A Breath of Fresh Air

I love picking Shanna up from school and watching the school explode with kids when the bell rings. These smiling little people come running from the school, excited to be free. You never see adults running from the office at the end of the day with a smile on their face, enjoying the sunshine and breeze. It is fun to see the world through the eyes of a child. I wish everyone could have that much energy and enthusiasm!

Now that's an onion!

Check out the size of this green onion from our garden!

We've had a busy Monday morning, first a bike ride with Tyler (my belly sure is in the way now!) and then our walk to help at the school with Robyn. I hope Kaci is ready for a nap, because I sure am!

Shanna has her science fair project due on Wednesday, so we have been working on it. I am trying to teach her that waiting until the last minute is NOT the way to get things done. Since she is not able to dance today, we'll have all afternoon to work on it.

Our Fun Night

We had fun last night grilling hot dogs and hamburgers. Then, Tyler played Boy Scout and started a great fire in our fire pit. We took turns telling stories, listening to the frogs croak, roasting (burning) Girl Scout cookies and marshmallows and watching the dog try to catch the embers that popped out of the fire.

Here's Kaci telling her story

Shanna with her dog


Shanna telling her story


And a frog we found in the yard (We saw 3 last night!)

Boo-Boo Day 3

Here's the ankle. I can't believe how bruised it is. She is putting weight on it now, so I guess it is getting better....

Happy Birthday Mom!

Happy Birthday to my first and favorite girlfriend! You've not only been the best mom in the world, but I truly consider you my friend. We have had so many good times together and you have done so much for me! You are a beautiful person and an inspiration to me! Happy Birthday Mom, I love you!

Baby Notes

I don't mention this (growing) bump very often. Maybe an update is due. I am now 30 weeks along... 9 weeks left! Holy Cow.

At my last appointment, she was laying transverse (sideways) That means her head is under one of my ribs and her bottom under the other and her feet are down, playing with my bladder and other sensitive organs.

She moves around like crazy, we can feel little bony parts sticking out and moving from one side of my belly to the other. My belly button has thankfully stayed in this time (I had to have the hernia caused by Kaci fixed when they took my appendix out and they said it would probably pop out again) The girls love to pull up my shirt and kiss my belly. Kaci likes to tell baby to "party" when I put them to bed. (Does she think if she starts now, she can teach her little sister to have more spunk than her?)

I think I have most things ready for her, probably about as ready as I will be! The next few months will go by quickly with all of the dance recitals coming up and Shanna's summer break from school sneaking up on us!

Busy Friday

It has been a busy day... and it's only half over.

Shanna's ankle is sore, but she'll live. I kept her home from school, so she is enjoying her game/tv couch time. It's pretty swollen and bruised, but considering it is her first major injury, it isn't too bad.

We had playgroup in our backyard this morning. It is always fun for Kaci to have friends over and have everything be about being 3. She tries so hard to keep up with Shanna and her friends, it is nice to just play on the playground and trikes every now and then!

I have been vacuuming and cleaning and making beds.. I miss having a 7 year old maid to boss around. She really does help out a lot on a normal day. I'm sure she'll be doing more than her fair share when the baby comes.

Since we had playgroup here with lots of little kids, Tyler took the dog to his "playgroup". He'll be nice and worn out when I pick him up tonight! (That sounds so wrong, having to go pick up your dog from a play date.)

Now, a quick lunch and then naps all around! Happy Friday!