Santa Train

I don't thing Patrick could have been any more excited about seeing all the trains and then being able to ride on one.  We rode in Grandpa's big truck with cousin Jonathan.

When we first got to the North Freedom Mid-continental Railway Museum we when into the depot for our tickets.  Patrick wasn't too keen on not being allowed to go see the trains right away.  Once Grandpa had the tickets in hand we went back outside to see the trains and the different types of cars.  Our first stop was the caboose.  Patrick climbed on well but then began to fuss and cry about "Choo-choo."  Didn't want to do anything but see "Choo-choo."  I took him outside to see the engine and he was as happy as can be.  Evidently there is an order to seeing things in Patrick's book.  Engines first!

You can't climb into the engines' cabs but we did put him on the engine for a couple of pictures.  Once he was able to walk around and see the different engines he was happy to go back into the caboose and look around.  

Once the train arrived we got on and found a place to sit.  It was pretty warm inside the car, so we all took our jackets off and Grandpa handed out the tickets.  Patrick was did well holding onto the ticket and not losing it.  After tickets were punched it was time to look out the windows and watch everything go by.  Santa comes through each car to say hello to each child and get his picture taken.  Patrick wasn't to sure about Santa and stayed with Grandpa.  When the train switched sides, Patrick moved over to Grandma's lap to see out our window.  He slept  great that night.

Thanksgiving

We spent Thanksgiving Day with Michael's side of the family.  His cousin, that just moved to CO, came with his wife and their 3 month old son Jackson.  We made sure to get pictures of the cousins with the seconds cousins.  We had a wonderful dinner and enjoyed being together with the whole family.  Patrick loved being able to play with his cousin Joshua.  I don't think he ever left his side besides for nap.  Patrick and I went to see my side the next day, Friday, and then stayed the night for the Santa Train on Saturday.  See next post for more on this.

Scripture Help

I know I can find all the scriptures on my own but thought it would go faster if I get some help.

Last year for Christmas I received an Advent Calendar.  It has 24 pieces that are magnetized to a painted background of the stable.  I want to write on the back of each piece scriptures to read when we take it out of its cubby and put it on the board.

There are 4 sheep, 2 cows, 1 donkey, 3 camels, 3 wise men, 1 shepherd, 1 inn keeper, 2 angels, 3 stars, 1 "STAR", and of course Mary, Joseph, and Jesus.

I know I want to put Luke 2:8-18 on the shepherd, and Luke 2:1-7 on the inn keeper.  For the two angels I'm most likely going to put when Gabriel told Mary she was pregnant (Luke 1:26-38) and Joseph's dream (Matthew 1:18-25).

Any suggestions for the others?  I was thinking maybe some of the prophecies on the stars and/or some of the animals.

12 Weeks

Our baby's the size of a plum!

The average fetus at 12 weeks is about 2.1 inches long and .49 ounces.  Most of her critical systems are fully formed!  She's about to enter the growth and maturation stage, in which her organs and tissues will grow and develop rapidly.  She's now developing her reflexes -- if you poke her body, she'll likely move.  She's opening and closing her fingers and curling her toes.  Her brain is developing fast!

We should be able to hear the babies heart beat at my next appointment on the 3rd.  I'm feeling a lot better; my energy is pretty much back and not to many food are causing issues.  I'm still avoiding onions.

11 weeks

11 weeks and about the size of a lime.

Your fetus is about 1.6 inches long, and she's got about a 1:1 head to body ratio. She now weighs in at about .25 ounces.  You can't see it, but she's moving fluidly and gracefully in there.  Her skin is see-through, but she's on her way to looking more like a baby.  Her fingers and toes aren't webbed anymore.  Tooth buds, hair follicles and nail beds are forming.

10 Weeks

Your baby's the size of a prune!

Now, she's about 1.2 inches long and weighs about .14 ounces. Her body length will almost double in the next three weeks.  Baby has working arm joints, and her cartilage and bones are forming.  Her vital organs are fully developed and they're starting to function.  Her fingernails and hair are starting to appear, too.  Plus, she's swallowing and kicking in there. (Can you believe it?!)

Holy Hair Growth Batman!  I swear with the prenatal vitamins and everything else growing, my hair has decided to keep up.  I can shave and then have a 5 o'clock shadow  four hours later.  The baby has really been giving me problems of late.  I can't seem to eat anything lately without having gas/heartburn like issues.  I haven't been sleep the greatest since finding out we were pregnant; keep waking up and rolling over.

Still working on a name.  I can't decided between Colin Robert and Declan Robert.  Michael said he likes both and doesn't care which one I pick.  If we have a girl it will be Evangeline Ann which means "Bearer of Good News; Gracious, Merciful".

9 Weeks

Your baby's the size of a green olive!
She's gaining steam! At week nine, your fetus measures around .09 inches and weighs about .07 ounces. She's also developing more distinct facial features. And her heartbeat is getting stronger.

Your baby is now a fetus!
Baby was considered an embryo -- but now she's a fetus! So what does that mean exactly? During the embryonic period, cells begin to take on different functions. The brain, heart, lungs, internal organs and arms and legs begin to form. Once baby is a fetus, it’s more about growth and development to prep for life on the outside. Happy graduation baby!

I'm doing well,  most of my symptoms seem to have disappeared already.  Had me a little worried the first day or two.  I'm still very gassy and get tired easy.  Getting ready for the holidays and trying to figure out all the holiday travel and family visits.  Voted today!