Tag, We're It!

Meredith tagged me over a week ago, but we had to get our camera repaired to get the pics off of it, so it has taken a while to get this done!  We have a long standing tradition in my family of going to the Live Nativity at church each year. As a youth I was an angel, head angel, and even Mary (they covered my blonde hair!)  Michael was a shepherd on more than one occasion I know.  So, since David & I have been married we have always gone, and we have taken Henry with us!  Last year it was so cold that David & Henry sat in the car & just joined us for hot chocolate inside afterwards.  This year it was not quite so cold, and Henry loved watching the animals and petting them afterwards.  In this pic Mimi & Henry were getting acquainted with a donkey!  He even shouted, "I want to go up there!" when the angels appeared on the roof.  I cannot imagine going next year with three.  I have a feeling David will be outside with Henry & I may be inside with the twins, unless it is a warm December night!

The object of the picture tag is to:

1) Choose the 4th folder where you store your pictures on your computer

2) Select the 4th picture in the folder

3) Explain the picture

4) Tag 4 people to do the same

So, Sally, Tori, Ashley P. & Ashley G., tag, you're it!!

A Very Merry Christmas

Christmas Eve at Nana & Papa's in Cullman

I was at the doctor & hated that I missed the festivities, but David & Henry reported back that much fun was had by all!  Henry always has a great time with all of his cousins.  With a newborn, 4 two year olds, 1 four year old, and 1 five year old, there is always something going on. David said Henry did not want to leave, but he was certainly tired when he got home! Thanks, Nana & Papa for the new Thomas train & the Thomas tent--Henry loves them both!

Christmas Day Henry refused to take off his pajamas.  I had a cute outfit for him to wear, but I did not push the issue.  After all, it was Christmas!  So, he wore his pajamas all day long & loved it!  This pic is of Henry & Papa trying out Henry's new sleeping bag.  Henry had a good time playing with David, Mimi & Papa, and Grandmother while I was on bed rest.  I really appreciated the extra set of hands since I am somewhat out of commission these days!

This pic is from Christmas morning.  I hate I don't have more pictures, but we got a ton of video!  Henry was a little hesitant to go downstairs, but as soon as the toys were in sight he took off running & saying "Santa brought presents!!"  He got a red guitar (which is all he asked for from Santa for the entire month of December), a little people garage, lots of cars, trucks, trains, puzzles, books, coloring books, etc.  

Meet Grace!

Today at the doctor we got a great picture of Grace in 4-d.  Do not be alarmed that it is a little distorted.  She is rather smashed up in there, and also the fluid makes shadows and wavy appearances on her skin that are not there.  We could not get a good picture of Grant's little face, but he was doing great.  Grant weighed 3lb. 1 oz. & Grace weighed 2 lb. 13 oz.  We were so excited!  They are getting so big (which probably explains why their mommy is getting SO big too!!)  They both have a lot of hair.  Grace currently has more hair than Grant (yea--hairbows!!), but Grant could catch up or surpass her in the hair department before birth.  We'll just have to wait & see!

Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells!

Henry's rendition of Jingle Bells this morning at breakfast:
Untitled from Brooke Patterson on Vimeo.

If Only I Had a Camera!!!

I have done a bad job this week of documenting the life of Henry. However, there hasn't been much to document as we have all been sick (with completely unrelated illnesses, oddly enough.) However, everyone seems to be better. So, this afternoon we headed to the library for a family outing. David is constantly reading and getting books on tape for his trips in the car. I wanted books for bed rest, and we try to always have new library books on hand for Henry. I think the excitement of different books around the house makes it easier for us to keep him interested in reading. What was particularly photo worthy was the 4 1/2 foot tall Grinch in the children's section that sings and moves. Henry was amazed! I was definitely wishing I had a video of him watching it. Then, we headed to a Japanese steakhouse for dinner. We were thinking that the entertainment of a hibachi grill might keep him happy long enough for us to eat, and it did! He LOVED watching the man cook the food, and he liked eating it too. We'll definitely have to do that again...and I promise to bring my camera. Actually, I'm about to go put it in my purse right now. I don't want to miss any more photo ops this week!

Ho, Ho, Ho!

Henry had a fun visit with Santa on Friday.  Santa was so patient and waited on Henry to warm up and sit right in his lap.  I did not get a smile in my pic, but luckily the photographer did.  So, we have a really cute pic on our fridge!  Henry has been telling us he wants a red guitar for Christmas from Santa.  He told Santa also, I believe, so I guess we'll see if Santa's elves can make a red guitar!

I think Henry liked the Chick-fil-A cow dressed up as Santa just as much! 

First Trip to the Dentist!

Henry had his first trip to the pediatric dentist yesterday!  It was a lot of fun, and he was even talking about it this morning.  He got to dip his hand in paint to go on a ceiling tile in their office, they brushed his teeth and he certainly had fun playing with all of the toys!  No cavities and a great report from the dentist was the highlight of the trip for me!  We'll go back in 6 months.  

Yesterday at the doctor the babies weighed 2 lb. and 2 lb. 1 oz.  We were so excited!  They are growing great.  All of the 4-D pictures this time were not good due to the babies running out of room and being all smashed up.  However, we did get to see him kicking her in the rear!  The sibling rivalry has started in the womb!
Last night we had a family Sunday School Christmas Party at church.  The kids decorated cookies and dunked marshmallows in chocolate.  Henry had a great time eating good food and running around playing with all of his friends!