Belly and Aden

Uncle Cliff took our belly pictures last week. We finally documented this ever growing baby in my belly and even caught a few of big brother loving on him. Only 5 more days until our Owen arrives. We can hardly wait!
Until next time...The Daughertys!

Class Party

My amazing 4th graders made me a quilt this past week as part of a going away party/shower they threw for Owen and I. They also spoiled us with a gift card to Baby Gap and Old Navy. Don't worry, I've already spent them and bought Owen the most adorable little outies ever! It is so bittersweet to say goodbye to these kiddos. We have have a wonderful year together and they have become so special to me. Just look how grown up they seem...it's amazing! God is good, and I am blessed to love my job like I do.

p.s. Just over a week until our new little one arrives! I can't wait!

Baby Owen is growin!!!

A little over a month left...



I thought I should post some belly pics for my friends and family far away, so they can see my ever growing belly! I'm definitely carrying little Owen high and feel like I can barely breath at times, but he's healthy and strong and we are so thrilled to meet him. A little over a month left to go...we can't wait. Aden is also getting really excited and little by little "getting it" more. He now likes to bring toys to my belly and ask if Owen wants to play. He really likes to give kisses too! I am so excited to see my two little boys together, we are in for quite a whirlwind I'm sure! Love you all...keep you posted.

Christmas Morning

Aden's new play kitchen from Gaga and Grandpa Nordby was a true hit!

Aden wrote his own little note to Santa, complete with cookies and milk. Yumm!

We had so much fun making cookies, although some may have had more sprinkles than others...maybe very little cookie compared to sprinkles! ha ha!


I'm finally getting some pics up here from Christmas morning. It's amazing how much better I was at keeping up on this while I was home over break. I guess life just gets so busy, it's hard to keep it all going! We had a WONDERFUL Christmas with Aden. He was really into all the traditional Christmas fun, like decorating cookies, visiting Santa, opening presents...all of it. We were amazed how much different it all seemed watching through his eyes. Being a child is truly a wonderous thing, we are so lucky to have our little guy.

Second Time Around...Success?

So in comparison to the earlier post of Aden's visit to see Santa after Thanksgiving, last night's second round went much better. Still no smile, but no tears! I just love the look he has on his face here... clearly an "I'm up here, what more do you want from me?"look. Really the only reason he's truly sitting on Mr. Clause's lap is because he gave him a sucker...pretty much Aden will do anything for a sucker- but hey, bribery can't be all bad, right?

Winter/Christmas Fun

We've had so much fun this season with Aden and the excitement he has for snow, and trees, and santa! He really understands so much more than last year and I now get how different holidays are with children, it's the magic that returns and we are so lucky to experience it again through his eyes. We are lucky to have family and friends around too to share these things with. Happy Holidays to you all!

The Classic Santa Exchange

"Do you want to go see Santa Aden?"
"Adie... love...Santa"
"I know you do, we're going to go see him and sit on his lap okay?"
"Okay momma, Adie see Santa"
"Here we are baby..."