HE DID IT!

Joey is officially done with school. He is now a Software Engineer.

He is going to start looking at jobs at Rockwell. He loves his current position.....so there is no huge hurry for him to find another position. I am thankful for that because I am not ready to move now. Hopefully something pops up that interests him in the next few months locally.

I had a surprise party for him at our house. We had a Mexician fiesta. It was a blast and I am glad we pulled the surprise off. Whew. It turned into one big web of lies and I was having a hard time keeping track of them all. A BIG thanks to everyone who helped out and to my mom and wonderful Sister-in law Darliene for helping with the set up. I couldn't have done it without you!!!!

The pregnant ladies enjoying Odouls.

Pumpkin Farm

Hayden loved wheeling the pumpkins around.

He also loved cleaning the pumpkins.

Hunting for goodies with cousin Rorek at the Earl May fall fest.

Rorek is 1.

Ingrid and Rorek

PUMPKIN BOWLING!!!! Hayden thought this was the best.

Catching Up Reception and Daddy's New Hobby

Daddy's new plane.

Taking a break on the blanket with mommy watching daddy fly.

Riding on Daddy's shoulders at the reception...giving the normal face when someone is attempting to take a picture.

Playing on the golf course at the reception.

First day of PDO. Yes...can't believe I captured a smile on the camera.

Taking the new bath toy from Uncle Rob and Aunt Julie to the next level with daddy. Daddy reassures me that I should not care about the mess because you guys are doing an experiment.

Catching Up Wedding and Summer...yes I did say summer.

Trying on the Tux for Rob and Jill's Wedding

Shaving for the big day

Pink toes just like Mommy

Mommy smooching her handsome guy

Waiting to go in

Pooped after the big day

We loved taking walks through Bever park and peeling away old bark to see what kind of insects we could discover

Enjoying a summer evening sitting by the fire in our backyard and making smores.

Lot of catching up to do.

Yikes. It has been a long time since I posted let alone post pictures. I need to start making this blog a priority again! I am hoping Joey can set up our network again so I can pull pics from "his" computer in the basement. Makes it easier for me to blog.

A lot has happened....a lot needs to be blogged.....hope to get to it soon........

6 Months

Yesterday I had my 6 month appointment. It went well. Heard the heartbeat. Next month I have my glucose test and after that I am going every 2 weeks. Crazy! The baby is moving around like crazy...don't remember this much movement with Hayden. I guess she figures she has to compete for attention with her brother so she needs to be noticed so we don't forget about her. She is doing a good job.

Can't Sleep

I am posting this at 4 AM wide awake! My body now seems to be on a new schedule. Sleep at 10....awake at 3-6......back to sleep. I remember waking up when I was pregnant with Hayden, but didn't think that started until later in the pregnancy.

I noticed as I was tossing and turning earlier trying to get back to sleep that it is getting harder for me to toss and turn. The belly is surely growing. Yesterday we ran errands and then went to friends to watch the Iowa game. I could barely walk when we got home. Too much time on my feet and my legs surely were sore and cramped.

Joey and I were just talking that this little girl is going to be here before we know it. It is almost Halloween...then Thanksgiving....then Christmas......then a month later baby! This time of the year always seems to fly by.

I have been meaning to sit down and write a catch up post. I have been slacking lately at blogging and a lot of fun things have been happening. I don't want to go to the basement now and post pics from that computer...toooo cold. Maybe tomorrow I can find the time.

Chilly fall/winter weekend

Right now Hayden is standing at the door waiting for Grandma and Grandpa P to pick him up and take him to the farm for an overnight. He is beyond excited. He packed last night..in a grocery bag....a blanket, a blanket for Noah, and rafi.

This morning he was standing by the door waiting for Grandma and I told him she would be here in 7 hours. He said, "that's not NICE" and stomped off.

Joey and I may go on a date tonight. Not sure what the plan is yet. Looking forward to some quiet time.