Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Wrapping, wrapping, wrapping...

Ella and I have spent the day wrapping presents. She's a pretty good helper. She loves to help pick out bows and sign the tags. Chances are, if you get a gift from us this year, it will have about 3 or 4 tags on it, because Ella likes to "detorate the pwesent" (decorate the present). It's pretty sweet.
Having fun, Honey?
She works really hard on each tag...
Then has to add a finishing touch once it's on the gift...
Then ever so carefully puts each gift under the tree...
Thanks for being such a big helper, Ella!!

And on a side note, we had kind of a scare at the doctor's office yesterday. I went in for a routine OB check-up and the doctor noticed some irregularities in our little boy's heartbeat. We spent a couple hours in the hospital being monitored and had another ultrasound. Everything seems to be fine. Apparently, the placenta and the baby's cord are positioned in such a way that, depending on my and the baby's position, the cord may get a little compressed and cause his heart rate to slow down. It's a little scary for me, because obviously I can monitor his movement, but not his heart rate. We'll go back next week for another check, so please say a little prayer for us (!) that everything continues to look okay and that our little guy will grow to be a strong, healthy baby. We are counting our blessings this holiday and are so thankful that God continues to provide us and our family with so much happiness and good health.

1 comment:

The Utley Crew said...

We will be praying that your little one stays healthy and perfect (and in a good position!:) Keep us posted! The girls both had issues while in utero, too and the added stress is a lot at times, so big hugs to you!!

And, Abby loves the bows and labels, too (and the scissors, but she is out of luck with getting her grubby little mits on those-ha!)

You all have a SUPER Christmas! Tell the family hello and give extra hugs to everyone for me! Can't wait to see pics of Ella doing all of her celebratin! :)