Life Does NOT Slow Down

I don't know where to begin.  We have had such a BUSY week (that is an understatement) and weekend.  Here is a little taste of what went on in the Armstrong household starting Sunday Night.

Sunday (November 21)
My Dad came to visit and stay with us.  We had a great time playing and visiting with each other! 



Monday (November22)

Dad and I woke up around 5:00 am to go to the hospital and check in.  For those of you that I didn't tell or didn't know, I had surgery Monday to remove my Gall Bladder.  After surgery (I was released at 1:00) I went home to try and rest but couldn't.  I ended up staying awake and playing with the girls.  At 3:30 the girls had their 4 month check up and shots with Dr. Adams.  YES, I went.  I was not going to stay at home and let my babies get shot without being there.  Justin met my Dad and me there. 



Olivia before the dreaded shots! She was in a great mood after her bottle. Too bad we had to ruin it. She was a trooper, though.  Olivia is 16 lbs 4 oz, 26 inches long, and her head is 42 cm.  She's becoming our little pig.

Allie before her shots.  She savors every last drop of her bottle.  She may eat slow but she enjoys every last little drop.  She did an awesome job with the shots, also!  Allie is 15 lbs 15 oz, 25 1/4 inches long, and her head is 41 cm.  I think she's going to be tall.

After the appointment we went home to relax for a bit.  I did not want to cook and we owed Maryann for doing so much for us, so we (Dad, me, Justin, Maryann, and the girls) went out to dinner.  Anyone who knows me, knows that I can't sit still.  We came home and I crashed.  I got my tummy full, babies to bed, and passed out.  It was nice.

Tuesday (November 23)

Dad left later in the after noon after he and I ran some errands and Justin got home.  He helped me out so much by being at the house and driving me places.

Mom came that night with Dennis after the girls went down. 

Wednesday (November 24)

A full day of shopping for last minute supplies for Turkey Day with Mom and Dennis.


Thursday (November 25)
TURKEY DAY!!!! Tons of food, laughing, cooking, cleaning, babies, playing, and pictures!

Friday (November 26)
I am not a Black Friday shopper. I never have been. Though, I like a good bargain, I cannot bring myself to give up the little sleep that I get at night to go and shop. Just not gonna do it. However, I did get out of the house this day. I told Justin to watch the girls for an hour or so and we went to run some errands. I was able to buy a new camera and get the girls some stuff. Can I just say I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE my new camera. See if you can tell a difference in my old camera to my new one.


Later Mom, Dennis, Justin, Aunt D, me, and the girls watched the Auburn v. Alabama game. What a game. We had some friends come over and we had a great time.


Saturday (November 27)
Mom, Dennis, Aunt D, Justin, me, and the girls went to breakfast. They all left afterwards. We had a great time. Later that day Justin's parents came in to town. I made dinner and aunt Mal came over. The Armstrong's got to play with the girls and we loved them being there. They also helped us with the Christmas tree.


Sunday (November 28)
I made breakfast for all of us plus Aunt Mal and Timmy came over. We had a very pleasant morning and enjoyed everyone's company. I wish we had family closer! It's so nice to be around family and we take it for granted.


I told you it was one heck of a week, but a good one.


Hope you had a wonderful Turkey Week and a good start to the Christmas Holidays!!! Merry Christmas!

Dennis with Allie

Allie after lunch

Mom with Allie, Me with Olivia, and Aunt D

Allie playing on Saturday

Olivia reading up on the latest news.  This one is for you Lauren!!

Allie trying to eat the paper.

The comics section is funny!

Justin putting together the girls new toy.

Mom and Dennis

Allie is excited about Auburn winning!!

Dennis and Olivia enjoying a little juice.

Allie LOVES sweet potatoes

Olivia before nap time

Rolling with excitement that Auburn won!!

Olivia CAN'T get enough of those sweet potatoes

Olivia flirting with Walker

Olivia can't stand the excitement of the Auburn v. Alabama game

Dennis with Allie and Mom with Olivia

"Don't you wish your girlfriend was hot like me!"

Olivia

Allie looking at Olivia

Allie thinking.

Olivia working.

Mama is funny!  I ABSOLUTELY can't get enough of her smile!

Justin and Allie resting after a LONG day.

Ava being her sweet self.

Ralph stretching after a long nap.  He ate too much turkey.

Justin and Allie playing

Papa Bo with Olivia.  She loves mouths.

Papa Bo feeding Allie and Gigi feeding Olivia.  YUMMY sweet potatoes.

TIMBER!!! Before bath time.

Our Christmas tree.  Gigi helped me decorate.

Allie and Olivia playing around with Papa Bo

"Did I do that?"

Papa Bo with Olivia

Allie's ornament

Olivia's ornament

 These were made by a friends daughter in Jackson, Alabama.  She also made the decorations above the girls' beds.  She has such talent.

The girls were watching Justin and Papa Bo hang lights outside on Sunday.

Olivia trying to eat Allie's bib.

ALMOST....

GOT IT!

Gigi trying to get the beat right.

Olivia can shake it!!

Allie loves surprises.

Olivia wants to eat EVERYTHING!!!!