T minus 7 days

If not before, baby Newell will join the family next Wednesday. The idea kinda hit me this morning as I was getting ready for work. This was the setting:

The dog seems concerned, the cat can't face it, and I began to wonder when I should begin child proofing the outlets. 

While Barrett hunts...

My protectors are on duty. Not sure my safety requires this proximity, however.

Pho Real?

Post Christmas foods overload, we were hungry for something a little bit different. Barrett decided it was time to tackle Pho,  Vietnamese soup, and it was a winner. We already have some ideas to make it a little better, and I really want to have some of the soup base in the freezer before the baby comes! 

Christmas 2015, in the books

I know we are supposed to wait to take down the tree, but I cracked early. We are nearing the 30 day countdown to baby and nesting is in full force.

Christmas Gumbo

Barrett is on board with this being a new Christmas Eve tradition.

Successful Hunter

Nope, not Barrett or I. This red shouldered hawk scored a squirrel and mocked us a bit. All in all, it was still a great weekend to be in the woods!

Ho, Ho, Ho!