***22 weeks***

Whats going on this week: At 11 inches and almost 1 pound, your baby is starting to look like a miniature newborn. His lips, eyelids, and eyebrows are becoming more distinct, and he's even developing tiny tooth buds beneath his gums. His eyes have formed, but his irises (the colored part of the eye) still lack pigment. If you could see inside your womb, you'd be able to spot the fine hair (lanugo) that covers his body and the deep wrinkles on his skin, which he'll sport until he adds a padding of fat to fill them in. Inside his belly, his pancreas — essential for the production of some important hormones — is developing steadily.

I finally felt Riley move for the first time last Tuesday. The doctor said I should have a long time ago, but I never did, at least that I am aware of. So its more exciting now and I think everyday it gets more intense. My belly is definantly starting to stick out now and clothes are getting a bit snugger. I am so excited for Christmas, Jeffs family is coming over on Wednesday night to celebrate and then we will have our own together when they leave. Friday we will be going to Norfolk to celebrate with my family and then help them butcher all day on Saturday, I think Jeff is a little hesitant about this, but all first timers are. And then on Monday the 29th Jeff and I leave for El Paso!!! I am so excited to go down to warm weather!! He is having a Xmas party for their employees, so it should be exciting. And I never have been to Texas, its supposed to be in the 60's as well!! So the next few weeks will be fun and Im sure go fast!! Merry Christmas to everyone!!!!!!!!!