New Year's Eve 2008

Mike was on call today so we didn't do too much. Ashlyn and I went out to dinner with Brian and Diane to O'Charlies. After dinner we came back to their house and watched a movie. We ended up staying at their house that evening. I tried staying up to watch the ball drop but ended up falling asleep on the couch. The good news is that I did wake up just in time for the count down and then I went to bed. It's just not the same when you don't have your husband there to celebrate with you.

Kennedy Christmas

My new favorite family tradition. For Grandpa and Grandma Kennedy the family is just getting so big that they started a new tradition, dinner at Hagerstown. It is a family buffet full of great food. Mike was on call that day so he didn't get to go but that just means Ashlyn and I get to go a second time when Grandma and Grandpa Kennedy take him. I think that sounds fair. :)

My USI cheerleading girls came to visit.

The girls and I decided to meet together for a visit. We all haven't been together since Ashley's wedding. We met here at my house for a central location. Ashley, Michael and Alex came up this morning from Mt.Vernon, Misty came from Anderson and Laura came from southside of Indy. Everyone brought stuff for a mexican lunch. It was nice having it here so we could eat and visit as long as we wanted. The food was so good and it was great to catch up and see everyone!

Christmas Day!

We woke up at my parents house for christmas. Before we ate breakfast, Mike went and got the envelope so we could open it and find out what we are having. As a family we opened it and It's a Boy!!! Yea! We are so lucky to have one of each. After breakfast we went into the living room to open up presents. By the time we finished opening gifts it was time to leave, so we packed the car and off we went back to Indy. Not really thinking about lunch but there was nothing open. Mike got combos at a gas station and I had grapes and cheese in the car. Note to self: Do not do that again. When we arrived home we unloaded the car and opened gifts here at the house. Ashlyn was very excited about her Elmo Live, but it was a bit scary how Live it was. When we finished opening gifts at home we loaded back up and off to Mike's parents we went for their family christmas. It was a very busy day to say the least but we made it!

Christmas Eve.

Today we had a lot of visiting to do. We got to Petersburg last night about 11pm. It took us over 6 hours to get here. We were traveling during prime time ice storm. It could have been worse because there was a massive back up on I-70 but we were able to get off at an exit and find another way home.
We started our visits at 9:30 am with Beau, Jill and Blaine. The kids got to play and open gifts, and we all got to catch up. Blaine had his 2nd birthday in November so he had a lot more toys to play with at this visit. Ashlyn got out the Hokey Pokey Elmo that they played with at the last visit and it was a big hit as you can see below.

While Ashlyn took a nap, my mom and I went to run some erands and go see Steph. It was a short visit but it was good to see her.
Our last visit was to my Aunt Brenda's house for Christmas Eve. Every year the Carter Clan meets at Brenda's for supper. It was great to see everyone and catch up.

A new addition to the O'Barr family

Today Mike, Ashlyn and I went to see Jeff and Sara at the hospital. Alexis Grace was born yesterday, December 17. Ashlyn loved seeing baby Alexis. She finally has a girl to play with. Ashlyn found stickers in the diaper bag and made sure she shared with Alexis. The family is doing great and we look forward to watching Alexis grow.

16 Week OB appointment

Today was my 16 week OB appointment! Ashlyn got to hear the baby's heartbeat for the first time. She sat on my lap while Leslie did the heartbeat. I told her that it was the baby's heartbeat and she just smiled like WOW! The rate has dropped to 156! That makes me think it is a boy. The pencil test said I was having a boy also. After I saw Dr. White I went over to have Keana do an ultrasound. Mike was on call today at the hospital so we decided to just put the info in an envelope and open it Christmas morning as our gift. Keana checked out the baby and took some pictures and then I looked away while she checked if it was a boy or girl. She was able to tell so we have an envelope to open Christmas Day! Right now it is on top of the Christmas tree. (Hopefully it is out of sight out of mind) At least we only have a week to wait.

Grandpa and Grandma Sanford Christmas

Today was a busy day for us. We have season tickets to the Colts game that we split with 3 other couples and today was one of our game days. Mike and I went to the game at 1pm (Colts vs. Detroit Lions) and then came back home changed clothes and off we went to his parents house. Mike's grandma hasn't been feeling very well so Diane is having all of the Sanford Clan at her house for Christmas. It gets a bit crazy because there are a lot of kids, but it's nice that we actually had a day that everyone was able to make it.