Bountiful Blessings
We had a beautiful Thanksgiving! We went to Alma, a small town where about 50 of Jonathan's relatives meet every year to celebrate together. The food was awesome, Landon did so very well without a nap, and I generally felt pretty good until the way home, which is what I had hoped for! Since that day, my sickness seems to have gotten much better during the day. Yesterday was the first day that I felt even close to my normal self, so I cleaned my kitchen, did laundry, went to the grocery store, and cooked dinner for the first time in months. I felt sick last night, but I was so happy to have had such a wonderful day! It was awesome!
Friday we had GORGEOUS weather so we went to the tree farm and traipsed around for what seemed like hours, looking for the perfect tree. We finally found it and Jonathan cut it down and carried the massive 9 footer back to the barn. Landon followed close in his footsteps. That night we decorated it, and I have to say that I have seldom seen Landon as enamored as he was that evening looking at the tree. I have heard, "That is the most beautiful tree ever!" out of his mouth about 1, 967 times since then. He loves it.
Saturday we went to my parents for dinner, which was such a nice treat. My sister took the first "pregnant" picture of me and as soon as she EMAILS ME THE PICTURE, I will post it so you can see my little pooch 
I feel so much bigger than I was with Landon at this stage, but along with the growth comes movement. Yep, I have definitely felt this little one moving around. I have thought for a few weeks now that I felt it here and there, but this past weekend there was no mistaking...and yesterday I felt it at least three times, once it felt like it was jumping all around. Feeling your baby move within your belly has got to be one of the most amazing experiences a woman can ever have. There is LIFE in there....a little personality developing, legs, arms, a sweet little mouth, and beautiful eyes. Miraculous...seriously! I am so thankful that the Lord saw fit to allow us mothers this pleasure of feeling the lives we grow within our wombs. Every time I feel this baby a smile breaks out on my face, because joy wells within my soul!
I feel so much bigger than I was with Landon at this stage, but along with the growth comes movement. Yep, I have definitely felt this little one moving around. I have thought for a few weeks now that I felt it here and there, but this past weekend there was no mistaking...and yesterday I felt it at least three times, once it felt like it was jumping all around. Feeling your baby move within your belly has got to be one of the most amazing experiences a woman can ever have. There is LIFE in there....a little personality developing, legs, arms, a sweet little mouth, and beautiful eyes. Miraculous...seriously! I am so thankful that the Lord saw fit to allow us mothers this pleasure of feeling the lives we grow within our wombs. Every time I feel this baby a smile breaks out on my face, because joy wells within my soul!
I had a doctor appointment today. Everything looks great, the baby moved quickly away from the doppler again, but had a strong heartbeat. I love to hear that sound! And...drumroll please....December 27 is the official ultrasound date...8:45 am. I cannot wait to see that the baby is healthy and whole...and of course, to find out if our addition will be a new son or a first daughter.
Grad school has equalized for the time being. I turned in my paper on Sunday night and made my posting deadline both Thursday and Sunday. I have four more posts, a final exam, and my big final paper due between now and December 17. Should be busy, but I am sure I can do it. These things always have a way of getting done...somehow
We had a wonderful weekend together as a family. I am just overwhelmed with how blessed I feel to have the family I do, and to be able to experience little pleasure together like...getting a tree and going out for breakfast. Such simple things, but so priceless in nature.
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