Putting up the Tree

Yesterday I was really beginning to wonder if our tree was ever going to get finished. We picked our tree out on Wednesday night and got it in the stand to dry (it was rainy and cold most of the week). The plan was to decorate it Friday night, but we ran out of time and red beads. After spending Friday evening and Saturday morning trying to track down more red beads (that matched the old ones) we gave up and turned to ribbon instead. Finally last night we finished and Rebecca and Daddy put the star on top just as our Christmas lights outside were coming on. Our home is now ready for the season  inside and out. Rebecca had so much fun helping with the tree this year. She kept telling Aaron '"look daddy we're decorating!" I'm raising myself a great little helper and can only imagine all the things we'll be able to do as she gets older. Daddy is really going to need some male company; so let's hope this baby is a boy! ;-)

These two pics are for my mom.....look familiar? My mom made me this sweatshirt when I was about 4-5 and now Rebecca is wearing it!!!

Ta Da!!!

Rebecca goes to the Circus

Daddy bought tickets for the Circus Thanksgiving afternoon. Rebecca was curious, but not quite sure about going. She kept telling us "the tigers might bite me". As if to warn us that she was willing to go, but we should know the dangers. LOL Once we got to the Circus here interest revived, although I think she liked the popcorn most of all. We got a few pics, but it was hard to get good shots in the dark. I think our favorite part was the bear riding the motorcycle and if something could be changed we'd like to see less scantily clad women. ;-)

As Aaron was purchasingthis light up toy for Rebecca the vendor told us as a bonus it plays music. (oh boy!)

The music was annoying sure enough but also odd because it was in a foreign language. LOL

Getting ready for Christmas....my favorite part of the year!

Looking forward to the next three days and having my hubby home!!! Aaron has been really working hard and long lately setting up generators for the hospital downtown. I can't even remember when he worked a "normal" week. Oh well, for the next three days at least he'll be home with us and if we cross our fingers, maybe we'll even get to have him home all weekend. So what are our plans for the next few days? Let's see, decorating, eating, decorating, circus, and probably more eating. LOL Tomorrow we also get to go back to my doctor. We have reached 12 weeks! I'll be glad when the morning sickness is finally gone for good, but other than that things are looking great! Thanksgiving day we'll be going to the circus and to Grandpa and Ginger's for dinner. We also have putting up the Christmas tree and Christmas lights on the agenda. What a fun filled week!

Rebecca and I got a jump start on the decorating this afternoon. The expression on her face as I popped open the totes of Christmas stuff was adorable. This year is going to be so much fun with a three year old!