Happy Christmas!!

I have some friends from England who say that and I LOVE it. I also love how they say "lovely". Anyways, Merry/Happy Christmas! Too tired to put a less generic post.

All Righty Then............

We have had a crazy (understatement) past couple of weeks. So let me post about some Christmas things we have done, or tried to do. Last year I went out after Christmas and got some craft stuff thinking "Abram will be old enough to do this next year-this will be awesome!" I said that while purchasing some foam kits. This year we tried to make a train:

Caution: This is NOT as easy as it looks on the box, especially with a two year old and crappy glue.

This doesn't even look like a train............


And what are all of these extra parts, they are more fun than that train........


I'll bet they go inside the window of the train..........


And this gingerbread man can be the driver..........



Ahhh, much better.......



Needless to say, I finished it that night by myself. It was hard to explain when he grabbed the train and yelled "choo choo" why it didn't work, and that it was just to look pretty. Abram didn't think that was such a good idea.


The next day we made treats, this was A LOT more fun!! Abram loves to help, and tell me stories while he does so.....




Time to bake!!!!


....and decorate......



It didn't take him long to figure out what the best part of making treats is.....

A Little Change........

I.......er, I mean "we" have decided to change "Reese" to "Reece" I think that looks more masculine. Thoughts?

2 Things......

1. I think we have officially have decided on a name for our baby boy (though this could change, but probably won't)......
Reese Matthew Raisor, or as Abram says "Baby Eese!"

2. Remember when I thought being pregnant in the winter was the best idea EVER? When I thought it would be the BEST to be pregnant during the holidays, and when it's cold outside? Wellllllll......let's just say that many, many, MANY pounds later to where I am a little worried that I still have 4 months left, I am not thinking winter (when there is always holiday food around and it's too cold or wet to get out much so all you really want to do is sit around and eat) is not the "best" idea anymore.....I am telling you people, I am getting a bit nervous......

"Singing in the Snow"

It's been really important for me to appreciate the little things this Christmas season. Lucky for me, I have a constant reminder......


Whether it's singing with a snowman......


or the first thing he HAS to do after he wakes up is run to see if the tree is still there and have me turn on the lights......



I love Abram, I love Christmas.

I'm a Copy Cat....

My friend Lorinda posted this and I almost peed my pants. Only watch if you have seen the movie Twilight, otherwise you won't understand.

Jolly Ol' St. Nicholas........

We had our church Christmas party tonight. It was pretty fun. There was loads of good food and talent from our branch. Abram got really sweaty from all of the running around and dancing. Be sure to watch the whole video for the surprise mid-dance. Good Stuff, and I had no idea it was coming. I love when that happens, well.....when unless it happens to me.



After the initial "surprise" Abram warmed up to Santa. However a 2 foot distance was maintained-a BIG improvement from last year.