Day 6!!

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Elaine is now entering her 35th week of pregnancy. There are not a lot of changes going on with BabyGirl this week except for continuing to grow. In fact, her lungs are fully developed, her kidneys are fully developed, her liver is functioning, her digestive tract is beginning to get ready to digest food and even her toenails and fingernails are full length (get ready for that first nail trimming, mom!) Since she is getting so big, she doesn't have as much wiggle room in mom's belly anymore - so while she will continue to kick, punch, and elbow - she really can't do flip turns anymore. She should have her head down getting ready for birth - and as her head gets in position she drops a little - which makes it easier for Elaine to breath but puts a little more pressure on her bladder (don't get too far from a bathroom, Elaine - when she kicks your full bladder you will need to hurry!)

Thank you, Lord, that you have blessed us with this anticipation of new life, and that she is growing bigger and stronger each and everyday.

 

Party Favors! (Can be a Christmas Ornament, Too)

I intended to get a sample of these adorable owl ornaments made today - but I just didn't. Maybe tomorrow.

 



 

 HERE  is the link to the easy instructions.

 

 

Fun AND Healthy Food

 



 

This healthy real-food treat won my heart! What could be better than a fun treat made with strawberries, blueberries, apples, grapes, kiwi, AND mango! For those of us who are going gluten-free - substitute your favorite gluten-free bread or bagel.

 

 

Ingredients:

• Bagel
• Cream cheese
• Apple
• Cheese
• Grapes
• Strawberry
• Blueberries

Directions:

1. Cut a bagel in half and toast both sides. This is the body of the owl.
2. Smear cream cheese over each half of the bagel. The cream cheese will resemble the feathers of an owl.
3. Slice kiwi to form eye sockets for your hooting owl. Place a dab of cream cheese in the center of the kiwi slice. Now that you have the whites of the eyes in place all you need is the eyeballs. Set a blueberry in the cream cheese and the owl will be looking back at you.
4. Take two thin apple slices and add to the top of the bagel to form two large feathers popping out of the top of the owl’s head.
5. Cut a strawberry in half and keep the leaves and stem on. Place the cut side down on the cheese coated bagel to form the nose of this cute little creature.
6. Slice some cheddar cheese to form wing feathers.
7. Place two grapes at the bottom of the bagel to form the owl’s clawed feet.
8. Enjoy!

Beverage

 

This holiday drink sure looks yummy. And since BabyGirl's birth is coming up, I thought a drink called "up and coming" was appropriate. ENJOY!

Up and Coming

Rated: Submitted By: lsneed62 Photo By: Linda (LMT) Prep Time: 5 Minutes Ready In: 5 Minutes Servings: 12

"This is an authentic traditional 19th century English holiday drink. It's best if you use fresh nutmeg only. Make it and enjoy it while decorating the tree - it's incredibly delicious, rich and oh so addictive!"

Ingredients:

1 quart heavy cream 1 cup apple cider 1 cup milk

1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon freshly grated nutmeg

Directions:

1.

In a half gallon container, mix together the heavy cream, apple cider, milk, sugar, vanilla and nutmeg with a whisk. Serve immediately, or refrigerate overnight. Whisk again before serving. Game   Today's game is a little like Scattegories. See if you can come up with a Baby-related word that begins with each letter of the word Congratulations.     C_____ O_____ N_____ G_____ R_____ A_____ T_____ U_____ L_____ A_____ T_____ I______ O______ N______ S_______   Thought for the Day Share your words of wisdom for the Parents-to-be. Answer to yesterday's poll question: Stuffed