Cry Baby.

FYI..... Most kids know what a horse, cow, duck, dog, cat, monkey says. Andrew does too, but he also knows what a baby says. Really the best part is this face that he pulls as he very quietly says "uhhhh, cwy." I emphasise the QUIETLY part. We'll see in a few weeks if its as quiet. Every time you ask him, this face comes out and we simply just crack up. The best part is that he keeps his face that why long enough to document this wonderful moment! I hope you all enjoy this as much as we do, but considering we're his parents and think he's great no matter what, I doubt you care.....Oh well, deal with it.

August fun.

Mackinaw Bridge. Beautiful!!!

From inside Fort Michilimackinac. The hazy morning made for some beautiful sights!

Our trip to the Zoo. Andrew and Katie wouldn't turn from watching the bear, no matter what we did. So I took the picture this way!!

Umm... Need I say more?
This one may take a while!! Just kidding...

All in all we've had a great summer. We're not ready to call it fall yet, so we are still planning some fun summer sun stuff!! Stay tuned for "weather" it works out or not!

We left him behind!

Well, we finally did it. We left Andrew behind and went on a short trip together, just Paul and I. We had come to the conclusion, that since this baby is due to arrive shortly before our 7th anniversary, that we'd go away now as a celebration. So we took Andrew, Grandma Bush, Bridger, and Discover to Silver Lake on Thursday afternoon and drove the rest of the way to Mackinaw City alone. It felt strange, I'll admit it. We have never left him behind before. (He did spend most of one night with my mom and dad in Montana while we were at camp.)
Anyway, we went to the bridge, which I had never seen, and it was beautiful!! We also went to fort Michilimackinac and had a great time. On the way back to Silver Lake, we drove through some of the Jordan River area. That was beautiful. Paul remembered it from some trips he had been on as a teen.
We then spent the rest of Labor Day Weekend at Silver Lake. All of Paul's family made it up for at least part of the weekend. That was great. I must say that things can get a little crazy in a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom place when you have 11 people! We all survived and had a great time! Brad, Suz's hubby, brought up a giant slip and slide that he had made. Everyone had a great time playing in the water! It was Brad's birthday on Monday and we all enjoyed a delicious blizzard cake from Dairy Queen.
All in all a great weekend.

September is coming!!! How sad!

So I can't believe that it is nearing the end of August. I had all sorts of wonderful plans for the summer. I guess since that season is coming to an end, we'll just cram them all into the next few weeks. We went to the Zoo yesterday. Sadly, this was the first time this summer that this happened. Yes, I know I'm depriving my son. Andrew had such a great time. He loved the monkeys (which he calles mumneys), the tiger (he pronounces it tider) and the bears. He also enjoyed the birds. The good mom that I am, I decided to have him feed the birds with a little feeder stick. He did really well, until a bird landed on his stick, then he screamed!!!! If they were on the stick I was holding, it was ok, but I had to take his stick away because he totally freaked every time! So the good mom that I am, I laughed.....a lot!
We also went to the beach with our good friends last night and enjoyed a very nice sunset. These nice warm nights will be ending soon, so we must take advantage of them, right. So we went again tonight at the prompting of some other friends. It was so nice of them to invite us to the beach to enjoy a few hours in the RAIN!!!! Actually it felt really good to be in the rain because it was VERY hot today.
Anyway, after living in Michigan for almost 8 years, I am finally going to Mackinac Island this week!!!! Since baby #2 is scheduled to come 5 days before our 7th anniversary, we are going a way the end of this week. I am very excited to see the bridge and experience all the good stuff up north. We are planning a carriage ride on the island and just some good quality time together. Paul's mom and dad are keeping Andrew over night (a first) so he should have fun with them while we are gone. We will then spend the weekend at Silver Lake. We hope you all enjoy your Labor Day weekend to its fullest. Here's to good weather.

Baby Update

Ok, so after more harassment than I care to mention, here's a lively baby update for you all.

I'M STILL PREGNANT!

There how's that? Ok, so in 10 weeks (or maybe less) we'll be having this new baby. The good news is that as a c-section Mama, I know this will end!!! Heart burn is a wonderful new friend that I have found...again. Although a new prescription has made it so I can sleep at night!!!!!!!!!

Andrew now thinks it's funny to hit the baby back when he is touching my belly. He can show you where the baby is, but we're pretty sure he doesn't really get it because he says Daddy has a baby too!

We still aren't' sure on names although we think we're good on a girls name. Any bets on if its a boy or a girl???

FiNALlY

Ok, so after getting grief from a few (including Suzanne) I finally have a picture from Brad and Suz's wedding in May. Sorry it took so long.
FYI Andrew's surgery went very well yesterday and other than being a little overtired today, he's doing great! We are definitely thankful for this.
Also, for those who have asked. Lisa is doing quite well. She gets tired easily but all in all is good. Thank God for little blessings every day. She is quite a trooper, that's for sure. Lizzy and Kate are doing well too. They are busy and enjoying summer!

Here we go again!

Well, just a quick update. Andrew has to get new tubes put in his ears next Wednesday, August 6. Please pray for us as he is starting another runny nose, which usually ends up in an ear infection. He has to be infection free to do the surgery. He is also getting his adenoids removed at the same time. We are told there isn't much for pain, the only difference is really that they have to put him all the way under for the surgery instead of just using the gas mask. Lets hope and pray that this is the solution for which we have been searching!
Have a wonderful weekend, we are headed back to Silver Lake!!!!!