The Two Ls - Leno and London!

So apparently having four days off at Thanksgiving did not actually lead to posting on time!  Now the question is, do we catch up with a monster post, or try and break it up?  We'll see how this goes! :)  This post is devoted to Leno and London (one more impressive than the other!)

So two weekends ago, we had the Florida Hospital gala.  That Saturday night one of Amy's bosses had a dinner at his house for the out-of-town lawyers and bankers that come to the gala, so we went over there for Indian food and the most amazing desserts that his wife made.   YUM!  After the dinner, we headed out for a date night.......at Publix!  Yes, quality time can happen anywhere.....what could be better than a quiet store and no children begging for some latest treat?!

Trailing behind, rubbing his stomach.  Is he envisioning the food he's going to eat?  Still hungry? Who knows!

The gala entertainment was Jay Leno.  He was funny, but a little off-color.  How is it that he can be clean for the Tonight Show for all those years, but can't make it through a 45 minute show without making jokes that are not appropriate for a church group, or for children (and there were quite a few kids there this year, oddly enough!)?  Anyway, it was fun to see everyone and the food is always good!

Jennifer came as Corey's date, even though she was about to give birth!

The man himself...

The requisite picture - it sure helps being able to know exactly what Amy wore each year, because then she can recycle her dresses by simply coming back to look at the blog and figure out what she hasn't worn in a few years! :)

Speaking of giving birth, Jennifer has given birth!  London Eliese arrived on December 2nd after a relatively easy birthing experience (easy to say right when you're not the one pushing out a baby! :). It was all very exciting, and of course little London is just as adorable as can be!  Amy went to the hospital to see Jennifer, and had to swing by the gift shop to buy these chocolates that Jennifer bought for her when she was at the hospital....these chocolates were amazing, mouth is still watering! :)

Love those checks, is she perfect or what!?

Jennifer looking as fresh as a daisy - if only we could all look this good after giving birth!

Karis' parents went to Korey and Rachel's place for Thanksgiving and for Gianna and Nikolas' baby dedication, so we enjoyed a little facetime with them while they were there.  It would have been a little easier on the iPad, but Karis started off on the phone....

Addison has started to have a love affair with brushing Amy's hair and putting in a "pony" - the brushing sometimes can bring a tear to Amy's eye, but it helps toughen up the scalp! :)

Zachary was Adventurer of the Day recently for his group - pictured below.

Phrase of the week:  No ma'am!  Addison has started to use exceptional manners - saying No ma'am when Amy asks her a question!    

During Amy's night-time routine with Addison, there are a few things that have become mainstays:

1.  Addison always delays bedtime by asking for "huggie" which is just more snuggle time - she sits up with her head on Amy's shoulder, but before getting comfortable she will tell Amy "Hair 'way" as in "move your hair away from my resting spot, it's in my way!"
2. When she lays down in the bed (with her baby right by her side), she holds up her hand and begins to chant "Hand!" until Amy leans down in the crib and holds her hand for a few minutes.
3.  We always do Eskimo kisses ("mo!") and butterfly kisses.  With the butterfly kisses, we have to do both eyes, and she giggles with each one.

Okay - the verdict is in - the Thanksgiving catch-up will be on next week's blog!