So much to do, so little time...
So why am I on pleo? Because I'm tired, my back is sore, and need a break, of course! Andy and I made 2 trips to Menards last Saturday and have been busy putting in new plants, flowers, & trees. I...
View ArticleI talk in my sleep...
And apparently I can be rather mean, but also very funny. An example: Not too long ago I fell asleep before Andy and he was sitting up in bed on his iphone. Apparently the light woke me up and I rolled...
View ArticleTake Your Daughter To Work Day
Last week Andy took the girls to work for Take Your Daughters To Work Day. Our girls are well aware that Mommy's work at home, but any excuse for extra time with Daddy and we'll take it. Audrey went...
View ArticleFinding a blessing in being sick
I've been stuck in bed since Tuesday with a nasty head cold/sinus infection and had little energy to do anything. Sometimes when I'm sick I prefer to curl up and watch a movie, but that wasn't at all...
View ArticleThe bump
Here I am at 9 1/2 weeks. I'll be 11 weeks tomorrow! I'm feeling good for the most part, but have the occasional day where I am just exhausted. Hopefully we'll be hearing the heartbeat next Monday....
View ArticleA really fun mail-day!
The contents of today's mail included: ~No bills! ~A new book club book: Patty Jane's House of Curl ~The June issue of Southern Living magazine. I realize I am far from being southern, but I do love...
View ArticleThump-thump-thump
Babies heart sounds great. We heard it beating strong at 158bpm this morning. What a blessing! We recorded it for the girls to hear--I'd put it up here if I knew how. It's such a beautiful sound. I am...
View ArticleFun Weekend and Upcoming Travels
FRIDAY- The day started out really good when I talked to Andy on the phone at work and he informed me that he was only working until noon! That evening we took a meal to some friends from worship that...
View ArticleYikes!
It's amazing how many entries are created in just a few short days. Not sure how in the world I'll ever get to them all... COLORADO: ~Great times with family: We were able to go fishing in the...
View ArticleNeed ideas
1. Our neighbors sent us over a small container with homemade potato salad yesterday. I'm wanting to return it with something in it. Any ideas of what I could make for them? 2. It's going to be my turn...
View ArticleGrowing!
Here I am at 25 weeks. Baby looks great and is fairing better than I am--all the aches and pains are worth it in the end though!
View ArticleNo baby yet!
Pic taken @36 weeks so I'm a bit bigger now :) I am so far behind. Just trying to be patient while I wait for this little one to arrive. This is the longest I've ever been pregnant. I shouldn't...
View ArticleIt's A Boy!!!
For those who haven't heard the news I gave birth to our son, Joel Andrew, on December 21st at 4:16PM. He weighed in at 8lbs and was 21 inches. He looks so much like Audrey did when she was born. This...
View ArticleExcited!
Andy, Joel, and I are heading to Duluth this weekend for our first homeschool convention!!! I've been printing off handouts like crazy for all of the different workshops. It's going to be so hard to...
View ArticleToo Busy to Update!
So here's a quick snippet: We started hsing this year. Audrey is in 1st grade and so far loves school. She's an eager learner which helps a ton. We are very relaxed schoolers and are just trying to...
View ArticleHappy December
My life is not perfect or even completely happy at this moment in time. However, through any of the stresses that have arisen, I still know that I am blessed. Sometimes it seems as if God knows when...
View ArticleIn His Time
Last Sunday evening, Andy & I were discussing several family items which included if/when to have baby #4. After trying to decide when the best time for us and the kids and being met with many...
View ArticleA lovely spring day in January
We've been enjoying really warm days for MN. Usually we are in the teens to below zero at this point and today it was in the mid 50's. We took advantage by going for a nice walk. I am usually anxious...
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