Christmas. Christmas Christmas Christmas! I am so very excited for the season this year, though it would NOT appear so from the outside. I have zero decorations up in the apartment. They are still safely stowed in a rubbermaid since after Christmas last year. And I did suggest to Chris (again) the idea of not doing gifts for one another so as to save some money (shame shame). It's almost like a routine for us now. I plant the idea and he reasons me out of it. I just think it would really be impossible to stop that man from getting me something. BUT even though I lack the energy to winterize our little apartment, I am really looking forward to our first Christmas as a family. We even had a "rush" photo session here, after my sister politely insinuated that I really should do some Christmas cards, and it's not too late to get on the ball with that. Armed with a $20 off code at shutterfly that expired at midnight that evening, we had Chris' parents come over, whipped up a semi-legit looking greeting on our giant chalkboard, seated ourselves on the couch, and smiled for the camera. Got those suckers uploaded and prints ordered by 10 that night. Phew. Results.
Little Judah is quickly outgrowing the "little!" He will be a 3 month old by the end of this year. :) He started smiling on Sunday, December 9th. He is still very much into his tongue exercises, has started cooing and warbling, and loves to lift and wave his head all around.
I really got into the crafting-for-Christmas-gifts this year. All I really need to say is: I discovered chalkboard paint. :) Some last creations are drying on the kitchen table, and we have some more shopping to do tonight, and then I think we are about wrapped up.. catch that..? ;)
Looking forward to next week and having friends over for dinner, a drive through Keizer neighborhood lights, the Jr. High youth group Christmas party with food and elf costumes, seeing The Hobbit with a birthday brother-in-law, and birthdays for my dad and grandma. Merry Christmas from our family to your's!
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