Christmas!!

This Christmas was probably the most crazy/fun Christmas I have ever had! We attended church on Christmas Eve and then went back to the Zim's for some pizza. Christmas morning Layna was up at 5:30 and I think Karl was just as wired as she was so we began opening presents by 6:15. Watching Layna open her presents from Santa was a BLAST! She had been asking for a dollhouse for months and was so adorable when opening it. We then headed out to Karl's sisters house because Kurt and Bev got in town around 8:30. We enjoyed a nice breakfast (Thanks Sheri!) and then went to pick up G and G Fry. From then on we spent the day at Zim's for presents and an extended family party. We didnt get home until almost 8pm last evening. We were all exausted but had an awesome Christmas!! I thought Christmas when I was a KID was fun...but having kids of your own tops the cake! Cant wait till next year when I will have TWO to enjoy!

Micah and Mal's Baptism

We were finally able to meet the Klug twins this past week!! Layna loved playing with the babies and we had a great time visiting with Billy and Rachel. We were also honored to be asked to be Malorie's Godparents. We had a wonderful time at the baptism and cant wait to see them again soon.

36 Week Pics

So these pics were taken last week but I think you get the picture...The last pics I took with Layna were at 36 weeks so this will probably be it from here on out! I made it past Christmas as of yesterday- so Baby Nelson #2 can come ANY TIME NOW!!

Christmas with G & G Nelson

While in Chicago we were able to celebrate Christmas with Grandpa and Grandma Nelson. We had a wonderful dinner at a nice steak house and then came back home to see that Santa had come! Layna had so much fun opening presents- some of her favs were Thomas the Train, a frog drawing pad and new jammies! We will miss the fun with all of the other cousins on Christmas Eve but were glad to have our own Christmas celebration over Thanksgiving! Grandma and Grandpa Nelson will also be traveling to St Louis on Christmas morning this year so we are super excited to see them in the morning before heading to the Zimmermans!

Im still feeling well..just Big, Tired, and Uncomfortable!! I still feel like Baby Nelson #2 will wait until after the New Year to make his/her appearace..but we shall see! Im hoping the excitement of the holidays keeps me busy enough to forget that I am 9 mo preggo!!

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Thanksgiving/Black Friday!!

We had a great time this year in Chicago for Thanksgiving! It was the last time I was able to travel and we were grateful to spend 4 days with the Nelson Family. We also broke a new record for departure time on Black Friday- 3:15 am!! The craziest part is that I was awake and ready to go shortly after midnight!! I guess something about being pregnant and knowing I was waking up at 3 to go shopping caused me lack of sleep that evening. The first pic is for scrapbooking purposes only..to actually prove that YES I did still go shopping on Black Friday- even though I was as big as a HOUSE!!

32 Weeks!!

I'm just getting read to end my 32 week so I figured Id better post pictures! This also helps remind me to continue taking pictures so that I can attempt to make this baby's scrapbook as detailed and thick as Laynas. I'm sure this will be a challenge! Lately when people ask when Im due- I say January 15th and then they respond with 'Wooh...you have a ways to go..' Im convinced people dont know quite how close January is..you see this makes me feel better rather than dwelling on the fact that most people think I'm HUGE! Most times when I say- 'Well- I had Layna about 6 weeks from now..' they say.. 'Ohh ok..thats not that far off!' Anyhow...Be nice to the pregnant lady people!

Overall I feel pretty good- Just the normal complaints. We are looking forward to heading to Chicago for Thanksgiving for a wonderful family dinner and EARLY morning shopping on Friday. When I say EARLY..I mean we will be leaving the house between 3 and 3:30. We are crazy but we have a good time. Hopefully I can waddle my way through the crowds. :) Layna and Karl are wonderful as always. We have a good time trying to imagine what it will be like when the newest member of our family arrives but most days we just cant picture it until he or she actually makes an appearance! The Jury is till out on names..especially boys names so if you have any suggestions send them my way! We hope this approaching holiday season finds you and your family doing well :)

Halloween- PARTY!

Every year our Halloween neighborhood party gets bigger and bigger. We had a blast again this year because many of our friends and family joined us. We had G and G Z, Mary, Brad and Sarah, and our good friends Dave, Laura, Nick and Michael- along with Laura's parents! Layna loved Trick or Treating and really got the hang of it after a few houses. We are blessed to have such fun neighbors and had a great time again this year!