Getting Closer

With only about 4 1/2 to 5 weeks to go, we are getting closer! We went at about 33 weeks pregnant and had some pictures taken of our family and the baby belly. I posted just a few from the photo shoot. We are glad they were taken, but I have been surprised at how much bigger my stomach looks in the pictures, and at how fast I seem to be growing these days!

This weekend we are at about 35 weeks, and I got reminded (thanks mom) that I had not updated the blog much in the past month. Where does the time go? We still do not have a name picked out but we have a few options we like. Here's a belly pic from this afternoon - 3/8/09

We had company this weekend. My mom and dad along with my sister and her boyfriend cam to visit. It is always nice to have time with family, and the next time we see them it will probably be after the baby is born. I think they were surprised with the baby's room and all the "stuff" we have so far. I came to the quick realization of how pregnant I am when we went shopping this weekend. I can't wait to go back to New York & Company (and actually fit in the clothes!).

Mom bought me a pair of comfy 'jamas to wear at the hospital. My grandma did it for my mom and now it was her turn to pass along the tradition.

We basically didn't have any plans for the weekend. It was relaxing and enjoyable. I am so thankful for such a great family. We always hate to see them leave. ( p.s. - Shawn sat at the window until you drove down the street saying "I wish they never had to leave. When can they come back....tomorrow?).

I will try to be better about updates between now and the baby' s arrival, though I can't promise. Shawn and Chris are in Swim lessons, we start soccer and roller hockey in a few weeks, Chad and I are both crazy busy at work, and I am still taking Master's classes (Did someone mention that I might be crazy??? What was I thinking adding pregnancy on to all that???....)

Well - We only live once right!

Finished Baby Room

Finally finished everything in the baby's room... got curtains, washed all the bedding and purchased baskets for the changing table. We are ready for our baby boy to arrive... though not too soon!!!

Sledding on a Sunday

We took the boys sledding on Sunday afternoon. They had a blast.... Shawn even met a telephone box up close and personal (that was scary!). If you look between the trees, you'll be able to see where he got the one on one introduction.

We met our neighbors (sort of - Their grandparents live right next to us) at the hill. It is amazing how the kids have all grown during the winter.

One more trip down the hill!!!
Time for a break .... funny how Shawn is always ready for a photo.

The afternoon was filled with fun... however, we had to teach the boys about safety. Unfortunately another child created a jump and after going over it, got hurt very badly. They had to call 911 and the person was taken away on a stretcher/ambulance.

It could have been Shawn with his telephone box incident. They just think they are invincible and sadly, as parents, we know they are not.

Snow Storm

Just a quick little update....

We are now at 32 weeks pregnant, patiently awaiting the arrival of our baby boy. We are still taking name suggestions... hoping to settle on something so he is not called baby boy Thomson in the hospital.

Today was supposed to be my one day off without anyone else at home, and I got to be the stay at home mom and go to my kids' Valentine's Parties. I had grand hopes of cleaning, relaxing and getting ahead on my homework. Well, that all came to a crashing halt at 5:45 this morning. The kids' school called off school with the "prediction" of snow. At 8:00 there still was no snow even falling. I was more frustrated than ever. However, shortly thereafter (around 9:00) we got a few flurries. As we drove to have the van fixed, the snow increased. While getting the van fixed, Chad called to say that Offutt Air Force Base was closing. Great!!! Now I have everyone home with me instead of no one.

Overall - the day turned out good. The weather did end up being pretty bad. We probably have at least 6 inches of snow on the ground and it is still snowing. It just goes to show that your day might not always turned out as you planned, but alternate plans can be just as good.

The boys are visiting their mom (she is in Omaha) for the next two nights. Chad and I are going to actually go to the movies and dinner for Valentine's Day.

Hope you all have a very happy heart day and spread the love to those around you.

Priceless!!!

These are approximate costs but you'll get the point....

1. Going on a cruise $3000

2. Remodeling Baby's Room/Buying for Baby $1000

3. Master's in Education Classes $8000/year

4. Seeing the shock on Christopher's face when my stomach moves from the baby kicking....

PRICELESS!!!!

3rd Trimester is under way!!!

As promised... though a little late...

A recent picture (as of 12:00 p.m. today) of me and the baby at 29 1/2 weeks pregnant.


It's amazing to look back and see how the progression has occurred. The girls at work still say that you can't tell I am pregnant from the back, but I think you can definitely tell from the front and the side :)

Snow... and lots of it!

We made final trip to Clear Lake this past weekend (Since after March 1 the doctor has recommended limited travel). We arrived Friday night in the dark so the boys saw the snow, but didn't SEE the snow.

Saturday morning we barely finished breakfast and both boys were dressed and ready to conquer the massive snow mounds.

Covered head to toe in snow and loving every minute of it! - Murphy and Sam had fun too!

Chris dug out a tunnel in the snowbank. He and the dogs had fun playing in it. It still amazes me what some imagination can do. (He was outside working on this and playing with the dogs for 2 hours)

They also had some time to warm up inside. Shawn showed my Aunts, Uncles and Cousins how to play the Wii. It is very sad when an 8 year old can do better than you... be aware that if you chose to play against the boys you need to put your ego/pride safely in your pocket!

A little more snow on Sunday morning.....

It was quite an exhausting weekend.... SOOOO much fun....SOOOO much snow...... SOOOOO much family!!! The boys wished and wished for a snow day so they could stay in Clear Lake.

Shawn asked if he could go to school in Clear Lake so he could play in the snow everyday.

P.S. - G'ma and G'pa Meyer & Aunt Annie - You are loved!!!