The Pierrel Pack: December 2010

I don't really have a specific thing to write about this time, just what's been going on around here. Marshall started Mother's day out last month and it's been awesome for both of us. He goes two days a week and sometimes is so excited to be there and other times not so much, but he always has fun and in a great mood when I pick him up. It's been nice for me to do house work, rest, or have lunch with friends. It will also be a good time for me and the new baby girl to have time together once she gets here.

Nick's dad came into town three weeks ago for a family visit. He hadn't seen Marshall since Tom and Jess' wedding in June 2009 so I know he was excited to see him. We had a few visits at Tom and Jess' house and at our house. Marshall now sees pictures of him and says "Papa," and when he asks about grammy he always asks about papa now. We were sad to see him leave and hopefully we will see him sooner rather than later. Grammy is still here and is hoping to go back home this month. Marshall has really taken to her and is stuck on her when she is here. He always wants to know where she is and wants her to do everything with him. It's going to be hard for all of us when she leaves, but she will hopefully be back in March when the baby is due.

Marshall is getting so big and starting to do and say more stuff. He absolutely loves sandy and skippy and asks about them first thing in the morning before he even gets out of bed. He is dancing all the time, especially to the fridge farm, certain commercials, jack's big music show, and a snowman that sings christmas songs. He is ALL BOY and spends a lot of time pushing cars, toys, chairs, and anything that is pushable around the house. Even though I say he is all boy, he is somewhat fascinated with my shoes and will wear them around the house. It's really funny, but his daddy isn't too excited about it. He still loves it outside and when the weather is nice we venture out to get into all sorts of trouble.

Last weekend Marshall and I went down to Friendswood to watch Tricia while my sister was partying it up in Vegas. We went to a great part and had some fun times with Tricia and Paige. That Saturday we went to the zoo for the members only preview of the new African Forest. It was amazing and Marshall loved the chimpanzees and of course the giraffes. Marshall and I went to see Santa Claus yesterday and he was super excited when he saw him, but once I put him in his lap he lost it and the picture is priceless. enjoy!