THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT

Apparantly the closet in the guest bedroom wasn't the best place to put unwrapped Christmas presents. I walked upstairs to see the little man and...

VISITING THE BIG GUY IN THE RED SUIT

We went to visit Santa Claus last weekend in Troy, Michigan and KJ did really well. He needed a little help telling Santa that he wanted an airplane and tools, but after some convincing with a candy cane, we got him to sit on his lap without a ton of crying.

After sitting with Santa, we went to the ornament shop and got an airplane ornament to commemorate our trip since KJ is obsessed with planes lately. He points to it every night when the Christmas tree lights start to glow.

It was amazing to see how much more excited he was this year than last. He was still a bit weary of the big guy, but handled it like a champion.

IT'S TIME TO VOTE...

Kurt and I went took a trip to the ultrasound tech this morning and got our first look at the little one. One of the two appointments that Kurt must attend. The baby was incredibly active, which is always a blessed sign with the family history, and we got a few good pictures when it took the time to relax.

Contrary to my opinion, there was only one baby in my belly. We decide to go the surprise route with our kids, so we did not find out the sex. KJ was a good surprise. Time to vote, boy or girl?

Cool picture because you can see the 4 chambers of the heart in the center of the body and the two black dots that are above and below the word "body" are the baby's kidneys...and of course the cute little face.

Another profile picture.

The baby's little body, butt and leg in the air, ready to give me a swift kick.

The little foot that will soon be pressing on my bladder. So precious until I am peeing every 1o minutes.

TRICK-OR-TREATING FUN

Trick or treating was awesome. KJ went around the neighborhood with his Dad and Uncle Jay while I stayed at home with Katrina to pass out candy. I was able to walk to a few houses with KJ, Kurt and Katrina, after the boys stopped at home for a short break to unload KJ's booty and have a sucker.

All of the practice that we did to prep for trick or treating was worth it. KJ happily took his bucket up to house after house to say trick or treat and thank you once he put the candy in his pail. He started at 6:00 and we had to drag him into the house at 7:15 so he didn't freeze.

We got 1 pic with the hat & makeup. Taken off by KJ.
The wagon was a Godsend for KJ , beer for daddy.

KJ threw his pumpkin more than he appreciated it.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

BOO!

KJ wishes you all a very happy fright night.

ANNUAL FAMILY PICTURES

Time flies by and it was time for our annual family pictures a couple of weeks back. We had our favorite photographer, Chuck, come to take them at a local park.

The weather turned out wonderful. KJ was not at his best, but Chuck managed to get a few good pictures before KJ took a flying leap on the pavement and busted his lip. A bloody lip made a quick end to the photo shoot!

WHAT DO YOU WANT?

KJ is a parrot, repeating everything we say, especially the last word. Our new favorite game is to ask KJ a question and give him two options. He ALWAYS answers with the second option. Bacon or sausage. Bat or ball. Brother or sister.