Getting Back up to Speed

My camera has been out of commission for several weeks, but I finally got it back from the repair shop a few days ago... now I'm ready to resume semi-regular posting!


Dirty, HAPPY Felicity


Of all the toys she has to choose from, she prefers this keyboard!


I feel like the girls' clothes rule my life... Here's to hoping we see boy goods on the next ultrasound!


Shane transplanted his oregano...


And rosemary... Now they both have a permanent home!


The 'garden' is a work-in-progress. After a productive weekend, we're getting there, slowly but surely...


Could THIS ^


be the reason we're getting no birdie love?

It's August Already?!?!?

It's been almost 3 months since I last made an entry, which is very unlike me. :( But, in those 3 months, things have been VERY busy, hectic, and tiring.

In May we moved into our new house and we STILL have plenty of boxes to unpack. On July 4th we discovered we are expecting Baby #3! The due date is March 7th, so we're keeping our fingers crossed for March 3rd, since that is Aunt Mandy's birthday. Sorry Almitra, but I'm not likely to go 10 days past my due date... :) We find out the sex the first week of October, so if I don't find the time to update between now and then, that will definitely be the next entry!



Upon discovery of the pregnancy, it was quickly decided that the Nissan Sentra wouldn't cut it, so we sold it that same month. Two days later, we bought a minivan. Now we have plenty of room for Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5. ;) If we get past 5, we may have to buy a bus! The minivan is suiting us just fine and no offense to the Sentra, but oh my gosh, I didn't realize what we were missing!!! It was so nice to go to BJ's today and fold the back seats into the floor to make room for the loot. I Love, Love, Love it.

The pregnancy thing has really been kicking my butt this time around, and the fatigue and nausea seem to be worse than I've experienced in the past. Otherwise, things have been great, just busy, busy, busy.

Since I haven't really had much of an opportunity to stay up-to-date with photos lately, I'll leave you with several we took today. Gosh, these girls are growing up so fast. Sometimes I look at the young lady Lorelai has already become and I try to picture her 20 years in the future. I can almost see it, but it's so hard... I don't know if I want them to EVER grow up!





Felicity L-O-V-E-S the John Deere!


Every time I asked her if she wanted to get down, she'd put her head down on the steering wheel - a definite NO.



Such wonderful sisters - perfect playmates!


Lorelai L-O-V-E-S to pester Moto.


Shane has not been feeling well the past few days and it shows. :(
(This photo was actually taken by Lorelai)





I told you this kid L-O-V-E-S the John Deere! She's lounging, about to pass out!




You can see a little 10-week baby bump. :)

Long Time No See

We've had a lot of developments lately, but until everything is set in stone, I'll wait to make a real update. For now, one of my favorite pictures, taken on our anniversary getaway, two weekends ago:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY FELICITY!

Before the fun began


Blow out your candle, Felicity!


Taking it slow...


Diving right in!


Getting some pointers from Daddy. :)


Trying a different technique...


Success!




Admiring her progress


Her typical high-chair pose
(I love how she props her foot up like that)


Looks like someone is tired of the birthday festivities...


No more cake!


I've had enough, I just want to go to bed!


A quick dip in the kitchen sink before bed.

EXCITEMENT!!

We've been house shopping for the past few weeks, completely unexpectedly. We weren't even in the market for a new house, but a strange sequence of events got us looking... after many ups and downs (as is common when trying to buy a house! Oh it's so emotionally draining!), we've finally struck a deal to buy THE PERFECT HOUSE! As long as underwriting, inspection, and appraisal goes smoothly, we shall be moving within the next month!

Don't Forget...

I know we haven't posted any photos here on the family blog in awhile, because most of my photo-uploading energy is being taken by the 2008 Daily Photo Project - Don't forget to check it every few days!

***edited to add***
Okay, so verbalizing just how slack I've been about photos has prompted me to at least upload some from the past week or so. I hope to get back on track soon! Like I said, there are regular updates to the 2008 Daily Photo Project, so check there as well!

A Typical Evening

Blowing on her food to cool it off (Seriously! She saw me do it and now she's started doing it at most meals!)...


Okay, stop!


Please, no more pictures!


Mommy! NO MORE PICTURES!

Getting Ready for Bed