Henry Watts

Henry Watts was born January 21 at 12:15 am. He was 8 lbs and 14 oz and 21 1/2 inches long.

Caroline holding Henry for the first time. She has been giving him kisses and curious looks. We think she will be a great big sister!

Neighbor Goodies

Well, I feel like I haven't done much lately, but rest here and there. I did get to some cookie making. They are some of my favorites... Ginger cookies topped with vanilla frosting and crushed peppermint. Yum!

I hope you have a Merry Christmas!

Embarrassing Moment

Have you ever said anything that you wish you could go back in time and try it all over again? I did this last weekend. I told myself I never would never assume, not even mention... but it just came out! I asked the cashier when she was expecting... and she was NOT expecting. Can we say awkward? I had to talk to her for several minutes after that while the transaction was going through too- and I felt TERRIBLE. Her response was dead, straight face- "I'm not pregnant" as she pulled her shirt down.

Oh goodness.

Oh Lollipop...

The Lollipop

You were never my friend.
I always wanted you to be my friend.
My Dad never let me.
He would not let me buy you at the store.
He would never bring you home from a trip.
He would even take you out of my Halloween bag every year.

And yet, I know you.
I savored every taste of you when I got you from a friend.
When I got you in a Brithday bag, I would eat it quickly before I returned home.
I tried to save all your wrappers that had stars on them so I could get a free one at 7- Eleven.
I even kept a few of you hidden before Dad looked through my Halloween bag.

My Dad said that I could fall and choke on you because of your stick.
I think I could pull you out of my throat because of your stick.
He said I would just keep you and rot my teeth out.
But I thought you were my sweetest friend.

I have never bought you for my daughter.
Yet she knows you oh so well.
I can count a handful of times where she has tasted you.
I think she likes you too.
The Christmas Ringer at the Store gave her one of your own today.
Yes, I think she likes you just as much.

Princess Tent

Our sweet neighbors are moving. They have 2 little girls (now 9 and 11) and we get all of their handy-me-downs. I'll miss it when they actually go. Today she shows up at the door with this: A Princess tent. Caroline isn't quite into the whole princess thing like other girls (yet), but she still loves it.

Problem: It's dirty. It has dog hair and yucky stuff on it. Any suggestions? I plan on vacuuming it. I can't just throw it in the washer. I could steam clean it- but really? What do you think?

Girls Night Out

Have you seen it?! You'll love it- if you haven't! My Mother-in-Law, Elaine and Sister-in-Law Sarah and I had a wonderful time on Saturday night! We went to the Yummy Cheesecake Factory, had dinner and shared (one of my favorite's) Keylime Cheesecake! We then saw the fantabulous play Wicked ~ The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz. I loved it! I loved the storyline, the humor, the music.. it was just awesome. I would see it again in a heartbeat. What an enjoyable evening. And I would love to do it again!

77 Degrees

My brother calls it Random, but I like to call it pleasant. Last week it snowed almost 2 1/2 feet. Today, Caroline and I went to the Zoo in 77 degree weather. It was beautiful. I love the blue skies and the sun. Is it really November? (Already? This baby thing is coming up faster than I think I realize. I am 29 weeks.) Well I guess we will soon finish raking up our leaves and cleaning out our garden. Care to join us?