Family Update. . .

I haven't been on here much in the last few weeks, so here's an update...

Anna took her first steps last Saturday November 11th, three to be exact. She's taken one or two more steps a few times this week and three more today. She is by no means "walking", but is slowly on her way. She is doing very well balancing herself, it's the forward progression that is lacking. She is so funny and loves to make people laugh!

Lizzy laughed for the first time a few days ago, it sounded like a squealing noise, but it was an attempt to laugh :-) She is also very happy, smiles a lot and cooes often. She is an excellent sleeper just like her sisters were and has adjusted her own schedule to her big sisters'. She has begun putting herself to bed around 9:00 or 10:00pm and getting up a bit earlier than Emma and Anna at 5:30am.

Emma is so excited about Christmas. Just about everything she sees on TV, in newspaper ads or at the store she says she wants it for Christmas (or her birthday). She is quickly becoming obsessed with wanting and expecting presents at Christmas. We have to remind her daily the true reason why we celebrate Christmas.

Jody and I are the same. . .gearing up for the Holidays at church and the many Christmas parties and plays coming up! I'll try to get our Christmas cards out a little earlier than mid-January. . .