Yum...Cake!

Bella has taken a great interest in cooking these days. She is constantly helping in the kitchen, and she does a great job! Tonight we decided to bake a cake in honor of the new year. 

Look Mom! I'm stirring in the sprinkles (or sparkles as she calls them).

Oops! I got caught. This is the best part about baking.

Hi Baba!!

Photo Sharing - Video Sharing - Photo PrintingMy dad and brother are visiting family overseas. We miss them so much! They will be home in a couple of weeks, and we can't wait to see them. 

Updates and more...

Surprise to all you bloggers out there! I finally updated my blog. I know you are saying it is about time and I agree. But, when you work full time, have a 2 1/2 year old, and are pregnant something has to give. Actually, the real reason I don't blog is because I absolutely hate it. I think I have tried to post this message twice and both times it has been screwed up. Don't get me wrong, I love reading everyone else's blogs. Maybe when baby Lily comes along I will have more time and more interesting things to blog about. As for now, I thought I would update you on the latest in the Franks family.

Christmas: Christmas was wonderful! Greg's parents and my mom came down for a visit. My dad and brother are out of the country and Greg's brother lives in Canada. We missed them very much. We did all the usual Christmas things...went to church, looked at Christmas lights, opened tons of presents, and ate lots of food. Good times to be had by all. Isabella really enjoyed Christmas this year. She had so many presents that she got tired of opening them. She was most excited about her new princess vanity and make-up Santa brought her. Greg did very well. He was very excited about all his new Polo stuff (thanks dad-he is following in your footsteps), his golf package, and his new OU jersey. I was very happy with all of my presents too. I received new make-up, a ton of Origins stuff, and much needed maternity clothes. 

Pregnancy: I'm about 29 weeks and growing rather large. This baby is an eater and a mover unlike Isabella. I am constantly hungry, tired, and being punched and kicked from all kinds of angles. I'm not too terribly uncomfortable, but I think that time will be approaching when I go back to work. I have had some swelling in my ankles and feet which I didn't have before. I'm trying to stay off of them as much as possible. Doctor says everything looks good. We are starting to get ready to work on Lily's room in the next week. Greg has some painting to do, and I have some organizing to do. 

Isabella: Aah, where has my baby gone? She is now the most independent little 2 1/2 year old I know. She wants to do everything herself, including going to the bathroom (which I dread), brushing her teeth, getting dressed, and even playing. The new found independence does have some advantages, but it seems so surreal that she is old enough to understand and say some of the things she does. She has now officially made the transition to her big girl room and doing great with that. She is so social and busy that it is hard to keep up with her. She always wants to go shopping, or ride her bike outside, or cook with mommy. All things I love! 

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