Friday, December 30, 2011

Christmas videos


Here are a few videos of the kids opening their gifts on Christmas morning.



This one is of Noah opening the very much anticipated Polar Express train.  He was very specific on what he wanted and thankfully what we got was it! whew!



Gracie getting in on the action. 


Opening presents from Grammy Val & Poppy!



Playing with presents
 (sorry about the loud hammering in the background - I was putting Grace's cozy coupe together)

Needless to say this year was a very fun Christmas morning. 
Not only were we home but the kids really understood what was going on. 
They both eagerly opened gifts after the Christmas story was read and best of all they understood why - that Jesus was born on Christmas and was such a gift to us, that we give gifts to others.
Mission accomplished.

Sunday, December 25, 2011

Christmas 2011


A preview of several Christmas pictures to come.

 Gracie all dressed up on Christmas Eve!!!


 My handsome little man on Christmas Eve!

The Dague Family 2011

Merry Christmas! We hope you had a wonderful day celebrating Jesus' birthday!

Sunday, December 18, 2011

Reindeer munch

Today we made the easiest Christmas snack ever! And it's so cute too!

Reindeer munch:
Thin pretzels
Rice chex cereal
Craisins
M&m's
Salted peanuts

Vanilla candy melts (bought at AC Moore)
I also used green for fun!

Mix all ingredients in big bowl (except candy melts)

Melt vanilla candy melts & mix
Spread flat on wax paper until dries then break apart

It makes a TON I was surprised!!

Makes a tasty and fun gift for family & friends!


Saturday, December 17, 2011

Pregnancy Update...

15 weeks

(Note: picture taken Wednesday December 14th)

Here I am, 15 weeks 4 days today.
This is only the 2nd pregnancy picture I've taken so far (and I can't seem to find the first one). Sorry Number 3.
It really does get less and less with each pregnancy but come on I've got 2 kids to take care of now!
Way back when I was pregnant with Noah life was MUCH different. 
I took naps, I watched tv, I actually read my "your pregnancy this week" emails, I got massages and sympathy.
Pregnancy number 3 rolls around and motherhood has already set in. 
Life  keeps marching on morning sickness or not.
No naps for me! 
Although I am thrilled to NOT be working this pregnancy.
It has truly been a blessing in so many ways!


Last week I started to feel really good, almost normal.
And then, Sunday came and I went right back to my usual routine of sick in the morning, ok mid day, very sick at night.
Ah! I thought I was in the clear!!!
This pregnancy is so similar to Noah's that I will be SHOCKED if we find out it's not a boy!

Speaking of Noah, pregnancy #3 comes with some fun surprises. 
With the first two I didn't have a little guy doing this:
Noah at 15 weeks
He MADE me take a picture of him holding the sign too!


He's such a proud big brother. 
He really seems to be understanding the concept of a baby in Mommy's belly.
In fact this morning as I was throwing up he said
"Mommy what's gotten into you?"
To which I replied "A baby."
And he said "Oh, ok." and walked away.

 I love that kid.
I know he'll be such a great big brother to this little one, because he's already so good with Grace.
He's got such a heart of gold.