Shipping! Saved me $40 that Babies R Us would have charged me.

24 Week Appointment

Yesterday was my 24 week appointment. I have gained 6lbs (technically) from my starting weight. The weight gain goal set for me by my doctor is 15-25lbs. Starting now I will gain around 1lb a week. She said I am on the right track.

Lyla's heartbeat was in the high 150's and low 160's. She was moving around, making it a little difficult for the doctor to get a good reading at first. My fundal height measured at 26. She said I am definitely measuring big, but wasn't concerned. (Fundal height is generally defined as the distance from the top of the uterus to the pubic bone measured in centimeters. After the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, your fundal height measurement often matches the number of weeks you've been pregnant)

My OB asked me if I had thought about pain management during labor, and without skipping a beat I told her, "I WANT AN EPIDURAL!" Matt was a wonderful advocate when I was in labor with Savanna, making sure they were very aware I wanted an epidural, so if Matt doesn't make it home, my advocate will have a lot to live up too!

My next appointment will be December 5th, for my 28 week check-up. A couple of days before this appointment, I have to take the glucose test, which tests for gestational diabetes. They will have my results at my next appointment.

Cousinly Love!

Walking in the snow

Our friend Rushell took the girls on a snowy walk today. They had a great time!

Sunday Brunch

Savanna has decided she wants to play the violin. She was so engrossed in watching them, she didn't even notice Hollie and Henlie moved on...

Nursey Bedding on the way!