It's Christmas Time in Westwood!

Check me out! I'm getting ready to go to the Christmas Parade in town...

We met Gavin at the parade, and he spent most of his time on Uncle Brendan's shoulders with his light-up sword. He had a blast!

So I tried it with my Daddy. It was pretty fun....

....but I liked being home and warm much better!

There's no place like home for the holidays!

A Baby Sprinkle!!!

Mommy, Daddy, and I went to Gavin's house for brunch, and when we walked in, SURPRISE!!!! A baby sprinkle for my brand new baby!

Mommy was so surprised to find out that I knew the whole time, and kept it a secret like a good girl....

I am so good at keeping secrets. I didn't tell anyone about the time that I put my peanut butter and jelly sandwich in between the couch cushions for later. I wonder if it's still there...

Gav stuck around for the shower. I think he thought there would be bubbles, but there were just baby toys, tiny little clothes, and quiche. He'll learn!

Skills...

Here are a few 3D pix of Baby Goodman. They're probably the best we've gotten so far...

as you can see from this second picture, not only does Baby Goodman medal in backflips, but thumbsucking as well...

5 more weeks to go! (Assuming this kid's on time...)

No picture necessary...

We didn't get the best pix at the ultrasound, but FYI, Baby Goodman weighs in at 4 pounds, 12 ounces. That's a nearly 5 pound baby for those of you who are still goin' metric.
2 weeks left at work (not counting the current week), and then it's down to business. We'll keep everyone posted!

30 Weeks and Counting!

Well folks, we are at 30 weeks, and the baby weighs a whopping 3lb, 7oz. I thought that sounded large, and when I asked the technician what she thought, she gave me a little piece of fun information. Each baby that a woman has tends to be about 8oz larger than her last- as a general rule of thumb. It may be true, I looked it up in Ella's baby book, and she was 2lb, 13oz at this point.

All I can say is that the lady on TLC with like 17 kids must be out of her mind. How much did the youngest weigh? 14 pounds?!?! Geez!

Anyway, stay tuned... It's getting close! Yay!

Sweets for the Sweet...

This year, for Halloween, I decided to be Poonette (Loonette) the clown from Big Comfy Couch.... It was a pretty awesome costume! Gavin was an astronaut from outerspace. His costume was so REAL!

We headed down to Gavin's hood- they had some good loot...

... and when no one was home...

...we decided to sit and take inventory. I don't know why people give out raisins. What kinda fun is that?!?!?

Anyone who knows Poonette, knows that she wears a purple hat with two curly pigtails sticking out, and a red clown nose. I, however, had my own take on her look, and refused to wear all that...

...it's a good thing I did. Other wise Daddy wouldn't have had a costume!
Happy Halloween!

Just Bakin' Cookies....

We decided to bake Halloween cookies to bring to play group..

Daddy can be so messy when he cooks : )

Ella Bella had a Farm

Mommy, Daddy, and I went pumpkin picking today, and I had my eye on the biggest, orangest pumpkin I could find.

I wonder if anyone would notice if I just picked one up, and ran...

Nah, Mommy and Daddy wouldn't like it, and I really want a donut later.

Happy Fall, everyone! Can't wait 'till Halloween!

Fall is here! Finally!

Fall is here, and Gav and I decided to paint some pumkins.

Gavin's work most resemble's Picasso's Blue Period...

...while mine takes on more of an Impressionist feel.

Now, wash my hands, mommy, they're yucky!

Happy Big 3, Gav!

Hurry up and blow out the candle....

....so I can have a CUPCAKE! Delish!

No Need for the Glasses

So, we went for an ultrasound, and we got to see the baby in 3D!!! It was awesome!
Here is an explanation of what you're looking at...

...and here's the picture without all the lame arrows. Pretty cute! He or she* weighs 1 lb, 3 oz right now, and is VERY active! Loves bladder-boxing!


*In case you're not on the up and up, we're not finding out if the baby's a boy or a girl- all photo's from now on will be from the waist up : )
Eighteen weeks and counting! Can't wait to meet you, little Goodman!

Bill Cosby was Right..

There is nothin' like a puddin' pac!

You can eat them anywhere!

It's so delicious...

I believe it's my one true love!

Happy Birthday to ME!!!!!

My birthday lasts for days and days...

Day 1- open gifts and head out to see a show...

where I danced the night away to hep sounds of Big Jeff. If he comes to your town, I highly recommend it- it's the feel good show of the summer!

Day 2- enjoy my birthday bash with all my friends- the regular gang. Keira was there (she took her first steps at MY party! It's cool, I can share the thunder...)

Gavin came, and drew me some birthday pictures...

Tyler came with his little sister. I hear I'll be getting one of these soon. I hope he or she likes all my other babies- they can all sleep together in my playroom...

Day 3- I put together the climber that Grammy, MomMom, and PopPop got me for my birthday. Daddy helped a little bit, but I mostly referred to the DIY website for assistance...

Ahhh! The fruits of my labor! Nothing like completing a project! I never could have done this when I was one! Here's to being two!

Operation Find Nemo

Our trip to Baltimore was all fun and games until I remembered the REAL reason for our trip- We have to FIND NEMO!

I looked in the pool at our hotel, and he wasn't there, but you know what was?

Tons and tons of FUN!

Daddy, this is not Nemo...

Excuse me, little girl, have you seen an orange and white striped fish? He's really cute, and I miss him...

Aha! There he is! Now, how do I get in there to give him a hug?

Now it's time to enjoy our vacation... I just can't help but think, I haven't seen the little mermaid anywhere!

Happy Father's Day, Daddy!

I love you because...

You make me smile and laugh because you think everything's silly...

You let me walk next to you because I am a BIG GIRL!....

You throw me higher in the air than anyone (even when Mommy yells at you to stop because her heart is in her throat- Can that really happen by the way?)....
Anyway, I love you. Have a wonderful day!

Here We Go Again!

Here's the very first photo of Ella Kathleen's sister or brother to be!
That's right folks, Mommy's Eggo is Preggo once again! Way to go, Daddy!

At this point, he/she's kind of a blob (H is for head, B is for body- for those of you who don't read ink blot), more ultrasounds to come! Stay with us...