Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree

To work off the ridiculous amounts of food that I ate this weekend, I decided to help decorate our Christmas tree. I managed to break out of my turkey coma, slap on my reindeer antlers and get to work.

Choosing the first ornament to put on the tree is a very important task. This year I decided to go with the beautiful Tinkerbell ornament that Nana just bought for me!

After taking approximately four minutes to choose the perfect branch, my tongue helped me to hang Tinkerbell very carefully. You did know that you have to stick out your tongue when hanging an ornament, right? It helps with balance.







Minutes to choose the perfect first ornament: 6

Minutes to find the perfect branch for the perfect first ornament: 4

Minutes spent admiring the perfect ornament on the perfect branch: endless

Why do I have to be so yittle? Someday I'll be able to reach the higher branches!















I found the very first ornament I received when I was just a yittle baby!! I am going to have to buy a matching one for my sister next year!

This was me two years ago helping to decorate the tree. I haven't aged at all, have I?!


I hope you all had a lovely Thanksgiving!

The Name Game!!

Now that we know that I'm going to have a baby sister, it's time to come up with a name! Instead of surprising everyone with a name that only Mommy and Daddy knew at her birth, Daddy decided to make a game of it!

Daddy wants you all to take the survey in the sidebar on the right side of my blog. Once you submit your favorite name for my sister, you must then refer to her by that name until she arrives. Mommy, Daddy and I will then choose her name from that list, so choose carefully (that means no "Orlanda" suggestions, Uncle Mar!!) Mommy, Daddy and I will also submit our suggestions, but that doesn't necessarily mean that her name will be one of those. I included two photos of my li'l sis to help inspire you!

RULES:

1. You may submit only ONE name!

2. You may not repeat a name on the list - if you do, it will be deleted! Check the link provided in the sidebar BEFORE you submit so that you know you aren't repeating.

3. You must refer to my sister by your suggestion until she is born.

4. Submit only serious suggestions!!

***the link with all of the votes updates every 5 minutes, so if your vote doesn't show up right away, don't panic!! :)

Have fun!!

PS - Check out my Santa picture below!

Strength In Numbers

I love Santa. I really do. I just don't want to sit on his lap, make eye contact with him, or tell him what I want for Christmas. I can send him my list on email.

Mommy really wanted me to talk to him this year. Sorry, Mommy, not happening.

My BFF Avery, my future husband Evan, and my newest friend Madelyn went to talk to him yesterday at the King of Prussia Mall, so I VERY reluctantly decided I'd pose for a photo with all of them.

This was as far away as I could get from him and still be in the photo. Are you happy, Mommy??? Now, off to write my email...

Princess' Night Out

It felt like Christmas morning last Saturday when Mommy told me that we were going to Hershey to see Disney on Ice. Even better, she said we were going with my good friend Genna and her mommy. I was SO excited that I could barely make it through dancey dance class in the morning.

After nap, we drove out to Genna's house and got ready for our princess' night out. I became Sleeping Beauty and Genna turned into Snow White. We couldn't have a princess' night out without looking the part!!


After a yummy dinner at Red Robin, we arrived at the arena and walked around the Princess Pre Show. We saw all of the Disney Princess' beautiful gowns. If only I were a little taller I could have tried on some of them (when the guards weren't looking at least!)

After the pre show, Mommy found out that Penn State had lost to Iowa with one second left in the game. I could tell that Mommy was crushed, but she put on a brave face and took us to our seats.


I tried to console Mommy by showing her how excited I was for the show. Do you think this face made her feel better?!












As the lights went down, I forgot all about Mommy's disappointment and couldn't concentrate on anything but the beautiful show in front of me!!


As I watched everyone from Cars, The Lion King, The Little Mermaid and Tinkerbell (my new favorite!) glide across the ice, I didn't even realize that I had eaten half of Genna's popcorn. It was the first time that I'd had popcorn - I just couldn't help myself!!








I was so cute during the show that Mommy couldn't help buy buy me a special new Tinkerbell cup and an Ariel magic wand. Not only did I get to see great figure skating, but I received some great new toys, too!


As the Tinkerbell set came to a close, I realized that I have a new favorite Disney Princess. She is just so cute and fun!



What a great show!!!!


Mommy was so impressed by the show that she (almost) forgot about the Penn State loss!










Genna and I had a BLAST on our princess' night out - let's do it again soon!!



During my night out, I was thinking of my friend Alyssa, who is not feeling well right now. I hope you are better VERY soon, Ally. We're all thinking of you!!! :)

Rock Obama!!

On Tuesday, November 4th, Mommy let me go with her to the voting booth to cast her ballot for Barack Obama (or as I like to call him, "Rock" Obama!) We were both so excited when he won (Daddy is another story...!) We were just as excited for Auntie Tara, since she worked so hard in southern Virginia to help get him elected. Virginia looks good in blue :)

I haven't been able to see Auntie Tara in MONTHS, but I understand that she had a very important job to do. We are so proud of what she has accomplished!!


Auntie Tara's mom wanted to put together a care package to get her through the LOOONG election day, so I got to work on my Obama art. I wanted to do my part to help Auntie Tara get through the day.



When we went to Mama and Papa Gibson's house to deliver our care package items, I of course had to stop and visit my favorite kitty - 21 year old Patches. She gets my vote as the cutest kitty in the world!!

I can't wait to see you, Auntie Tara!! Tell Rock Obama it's MY turn to have you now!!

IT'S A...

I am so happy!! The very nice ultrasound tech said that the baby looked perfect. We got some great photos that we'll share once we get them scanned into the computer. It was hard to get good shots because the baby was SO squirmy. More details later...!!!