Merry Christmas

All the stockings were hung by the chimney with care...and back they go into storage for another year! We have had a wonderful first Christmas with our new daughter! And talk about spoiled! Wow! Grace will be the best dressed kid in town! And mommy and daddy made out like bandits too. The best part is getting to spend time with family and friends and we are so blessed to have amazing people in our lives! Merry Christmas everyone! Best wishes for 2010!!!

Santa comes to town!!

What an amazing week it has been! Hard to believe how time flies by...Grace will be one week old tomorrow! We have spent our time meeting family and friends and growing big and strong with a ravenous appetite! Grace has put on over 3 oz! A proud and happy mommy!! Auntie Connie couldn't hold off and got her this adorable outfit! Happy Holidays Everyone!!

Well, it is official. Potato is a girl!!!! 8 lbs 10.5 oz of bubbly joy born Dec 13th at 06:14. Mist and Mark have not chosen a name so stay tuned for their update.

Turnbull-Black Baby Pool Time!!

Ok, so here it is folks, the latest and greatest so you can make your ges-tamation!! At the last doctor's appointment, (38 weeks), the height of fundus (for those of you who know what it is) was 41cm, at the last ultra sound, (33 weeks), baby was estimated at 5lbs 3oz's and feet were approx 6.5cm. These pictures were taken over the weekend, so you can see exactly where/how I am carrying!! lol Be as specific as you want but typically I think people include date, weight, gender, and maybe time?? Jenn, help me out here... This is kind of like closest to the pin in golf I think, the closest to the true birthdate, weight etc. wins!! Good luck everyone~ Due date countdown is 13 days, or 310 hours, or 18, 620 minutes if you prefer!!! Look forward to posting results...sooner than later...lol!!

Little Big Foot

Today it was confirmed...we are having a "healthy" sized baby...lol. Baby Turnbull-Black is doing great! Measuring a whopping (estimated) 5lbs 3oz's. The little foot you see on the left is being tugged at by wondering little fingers. (Daddy likes to play with his toes too!) Foot measurement is 6.5 cm's...long, big feet and chubby, just what a mom wants to hear!!

Catching up on "Little" details!!

Well, here is little Potato's first debut. With only 54 (ish) more days to go as a squatter in my tummy, little Potato is making great strides. At this week's OB appointment, it was determined that everything is right on track!! Baby Turnbull-Black is achieving a gold medal in Bladder Kick and a close silver in the Rib Punch. A very strong little athlete who is very excited about an upcoming birthday!!

The first picture is our 12 week ultrasound, barely a plum. The second picture, (and video if I can figure it out), is the 20 week ultrasound. We will be getting some updated pictures this Friday when we go for the 32 week peek!!

Look forward to sharing updates as they come along!!

Seven Layer Salad

Dooms day for the Turkey's and Food Day for the Humans!! Another year to be thankful for Turkey's not having opposable thumbs or this could be a whole different story! We were joined by some new and extended family from Prince George, Deb and Pat came to join the funny farm for an afternoon of food, fun and great conversation. We also had another welcome addition to this years feast. Seven Layer Salad!! A big hit with everyone! (I can't believe you forgot the water chestnuts!!!) Cindy, you are officially relieved from bringing buns for next year, and we have dug out the official recipe!! We also drew names for Christmas this year...only 74 more shopping days till Christmas!!!

Grama's Seven Layer Salad
In bottom of a straight sided bowl, fill 1/4 full with choped head lettuce. Then layer about 1/4 cup chopped celery, 1/4 cup chopped onion (red or green), 1 can sliced water chestnuts, 1 cup frozen peas and a sprinkle of sugar. Cover peas with mayonaise (1 cup) then add sliced hard boiled eggs, chopped cooked bacon and grated cheese. You can vary according to suit your taste. Enjoy!!

Winter?

Each year, the inevitable happens...even though you are warned and suspend disbelief for as long as possible, that first snow flake hits your peripheral and the boots and scarves come out. This year, however, I am a bit more in to winter because this year, the snow will bring me a lot more than just my fashionable mittens. This year I get to showcase some tiny new mittens!! Still not sure if they are going to be pink skulls or blue ones, but baby Turnbull-Black will be sporting some serious cool gear!

NewYears 12:01 January 1, 2009

Oh ya, I have a blog...

Who will read this and their reasons for doing so, I am not sure, but I am pretty geeked about a lot of stuff in my life right now and have so many great people in my life spread out all over, I thought I might give this a go again. Lots coming up in the near future, a baby, a birthday and a whole lot of family comotion! Stay posted!