OCD Tendencies

Once in awhile Kharisma has some OCD tendencies. Notice the crusts of her sandwich piled up neatly to the side. I cut her sandwiches into four little triangles and she always stacks the crust before asking for another piece.

Baby "Wom"

I've been trying to explain to Kharisma about the baby in mommy's belly and I think she's catching on. The other night while I was rocking her to sleep I asked her where mommy's baby was. She immediately sat up and pulled my shirt up and put her little hands on my stomach. She patted it saying, "Baby!" I tell her that when he grows big he'll come out and she'll get to hold him and hug him and kiss him. So she then hugs my belly and kisses it. We tell her that she's going to be a big sister and she'll have baby brother Willum. She tries to say Willum but it comes out more of a "Wom" I'm so excited for her to finally meet little baby Wom.

Late Christmas Post

So... I'm a bit late with this. We had a really fun Christmas this year, lots of time with family and overall everything went really well. The drive there and back was long of course but we were safe and the weather cooperated. I didn't take very many pictures, I always forget to because I'm usually too busy to think about it and everyone else takes pictures. But here is one at my parents house on Christmas morning.

I broke down and got Ben a puppy... I was tired of being the "mean wife" and always crushing his spirit. So now we have little Lily, I felt like a traveling circus on the way home from Utah with our cat and dog. Lily is cute... but that's were the positive comments end. Kharisma really loves her though. I'm a little worried, having already used the puppy card and don't have anything to bribe Ben with when I want another baby... after this one of course. Maybe a new gun. Oops, used that one already too. (My parents got him a new gun)
The three weeks flew by quickly and before we knew it we were back on the road to Pullman. I miss Utah and all the good that comes with it, such as, how quickly the roads are cleared after it snows, the many varieties of restaurants, the fact that the roads use the grid system so finding an address just based on numbers is super easy to find and the blocks are square and normal, all of our friends back home, and of course, our families. Maybe someday we'll be back to stay.

While there I got to do some painting at Ben's parents' house. I painted some murals in the play room, which was really fun. But, I didn't take any pictures. Can't wait to have a house that I can paint. I also went snowboarding with Ben and my mom... probably not a super idea at 6 months pregnant but I was glad to get some runs in at least once this season. I was a bit sore after but it was well worth it, even if I was awkward and slow.

It was so good to see family, but it's also good to be home and back to our routine, I'm much more productive that way.

Merry Christmas!

Just wanted to post our adorable Christmas pictures!

I love Kharisma's eyes in this one!

Merry Christmas! We can't wait to share the holidays

with our families in Utah!

Thanks, Laurel, for taking pictures for us at the last minute!

I love the way they turned out!

Big Girl Haircut

Today, we said goodbye to the baby mullet.

Thanks to the skills of Rachael Olsen, we now have a big girl haircut!

We love the haircut but it just reminds me that

my baby is growing up on me!

Slice of heart-attack anyone?

It sometimes amazes me the things Ben can get done when he should be studying... especially for finals.

So, Ben recently heard about the "manliest" breakfast meal ever. Of course, he had to try it. Just look at the picture, and then I'll explain.

Yes, that is bacon. You begin by weaving one pound of bacon into a "bacon mat". Then, flatten one pound of sausage into the same size. He then cooked about 5 eggs, scrambled and put them into the meat mat. He sprinkled some cheese and added some Bisquick (which he later regreted) and then rolled the meat mat into a meat log. He then put into a loaf pan and baked for about a half hour at 400 degrees. We actually aren't too sure on the time of cooking because we put it back in the oven after removing it the first time.

This is the results:`

One bite is enough. Yes, it is a bit delicious but every bite also brings you closer to death. So eat with caution. We have a lot left if anyone wants some :)

And no, my child did not get any.

Also, I have a really cool meat loaf pan that drains the grease while cooking... that has to count for the something. Right?

Baby Boy

The results are in and looks like we're adding a little boy to our clan! The ultrasound was amazingly clear so I'm pretty sure there won't be any surprises come birth day. It took me awhile to decide if I really wanted to find out but my decorating/creating side won. I decided I should take advantage of the time I have now with only one child before my life becomes even busier. So I've already started designing his room, starting with the curtains. I won't give away any details on that, I'll just get them done and post some pictures.

Kharisma will be such a good sister, she's already a natural nurturer. She loves babies and loves helping with them. She chases her little friend, Charlie, around with his bottle trying to feed the "baby" even though he's really only a few months younger than her. Basically any little kid is a baby to her. She's a little aggressive with her hugging... we're working on that. She always tries to share her snacks and drink with the cat and her many stuffed animals.

So, we're excited and glad everything is going so well. I thought the first pregnancy was easy but this one is even easier, if that's possible. Probably because I'm not juggling school and work with it this time.

As far as names go, we're 95% sure his name will be Willum Charles Dixon. Once again, this is Ben's idea... he never likes anything I come up with. But I like Willum, so it's fine.

I'm half way through with this pregnancy, now the "hard" part is left. Getting huge, shutting my stomach in the doors... that fun stuff. Needing to be rolled out of bed. I actually feel like I was a lot bigger at this point with Kharisma so maybe I won't get as giant. We shall see.