Family Update

I have been gone from the blogging circuit for a bit, but I am back and the best word I can find to describe how I have been is BIG. Yep, everyday someone asks me if I am due soon. Or I get the very flattering, "boy you are about to pop." Unfortunately, I wish I could say I didn't have 2 and 1/2 months left to go...but I do! No complaints though, I have to say this pregnancy is going quite well. I haven't had any concerns, and I have felt well enough to continue my regular work outs. Speaking of working out, my advice to anyone who considers it during pregnancy...you should. When I am feeling completely drained of energy only two things have helped; a nap, and some exercise! So other than being pregnant, I am nesting in a very crafty way. I am currently getting Owen's new room together, and the baby's nursery completed. That sums me up.

Owen is doing great. He turned two this month, and is really turning into a boy. I say boy, because he felt like my 'baby' for so long. He has never talked much, but now he is starting to repeat words when he feels like it. I am just hoping that he is storing all of this vocabulary and information, and soon he's just going to let it pour out!! He is loving Thomas the Train, and anything Cars related. If you have ever wondered what to entertain your children with...sticker books are the key. He could spends hours with his stickers, and yes, they are ALL over the house.

On to Mike. There is never enough to say about Mikey. He is blossoming at work as always. His company is thriving, even through this economic crisis. We are very blessed!! Besides work, he has been running like a mad man! He has lost a lot of weight...in a healthy way...and now we weigh the same. I know, I want to die. As he finds he can't fit in certain clothes anymore he'll always ask if I want them. Thanks, but NO thanks! I have to say even for how busy Mike has been, he has really chipped in a ton a home. He does all the yard work, and any and ALL chores that I don't seem to finish. So with that, Mike is pretty much the man of the year!

That sums up how we have been. As soon as I get the kids rooms done I hope to post those soon!!

Yellowstone and Owie turns 2

Get ready for a lot of pictures!!! We had a fantastic reunion with Mike's family up in Idaho, and Yellowstone. It was great to get away, and breathe some fresh air. It was just a very scenic, relaxing vacation and it was great to be with family that you don't get to see as often as you would like to. Rolled into these pictures are some during a couple days that we celebrated Owie's 2nd birthday. They sure grow up quick!!! We are so blessed to have him in our lives.

Finishing Touches

We are finally DONE...until we decide to add something new tomorrow :) ! At least I feel complete with what we have accomplished in our backyard. Thanks to some help from the parentals, Kadair's Landscaping, and a local handyman we have the yard of our dreams.Kind of hard to tell, but in the picture above we did a built in seat wall.

Is everyone ready for a housewarming party???

Halfway point...

I am officially half-way complete with this pregnancy, and it has FLOWN by! We are getting so excited the closer it gets to her due date. Don't get me wrong, I am still nervous that I will forget everything it takes to care for a newborn!! Not to mention I am hoping Owen won't smother his little sister with his blanket. What?... you say!! Yes, Owen's idea of a fun play time is smothering Mike until he pretends he is dead. Great parenting, I know! So, once we overcome our small fears we are ready to welcome this little one into our home

My scare is that we have NO concrete girl names to consider. We refuse to say we got our daughter's name from a "baby name" book. We would prefer to say that we came up with something unique and amazing on our own but that is not going to happen either! So.... we would love ANY SUGGESTIONS ??? Can't wait.

We are still a little in shock, yet very EXCITED!! Mike and I were sure we were having another boy, but to our pleasant surprise we have learned otherwise. During the ultra sound we were concerned that the baby wouldn't move enough for us to see the necessary anatomy....and just then she does hand stand and spreads her legs as if to say "HELLO, I'm a girl". Did I mention we are excited????

Bentley and Owen

What can I say...these two have loved each other before they could even walk. Now they are playing cars, fighting over toys, hugging, calling each other by name, walking hand in hand to nursery, and yelling to each other during church, and playing until they are both tuckered out! Bentley and Owen are sure to be friends for quite some time.

Backyard: Before and After

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AFTER

Can't have a post that doesn't include a little Owen!