My Dad

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

My dad came through Chicago at the end of a business trip and stayed an extra day.  I pulled Blake out of school and we headed to see him.  It was so fun!  We spent the night at a hotel Thursday night and left Friday night.  We went to a park, out to eat a couple times, did some Easter clothes shopping for the kids, and to the zoo.

 

It helped me remember how tricky sleeping at a hotel is with kids.  Blake and Janie shared a queen bed.  During the night Janie started crying.  I turned the light on and Blake had turned in his sleep and his feet were at the pillow right by Janie's face.  I think he had kicked her.  Ty woke up and needed his pacifier once.  I don't sleep great anyways these days and am up a bunch.  Plus Blake woke up at 5:30 a.m. ready to start the day.  He was so loud and woke everyone up  And I was tired.

 

My dad was a trooper rolling with our crazyness.  I hate living so far away.  Blake and Janie were fighting back tears the drive home.  Love my Dad.

Bubbles

 

There is something about this girl that makes me smile.  I love her lisp and that she can't say her R's.  That she skips when she is happy or excited.  My sweet Janie girl.

We had Janie's preschool at our house this morning.  Her friend Collin asked her if she was going to have a baby.  She said yeah.  He asked if it was a boy baby or a girl baby.  And she said "A boy.  I know... it's going to be crazy."

Grandparents

Newel and Marita came for about six days to visit and help watch the kids while Eric was at work and while I went away.  I went for a fun four days to Idaho/Utah to spend time with my sisters and mom.  It made it easy to leave knowing that they would be there--plus Eric would be home after work.  The kids had a blast watching movies, taking trips to the dollar store, library, and eating good food. 

 

Right before they left to go home I grabbed my camera.  Blake was already at school.  Janie was so sad that they were leaving and cried on and off all day.  I have the best in-laws.

 

 

 

22 Weeks

 

 

We're having another boy!  Here are a couple of pictures of me at 22 weeks.  Eric and I brought Blake and Janie with us to the ultrasound to find out what we are having.  Each had a sucker to help keep quiet during the appointment.  The technician was very quiet and went through the measuring without any emotion.  She came across something and pointed to it while saying "penis, scrotum."  And that was it.  I thought it was pretty direct.  So I looked at my kids to announce the news that we were having a boy.  Blake was cheering with his arms in the air.  He said he had guessed right.  He was so excited because he wanted a baseball team in his family.  Janie was quiet and didn't say anything but I think she was just happy with her sucker.  Later she told me that she wanted a sister but I told her it would be ok.  Eric would have been happy either way.  I am glad that Ty will have a little brother to be buddies with.  And Janie can be their little mommy.  And Blake is a great big brother.  Now we just need to pick a name for this baby.  Three months to go!

Deanna's Playhouse

We came here over a year ago and the kids keep talking about the place with the motorcycles.  This playhouse is in Holland--an hour away.  So we were the first there when it opened and the last to leave.  The kids played for 5 hours straight and loved it.  The Tews also came and it was so nice to have Amanda there to visit with.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blake became hooked punching cut outs in the craft room.  It was like he had a job and had to keep punching.  I would guess he did this for at least two hours.  Then he came home and had to count them.  411 pieces of confetti.  I love how his brain works.

Baseboard Cleaners

 

 

 

 

Party Bath

 

 

Blake is often saying "Mom, take pictures of us!"  Here they are making funny faces.