We love snow!!

Cate has been asking since it first started to get cold when it would snow. She assumed that since it was winter it automatically snowed. I told her that where we lived, we may or may not have snow in the winter but that we could pray for snow. Well, her prayers were answered! We woke up this morning to a "winter wonderland!" Actually, we probably only have about 2 inches but is sure is beautiful. My mom came up yesterday in anticipation of the baby being born (being induced tomorrow). I'm not sure there is anyone who loves snow, aside from Cate, more than her! She loves to go sledding. I'm so thankful she is here to sled with the kids since I don't think that is a good option for me:) We were out early today and were just commenting that we can't believe it is only 10 AM! We'll go out again, I'm sure, and enjoy the snow day with hot chocolate and maybe the inauguration parade.

Outdoor fireplace

One of our favorite places is the Habitat ReStore, especially Jacob's. He often goes in when in the neighborhood and "happens" upon some good finds. He's been wanting an outdoor firepit and yesterday he found some there! This afternoon, we tried it out for the first time and it was so much fun. We made some s'mores and we were all happy and warm!

The big belly

Per Stacy's request, here is a picture of my big belly! I'm hoping it won't be so big in the next week or so! The second picture is of Cate and Drew who couldn't stand not having their picture taken when mine was!

Happy MLK weekend!

No training wheels and a trip to the ER

Our Saturday was very laid back. It started with Cate's first ballet class which she is beyond excited about. I didn't get any pictures of her first day, but she'll have dance every Saturday until June so there will be other opportunities! I did take pictures of Cate learning to ride her bike without training wheels, though! She did fantastic. She just needs to build her confidence a bit but by the end of her "lesson" she was riding across the yard! As you are probably wondering what the title is referring to, it was actually not Cate we had to take to the ER as a result of a fall off her bike but sweet little Drew!

While Jacob and Cate were working on the no training wheels, Drew and I were playing basketball in the driveway. He happened to trip where there were some loose rocks and land face first. I rushed over and sure enough, there was a cut above his left eyebrow that seemed fairly deep...it was more like a puncture wound actually. So, we dropped everything and headed over to the pediatric ER. He was a champ. They applied Dermabond, essentially glue, to the wound and he's good to go with hopefully minimal scarring. This is a picture I took the other day so you can't see his boo-boo...just thought it was cute.

So, that was our day. I thought I'd be the one going to the hospital but tonight is a full moon, so you never know:)

Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious

Enjoy this video! She manages some big words and makes up a few, too!

Bowling

Yesterday, we hoped to go ice skating uptown on the Green with Beth, Scott, Grady and Libby. But, the weather did not permit so we decided Plan B would be bowling! I can't remember the last time I bowled, and yes, the pregnant lady did bowl:) Cate had never been and seemed to have a great time. Thanks to the bumpers, Cate and Libby did quite well! Cate actually took this first picture of the bowling balls!

Yes, that is a bowling ball under Beth's shirt, but not mine! Looks like I do, though!! When we first talked about going bowling, Scott said that we probably shouldn't go because they may accuse me of stealing a ball!

Thanks for a fun visit, Hildebrands!

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year! We spent New Year's celebrating Christmas with my family at our house in Charlotte! We opened presents, made gingerbread cookies with Gran, played outside, played games, laughed, and enjoyed being together. Here are a few pictures from out time together!

We anticipate 2009 being an exciting year as we will welcome another daughter into our family. When thinking of resolutions, I think I just want to be the best mother I can to 3 kids! There are only 23 days left until my due date and some days I wonder if it will be fewer! I guess we'll see but now is the time to get all our ducks in a row to prepare for her arrival as the Christmas season is over and the decorations are all put away. I hope you all had a great Christmas and New Years!