Monday, February 02, 2009

Promised Picture

Okay...so here is a preggo picture. I only have one week to go...and I've only gained a total of 2 pounds! I couldn't be more thrilled. I wasn't looking very pregnant until about 2-3 weeks ago--then I really started getting big.

We are getting very excited. As of today, I am 98% ready for the baby. The last major thing we have to do is make a BIG SISTERS sign to post on the door of the hospital room. The girls and I will be doing that tomorrow for our school craft project. After that, I'm ready. I could always do some more cleaning. Yesterday the house was in bad shape (boxes and things everywhere), but now I have all that put away and cleaned up.

I am almost done with my third blanket. I will take pictures of all 3 probably tomorrow...if I can finish it by then. I had wanted to get the fourth and final one done before the baby arrived, but that isn't going to happen. I may get it started, but it won't be finished in time. Then again, I have been known to accomplish miracles such as that!

The girls are getting REALLY excited since they can see the actual time count down on a calender. They have an activity calendar for school that only displays one month at a time, so it was hard to explain 2 or 3 weeks when it wasn't showing up yet on their calendar. Now the special day is marked, and they have a definite focal point.

We are excited! We will keep you all posted!

Friday, December 19, 2008

Christmas School Party

The girls and I had our homeschool Christmas party today. We spent the whole day at Chuck E. Cheese. I was very proud of the girls and their behavior. They were so kind to each other, sharing rides and tickets.

Each of the girls got a necklace for their Christmas gift. It wasn't much, but they were happy to have a present. It's a lot of fun for me to not only be their mom, but also their teacher. This was our "school party", but I got to enjoy it also as a mom. I'm not sure when our next official homeschool party will be, but I'm already looking forward to it!

Thursday, December 04, 2008

Aliya's 6 yr Birthday

Today is Aliya's 6 yr birthday. She now considers herself a big kid. She is no longer a small child. There are so many things that you get to do when you are six--you can make your own peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, you can wash dishes, ride big kid rides, loose more teeth...the possibilities are endless!

I still remember when she was just a little baby. She had those cheeks that you couldn't resist kissing!

This is my favorite picture of all three girls together. The stair steps are not as spread out as they used to be! They are ALL growing up!


Happy Birthday, Aliya! WE LOVE YOU!


Daddy, Mommy, Niah, and Kiahna