I just love this time of year. I love the smells, the food, the games, the time spent with family, and the memories that we make. Usually about this time of the month I am scrambling to get gifts together, stressing about getting cards out, and still have a bunch of shopping left to do. This year I tried something new. I did ALL of my shopping on line! In the space of about 2 hours I was able to get everything done. It felt awesome!
What I have found is that instead of all of the stress of shopping I have had a lot more time to just enjoy the season with my family. It is great! I think I am hooked to this mode of shopping from now on!
Last Thursday my little sister Jenny had her first baby. A girl that named Brooklyn. I was able to actually be in the room behind a curtain while she was born. I have never had this experience. My other sister lives in TX and I have never been near when she is giving birth. And let me tell you it is a completely different experience than being the one IN labor. I found myself holding my breath every time she pushed. What a neat experience it was to hear my sweet little nieces first cries! She is adorable! And I know that Jenny will be a great mommy!
Little Brooklyn just minutes old!
As is tradition in the Jordan household...each child receives a new ornament. I usually try to pick something out that represents a hobby, interest, or milestone that year!
Noah loves all things basketball. He has several jerseys and flat caps to prove it. He also LOVES the Bulls.
Zach is still my little budding scientist. He loves to use the space app on the ipad.
Bailey took swimming lessons for the first time this year. She was by far the quickest to pick up the styling and technic. I can't wait to see how she does next year!
Max has ears like a elephant! He can hear the slightest sounds. Especially if it involves sirens. He LOVES fire trucks!
Owen is my sweet little buddy! He loves his little blue blanket and when he holds it he likes to suck his thumb...no other time except when he is tired and holding his blankie! I am so happy I found this ornament. I think it captures the sweet stage that Owen is in right now.
I can't wait for the coming weeks. My sister is coming from TX and we will get to spend lots of time with family and cousins. Travis gets loads of time off and we have some great fun things planned! Yippee for the holidays!
3 comments:
Isn't it the BEST being in the room when your sister has a baby? I feel the exact same way!!!!!!! It seems to be so much more a miracle of life to watch someone else doing it rather than yourself! hehe
I love your ornaments. I totally adopted your ornament tradition. Love it! :) Thank you for the fabulous idea!!!!
What a wonderful experience it was for us to share in Brooklyn's birth! You have been such a great support to Jenn and Biz! Thank you for all you do Heather! I love the Christmas ornaments!
I was hoping to see a close up of that cute baby!! Adorable!!! Love this year's ornaments...and by the way, your bread is the BEST EVER!!!
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