O Christmas Tree

Akyah and I went on our second annual Christmas tree hunt and found our 2nd family tree this afternoon. Last year the base of our tree was so big it almost didn't fit in the stand so we chose smaller this year. It is up and waiting to be decorated. We are going to the Zoo Lights tonight so we will decorate tomorrow and I will try to get pics of Akyah in front of the tree.

Not my favorite picture but I may want to use the other on our Christmas cards

Russ, Rebeeca, & Akyah
The Richters were nice enough to help us get our tree home- Thank you!!!

16 months & 1st ponytail

Akyah is 16 months old today and is officially sporting her 1st ponytail:



As you can see her hair is really starting to grow. She now weighs 21 lbs and has 10 teeth. This morning I have been enjoying listening to her walk around singing her ABCs = "A, B, C...(long break and trailing off)...Y" or "A, B, C, A, B." It's a pretty good start if you as me ;o) I am also thankful that Akyah loves to brush her teeth every time mommy does.

Akyah met Santa on Black Friday for the shirt time, wearing an adorable angel tu-tu outfit and hope to scan and post the picture soon... she wasn't sure if she wanted to cry or smile. All-in-all is was an okay experience. We'll be going to the Zoo Lights next weekend and will definitely take some pictures then.

It's dead week with finals next week then I am officially done with Term I of the Ed program. Yay me! Next term I am taking 19 credits, this term it was 18 and after that it will slow down credit wise but increase dramatically how much time I spend in the classroom SO I am a busy mama but promise to update as much as I possibly can.