Stitching..

 Look who picked up on some stitching skills last week.

He has recently made one that has a rainbow and a Christmas tree and uses it as a blanket for one of his stuffed animal puppies. It's so cute. I'm proud of this little man of ours.

Our little Sparrow...GLOW!

Emma's second grade class did their traditional "GLOW" performance. Emma was the Sparrow and she did SUCH an awesome job. I think she's a natural performer. :) There was speaking and singing.

The whole class did so great and the theme of the program was awesome. Everybody has talents and can contribute to this world.

 Our kids are so blessed to have great support from awesome Grandparents.

Opa was there. We missed Oma but she was in Germany.

 Grandma and Grandpa Phair

 Emma with her good friends, Fay and Courtney.

 Emma and her teacher, Miss Connell.

Friends movie night and St. Nicholas

 Yesterday for Emma and Thomas' advent calendar, they were told they could invite a friend over for a movie and popcorn night. They were very excited to invite a friend. 

Thomas invited one of his best friends, Gavin over. He joined us for some pizza, popcorn and movie.

 Cute little munchkins! They watched "Spot's Christmas" and "Frosty the Snowman"

 Emma's friend Courtney joined us later on that evening. They watched the "Barbie Christmas" movie.

This morning, we noticed that St. Nicholas had come and left the children some goodies in their boots. 

30 weeks and 6 days!!

I have not written much about this pregnancy with baby #4. 

This pregnancy has FLOWN by. Today I am 30 weeks and 6 days which is what I was with Joseph when he was born. Let's hope this little lady stays in the oven for a bit longer and not surprise us. 

My braxton hicks and cramping have increased quite a bit but I'm learning to recognize certain signs I had with Joseph just before he came and am learning to try and take it easy.

I have had to lay down a whole lot more as of lately. I have to lay down with the boys every afternoon after lunch for about an hour and then again at dinner time.

Sundays are my hardest days with cramping and exhaustion and also every evening.

It became more of a reality to me two weeks ago on Sunday that having meetings before church for my calling as Primary President, then helping get kids off to church, then having our three hour meetings are really playing a hand in increasing my contractions.

Derek has been so wonderful. He makes sure I lay down as often as I can. He works so hard and has also taken on a lot more load with house work, yard work, basement remodeling (trying to get a playroom ready before this munchkin comes), taking care of kids and me. He is truly awesome.

I crave LOTS of sweets. It's the greatest being pregnant during the holidays :) 

I have myself a bowl of cereal every  night before bed. I've kept stocked on Costco's dark chocolate and coconut covered almonds. :)......because I can. :) 

My cravings are all over the place. I don't have anything too specific, it just varies by the minute. :)

Emma loves giving me lots of hugs around my belly.
Thomas is always feeling my tummy to see if baby is moving. I think he is the one that has felt her the most. 

Joseph is oblivious to what is going on and what's about to change in the next months. (hopefully)

We still need to decide on a baby name. This probably sounds weird, but I still worry that this baby could be a boy and that it just wasn't read correctly in the ultra sound. Of course we'll be happy either way. 

This little girl is going to learn very quickly how to have patience with her Mama and rest of the family. It's a wonderful time for our family.