Things have been busy and cold. We've had some snowfall and weather around 0 degrees (sometimes above, sometimes below) and it's really hitting me that I live in Minnesota. But I've decided that it's really not too bad, and as long as I don't have a bad attitude about the cold, I can totally handle it. Some things I have learned:
--It takes twice as long to get out the door because of all the bundling up.
--If you put a tire gauge in your mouth in the winter when you are checking your tires, it will stick to your tongue (Steve actually learned that one).
--Whereas it's nice in the summer, living on the side of the street with the sidewalk is a disadvantage in the winter because it means more snow shoveling.
My kids are doing great lately. Ava started crawling! She is moving all around the house and I love it! Most parents say that they dread when their kids get mobile, but I like it because it means that Ava can get to what she wants rather than cry and yell when a toy is just beyond reach. She is much more content lately and it cracks me up when she goes over to Nash to steal his toys. Nash loves singing (as you've seen in previous posts) and he knows a few Christmas carols word-for-word now. It is so fun to sing with him. His favorite is "Deck the Halls." He loves to pretend and has enjoyed pretending to be a shepherd or a wise man lately.
One thing I've done recently is I sewed a blessing outfit for my nephew who will be blessed this month. It was my first time to use a pattern and I'm thrilled that it turned out. I did make multiple phone calls to my mom asking her for a translation of the pattern instructions (it's like a whole new language). Anyway, here are some pictures of how it turned out:
7 comments:
Barb, the Blessing Day outfit is SO cute! although I heard about it over the phone, a picture is worth a thousand words. You did a fabulous job.---Mom
Nash is unbelievable. Love his little voice and vocabulary. Way to go Ava on crawling! Wow, that seems early, too. Beautiful little ones!
Thank you very much Barb for making this beautiful gift! That looks wonderful and can't wait for Joshua to wear it on the day of the blessing. Thanks again, Emily
dang! i should have put my order in earlier. this outfit is absolutely darling! you never cease to amaze me with your skillz.
thats a beautiful blessing outfit! We're sorry to not be in CA the same time you are! When are you leaving? Merry Christmas!
Nash is adorable. He really does sing so well. And Barb, I am so impressed with your sewing skills. That outfit turned out so great. Way to go. I hope you guys have a wonderful Christmas and don't freeze too much. :)
good job on the blessing outfit, it looks really good! yeah for ava crawling! jersi started to crawl as well and it really is so much better, now she can do what she wants to do and go where she wants to go! that's good that you're handling the weather ok. hopefully it will warm up sooner than later!
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