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Happy Independence Day!
We started the morning off with a parade through our neighborhood - complete with a real firetruck and all. Sophie and I decorated the wagon - we didn't go "all out" like a lot of people in the parade, but hey, it was our first year doing it and I felt pretty good about even making it:) The parade started and ended at the pool and afterwards we all swam and indulged in Hot Dogs and Snowcones. This was our first neighborhood event, and it was a treat. Patrick is not so much a fan of swimming, but even he had a good time. Being in the pool is really the only thing that makes me feel like I'm not pregnant - not the getting to the pool and getting out of the pool and chasing a two year old around the pool - but time actually in the water is pure bliss. Plus, Sophie is quickly becoming a confident swimmer which makes me happy. It was also super fun having Patrick with us and he certainly lightened the load with Thomas. I love holidays.
Rest time this afternoon and then off to watch fireworks tonight with some friends. It has been a bittersweet day for me since my whole family is in Texas at a family reunion. We planned on going until my doctor advised me not to travel. The irritating braxton hicks have not let up and it they are really taking a toll on my body. Can't wait to have this baby! Anyways, I am missing seeing everyone and really wish we were there. So, here are some pictures of our day close to home...
Rest time this afternoon and then off to watch fireworks tonight with some friends. It has been a bittersweet day for me since my whole family is in Texas at a family reunion. We planned on going until my doctor advised me not to travel. The irritating braxton hicks have not let up and it they are really taking a toll on my body. Can't wait to have this baby! Anyways, I am missing seeing everyone and really wish we were there. So, here are some pictures of our day close to home...
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Where did May go?
Hmm, a lot happened in May. We got the exciting news that Patrick passed the Bar Exam with flying colors! The law firm he is now working for asked for him to start a few weeks earlier than expected, so we tried living it up as much as possible before his first day of work (last monday).
We celebrated Thomas' 2nd birthday on Memorial Day with family and a few friends. Patrick set up our tent in the back yard and we put his train set in it - ironically, the little girls mostly played with it while he was busy playing "backieball" - A lot of kids on our street have basketball hoops on their driveways so he has become obsessed with basketballs. We bought him a little one so he can play in our backyard and he's proven to be a darn good shot. Unfortunately our lab McKinnley also likes basketballs and has managed to puncture just about every one we leave outside.
I feel like I'm more pregnant than I actually am - at least I'm in the third trimester, but I am seriously wishing the summer to be over. Going to the pool is really a two man job. I'm not moving as quickly as usual so I have to be really careful with both of the kids swimming. Sophie is doing great and can swim independently. Thomas on the other hand likes RUNNING from the baby pool to the big pool and then back to the baby pool. This gets quite old. Last week after I had changed him into dry clothes, I was packing up our bag and before I could utter a word he had jumped into the baby pool. It was a very low moment for me and I started crying once we got to the car. Moving on.
A few pictures from the month that totally flew by...
Patrick's dad gave Thomas an old cigar box filled with treasures for his birthday - it contained a sack of marbles, a miniture horse, a sucrets tin, and keys to a 1950's Ford Fairlane. Patrick said it's like contraban for toddlers. We love it.
After his party the boys went to the park to play ball...
Mandy, a close friend of mine from high school recently moved to Denver. It has been super fun spending time with her and catching up - The last time we saw each other was 7 years ago a wedding shower for Patrick and I in Albuquerque. Can't believe our 10 year high school reunion is this summer...
We celebrated Thomas' 2nd birthday on Memorial Day with family and a few friends. Patrick set up our tent in the back yard and we put his train set in it - ironically, the little girls mostly played with it while he was busy playing "backieball" - A lot of kids on our street have basketball hoops on their driveways so he has become obsessed with basketballs. We bought him a little one so he can play in our backyard and he's proven to be a darn good shot. Unfortunately our lab McKinnley also likes basketballs and has managed to puncture just about every one we leave outside.
I feel like I'm more pregnant than I actually am - at least I'm in the third trimester, but I am seriously wishing the summer to be over. Going to the pool is really a two man job. I'm not moving as quickly as usual so I have to be really careful with both of the kids swimming. Sophie is doing great and can swim independently. Thomas on the other hand likes RUNNING from the baby pool to the big pool and then back to the baby pool. This gets quite old. Last week after I had changed him into dry clothes, I was packing up our bag and before I could utter a word he had jumped into the baby pool. It was a very low moment for me and I started crying once we got to the car. Moving on.
A few pictures from the month that totally flew by...
Patrick's dad gave Thomas an old cigar box filled with treasures for his birthday - it contained a sack of marbles, a miniture horse, a sucrets tin, and keys to a 1950's Ford Fairlane. Patrick said it's like contraban for toddlers. We love it.
After his party the boys went to the park to play ball...
Mandy, a close friend of mine from high school recently moved to Denver. It has been super fun spending time with her and catching up - The last time we saw each other was 7 years ago a wedding shower for Patrick and I in Albuquerque. Can't believe our 10 year high school reunion is this summer...
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Home
Well, the move is complete. Not the unpacking, but the moving part at least - and it feels good to have that behind us! We got everything out of our old house today just in time to have it cleaned and ready for the renters to move in tomorrow. Our new house feels wonderful and I'm starting to accept the fact that there will be boxes left unpacked for months. Barb, if you know any good elves please send them my way! I definetely did not follow my doctors orders with the whole "moderate rest" thing, but now my body hurts enough that I'm forcing myself to not unpack constantly. The kiddos are loving their new house and especially the backyard. Thomas has found about 30 balls hidden in the landscaping and Sophie dug up a "hidden treasure" (play pirate coins) left by the little boy who lived here before us. Other than having to remove part of the banister up our stairs in order to get our wardrobe up, the move went pretty smooth.
A few Sophie quotes from the past few days...
"This is a great house, I'm really glad we moved in before somebody tried stealing it"
"I love our new house and I love Jesus"
We were preparing to go to a friend's dance recital last night when she said:
"I can't wait to go to Ruthie's recycling" - I had been talking on the phone earlier with the trash company about setting up our recycling, so I think thats were she got a little confused:)
Way to late for me to still be awake. Love and hugs....
A few Sophie quotes from the past few days...
"This is a great house, I'm really glad we moved in before somebody tried stealing it"
"I love our new house and I love Jesus"
We were preparing to go to a friend's dance recital last night when she said:
"I can't wait to go to Ruthie's recycling" - I had been talking on the phone earlier with the trash company about setting up our recycling, so I think thats were she got a little confused:)
Way to late for me to still be awake. Love and hugs....
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Moving and the Babe
We move this Saturday. Yikes. I'm excited, sad, overwhelmed, and tired! Had my 20 week ultrasound done on Monday. Baby looks great and we found out what we are having a...
Bummer though is that I have Placenta Previa (a low lying placenta) and I'm having frequent uterine contractions. I had the contractions starting at 18 weeks with Thomas but didn't have the Placenta Previa. So, I've been put on "moderate rest" meaning no excercise, no lifting, no constant activity, and the list goes on. Hmmm, I'm pretty sure the boxes are not going to pack themselves nor are Sophie and Thomas going to sit still all day! We have lots of help on moving day, but in terms of packing I'm getting a bit nervous that even if I stayed up for the next 48 hours things would still not be totally packed up. We would greatly appreciate your prayers this week and weekend!
Bummer though is that I have Placenta Previa (a low lying placenta) and I'm having frequent uterine contractions. I had the contractions starting at 18 weeks with Thomas but didn't have the Placenta Previa. So, I've been put on "moderate rest" meaning no excercise, no lifting, no constant activity, and the list goes on. Hmmm, I'm pretty sure the boxes are not going to pack themselves nor are Sophie and Thomas going to sit still all day! We have lots of help on moving day, but in terms of packing I'm getting a bit nervous that even if I stayed up for the next 48 hours things would still not be totally packed up. We would greatly appreciate your prayers this week and weekend!
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