53 days down... approximately 227 days before...

So you are asking, what is 280 days? Let's see it would be 40 weeks, and that would make it approximately 9.5 months. Are you starting to figure it out now?!?! Now??? yes.... i'm pregnant!!! Can you believe it? Neither could we!!! While this wasn't a planned pregnancy, it is still certainly a true blessing and (after the shock has worn off... well almost) we couldn't be happier! It's going to be a little rough road, with Andy only one year into getting his nursing degree and me just starting a new job and let's not forget the 22 month old that we have who thinks he is "king of the household!" But I know everything will work out just fine and what could be a better surprise than creating a new life! So, in early November we will make our home of four into a home of five and we really are very excited (just still in a little bit of shock!).

So far this has been a breeze of a pregnancy (wait... maybe I shouldn't say that). I really haven't not had any morning sickness, just a little queasy in the morning and even that only lasted two weeks. I have been very hungry and exhausted though. I really can't come home after work and take a little nap like I did when I was pregnant with Sam. Hopefully it stays this easy (until the end of course!) I already had my first doctor's appointment and everything looks perfect and on schedule. Of course I will be posting updates regularly and I can't wait to start taking those belly pictures! I am just hoping not until the end of summer though!

oh - and sorry... we will all have to wait approximately another 227 days to find out what it is...

A Little Taste of Summer

Andy wanted to get the BBQ out this afternoon. So he cooked up one of both of our favorite summer tastes - Brats! They were so yummy and made summer feel like it was right around the corner - well we just started Spring, but we can pretend right? What a great dinner (and I didn't have to cook - oh I love summer and the BBQ)!

He's Finally Home

Jacob's new brother is finally out of the hospital and at home. He has a feeding tube going down to his stomach through his nose. But he is getting better and better every day. Carrie and Darren had him out and about and when they picked up Jacob this evening we got to see him for a little bit. He is such a cutie and so precious. Jacob is really happy that his new brother is finally home and so are we!

Brayden's Birthday

Baby Lily

My niece Lily was spending the night at my in-laws tonight and we decided to visit. I asked Sam, "do you want to go see baby Lily?" He ran to the back door, screaming, "yes, yes!" He could wait to go see his cousin! Normally getting out the door is a five to ten minute ordeal, struggling with shoes, coat and a hat. But he ran and got his own shoes and stood at the coat closet door, "jacket, jacket." We were out the door in less than two minutes. All the way over there Sam kept saying, "Lily, Lily." We got to my in-laws and he couldn't wait to see get inside and see his cousin!

I got some cute pics of her right after she got a bath too. There are a couple more pictures here.

What a Day!

Sam goes to "school" (a.k.a day care) on Thursdays. So far he has not taken a nap there, he must be having just way too much fun! Today we got home as always he was pretty fussy (must be the not taking a nap), so we sat in his bedroom to read books after dinner. Five minutes later he was passed out on the floor! I let him sleep about an hour then woke he up to get ready for bed. He was only half awake for his bath and fell back asleep for bed without his normal before bed books. He sure must of had a fun filled day!

Lily's 1st Birthday!

My niece Lily celebrated her first birthday today! I can't believe she is already one year old! She loves Dora the Explorer, so that was the theme of her birthday and she had it at Chuckie Cheese's. Everyone had a great time! Jacob and Sam had a ton of fun playing games and running all over! And the pizza and ice cream cake was just delicious! Thanks for a great time Lily and hope you had a great first birthday! More pictures here!

Happy 75th Birthday Grandpa & Grandma

We were suppose to celebrated my grandparents 75th birthday last Sunday, but we ended up having really bad weather. And since I had my niece's first birthday today I was not able to join my parents to celebrate with my grandparents for dinner this afternoon. But I wanted to say "HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRANDPA & GRANDMA!" I hope you had a great dinner and sorry I couldn't be there. Miss you!

"Mommy"

Sam said "dada" long before he said "mama." But eventually he did, and so for the last nine months or so that is what he calls me. Today though out of the blue he started calling me "mommy." We don't say it around the house really, so I don't know where he picked it up from. Although he has been talking a lot more since he started school (a.k.a. daycare). I love my new name, and the way he says it, is so sweet.