Christmas

Our last Christmas as non-parents. It was really nice and quiet and at the same time a little weird not being around our family. Luckily, we got to share it with the Nolfi family so we were equipped w/a mom and dad and brothers and wife!!! We all went out on Xmas eve to a Mario Batali restaurant called "Po" and it was perfect. On Christmas day, they all came here and we celebrated with a delicious brunch followed by a viewing of Son and Dom's wedding video that I put together for them as their Christmas present. It was really nice. Unfortunately, I am sick as a dog and didn't sleep hardly at all Christmas night. I loved the fact that I had gotten through my pregnancy with so few problems only to get smacked HARD w/a nasty throat virus that has moved to my ear. Good times!!! I'm experiencing major cabin fever so much at least get out to walk a little bit. Whew.

We had a sonogram last week and Baby is looking good. We saw some great shots of his/her little face: opening and closing his/her mouth while it's little hand kept wiping it's cheek (I know it's odd calling the child "it" but it takes less time to type). Also, the femur bone is very very long.....apparently about 2 weeks further in development than where I am. I just hope the head isn't too big....I'm beginning to really not look forward to getting my new little friend out.

Attached are a couple pics along w/a video of the child's movement. A little dancer is what I have!

Hope your holidays are great!!!

Grandparents galore (and registry information)

Mom and Dad came to visit this week and they helped me get baby stuff and sort of arrange things in the room as well as visit w/lots of their friends and do the museum circuit. It's always good to see them and they plan on coming back after the baby comes in order to help us for a couple of weeks....which is such a God send!

We did a "pre-Christmas" celebration on Saturday with Janice and Bob and had such fun! It's great having such a supportive family to help this little guy grow. On our actual Christmas this year, we are going to lay low together. We figure that this will be our last Christmas alone for a loooonnnggg time, so we may go out to dinner, then come home and have a romantic evening together. I'll let you know how that goes!

Quite a few people have asked about our registry-you are all very thoughtful....we are set up at www.buybuybaby.com under either Beth Doran or Gabe Doran. Also, gift certificates to www.diapers.com would be great! I hear these little guys go through diapers like water!!! :0

I'll post pics again soon....I just don't have anything new uploaded.

Thanks for checkin in!!!