Things we have been doing lately

I have missed a lot of posting opportunities lately, so I thought I would indulge you and post some pics of what we have been doing lately.
A couple of weeks ago the DeWildt's came back into town for a visit. It was great seeing them and they are settling in well back in Michigan...plus they sold their house in KC so that was a relief.
Mallory sure missed Jack.



















It all started w/ a look














Then lead to a hug














The next thing I know they are making out:) We told them to kiss...it was too cute.
Of course Josh had to make sure Jack's intentions were good.



















Close up. It was great seeing them. Hopefully we can get up to Michigan sometime to visit.















Playing outside w/ her big Tonka truck














She thinks its a ride sometimes



















Bath time. So funny



















Showing off her piggies



















Pretty girl sitting on our bed














Playgroup (minus Nanthida, Lucy and Zoe) went to the Liberty Fire Station for a tour a couple of weeks ago. It was a lot of fun despite Mallory being super clingy. Notice her crying. All the kids got to sit in an old fire truck.















Sitting w/ the boys: Ethan and Preston














Making her pose for the picture



















Sitting in the ambulance




















Group picture: Ethan, Oliver, Mallory, Preston and Zac















Pic w/ the tour guides...Luke is in the corner. Zac decided he was done taking pictures and Ethan was soon to follow.














The last treat of the day was the singing fire hydrant. Lets just say the kids kept their distance















They all watched it but from a very safe distance.














Despite the tears Mallory does remember the trip and I think she had a good time. We'll have to do it again in another 6 months...maybe she'll be a little more receptive to the idea.

Last weekend we kind of started potty training. Although it's not going like I'd want it to she does go potty on the toilet. We started putting her in pull ups because I didn't want to clean up a mess every 45 min right after we got off the toilet. So far its going pretty well. I think its more of training the parents then the child.




















Sitting on the potty like a big girl.




















So those have been our adventures over the past month. Mallory and I will be attending Supavan's baby shower today. We are going to have a lot of fun and hopefully I can get some pictures.

Illinois and BIG Surprises

Mallory and I ventured to Illinois this weekend to visit mom and dad and also to see Aunt Anita who was in town from Wyoming. It was a wonderful and very laid back trip. We had a great time despite the snowflakes. I didn't get very many pictures since I spent most of the time chasing her around.

On Sunday after church Mallory got her 1st hair cut. We didn't cut a lot off we just got it trimmed up. Aunt Sandy cut it for us and did a great job. Mallory was such a BIG girl and just sat there so still. I was very impressed on how well she did.

Before shot of the hair...she had pigtails in earlier















BIG girl getting her hair cut




















Sitting on my lap




















I think she kind of liked it.




















All done. Me, Mal and Sandy. I got my hair cut off too. It's above my shoulders and I love it.















Mal lovin' her new hair cut




















After our hair cuts we went out to grandma and grandpa Edsall's for a fish fry. It was lot of fun seeing family. My cousin Brian and Nicole came w/ there new addition Garin he is 6 weeks already.

Here are pics of the great grandchildren: Mallory, Garin and Giana















I know, you all probably thought the hair cut was the big surprise...well it's not...




















That's right, Mallory is going to be a big sister. We are going to have another addition to our family at the end of October.

I am going to copy off some other blogs by answering a few questions ahead of time:

When am I due:
October 28th, I am 12 weeks today

How close will Mallory and the baby be:
2 years 5 months

Were we trying:
Yes and it happened a lot sooner then we thought it would.

How am I feeling:
Great, no sickness or anything like that. Pretty much how I felt w/ Mallory. I haven't gained any weight yet so I am happy about that (I've got 20 lbs of cushion from the last pregnancy)

Are we going to find out the sex of the baby:
Nope, we like surprises

We haven't been to the dr yet, but that will be happening w/in the next 2 weeks. I have been procrastinating about it because I'm kind of nervous. Once you hear the heartbeat it makes everything so real. There is a lot of things we want to get done before #2 comes along. Plus I have been feeling great. Sometimes I think I feel the baby move...but it's just gas. I am already starting to get a pooch but I'm not going to post any belly pics for a while until it starts looking more like a baby belly then a beer belly.

So that is our BIG news. I will keep you updated on all the fun and exciting stuff.

Birthday, Easter, Parks and Vistors

I must say that I have been slacking in a big way about updating the blog. I guess my free time is spent elsewhere then in front of the computer. So it's about time I update and let you know what has been going on in the past month of our lives.

I recently got a massage job. I'm working one day during the week and on Saturday. During the week Mallory goes to the sitter. Bless her heart for taking her for only one day...do you know how hard it is to find a sitter for just one day a week. I will eventually pick up another day during the week. I'm taking it easy w/ massage because I don't want to burn myself out. I'm still working at Longhorn a couple days a week. So far it's working out pretty well right now.

Follow the pictures and I will explain what we have been up to:
Amy and Eli visited a week or so ago. Mallory was sleeping through 1/2 of their visit but luckily we got some pictures before they left.















So cute















Mallory loves her cousin Eli















He loves hair.




















Mallory decided she wanted to put my stocking hat on. I think it's a little big.















Mallory and dad making breakfast




















She is a very good helper in the kitchen.















We decided to check out the Liberty Easter Egg Hunt on the 15th. It was super lame. It was kind of cold and yucky out. Liberty parks and rec wouldn't let anyone park in the grass so we had to wait for a parking spot. Then when we got there the 'egg hunt' wasn't even outside. It was in a building and we didn't even have to 'hunt' for eggs (see below).















You have no idea how disappointed I was. I got Mal all bundled up (like two layers of clothes) and myself bundled up so we could do some true hunting (you know shove other kids out of the way...just kidding). By the time we left the line to get a parking spot was seriously a mile long. Josh and I kept saying it's not worth it to all the silly people waiting. But we made up for it w/ an Easter Egg Hunt at Nana's house.















Naked time before bed.




















Mal ready to read books then sing songs and settle in for the night.




















Josh's birthday was on the 12th...he turned 26. Sadly I don't have any pictures on his birthday. But he did get a package from Aunt Lala...of course there was something in there for Mallory too.















Stumptown coffee is made in Portland and Josh has become slightly addicted to it. Thanks Aunt Lala...and Happy Birthday honey.















Friday Josh had the day off work so we decided to venture out because it was awesome out. We found a park not too far from the house (w/in walking distance). Mal and Josh had a great time playing on the equipment. Luckily we had the whole place to ourselves.




















She loves the slide... I won't tell you what it said (bad words), I'm sure you can figure it out.















She loves the swing too.




















Climbing up the ladder like a big girl.




















Saturday night we met up w/ the cousins (Amy, Sarah and Holly). They were all in town to play for church on Sunday. We ate some Mexican food, it was awesome. It was nice to see everyone. It's hard to get everyone together at once now that we are older.
Amy and Eli, Stephanie and Mallory.















Sarah and Holly















Me and Eli. He was cracking up. I wish I had video. Mallory was not too happy that I was holding him though. She usually does pretty good but I think she was tired.















We went to Nana's Sunday night for an Easter feast. It was wonderful.
Mallory got a big Tonka truck from the Easter Bunny.




















Despite it being quite chilly Josh and Aaron hid eggs anyway. Mallory had a blast trying to find them.















A basket full of eggs.




















Dad helping Mal find the eggs. Thanks Nana for a great Easter evening. Mallory was so tired she feel asleep on the way home.















Mallory loves her sunglasses. Usually I have to help her put them on because she can't figure out how to do it w/out poking her eyeball out.
On the way home last night Josh looked back and she had her glasses on. The funny thing is...




















They are upside down.
Side view.















Too funny. She is growing up so fast. It makes me sad sometimes because I realize she isn't my baby anymore. But she is a beautiful, smart and loving little girl. And that makes me very happy.