It has definitely been a busy week getting ready for Christmas! We went shopping on Monday with my Auntie Colleen, who is such a huge help!! Colby absolutely adores her and she is so great with the kids! Thank you for coming, Auntie!! On Tuesday morning, we did a few errands and then went to my cousin, Leanne's house for a visit and little play date. Colby loves playing with Connor and misses him often. It was great to see their beautiful engagement and wedding photos while the boys played great together! On Wednesday, Jenna had her 3 month check-up! Crazy, I know!! I can't believe she's 3 months old already. I thought I was busy with just one child, but oh my, how things change with two!! I love it though! She is growing well... she now weighs 12 lbs. 2 oz. (25%ile) and is 21.6" long (not on charts yet!) with a head circumference of 38.5 cm (5%ile). So she's just a little girl! I love it, as she will hopefully stay smaller for longer?!? :) Gerry and I just can't believe it, since Colby was such a big baby and was always at the complete other end of the spectrum! Big differences between every child, hey?! While Jenna and I were at the doctor, Colby went to Auntie Colleen's bakery! Yes, she baked with him! I tell you, she has incredible patience and seems to love every minute of it!! Colby had a blast and came home with a decorated rice krispie snowman, rice krispie cookies, and chocolate-covered-decorated pretzels! Yum!! Thank you again, Auntie!
We are looking forward to a beautiful Christmas with family this year. While it's difficult to see all of our family at Christmas because we are so spread out, we are going to Grande Prairie at New Year's. The weather is supposed to be better in the next little while, so hopefully the roads improve too. Even though we don't go too often, we think it's important for our kids to know and see the other side of our extended family too. So hopefully, we can visit Gerry's grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins while up there too. Tonight (Christmas Eve), it is tradition in my family to go to church for the Children's Christmas Concert Play and then we're headed back to my parents' house with her side of the family. Tomorrow morning, I am looking forward to opening our gifts (as a family of four this year!) at home on Christmas morning. It is a special day for Jenna, as we celebrate her first Christmas! Then we are hosting brunch for some of my family here. We will then head back over to my parents' house to celebrate with my dad's side of the family. It's going to be a busy house... especially with all of the kids around now (and more mobile and busy than last year!)
Merry Christmas Everyone!! Wishing you love, joy, and laughter this holiday with family and friends! We look forward to enjoying our family traditions and making many new memories too!
xoxo Gerry, Lesley, Colby and Jenna
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