Getting the tree in the house

So, it was another feat to get the tree IN the house. Here are some pictures from that. We only ended up breaking a door jam in the process. In one of the pictures you will see Matt standing behind the tree before we stood it straight up. You get the picture as far as how FAT this tree is!

The World's Biggest Christmas Tree...At Least for a Duplex

We had fun a couple of weekends ago with Matt's parents and getting our tree.It is the biggest tree we have ever had. In fact, before bringing it into the house, Matt had to cut off about 2 feet. We can't even get the angel on top because it is still so tall! It will be a tree that our family talks about for years to come I am sure!












The girls had to supervise dad as he was cutting the tree, cheering him on. He had to take a couple of breaks, it was hard work! THAN we had to try and get the tree to the car!You get the picture!

The verdict confirmed....

So, on Friday, we had another ultrasound and they confirmed without a doubt that YES, it is a boy and a girl! We are very excited. We had a nice weekend with Matt's parents in town and Matt was home for a long weekend from Mason City. I will post more later from this weekend!

The first snowmen of the season!

It was snowing in Iowa today like many other parts of the Midwest. The girls couldn't wait to get home and play in it. Though there was only about an inch on the ground, it was great packing snow and it didn't stop them from each making a snowman. It was a lot of fun! I am sure there is a lot more of the white stuff coming our way this winter!

A Visit from Aunt Laura and Uncle Michael

On their way from Denver to Wisconsin, my brother Michael and fiance Laura stopped by for a couple of days. It was so wonderful to see them and to meet Laura. The girls adored her and can't stop talking about "Uncle Michael and Aunt Laura." Thanks guys for stopping by! While they were here, we took a little trip to the Amana Colonies. They sat in the biggest walnut rocker and Elizabeth had to have her picture in front of one of the biggest bubble gum machines of course!

Happy Thanksgiving!

We went to Mason City this past Tuesday night and came back today. It was a nice long weekend to see Matt. We celebrated Thanksgiving with the Lee's who were such gracious hosts in inviting us to join their family for dinner. Here are some pictures of the girls eating leftovers at the apartment. Hope everyone had a blessed and wonderful Thanksgiving!

Baby Mama as Elizabeth calls me!

So, Elizabeth calls me baby mama. I think it is kind of cute, especially considering she has no idea the premise behind the movie, she just knows that Matt and I had rented it at one time. Anyway, here is a picture of my "Baby Mama Tum" about two weeks ago. Right now, we are at about 20 and a half weeks and getting bigger by the day. On Friday, we will have another ultrasound, so check back, I will let you know if the early verdict is correct!

Verse for the day....

“Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.”- Colossians 3:12-15

This verse just touched me today and was a reminder of what we are supposed to do as Christians. Blessings on your day.

Snow...

Well, we are up in Mason City for the weekend and what did we wake up to? A thin, but still beautiful blanket of snow (hence the reason for the background change!:)) It is chilly, but no longer snowing. Maybe we can hope for some more throughout the day!