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!!!!!

We're Back!

Vacation, what a wonderful thing. I can't say I'm glad its over though......miss the mountains already. We had a wonderful time with my family. Andrew also had a great time. He likes to be outside and outside he was. He is now sun-bleached Blondie and has a great tan! Other than a few bumps and bruises, he seemed to enjoy life in the mountains. We'll be making a trip to the beloved ENT tomorrow to see about getting tubes put back in his ears. Two double ear infections in six weeks during the summer is more than our share!
We got a good report from Lisa's doctor this month. Looks as if the tumors aren't growing! There are lots of details that I don't really understand, but I do understand that the report is a positive one....PRAISE GOD!!!!!
My pregnancy is going well, other than a little swelling, a lot of heart burn, and occasional nausea...still, things are great. We are looking forward to meeting this little one that the Father has gifted to us! Maybe someday I'll even get the new nursery put together....maybe.
Hope all is well with our wonderful family and friends!

Vacation!

We are so excited to be going on vacation tomorrow. I miss my family so very much and am blessed to have a husband who is willing to give his vacation time to go visit them! This week I am entering my third trimester! I am so excited to meet this little one, who is so very active! I think that we'll have another baby with lots of hair as I have the best heartburn! Our ultrasound was good and shows a healthy baby. We are waiting until October to find out what "kind" of baby we are getting.

Andrew has become quite the little helper. He helped my clean his bedroom the other day. Every toy he put in the toy box got an applause. Then came time to put his tractors away. He wasn't so keen on that, so he put them down his shirt instead, stood up, smiled, and declared..."mine cractor." What a funny guy!

Sickness, Strawberries, and Sunshine!

Well, here we are in the beautiful summer time! I love the sunshine! Lately it has been so great and pleasing to be outside and warm in the sun! We love the sunsets lately too, as the cloudless nights make great colors!
Andrew has been sick....again. His ears are infected, his allergies are flaring, and he all together just doesn't feel good. I am quite ready for him to feel better as he has spent a lot of time whining and crying this week! I feel so bad for the little guy!
I went strawberry picking with the Mudget's today. We had a great time. Andrew ate enough strawberries to make a large man ill....so far so good. I also got a lesson in making strawberry freezer jam! Very easy and fun. From now on, instead of asking Andrew if he wants jam on his toast, I'll ask if he wants candy! What a large amount of sugar this jam took!
All in all today was a good day. The library was a hit as usual and Andrew got the biggest Tractor book I have ever seen!