One last belly shot...

This is my best friend from the 8th grade, Tracy. After looking for each other, and wondering about what the other was up to for YEARS we finally found each other on face book. Sometimes you question whether getting in touch with someone after so long is a good idea. Who knows they could be weird, or mass murderers...you never know. In this case it was a great decision, because she hasn't changed a bit!! She is the same great, free spirit that I remember. Our lives have taken an eerily similar path as well. We got married around the same time. She has a son the same age as Owen, and we are both expecting baby girls at the same time too. Creepy hun? Anyway, I thought this story worth inspiring someone else to try and find someone from your past!! This also may be my last belly shot until the baby comes, so I thought I would document it.

Move over! The baby is coming...

Well, the baby's not really coming, yet...but it feels like a baby hurricane has passed through the Roth household. I have finally put together Owen's new room, figured out a name for the baby (Naomi Elizabeth), and finished her room. All the while, making crafts along the way. YES, I have been busy!

Naomi's Room...

Recently completed crafts...1) car seat cover, not really a craft. I bought it!

Letters for Naomi's room

Letters for Owen's room

World's shiniest binkies! (Thanx for the idea Stacey)

The Zoo and my belly

Mike, Owie, and I went to the zoo Saturday morning! The weather was perfect, and we had the best time. I guess they just installed a new splash pad, and it is amazing. We spent the majority of the time playing in the water. As requested here is the long awaited belly shot. I am 30 weeks, and the time has flown by. I am feeling gradually more tired, but overall pretty good!!Here is my stud muffin enjoying the sun!
Here is a half belly shot...and yes I do wear garments! I had just gotten back from the gym.

Owen was quite curious of these strange animals. This particular one had a gimp leg, and a lazy eye. Poor guy!

"If I hide here they won't find me."

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.