Only 7 weeks left!

Here's the latest sonogram picture of Lexie. It is actually almost a month old, but I'm just getting around to putting in on here. I am on the countdown now - and I am finally starting to get excited. I don't know if it's because I have two other kids to keep me busy, but this pregnancy didn't really hit me until recently. I only have a little over 7 weeks left and I just can't wait! They scheduled my C-section today and it looks like we are going to have a leap day baby! My surgery is schedule for Feb 29th at 9:00 am! I could do it a different day, but then I couldn't have my doctor deliver her and we have decided that being born on leap day will give Lexie something unique! I am definitely not looking forward to the hospital, surgery, recovery part - but I just can't wait to meet our little Lexie. This last sonogram was the middle of December and she was measuring pretty big - so we will see if they keep the delivery day or move it up. No complaints here if it happens a little sooner! We'll keep everyone posted.

And to add to the chaos - our builder called today to schedule our final walk through and closing date. They wanted to do it March 3rd, but considering I'll probably just be coming home that day - we moved it back a week. The timing on this just couldn't be worse! We still haven't sold our current house, but we're still trying! If it sells - we will be in our house the first part of March! If it doesn't we will call it quits on the new one and stay where we are. I will, of course, be a little disappointed. But I will just be glad when it's all over one way or the other and I don't have to worry about it anymore! Part of me will be relieved not to have to pack and move with a brand new baby. We'll see what happens! It's going to be a hectic few weeks - but Matt and I have a trip planned that we are very excited about! We decided we needed a little getaway before the baby comes. So Matt's parents agreed to take our kids for a few days and we are going to Sedona! I'm so excited to get away and relax! It will be a much needed break!

Well, I better go. Kids are asleep and I have lots to get done before I can go to bed!

Our Christmas

This christmas was so fun! It was simple and low-key and honestly - the most relaxing christmas I can remember. Matt had to work on Christmas Eve (that's the life of a cop) so we stayed home for the first time this year. We stayed in our pj's all day, watched Christmas movies, decorating our gingerbread house, made goodies, and just relaxed all day. That night the kids opened their new pajamas and hooded towels. They were bathed and in bed by 7:30 I think - that's a record for Christmas eve! Matt was able to stop by for a minute, so he got to see them open their presents and grab some dinner.

Christmas morning was kinda funny. Matt and I both woke up about 6:30 (I don't sleep much this late in my pregnancy since I can't ever get comfortable). Anyway - neither of us could go back to sleep, so I got the video camera ready and we actually woke our kids up! How stupid are we? We both couldn't believe we were doing it. The kids pretty much got everything they wanted (we are counting our blessings that their wants are very small at this point). Kaden's favorite was his new pet guinnea pig, Joey. Bailey's favorite was her baby doll and accessories: bottle, bib, diaper bag, clothes, etc. Kaden was so excited to see that the treats we left for santa were gone (Kaden also insisted that we leave some in a bag so Santa could take them home to Mrs. Clause - he was worried that she wouldn't get any treats). And the carrots we left for the reindeer were nibbled on! He was almost more excited about that than about any presents! It was such a fun christmas morning with just our little family.

Matt was going on about 4 or 5 hours of sleep - he didn't get off work til 1 am. So after all the presents were opened and we had our yummy breakfast casserole, he went back to sleep. The kids and I played with their new toys and just bummed. Later in the afternoon Matt's parents, his sister, and her family came over. We all went to dinner at a cousin's house in Mesa. All in all a very good Christmas!