And off we go into the Christmas season....

The Ramirez/Anderson clan has been busy. Cheri finished up her final football game cheering for Adrian. It was really sad. They asked her to cheer a few basketball games but Baby Lima Bean is growing like a weed and Momma Cheri can't fit into the cheer skirt anymore so she passed on any more cheering. Amanda and Clint's Peanut is starting to grow and you can see her baby bump now. I have a picture of both of them from Thanksgiving. We just took a trip to the maternity store because neither one of them could fit in their jeans anymore.

Cheri, John, and I are going December 15th to Cheri's doctor and we should be able to find out the sex. I'm so happy she is fine with me going to the ultrasound because it means the world to me. I can't hold back the happy tears when I see my grandbaby kicking and waving its arms around. It is driving me nuts I have to wait until spring to get my hands on them so this helps the wait.

Thanksgiving was nice and peaceful at Jane and Mel's. We watched a movie after dinner in the theater and went home to get ready for Black Friday. Clint, Amanda, Cheri, John, and I headed out at midnight for Kohls and Target. Charlie took off with Mike for their destinations. We came back to Clint and Amanda's and slept for a few hours, grabbed some breakfast and headed out again until noon. I made Thanksgiving #2 at my house and we all went to bed. It was tiring but so much fun. I love seeing all the crazy people, present company included, out shopping in the middle of the night. I got a few things but I just like going to go. Paul did some shopping on his own at his beloved Menards and Lowes.

The rest of the weekend was restful. Saturday I had a migraine, no doubt because of the crazy sleep schedule on Friday. I was feeling better at night so Paul and I, and Cheri and John, rented some movies and chilled at home. Sunday was sleeping until noon and a family dinner before Cheri headed back to school. She will be home on the 9th for a month. I am so happy! I think I worry about her 10 times more because of the baby. I want her here and safe. One more semester in her junior year and she will be home for good. She has 18 credits to take in her senior year and she is going to try to get it done by December and graduate early so she doesn't have to drive 45 minutes to school in the snow next winter. It will be more difficult with the baby but John, Paul, and I can handle him/her while she is in school and doing homework. I don't think that will be a problem in this family : )

Be safe in this holiday season and know we are thinking of you. Have a magical Christmas!
Love Ya, Cindy