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Today we went in to get our anatomy ultrasound but the baby did not cooperate. The whole time it was curled up in a ball. It was hard to get any of the measurements and most importantly we didn't get a good look at the one place. After pushing on my stomach and getting in different positions we got a glimpse of what could have been an umbilical cord or a boy part. The tech said, "I would say it's a boy but don't go home and paint the nursery blue." The good news is that the baby looks healthy and normal sized (a first). So now we are going back next month to get another ultrasound to make sure what we are having and to get the measurements that were missed.

He's on the Run

Mac is everywhere. As I mentioned before he started walking at the end of November but really took off while we were in Utah. The minute Mac wakes up he's running/walking around the house. Finding new things and following me around undoing everything I've done. It's been a challenge trying to constantly baby proof the house and clean up after him. Yesterday I think I rerolled three rolls of toilet paper along with cleaning up many more disasters but I wouldn't change it for the world. He is so happy and is really coming into his own.

Even though the weather hasn't been so nice we have been going outside for our daily fresh air. By the time the garage door opens Mac is already half way down the driveway. The whole time we are outside all Mac does is walk up and down the driveway talking to himself trying to avoid me and my new toy. Thanks Mom and Dad for the new camera, as you can tell we love it!

This is Mac's new glare. He was mad that I told him we had to go inside. I also get the glare: when I find Mac doing something bad, when I say don't, when I catch him biting, when I ask him to whisper, when I tell him lunch is over, pretty much whenever I do or tell him something he doesn't like. But how do you get mad at this face? I find myself constantly laughing when Mac is around. He's oozing with personality.

Lucy

On January 1st Drew became an uncle and I became an aunt for the first time and Mac got his first cousin! Lucy is adorable.
I'm holding Mac's arms down in this picture. Hopefully the next time we see Lucy, Mac won't want to poke her or give her love taps as much.

Utah

Our trip to Utah went by so fast. It's hard to believe we were there for almost three and half weeks. From running back and forth between both family's homes, staying the weekend up in Midway and throwing in all the holiday parties; the vacation was packed with fun. We have the greatest family and can't wait to see them again in a few months! Reading a book with Grandma Millar
Aunt Annie
It was fun seeing my old friend Sammy and her little boy Jack. Mac is five months older than Jack and looks like a giant next to him. The whole time I was trying to save Jack from Mac's hits and bites. Mac is becoming one feisty boy.

A note for me: Mac changed so much this trip. Before we got to Utah, Mac barely started walking and then a couple days into the trip he took off.

He rarely crawls now. He's talking more and communicating in different ways, signing and pointing.

At first Mac was a little stand offish to all the new faces, a few days into the trip he loved all the people around him. Then today at church he threw himself in every women's arms that looked at him. I think he's totally over the "Stranger Danger" stage and missing all the attention he got from the family.

Christmas Day!

Opening Presents Christmas morning in our matching pj's. A tradition in my family that never gets old. Mac loved all the books he got but most of all he loved the wrapping paper.
Mac and uncle Scotty
Amy (Drew's sister) crocheted Mac a teddy bear. Yes you read it right crocheted! She's amazing.

We spent Christmas playing the Wii and Guitar hero. Drew and his Dad rocked out to "Free bird."

Merry Christmas!!!

It's weird to think Christmas is over and tomorrow is New Years Eve! We've had a great time in Utah so far and have enjoyed the time with family and friends. Here's just a few pictures of the first bit of the trip.

Mac's first encounter with Santa. It didn't go as well as we'd hope, he refused to sit on his lap. Santa kept referring to me as Mac's older sister. I couldn't decide if I should take it as a compliment or be offended.

Mac is obsessed with music and has found a new love...ring tones. He carries around Nat's and Scotty's phone dancing to the music.

Cheese!