Christmas Presents Come in All Sizes

Ours just happens to weigh 14 ounces.

This is our most precious gift, pictured during his/her sonogram yesterday. The tech said everything looks good and we really enjoyed the show -- what a miracle to behold! Abbie commented the baby has the famous "Maxwell melon" -- and I think judging from this pic, she's right. Thought this was a good shot to share because you can also see the sweet little arm and hand as well.

The baby is starting to kick a lot more ... especially after I eat anything with sugar. I guess that will mean quite a show after the second piece of Christmas Pie. We love and miss you all ... and can't wait to get home!!!!

Cheese Ball

Thanks to Karla my dessert cheeseball was a sucess at work.

Hope everyone has a safe trip back home, can't wait to see everyone!

Adam

Question.....

What do Mom and I have in common?

We both put in our notices this week.

I will be working through Dec. 22nd, so I will be coming home that evening and staying through the new year. Although it was a difficult decision and my employer is not particularly happy, I have decided this what is best for me right now. My last week could best be described as a "work the clock out" situation, so there may be a flurry of posts coming. I can't wait to see everyone!

Happy Holidays from the Hemphills

The pharmaceutical road show

The bad news is Nattie Ruth got the croup again Sunday. The good news is the doctor put her on a 20 day course of antibiotics so she should be covered through New Year's Eve --- or most importantly, throughout the entire time we are home. We'll also be bringing the nebulizer along and a cache of albuterol just in case. Ahhhh ... nothing like packing up for the holidays!

wild blue yonder

I had been meaning to send some of these pics out a long time ago. Airfest was at Lackland AFB the first weekend in Nov. We went and Geoffrey was a trooper. We stayed for the whole thing. His favorite parts were riding in the plane and bus. I think Mom will get the biggest kick out of the plane pictures. Later.

wish list

Geoffrey was giving his mi-mi his Christmas wish list. Not much new here, Court and Geoffrey ride back to Kansas with Sheila on Wednesday, probably making to the NW part late Thursday. Fort Hays is playing at St. Mary's here in town next Wednesday. A group of alums are going out to support the Tigers like we used to-- half-crocked. Should be a good time.

Do You Hear What I Hear ...

It was Christmas concert night at Andale on Tuesday. Leonard and Roseann made it out for the show. We were particularly partial to the little first grader who introduced "The Holly and the Ivy" ... Zoe rocked the house:) Abbie had a good time and sang one I hadn't heard for years, "I Saw Three Ships." She did really good, too, and we can't believe how grown up she is getting. She reminded me the other day she will be 10 in less than 30 days (still don't know how that is possible). Nattie Ruth went along to cheer on the girls and danced along to "Holiday Hand Jive." Love you all and can't wait to see you for Christmas!!!

I Walk the Line

I am going to attempt a picture in this one. I have some really good ones from the Thanksgiving weekend, but need to start small. Hope by now everyone is a registered user. Everyone was happy as long as a little JC came out of that guitar. Before it was all over, Geoff called Adam "Johnny Roo".

I'm Cowboy, Baby

Karla: I took the liberty of fixing your post. You have to make sure that the photo is saved with the right side up. If it is not all you have to do is open the picture up, rotate it, and then save it. Then you can put it on the Blog right side up. Hope everything is going well in CO.

Adam

Helloooooo.....just trying to see if I could do this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!

Salutations

Greetings all. Was not sure whether non-blood relatives were invited to this deal or not, but then again brother-in-laws are basically put on this earth to make everyone else look good (the picture to the left proves the point), so here it goes.

Thank you Adam for putting this together. This should be another good way for everyone to communicate, though I doubt it will replace very many phone calls... actually it may create some.

I know we are looking forward to seeing everyone this Christmas. I was very sorry to miss out on Ruth's cooking..... er I mean seeing the family this past Thanksgiving. Hope each of you have a good December, and we will see you soon.

Fa, la, la, la, la

December 1? Last I knew it was July 4. This year has gone way too fast!

Ahhh ... at left is part of our annual attempt at getting a photo with all three girls looking at the camera and smiling for the Christmas card pic. This was the runner-up ... if all goes well, I'll have the winning edition on photo cards and in the mail to all of you soon.

Speaking of Christmas holiday traditions ... have been listening to the all Christmas station today. I'm temped to change it right now as a Jamaican version of "Mary's Boy Child" is about to push me over the edge. But in that vein, thought it would be fun for us to share our favorite Christmas carols.

Traditional: God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen; and isn't Christmas without singing Joy to the World

Popular: I really love Harry Belafonte's version of "Mary's Boy Child" and Trans-Siberian Orchestra's "Christmas Eve Sarajevo"