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Go Navy! Beat Army!

Go Navy, Navy, Navy! Beat Army, Army, Army! I'm doing this update while watching the 111th Army-Navy game. Check out James proudly wearing Navy Blue and Gold! Definitely a future midshipmen and Tobias thinks Navy tight end.This morning we went to Tobias' squadron for the Children's Christmas Party! James was able to sit with Santa and even got an early Christmas present!
This will be a very special Christmas this year, for many reasons. James is super excited about opening Christmas presents. Here he is checking out some of the presents already under our tree. This Christmas will also be special because we are mourning the loss of our baby. This is a picture of our first ultrasound at about 12 weeks. We heard a healthy heart beat and the baby was moving around. Unfortunately, at my 14 week appointment there was no fetal heart beat to be found. We are very upset for the loss of one child, but are so thankful for our James who continues to brighten our lives.
My mom, Jill Mama, came out to help us cope with everything earlier this week. She and James had a blast, here they are playing a board game. This was James' first experience with a board game - it was so funny! We have tried to keep life as normal as possible during this difficult time. We made ginger bread boy cookies, which James really enjoyed. Here we are baking a cake earlier this month. James gets to taste a bit since he's my little helper!
James and Daddy had some time together working on a school project earlier this month too. It was James' first "homework" assignment. We went all out with markers, stickers, and glitter glue!
Here is a handsome man wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas!

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Debby said…
We are so sorry for your loss. I'll bet James was looking forward to a sibling. I hope your holidays are very special. I think James has some very good art talent going on there. Huh, an artistic football player. Merry Christmas!!!
December 12, 2010 at 8:53 AM
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