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And I thought I'd throw this one in there as well. I'm 28 weeks pregnant with Baby #3 in this photo (taken 5 weeks ago.)
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Saturday, February 11, 2012
A Day in the Life...
Believe it or not, I am a woman of few words for this post. However, I wanted to update the blog with some photos that I've taken with my brand new beautiful Canon DSLR camera that my sweet A.J. gave to me for Christmas. I'm still learning how to use it, so excuse some of the blurs, but some came out really great! My subjects for my practice have been the most handsome William and Caleb. These photos do capture typical moments and sum up a day in our life...
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And I thought I'd throw this one in there as well. I'm 28 weeks pregnant with Baby #3 in this photo (taken 5 weeks ago.)
iBabiesAnd I thought I'd throw this one in there as well. I'm 28 weeks pregnant with Baby #3 in this photo (taken 5 weeks ago.)
William's Pirate Birthday Party
Ok, so we're in February now and I'm just writing about William's birthday party, but I had such a fun time planning it that I wanted to make sure I wrote about it. As the title suggests, it was a pirate party. I gave William the option to have his party anywhere he wanted... Anywhere! I suggested his favorite locations and all he said was "I want it at home Mommy." My first thought was "Ugh!" I don't want to have to prep my house for yet another birthday party, but once he said he wanted it to be a pirate party I started getting excited too.
For starters, you can't have a bunch of pirates running around without eye patches and bandanas! Annette, my mom, and I spent the night before the party cutting fabric and making eye patches - pink for the girls and black for the boys. I couldn't have done all that without their help!
They came out really cute and the kids loved them!
For games, we had a pin the patch on the pirate poster and a treasure hunt. The kids had a list of items to find in the sand pit and by groups the kids dug for their treasure. I should have done 2 buckets, but this seemed to work out ok with the little ones.
And of course they had their loot bags tied with rope to keep all their treasure plus a few other goodies.
The pirate cake was beautiful and tasty!
The main reason William wanted to have the party at home is because he wanted a water balloon fight. That was fine for me since we have a blow-up pirate pool and it's usually very hot on William's birthday. Not this year! It was barely 70 degrees, way too cold for swimming and even a balloon fight. So, I had to improvise and we had all our little pirates get the "Big Bad Captain" (A.J.)with the water balloons! It was a sight to see and the kids had a blast! My only regret is that I didn't do more balloons... although I'm not sure how A.J. would feel about that. ;)
William loved having all his friends over and kept saying this was his best birthday ever! I loved it because he's old enough now to truly enjoy it and understand what a birthday is all about.
Madeline came up with Grampy and MaMere which was a treat. Brody and Brodie were there as well as some of his classmates, Hutch from this year, and Dylan from last year. Also, Addyson and Family. He hasn't seen Addy in quite a while, but at the end of his party they seemed to be picking right up where they left off.
They were deeply involved in the cutest conversation - which I'm sure was much more interesting than any babble they had a year and a half ago!
William's actual birthday was a few days before the party and we spent the day at Monkey Joe's.
We had dinner and cupcakes at home then opened up some awesome presents. It was a great couple of days and I hope he felt as special as he really is!!!
For starters, you can't have a bunch of pirates running around without eye patches and bandanas! Annette, my mom, and I spent the night before the party cutting fabric and making eye patches - pink for the girls and black for the boys. I couldn't have done all that without their help!
They came out really cute and the kids loved them!
For games, we had a pin the patch on the pirate poster and a treasure hunt. The kids had a list of items to find in the sand pit and by groups the kids dug for their treasure. I should have done 2 buckets, but this seemed to work out ok with the little ones.
And of course they had their loot bags tied with rope to keep all their treasure plus a few other goodies.
The pirate cake was beautiful and tasty!
The main reason William wanted to have the party at home is because he wanted a water balloon fight. That was fine for me since we have a blow-up pirate pool and it's usually very hot on William's birthday. Not this year! It was barely 70 degrees, way too cold for swimming and even a balloon fight. So, I had to improvise and we had all our little pirates get the "Big Bad Captain" (A.J.)with the water balloons! It was a sight to see and the kids had a blast! My only regret is that I didn't do more balloons... although I'm not sure how A.J. would feel about that. ;)
William loved having all his friends over and kept saying this was his best birthday ever! I loved it because he's old enough now to truly enjoy it and understand what a birthday is all about.
Madeline came up with Grampy and MaMere which was a treat. Brody and Brodie were there as well as some of his classmates, Hutch from this year, and Dylan from last year. Also, Addyson and Family. He hasn't seen Addy in quite a while, but at the end of his party they seemed to be picking right up where they left off.
They were deeply involved in the cutest conversation - which I'm sure was much more interesting than any babble they had a year and a half ago!
William's actual birthday was a few days before the party and we spent the day at Monkey Joe's.
We had dinner and cupcakes at home then opened up some awesome presents. It was a great couple of days and I hope he felt as special as he really is!!!
Sunday, November 6, 2011
The Next Generation
I needed to share this photo with you all. Yes, it captures my 2 and 4 year olds each playing on an iPod. Yep, this is the future right here!
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
September
As usual, September was a busy month for us. The boys started school... yep, both boys are in pre-school this year! They go 2 days a week, Mon & Wed, and they love it. William's teachers are Mrs. Mindy and Mrs. Elizabeth and Caleb's teachers are Mrs. Alicia and Mrs. Sarah. The teachers are so great and the boys just love them. This is a picture of their first day...
I know I've said this before, but the boys really do love school, which makes me love their school. William is learning to write so well and in fact, just wrote his name all by himself on plain paper (not tracing paper) and no one helped him spell it! He could not do that a month and a half ago! And Caleb is doing great in his school too. It's so funny because every time I pick him up, I ask him how his day was and what he did in school today. EVERY time his response is "I juss... pay cars!" He brings home craft projects, but the highlight of every day is playing cars I guess. Although, the Wednesday before Halloween, I got my first new response. I asked him what he did today and he said, "I juss... hmmm... I juss (he hesitated and I was fully prepared to say 'pay cars' with him in unison) made ghost!" What? Must have been some ghost for him to stray from his normal response. And it was... It was a cute little ghost made from his footprint. But yesterday, business as usual. Caleb jus pay cars!
For our anniversary this year, we decided to do a weekend family trip to celebrate. AJ and I had a really great weekend without kids in D.C. in August, so we thought it would be nice to include them in our 6 year anniversary celebration. We went to Chattanooga (Chugganoona - as Caleb says) and stayed at the Chattanoogo Choo Choo hotel. So basically our anniversary was all about the boys, but it was ok. They loved it. We did so much in just a day and half and they held up pretty good. We stayed in an actual train car that was converted to a hotel room.
We went to see the huge model train museum and spent a lot of time in there looking at all the great detail they put into it. It was pretty impressive. Then we headed off to ride an actual train for a little adventure. A conductor came by and took our tickets, we went through a very dark tunnel, and even watched the engine turn around on a huge turn table... all things these kiddos were familiar with after watching Thomas and Friends and Dinosaur Train.
We headed back to the room to nap, but I was the only one who really slept. I guess I was the only pregnant tired one in the group :-) Then it was off to the Aquarium. It was really neat and they had some great animals. The boys got to touch some stingrays and we all got to see penguins for the first time.
We settled down at TGIF's for dinner then headed back to our train car room. We left the next morning... it was short and sweet and a nice time for all.
Next on the busy agenda was the start of soccer season. William is doing awesome this year! He's with players his age this year and he's kickin' butt! He scores mulitple goals nearly every game.
We also went to this event called "Touch A Truck." This is our second time going and the boys just love this event. It's just held at a church parking lot and all kinds of trucks, trolleys, cars, and tractors are there for kids to climb up in and honk horns, etc. The trucks are all parked and it is such a simple and entertaining thing for kids to do.
This is my favorite time of year, not only because of the awesome weather, but there's so much for kids to do and family activities to keep you busy in the fall. Next up, William's Birthday and party!
I know I've said this before, but the boys really do love school, which makes me love their school. William is learning to write so well and in fact, just wrote his name all by himself on plain paper (not tracing paper) and no one helped him spell it! He could not do that a month and a half ago! And Caleb is doing great in his school too. It's so funny because every time I pick him up, I ask him how his day was and what he did in school today. EVERY time his response is "I juss... pay cars!" He brings home craft projects, but the highlight of every day is playing cars I guess. Although, the Wednesday before Halloween, I got my first new response. I asked him what he did today and he said, "I juss... hmmm... I juss (he hesitated and I was fully prepared to say 'pay cars' with him in unison) made ghost!" What? Must have been some ghost for him to stray from his normal response. And it was... It was a cute little ghost made from his footprint. But yesterday, business as usual. Caleb jus pay cars!
For our anniversary this year, we decided to do a weekend family trip to celebrate. AJ and I had a really great weekend without kids in D.C. in August, so we thought it would be nice to include them in our 6 year anniversary celebration. We went to Chattanooga (Chugganoona - as Caleb says) and stayed at the Chattanoogo Choo Choo hotel. So basically our anniversary was all about the boys, but it was ok. They loved it. We did so much in just a day and half and they held up pretty good. We stayed in an actual train car that was converted to a hotel room.
We went to see the huge model train museum and spent a lot of time in there looking at all the great detail they put into it. It was pretty impressive. Then we headed off to ride an actual train for a little adventure. A conductor came by and took our tickets, we went through a very dark tunnel, and even watched the engine turn around on a huge turn table... all things these kiddos were familiar with after watching Thomas and Friends and Dinosaur Train.
We headed back to the room to nap, but I was the only one who really slept. I guess I was the only pregnant tired one in the group :-) Then it was off to the Aquarium. It was really neat and they had some great animals. The boys got to touch some stingrays and we all got to see penguins for the first time.
We settled down at TGIF's for dinner then headed back to our train car room. We left the next morning... it was short and sweet and a nice time for all.
Next on the busy agenda was the start of soccer season. William is doing awesome this year! He's with players his age this year and he's kickin' butt! He scores mulitple goals nearly every game.
We also went to this event called "Touch A Truck." This is our second time going and the boys just love this event. It's just held at a church parking lot and all kinds of trucks, trolleys, cars, and tractors are there for kids to climb up in and honk horns, etc. The trucks are all parked and it is such a simple and entertaining thing for kids to do.
This is my favorite time of year, not only because of the awesome weather, but there's so much for kids to do and family activities to keep you busy in the fall. Next up, William's Birthday and party!
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Kids Say the Darndest Things...
Yesterday morning when the boys were walking downstairs to start the day, William says "I have a sword!" In response, Caleb shouted "I have a Penis!" Completely out of the blue!
I'm pretty sure that's the funniest thing I've ever heard! I literally laugh out loud everytime I think of it. The sheer randomness of it (there was no talk of body parts, diaper changes, etc.) and the fact that he's just 2 years old!
I hope everyone who reads this gets as big a kick out of that as I do. Sweet boy...
I'm pretty sure that's the funniest thing I've ever heard! I literally laugh out loud everytime I think of it. The sheer randomness of it (there was no talk of body parts, diaper changes, etc.) and the fact that he's just 2 years old!
I hope everyone who reads this gets as big a kick out of that as I do. Sweet boy...
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Big News!!!
It's official, We are expecting little baby #3 and we could not be happier!!!
We found out our big news on July 23rd. Of course, as usual, I did not believe the first test and thought it necessary to take another one the next day. Hey, I usually take 3, so I did good this time! Well it was confirmed a few weeks ago at the doctor's and today we had the first ultrasound! That little baby is only an inch long and has some serious moves already. We always have a 'dance party' with the boys, in the car or in the living room and this little peanut fit right in! I've seen the boys squirm around this early, but this baby has some rhythm... head bobbin and arms going in and out together. It was so fun to watch! And clearly he or she gets the skills from me ;-)
I tried to see if the ultrasound tech could tell us the gender, but she affirmed what I already knew and told me it was too early. BUT, I get to sneak in her room at 16 weeks and have a look-see to find out... 4 weeks earlier than normal. Woo hoo!
We are not planning on any more babies after this... 3 is the magic number! But it is bittersweet for me since I love making babies. Hmmm... did that come out wrong? I mean, I love experiencing the whole pregnancy excitement, seeing the ultrasounds, and feeling those movements. Personally the first 12 weeks and the last 5 I'm not a fan of, but the middle is great! It's a feeling that can't be described unless you've been there. However, I do my best to give AJ every last detail of every ache, pain, movement, nausea, exhaustion, emotion, hunger pang, craving, and the list goes on...
The reason I even mentioned that this is my final pregnancy is to hold myself accountable for updating this blog as much as possible throughout the pregnancy and beyond. I slacked the last year, but after going back and reading some old posts I remember why I started this in the first place. This is my journal and my baby book. All my anecdotes about the boys are so fun to read. It's amazing how much you forget so quickly.
I almost forgot to mention the details (pregnancy brain!) So I'm due April 3rd (or April 1st depending on which wheel the doctor used today) which makes me 9 1/2 weeks pregnant. It's not typical for me to announce the news before my first trimester is over since I'm such a worry wart, but since this is #3 I wanted to share the excitement. Not to mention I've been hibernating since I feel so awful most days that I didn't want people to start worrying. Any and all prayers for a healthy baby and healthy pregnancy are welcome and much appreciated. As wonderful as pregnancy is, it is also very nerve wracking. I worry about just about everything (realistic or not) so maybe a few prayers for me might help too.
Below is a first snapshot of our sweet little baby peanut. Isn't it gorgeous??? One of the the three best lookin' peanuts I ever saw! :-) Feel free to leave comments since I love to know if anyone actually even reads this... it keeps me censored too, haha!
We found out our big news on July 23rd. Of course, as usual, I did not believe the first test and thought it necessary to take another one the next day. Hey, I usually take 3, so I did good this time! Well it was confirmed a few weeks ago at the doctor's and today we had the first ultrasound! That little baby is only an inch long and has some serious moves already. We always have a 'dance party' with the boys, in the car or in the living room and this little peanut fit right in! I've seen the boys squirm around this early, but this baby has some rhythm... head bobbin and arms going in and out together. It was so fun to watch! And clearly he or she gets the skills from me ;-)
I tried to see if the ultrasound tech could tell us the gender, but she affirmed what I already knew and told me it was too early. BUT, I get to sneak in her room at 16 weeks and have a look-see to find out... 4 weeks earlier than normal. Woo hoo!
We are not planning on any more babies after this... 3 is the magic number! But it is bittersweet for me since I love making babies. Hmmm... did that come out wrong? I mean, I love experiencing the whole pregnancy excitement, seeing the ultrasounds, and feeling those movements. Personally the first 12 weeks and the last 5 I'm not a fan of, but the middle is great! It's a feeling that can't be described unless you've been there. However, I do my best to give AJ every last detail of every ache, pain, movement, nausea, exhaustion, emotion, hunger pang, craving, and the list goes on...
The reason I even mentioned that this is my final pregnancy is to hold myself accountable for updating this blog as much as possible throughout the pregnancy and beyond. I slacked the last year, but after going back and reading some old posts I remember why I started this in the first place. This is my journal and my baby book. All my anecdotes about the boys are so fun to read. It's amazing how much you forget so quickly.
I almost forgot to mention the details (pregnancy brain!) So I'm due April 3rd (or April 1st depending on which wheel the doctor used today) which makes me 9 1/2 weeks pregnant. It's not typical for me to announce the news before my first trimester is over since I'm such a worry wart, but since this is #3 I wanted to share the excitement. Not to mention I've been hibernating since I feel so awful most days that I didn't want people to start worrying. Any and all prayers for a healthy baby and healthy pregnancy are welcome and much appreciated. As wonderful as pregnancy is, it is also very nerve wracking. I worry about just about everything (realistic or not) so maybe a few prayers for me might help too.
Below is a first snapshot of our sweet little baby peanut. Isn't it gorgeous??? One of the the three best lookin' peanuts I ever saw! :-) Feel free to leave comments since I love to know if anyone actually even reads this... it keeps me censored too, haha!
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