Where's the snow?

We made it to Strawberry Lodge near South Lake Tahoe. Sable was fantastic during the car ride and is quite the little celebrity among the locals. There's no snow so it's a lot like that "White Christmas" movie here.

www.StrawberryLodge.com

Christmas Update

Keri's cousin Garrett and his family Jessica and Leander came over to visit and play Board Games with us. It was great to see them and watch the kids play together.


Stacy broke her ankle but made it home with the help of her son to celebrate Christmas with our family.



Sable likes to snuggle with her Aunt Stacy.



Cousins Caine & Sable with Max and Chase. Christmas Eve at Grandma Dawns house was relaxed with a lot of laughing. I tried to convince Stacy (who is on crutches) to say "God bless us everyone"... hehehe.


Sable went to the Muppets Movie (her first) on Christmas day with mom, dad, Grandma Jackie, Grandpa Keith, Uncle Jonathan and Aunt Muffy. I was so proud, Sable is so easy to take everywhere. It really helped that she loves the Muppets.



Our little Princess playing with her new toys! She got lots of clothes, books, accessories, a wide array of toys including a few musical ones.


P.S. Joel got Skyrim.

25 weeks, 4 days pregnant.

Happy Christmas

Butterflies and Christmas trees

We gave Sable her Christmas chair from Grandma Dawn a little early. It was a big hit. (will post video soon.) She loves the "Butterfly!"



Our tree has lights, a couple butterflies and some cherry flavored candy canes on it this year. It's pretty empty looking but Sable loves pointing to the butterflies and moving them around on the tree. She'll pull one off then go play piano with it in her hand, then gently place it back on a branch. Sable loves her butterflies.

Doctor visit

My blood pressure is perfect and my weight is normal. The baby's size and heart rate look great. The baby is now viable, which means: can survive outside of the womb, should anything happen but don't worry, Cliff and I are happy and healthy. At our next appointment in four weeks I'll be doing a diabetes test and be starting the third trimester. He's kicking away as I type all our good news. I'm in that phase of pregnancy where I'm falling in love with him. We're excited to meet him in a few months.

Joel's grades

Maya lighting - 4.0
Game Theory - 4.0
Cartooning - 4.0
Zbrush - 4.0

GPA for this year - 3.90

Pretty good Joey!

More Sable

Trying out the new car seat



...and the new box



Someone likes the Christmas tree!




She'll only walk if you don't watch her...

24 weeks pregnant

Sable's day

She's sleeping in again...



The new Toys R Us magazine



"I want pages 8 thru 12, mama"

Deck the Hall Ball

Thank you Keith & Jackie for the awesome tickets!
Joel and I went to Deck the Hall Ball last night at Key Areana. We saw the last three bands that played from one of the 107.7 The End Radio station Suites. We had a private bathroom, lounge area, TV and kitchen; not to mention an awesome balcony view! Joel was very into Foster the people and Cage the Elephant. Foster the People live = AWESOME. The best part for Joel was the booth handing out free Magic the Gathering cards "I'm feeling reckless with my pockets full of Magic cards." -Oh Joey. It was fun to get out and pretend to be cool.

Photo of Cage the Elephant

Lazy winter day

While munching on a Milky Way bar, my newest craving, we watched as Sable stood up and walked around the house for about 5 minutes. That was really awesome!

Also found a great shirt:

Help with walking

Great news! Sable does not need braces for her feet! She does need inserts though to help with her ankle alignment. $61.87 later and I feel like a good mom... now to find shoes that fit the new "Chipmunk inserts" that don't cost $50+. She's been more willing to stand, walk and climb up stairs lately. She's so tall and cute!