December Update

I have 20 minutes to write a few things before I have to leave to go to Hannah's Pre-school Christmas performance. December has flown by, but we have been blessed in the midst of the busyness. The whole Gross family came to visit for Thanksgiving and Brian had the whole week off. We spent the week relaxing and getting house projects done. Everything was low stress and Hannah had a great time with Gramzy, Popsy, Poco, and Uncle Frank. My mom's sister Anne was able to visit us and the last night Ross and Liz came over for dinner. I always enjoy having a house full of people. December has been busy with Christmas events and Brian getting ready for a big show in New York. Some of the highlights were the Christmas Cantata at church, having our Bible Study over for dessert and Christmas Carols, Erin's Cookie Exchange, decorating the tree for the first time with Hannah, doing the Jesse Tree (an advent calendar that I made), and watching Hannah open up her presents (she is still just a little too young to really get it, but she had a lot of fun). I think Hannah liked her Animal Crackers more than her new dollhouse. Brian put a lot of work into a little MP3 player for Hannah. We recorded some of her favorite songs for her to listen to whenever she wants. It is great because it is very toddler friendly- only 4 buttons. Brian is now preparing for an annual retail show that will take place in New York City in January. It is always a lot of work, but very rewarding at the same time. Most of his co-workers bring their families to this show. Last year I brought Hannah, but this year I am going and Hannah will be staying with Nana and Papa. I just could not imagine being 7 months pregnant and going all over New York with Hannah in the cold. I did get a ticket to go to the Martha Stewart Show while I am there. I have always wanted to go to a TV show! Finally, we are heading to Florida to spend time with our families and can't wait!