Christmas in Seattle and New Orleans was a whirlwind, but we had a blast. Too much to talk about so you can view the photos here.

Highlights…

This was the first Christmas Peter and I didn’t split up, so it was special for us. We sported a Christmas outfit on Christmas day….not many people got to see this and it was only briefly.

There was a serious game of ping pong and beer pong on Christmas Eve. All the presents rocked. Dad got his chime back and Sarah got her teddy bear back (I wonder if she found it). Played with the nephews, hung with Ryan and Mike briefly before they left on Christmas Eve for Denver, saw Mom’s side of the family and ate a lot of good food. Ate too much.

Sara threw us a baby shower with the help of Christina, Terry and Dad….that was fun and Peli has lots of really cute new things. She’ll be the best dressed kid for at least a year (heehee).

Got to see a few friends, watched the Saints game and then flew back.

We arrived back in Seattle on Monday, December 28th. Spent the next day with mom. She accompanied me to my doc appointment. I gained two pounds since the last visit which is normal. I started at 115 and I now weigh 138…..eek. Peli is now in a downward position and will likely stay like that until birth. She has the hiccups daily and much of the family had fun feeling her tiny hiccups.

Peter and I started our labor, parenting and breast feeding class. It’s a lot of information to take in so far but we’re learning. You can see below that the baby’s room is coming together.