It's a...

BOY!!!!

We are super excited to find out it's a boy!!

My due date is still July 11th so that should put me at the end of June with a c-section! So over half way there. That's just as exciting. The baby weighs just over 16 oz and has all his limbs, parts and everything that needs to be there. He's a thumb sucker. He wouldn't get it out of his mouth. It was cute!

I am also super happy that I have only gained 4 pounds at this point. I know more will come but I am thrilled with that!

Happy Valentines Day~

Bella passing out presents before we left. They each got some treats and a new monkey. They love monkeys for some reason and are so excited to get them.

They are so spoiled because then when we got to grandma and grandpa's they got gifts too!

That's where my gift came into play.

John's co-workers helped him make chocolate covered strawberries they were so yummy. Thanks a ton love, they were so sweet.

After some shopping, eating, gifts and playing they were out for the count. Which was much needed for the rest of our funfilled day!

Then we were off to HOCKEY as Parker would say.


Myrna and Roger took us all to the Wild game.

Here's the choo-choo's. Parker couldn't wait for them to come out. We got a good laugh out of that.

Seeing Snoopy in his Wild Gear

Just enjoying the game. They did great and really had a fun time.

We had an exciting Valentines Day this year. Since John had to work for a few hours in the morning we decided to make a day of it. So we all got up with him and started off with a few presents for the kids and John. It was pretty funny I was handing out gifts and Bella was going over who's was who's. SO she said, "this ones for Daddy, this one's for Parker, this one is mine and then she said...well where's your's mom??" I replied with well I don't know you better ask your dad. (oh how they catch on so young.) Well much to John's surprise we celebrated a little to early for him. We dropped John off at work and went over to his parents house. The kids love going there. We ate some breakfest and hung out. Before lunch they got some more gifts. They are spoiled all around. That's where my yummy surpirse came in. I loved my chocolate covered strawberries. They were a big surprise and were so tasty. Then we hung out and to finish off the fun night we went to the Wild game. The kids were so entertained and enjoyed it all.

A fun filled V-day Party!!

The Whole Crew~

Just a few of our friends having fun...

Catching balloons..

Playing games...

Licking the frosting...

Putting Sprikles on his cookie...

Today we were invited to Violet and Daphne's v-day party and it was a great time! They had a cute sign on the door that welcomed us all, cookies to decorate, yummy treats for everyone, games to play and much more. Bella was talking about it for days! They danced their little hearts out and were nice and tired when we got home. They loved being able to play with all their friends from church! It's so much fun to get them all together outside of church because they all enjoy each others company a ton. It will be so much fun for them years down the road to look back at how little they all are and that they were friends years ago! Thanks for the fun party guys we had a blast!!

We are MOVING!!!

We have finally taken the plunge and are signing tonight on a HOUSE!! WE are so excited and can't wait. It's a 5 bedroom 2 bath house in Ramsey that we love!! We close in 30 days from today if the inspection goes well next week. Wish us luck. We then will go in and romove the old floors, and put new ones in and paint and a few other touch ups and then hope to be in early April. We'll keep you all informed but for now we are so thrilled!!

You gotta love this time of year!!

Being a good sport

Giving loves

Once again it seems to be that time of year where it's warmer (35') then colder (-30) yes I know for all of those that live out of state your thinking warmer??? But to us it's super nice out! Sad but true. But it seems to be the time of year where several viruses pass back and forth for the next little while. Our poor little guy when he gets a simple cold is cursed with it for weeks. He has a horrible horrible cough, which of course disturbs his breathing and then he's CRABBY! It's a great little cycle that seems to hold on this time of year. WE have been trying our hardest to keep up with his Neb's, cough medicine etc. We our hoping this time it passes quicker.

What do you get when....

911 is called???

Well today when Parker and I were walking out the door to run to the post office and then to get Bella he decided to make a phone call!! He does this a lot but usually never gets anyone and just turns the phone off. So as my hands are full to bring things out to the car I am of course telling him, "Parker hang up the phone...quit pushing buttons...Parker?? etc." So I grabbed it from him and hung it up. So we grabbed the keys and were almost out the door and the phone rang. Of course I was like oh I'll just let it go but thought again and was like I will just grab it!! Thank Goodness I did... It was 911 calling back to a call they just received. I was so embarrassed and of course inside was that little stink!! I reassured them that everything was fine and that my 1 1/2 old had the phone. That was our excitment for the day. Phones are off limits now!!

Happy Happy Birthday John!

Today John turns {30}!

We went out to dinner last night with Sara and Kevin to celebrate

because he works later tonight.

We decided to have Kandi, Robbie and Jesse join us for dinner and cake. The kids and I made him signs and put them up all over and then we made him a yummy yummy cake...whipped cream, heath bars, carmel, butter scotch etc. It was delicious!! We just hung out for a little and then he opend up his gifts and blew out a few candles and we just relaxed and had a great night.

Happy Happy Birthday, we all love you!

Thanks for being a great dad and husband.

Our Future Handy~Man

Kevin and John put a new tub, walls, toilet etc into our "small" bathroom after Christmas. Parker of course always wanting to be right in the middle of it all was always trying to let himself in. Which of course would have been a disaster so we were gone most of the time. But Kev came to tighten the hose on the toliet and asked Parker to be his helper. Parker LIGHTED UP, he finally had his in!! He sat there holding his flashlight and was really getting into it. It was pretty funny. He'd sit there and grunt and move around. Anything he could so we knew he was working.

Ever since all the renovation in the bathroom Parker uses his play tools all the time. I have found he pounding the wall with the hammer, under my chair by the computer with a

screw driver and more! He just loves it!

~~I turned 28~~

Yesterday I turned the big 28. I know it's just another day and another year!! It was a great day though! I woke up to Bella wanting to open the present that she made for me. She was so excited and happy with her work. Bella, Parker and John made me a Popsicle stick jewlery box that they decorated! It was super sweet and it meant a lot. I will have to take a picture and post it. Then I met some friends at Mc Donalds to let the kids play for awhile. Thanks guys. Then Parker and I grabbed some lunch and headed to get Bella from school! It was her first day back from winter break and she was thrilled. We all enjoyed some fries and ice cream and then headed over to my moms. She took the kids to give me a break and for John and I to go out. We got some dinner and pie and called it a night. It was a easy going day and enjoyed it. Thanks to everyone for all of the birthday wishes! I appreciate it!!

Happy New Year 2008

Lucy even joined in our fun~The kids love having her over!

Dancing to the different concerts on tv.
Eating Yummy Brownies and then off to bed.

Hope everyone had a Happy Happy New Years!

We were very low key this year. John had to flu the night before and wasn't feeling the best. And we went to his work for a little party during the day so we decided to hang low that night. Plus I hate being out when everyone else is after 12:00. So Sara, Kevin and Lucy came over for dinner and we just layed around. So exciting I know but we are Lazy. And it must be the pregnancy or that we are getting older but the partying is just gone!! The guys and kids played the Wii and we watched all the parties on tv. We had a fun relaxed night. We even hit the sheets by 11:15. I know crazy right?