It's almost Christmas!

Not sure why, but every year I get super excited when it's time to start buying presents.  I think for me it is the joy of seeing someone open the present I gave them, and anticipating their reaction. 

This year is going to be especially awesome, because it will be the first time Ethan knows what the heck is going on.  He has a stuffed animal Santa, and he carries him around the house all the time.  Santa gets to eat dinner with us, sleep with Ethan, read bed time stories to him (curtousy of mom's bad impression), and even watch Ethan take a bath.  In fact, Santa is pretty much doing all my chores. 

We went Christmas shopping 2 weekends ago, and Santa came with us.  We went to the mall so Ethan could see the "real" Santa Claus, but he was too scared so we just looked at him from a safe distance.  It was so funny because ever time Ethan would get excited about something he would say, "Santa, did you see that?"  "Do you like this, Santa?"

Anyway, here are some pics of the event...enjoy!

Nicolas Update

Well, Dana, Eric, and Nicolas are home now.  Thank goodness!  They ran some genetic testing to make sure he didn't have down syndrom or anything.  The doctors were worried because it appeared that the plates in his head had fused to soon, and they thought that they might have to operate.  Turns out, he is fine!!  Hooray!

Nicolas

My good friend Dana, and her Hubbs, Eric, have just brought their first munchkin into the world.  His name is Nicolas.  He was 5.8 lbs, and was born on Novemer 29th in the afternoon.  He had to be taken to the Children's Hospital...not sure why exactly, but he was 3 weeks premature.  I am praying that everything is ok. 
I am so wierded out by the whole thing, tho.  I can't grasp that Dana is a mommy.  I guess it will take a while.  Here is some background on how we met:
Lisa, my younger sister, met Dana in middle school, and they became fast friends.  I would occasionaly hang out with them, too.  When Lisa went to collage, they lost touch.  During that time, Dana met Eric.  Then, Lisa and I moved in together, and they got back intouch with eachother, which meant that I was also going to hang out with them.  So, now Lisa is off in Pittsburgh, and I am here, still visiting with Dana and Eric on a regular basis. 
The End.

So, here are some pics that I took from Eric's facebook...

My First Blog Ever!

To further render myself, and my family, as people living in the 21st century, we have decided to create this blog. Don't get too caught up in the name, I just thought it was cool. I have lots of friends who have blogs, and I have always admired their willingness to share themselves with the world...so now, I am, too. Not to mention I will be sharing my husbands, and sons private lives with all of you. So, to kick off my..err..I mean, our family blog...here are some recent pictures for you to enjoy...