We always let the kids pick the tree. This year it was a little short, but it was definitely the right price and I think it turned out really good. We put Thomas the train around it too carrying presents. The kids were very helpful with the lights and the garland and could not wait to get the ornaments on the tree. Cameron is having a hard time waiting for something to appear in her stocking.
Roland was born on 11/11/2009 at 4:33 am. He was 7 lbs 15.6 ounces and 20 3.4 in long. Roland is named after the lead singer of Tears for Fears and his middle name Jeffery is after our mentor Jeff Richard who passed away this year. Jeff helped us get into our house in Ca. and guide us spiritually and financially.
Overall, I had a great experience delivering Roland. I decided to have my water Broken, since my doctor was going out of town on my due date. I think this took some of the anxiety away from everyone since Cameron was almost born in the car. This also helped with setting up Child care for the kids. My doctor is awesome. He let Jeremy help deliver Roland, and then he prayed for Roland afterwards. The nurses were also amazing, and I loved the hospital. I did find out that I was allergic to penecillin which was not fun. I had trouble breathing. We are so Thankful that Roland is healthy.
Hewson is turning 5. Pretty unbelievable. We wanted to throw him a party before the new baby arrived. He invited some of his old friends, neighborhood buddies, and new soccer friends. Hewson wanted a pirate party, so we had pirate music, prizes, games and decorations. We had a great time, and the kids seemed to really enjoy the games. Jeremy built a balloon dart game. Hewson saw this at the fair and really wanted to play it. We also played pin the treasure chest on the map. After all of Hewson's friends had eaten their cake, and had gone off to play, Hewson was left at the table alone still eating his cake. He was enjoying every bite.
Hewson is very creative, and has always seen things very abstract. He colors really well, and says he is an artist. Here is his latest drawing he did for Cameron. He drew it all and made this cute face on it, and then colored it.
We took a late trip to Lowes the other nights to get some more pieces for our new baby gate. The kids already had their bath, so this is Cameron dressed for the town in her pajamas. She said "I look cute."
Well, it is starting to get cold and wet and I was not sure how much longer our watermelon would survive outside and if it would grow anymore so we picked it and gave it another shot. This one was much better.
Cameron wanted to take a picture with Hewson, and he was not that excited about it. We often ask Cameron to roll her eyes for other people because we think it is so cute. So she told me to take a picture of it the other day.
Aunt Jackie and Uncle James came for a quick visit from Arkansas. They came bearing gifts for the new baby and a beautiful crib. We had a great visit, and the kids really enjoyed their time with them. Cameron kept bringing more books for Aunt Jackie to read, and Hewson enjoyed his new coloring and activity books. The kids helped Jeremy put together the crib. Well, mostly Hewson. He was a really big help. Cameron helped me pack the baby bag for the hospital and she picked out one pink pacifier and one bllue pacifier. She now thinks I am having a girl.