Gifted!

Today we received a package in the mail. Well, Emily did actually. It was from Grandma and Grandpa Ancel and it was stuffed full of goodies!

 

Jammies with roses on the toes, blue jeans, long- and short-sleeved onesies, a cute pink cardigan and matching pants, socks, shoes, you name it, this girl has it now!

  

Grandpa picked out this one for her- her very own “little black dress”!

And a cute red top and pants with ruffles on the butt. That was Rob’s favorite!

She also got letters for her wall, and some scrapbook paper to decorate them with. That will be a fun project!

Grandma has made it a special treat to get all the little ones their own sippy cup with their name on it, and now Emily has one, too!

She grabbed hold of it and didn’t want to let go!

Also in the box was a pink seahorse that glows and plays soft music to help her sleep. It’s not in the pictures, because it’s in her crib with her as we speak! It helped her fall asleep tonight, and we’re hoping it turns into one of her favorite toys. SO SHE SLEEPS.

Thanks Grandma, Grandpa and Aunt Rachel! We love you tons!!

Today

Have you ever had that “stuck-in-a-rut” feeling, like you’ve been doing the same thing for too many days in a row and you just need a change? Me too!

Today I got the chance to go with my mom to get out of the house and do a little Christmas shopping. We had a great time! We got a little of this, and a little of that, and I was able to cross a few things off my Christmas gift list.

We also stopped in the maternity section at Kohls, and I ended up with these (thanks, mom!):

GREATEST MATERNITY PANTS EVER. And they’re corduroys, who would have thought?! I’ve never owned a pair of cords that I can remember, but I’m telling you now, if you don’t have some, YOU NEED SOME. They are fantastic!

Also, my Dad had picked out a shirt for a Christmas present, but somehow it ended up as a Happy New Shirt present for me today instead. See?

It’s a great shirt! Very comfy, and the sleeves actually fit my too-long ape arms. I think I need about 17 more of these!

So, a nice day out and a few new clothes can really make a difference. I feel great today! I’m feeling the baby kick here and there also, which is just about the greatest thing ever. :)

How was your day today?