Happy Holidays!

Here it is two days after Thanksgiving and we already have our tree up! I'm excited though. Last year we didn't put the tree up at all because we thought it would be too much of a headache trying to keep Koa from chewing the whole thing up. So far she has hardly paid any attention to it. It goes to show how much she has changed in the last year. Slowly but surely she is maturing.

After I put up the tree, Peter and I put the lights on. Peter is just like my dad--he likes to turn out all the lights and just sit and look at the tree with the lights on for awhile. After that, Blake and I decorated the tree with ornaments and Peter topped it off with our pine cone star.

We spent Thanksgiving at my Grandma's house. It was a small gathering, but it was nice. Always a lot of laughs and good food. I believe this was the first time I have ever had seconds....and thirds! I have been so hungry lately, Thanksgiving came at the perfect time for me...and the baby!

Peter made a short trip to Vegas last weekend with one of his friends. They bet on some football and played lots of blackjack. I'm sure they did other things that I would really rather not hear about, but hey...what happens in Vegas. For the most part.

I will be heading to Hawaii to visit the Gomes Ohana on Tuesday and will be there until Saturday night. I am so excited I have already pulled out my luggage and am trying to figure out what all I need to bring. I am really looking forward to spending time with my sister and seeing my favorite nieces! I will be sure to get lots of pictures and update everyone on the trip as soon as I get back.

Peter and I are also looking forward to our cruise which is coming up in December. It will be nice to get away with his family and Blake and relax in the sun.

Other than the hectic feeling of the holidays approaching, I am feeling good. I have realized that I need to rest more than I usually do, so I have been trying to do that. Naps are good! Peter has been wonderful with help around the house and making sure I am eating enough. We are both feeling the excitement build as we talk about the changes we will need to be making soon!

Hope everyone is doing well and is enjoying their start to the holiday season!