Thursday, January 29, 2009

Is anybody out there?


I am not sure if I still have any readers. This poor blog has been neglected for quite some time now. My only excuse is that my computer is so overloaded with pictures, I have been having problems downloading new images off my camera.

We have been really busy lately. We had an incredible Christmas. Elliott was very much into Santa Clause this year although he did get a little upset when he woke up and the cookies he left were all gone!

He is loving school right now. Trying to find a new school for him next year has been taking up a lot of our time. He interviewed at my "dream school" for him last week. I would be thrilled if he got accepted, and received a large grant! It is so hard for me to understand how all these good schools can cost more than my car for yearly tuition. A lot of things need to fall into place for him to go here, so we will just have to wait and see.

I am now 16 weeks pregnant. Hard to believe! I am hoping to find out what we are having at the end of next week. I remember loving being pregnant the first time around. Everything was so new and exciting. But this time around seems a lot harder. I don't have any real symptoms with the exception of always being tired (and of course the body changes.) But there just isn't the time to think about every little moment of the pregnancy which is kind of sad.

Elliott will be 3 in April. He is such an awesome little guy. It's crazy to me how grown up he seems. He is so smart it's almost scary! He communicates in complete sentences, writes his letters and numbers, reads his letters and numbers, is potty trained...along with many other things. He is constantly talking about this baby and wondering when he/she will be joining our family. It is so sweet.

I promise I will try to update more often. I am leaving you with a picture of Elliott riding Beatrice. Seems to be a fun activity around here!

Friday, December 5, 2008


So I guess I don't win any blogger of the year award. Sorry I have been away so long. I am just so tired! Being pregnant while keeping up with a 2 year old is some hard work. Everything feels so different this time around. When I was pregnant with Elliott, I loved it. I was in such a good mood, that Mike threatened to keep me pregnant all the time! This time around, I am moody, achy, and always feel like I am moments away from hurling. Good times! I did have my first ultrasound a few days ago, and I got to see my little gummy bear. I am due at the beginning of July, which is when I suspected. Elliott is being extra sweet to me. He will ask me if my belly aches and then proceed to give me kisses and tell me that I'm all better. And he also likes to talk about the baby in his belly...so cute. Anyway...I will update more later.

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Soon to be Big Brother...

That's right...I'm pregnant.  The newest member of our family is expected to arrive on 07.08.09.

Friday, November 14, 2008

Smarty Pants

E and I were just playing with blocks. When it was time to clean up, I told him to count the blocks as he put them away. With no hesitation, he counted to 50! Maybe this is totally normal for a 2.5 year old. But to me, it was pretty amazing.

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

My LIttle Tree



So I am way behind in posts. And I have lots of fun things to share. But I will start with posting some pictures from Halloween. I thought it would be fun to make E's costume this year. Not really sure what made me decide on a tree. The top was so heavy, it took several attempts to find a way to balance it on his head!

Friday, October 24, 2008

Squash



The other day was what we refer to around here as "Happy Nancy Day." Nancy was coming over to give M and I massages. While I was mid-rub down, I here E upstairs say to Mike "I'll be right back. I'm just going to go check on Mommy real quick." He comes downstairs, parks himself in a chair, and patiently waits for me to be finished. Then he looks at Nancy and says: "It my turn for a squash." He climbs up on the table, looks at Nancy and says: "so, you want me to start face down?" It's official...we have created a monster.

Saturday, October 18, 2008

Halloween's Past


Two years ago. E was 6 months old...