Getting close...

Alex and I went to the annual Foster Parent Christmas party last Saturday. The Santa was a little odd looking, but Alex thought he was pretty cool. He even managed to brave sitting on his knee for a photo opportunity for me. Santa gave him 4 board books and he was so thrilled! Two Christmas parties and two Santa visits and Alex has got a "tato head" and "books". I don't think I should dare take him to see the Mall Santa, as that one comes empty handed!!!

We are getting very close to meeting our new son (well, very likely a son... there's always room for error on the ultrasound technician's part). We've officially passed the due date that the ultrasound predicted (December 21), but based on measurements only, those have a margin of error of 10 days give or take... January 1st is creeping up on us fast and we are hoping to avoid going past that date, but if we do... I'm okay with that, as my first born (10 days past his due date) was beautiful and healthy, albeit on the large size.

Here's this week's belly (taken today at 38 weeks, 4 days). A bit of a shock seeing it on the camera. I had no idea...

We're sure looking forward to our Christmas. This year we've decided to visit around Christmas and not during. Yesterday we had a great dinner at Cory's parents house. Everyone was there. I forgot my camera, of course, otherwise I'd be posting a photo of my nephew for all to see. Last year Christmas Day was too hectic and not enjoyable for us. Cory's sleeping schedule (he works graveyards) made the day not very relaxing (he got no sleep at all) so this year we're staying home on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. We'll drive to PG on Boxing Day, but we're spending our first ever Christmas completely at home. We've extended the invitation to our families and my parents are coming out for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. We're looking forward to relaxing at home and letting Alex take as long as he wants opening his gifts on Christmas morning.

Merry Christmas to all if I don't get around to posting another update before then! Hope your holidays are relaxing and peaceful!