home from a great weekend

So, it was a great, but tiring weekend in Indianapolis. I am catching up on sleep, laundry and housework. We have been gone the last 2 weekends, and I am just behind on everything.

The weekend was full with a adult dinner to celebrate Mark's parent's 40th anniversary (a little late due to my early pregnancy issues), visiting Matthew & Amy's new construction, a train show for the grandparents, Mark and the big kids, and most importantly, the installation of our dear friend, Dan O'Connor. We are so pleased that he was called to a wonderful church, and now he is Matthew & Amy's Pastor (it's a small world in the LCMS).

I'm going to Post a few photos of the kids from the weekend. Thanks again to Matthew & Amy.

Big Girl!

Can you believe how big she looks???? My girly is growing up too fast! I was attempting to take photos of Matthew (he's behind her on the couch), but she kept walking in front of me & wanted me to take her picture. So, I ended up with this cute one..she even pulled her barrett out and her hair doesn't look too crazy! We have our moments, but I LOVE this big girl.

we need a swing set!

So, we were at a bday party on Sunday night, and all 3 of my kids were constantly on the swing set. I really think we need one for our backyard, but we'll see what the future brings. The other highlight of the birthday party was drinking diet squirt from a can, for Abby & Matthew, that is. They spilled down their fronts, but it was the experience!

This week has been full of fatigue for this pregnant mama. I really want to move into the 2nd trimester, oh yeah, I'm there. So, maybe this is what a 35 year old feels like when she's 14 1/2 weeks pregnant (even though I have 4 more days before I get there). I just want to close my eyes, but I have 2- 2year olds that need supervision. Grandma B is coming this weekend, so I should be able to take a nap here and there. YIPPEE!!

To Sara, I have just received my purchase from Lifetime Moments...almost a year after receiving the gift....thank you! I may even have to start a new page to use the stamps or the felt thickers! SO EXCITED!!

For Sara...enjoy!

Hey Sara! These are my 4 latest. The play hard is in process, and I need to journal the grandparent love.

I hope your ankle is feeling better. Relax & follow doctor's orders.

Now you can check out Matthew's styled hair!

So, we all got haircuts on Thursday, and Matthew's bangs were cut a little too short. So, here is the newly styled hair WITH gel! Enjoy!

It's a win!

Timothy had a soccer game today, and they won 7-0. Timothy played a great game, and he was so close to scoring multiple times! He played defender and forward, and there was no sitting out this game. Matthew and Abby loved playing with a soccer ball thanks to Sebastian's mom. So, now it's a lazy Saturday afternoon. The twins were sleeping, Timothy is watching Star Wars II and the adults are catching up on anything (which is almost everything in the house). Until later!

I'm back!!

So, the last 6 weeks have been quite an experience. I've learned how horrible it is to be the patient, and how much I'd love to be a pregnant person without nausea & vomiting. As I've said to family/friends, I really think this baby is either something special or getting me ready for being the mom of 4 kids: ages 7, almost 3, almost 3 & a newborn (as of March 2008).

I will try and post more regularly, and add more photos now & then. I will end this post with photos of Timothy's 1st day of school (I was out of commission).