Violet's New Room

This weekend Violet's room really came together. Pretty much everything is ready except I am planning on putting some white, vinyl lettering on the pink wall that says "Curiouser and Curiouser". I'm not sure what will happen as far as the teapot lamp either. One of the walls has been painted pink.

Most of the crib bedding is done.

The pictures have been hung.

My little white rabbit has been placed on the dresser next to a white rabbit framed picture.

The dresser is stocked with clean clothes, diapers and wipes.

There are many cute outfits hanging in the closet, a new bouncer seat, and a baby bath tub. I purchased a few things from amazon and I'm just waiting on one more delivery this week. We are pretty much set for my little girl to come. I have even packed my hospital bag. I am 37 weeks tomorrow which is when babies are no longer considered premature. I have been cramping and contracting quite a bit today, but it is hard to say at this point whether it will lead to something real or if it is just my body practicing. It will be great to meet my little girl soon though, whenever she comes, and it is nice to feel prepared to some degree.

Thanksgiving

We had a great Thanksgiving this year. It was pretty low key and comfortable. On Thanksgiving Day Lydia went with her dad and in the evening Wes, Adelle and I headed over to Wes' parents home. It was good to see them, to hang out and to enjoy wonderful food. Adelle loved seeing her aunt Erica and Wes and I really enjoyed chatting with everyone. I haven't been so great at taking pictures recently, so unfortunately I don't have any.

Sunday we headed over to my parents home to enjoy another Thanksgiving dinner. Lydia was able to join us for that one. The girls loved hanging around the newly decorated Christmas tree. My father has a wonderful Christmas Village that he places around the tree every year. Adelle looked through every window to see what was inside. The girls also loved playing with their young cousin Cedric. There is nothing like spending time with family.

At each gathering we dropped of Christmas present since we won't know how December is going to shape up.

Here are a few of the things I am thankful for.

-My wonderful, loving family; immediate and extended.
-My loving husband who is my best friend and love of my life.
-My two beautiful girls who really are so wonderful most of the time :)
-My little, unborn child that I can't wait to meet.
-A cozy little home to take care of and to have as my own.
-A loving Heavenly Father and his Son, Jesus Christ.
-Being a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints.
-A wonderful job that allows me to work from home 4 days a week.
-My health and the opportunity to live and learn every day.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

My Little Baby Shower

This past Saturday my wonderful step-mom and sister threw me a baby shower. They are so generous and wonderful. I love them! We started out with lunch and then after lunch we all sat down and decorated white onesies.

It was so great to see old friends and other women that I have come to love!

The grandmas didn't want to decorate a little onesie, but they enjoyed watching everyone else's creations. I wish we would have gotten some pictures of the finished products!

Julie not only decorated with cute pink ornaments and beads, but also with LOTS of baby clothes! Violet will be stylin' when she's born! My step-mom LOVES to shop! I am looking forward to capturing Violet in some of these amazing outfits!

Everyone got to take home soap from bath and body works. There were a few other prizes as well. There was a drawing for anyone that brought a package of diapers. My good friend Michelle who is due a few days after me won a wonderfully, soft blanket. There were card making kits that were given out to the people who made the best onesies. Lydia and my 12 year old cousin Christina were the judges.

Everyone was super generous and I am so grateful for their gifts. We got one of the most important items that we were needing, a car seat!! I had fun unpacking the gifts once I got home and setting up Violets room a little bit more.

Thank you so much Sarah and Julie for hosting the shower and thank you everyone who came!!! It was fun to be with you, to enjoy your company, and to have a special day for my little Violet!!!

Adelle's Thanksgiving Day Program

Adelle had her Thanksgiving program today. Her class has been learning songs for a while now and memorizing a special Thanksgiving poem. She was super excited, and a little nervous for the program. When Wes and I walked in she was fervently scanning the audience to see if we had arrived yet. When she saw us her face just lit up!

The kids did a really wonderful job and were on their best behaviour. It was a very short program, only about 20 minutes, but we did manage to get some video and pictures of Adelle's special day.

Adelle made these two hats in class. After the program we were excused to go so the Kindergartner's could have their Thanksgiving Feast. Adelle said she enjoyed ham, a roll, carrots and dip, a cupcake, and a cookie. She was offered pumpkin pie, but declined because she's never tasted it before. The funny thing is, that is my nickname for her :) She had a wonderful day and we were glad we could share a little part with her.

Thanksgiving Poem

I'm A Very Fine Turkey

Here is one of the songs from Adelle's Thanksgiving program today :)

Bad Kitty!

Cosette was a very naughty kitty last night!! Wes and I were hanging out on the couch when we heard a startling sound from Violet's new room. Wes recently painted in there and set up the crib complete with it's new bedding and the new white rabitt I made. I went into the bedroom to see my cat just staring at me from inside the crib! We are pretty sure that she was attacking the white bunny. He appears unharmed, but what a silly animal. She ran off pretty quickly, but I brought her back to the scene of the crime and sprayed her a few times with the water bottle to train and remind her that she is absolutely not allowed in Violet's bed! I am hoping it never happens again. Of course the bunny won't be in the crib when Violet is for safety reasons. It makes me wonder though...was the bunny really all that interesting?