Snow Day

We have been so busy with the Holiday Season quickly approaching that it has been a while since our last post. Shawn had his 3rd grade program at school. His class performed a variety of songs from Seussical the Musical. I still love his enthusiasm and musicality. He certainly has a gift of entertaining. ( I posted a video at the bottom of this post.)



We have been going to Bethlehem every Wednesday during Advent. Well, not really, but our church has activities and experiences set up for the kids to enjoy during the season to help them remember the real reason for Christmas. They got to experience the Parfumerie (they made their own bubble bath mixture), the Toy Shoppe (they each got to make tops), The Dye Shop (they dyed cloth to make handkerchiefs), The Synagogue (they experienced a brief ceremony/service), the Farmers Market (they tried... yes my kids tried CousCous and actually liked it), and the Candleshop (they made candles). Every week, the boys looked forward to Wednesday and could hardly wait for Bethlehem Village. As a parent, it is always exciting to know that the kids are excited about Church.



I received a little grief from my mom about not posting belly pics for awhile. Even though I don't like the ones with skin showing, I thought I would post one anyway.



Here's what 24 Weeks Pregnant looks like at the Thomson house....

And...

as promised, I got a decent photo of the 3D photo from our last ultrasound. Here is Baby Thomson. You can distinctly see his face and little hand. We aren't sure if his hand is up with the attempt to

a) suck his thumb

b) show that he is a thinker already (beware mom and dad... I am planning trouble!!!)

c) letting the kids at my school know that he's coming out with his fists up ready to fight (for those of you who don't know, I teach students that sometimes exhibit behaviors and.... well - the baby might be getting ready to fight back)

The nursery is about finished as far as remodeling is concerned. We have painted the ceiling and the walls. Chad and Dave replaced the window a couple of weeks ago, and Chad replaced the closet door and all the baseboards and trim. We have the main door to the room to replace before it will be all done, but it is getting closer. Once it is all done, we will be able to assemble the changing table and crib. Then it will really look like a nursery.

Annie and Tristan came to visit this week on their way to California. We enjoyed their visit and are happy that Tristan will be back in March for the 2nd round of testing for the Omaha Fire Dept. We will be keeping him in our prayers as our family would love to have him and my sister move closer to us. I know the boys are especially excited that Aunt Annie might be able to move a little closer ( and as they say... "Now if only we could see Grandma and Grandpa too).

Well - I should get going... I have one more paper to turn in for my 2nd Master's class. Hallelujah!!! I get a two week break and then get right back to it.

Sadly, tomorrow we drive the boys to visit their mom in Wyoming. Even though we know that they will have a blast, we will miss them lots. It's always nice when we can spend the holidays with them rather than away from them, but we get to enjoy Christmas with them when they return in 2009.

If I remember to, I will post again later this week, if not I will post again when we return from visiting family in Iowa.

Happy Holidays -

The Thomsons - Chad, Katie, Chris, Shawn, Baby and Murphy.