Baby

This pregnancy is going by fast!
Just shy of five months!

Shortie thinks its a girl. She has said "Gods making a girl in your belly". Last time she was right about Zek being a boy, so we'll see in a few months about this one. I would love another girl and for Shortie to have a sister, but another boy is just as great. I lately have felt like we're having a boy. Either way is a win and huge blessing! Although we only have the girls name picked as of yet.

This baby is an active little one! And man, the cravings have been out there. Lots of mustard, very sharp cheese, anything sour or spicy. Basically anything with loads of flavor. Not big on any meats (although we had cut most out before the pregnancy).

I'm sewing a new crib set and I'm super excited about it (doing the little girl one first because lately I've liked pinks for girls and that is so rare - so I'll jump while I can. Poor Shortie never had pink until recently) But I did see one that was super cute for a little boy, I love the blanket - although it would fit in really well with our basement decor regardless if we use it for a baby :o)

back from California

We had a quick little trip to Cali for Sarah's graduation from USC!!!
Congrats Sarah!

My parents and I drove out, we were up at USC all day Thursday and Friday celebrating. Then Friday night/Saturday morning at 1:00 am Jons flight got in and we were going going going. His flight took off Monday afternoon and we headed back for the long drive home right after.

It was great to go to Cali and visit with dear friends. We spent lots of time with the Macleod family whom we love so much! Had a fun night with Mike Kaess. Enjoyed dessert with the newly engaged Nate (congrats!). Caught up with Justin after his move from DC. Had a 75th b-day party for my Grandma Tommye. Took sometime to catch our breath while at my Uncle Marks and Aunt Julies. Ate great Mexican food, and freshly picked delicious strawberries. Some Rubios with Jons family. Got sunburned. Played in the sand at the beach. Experienced an earthquake, again. Lots of driving and running around. Sat with some 40,000 people for the big USC graduation while Arnold Schwarzenegger spoke. Then enjoyed a more private graduation of the Theater department where Joe Mantegna spoke (from Criminal Minds one of our favorite shows...). Walked all over USC campus with the kiddos watching the girls from Sarah's sorority take pictures. Spent time in our old neighborhood, and chatted with the Bentley family. We learned that Bubba is an even bigger flirt than once thought (too many sorority girls to choose from). Talked with J Bowling about coming out to DC for a visit.... how did we fit so many things in such a short time, and yet still feel like there was more to do...

Had a great trip --- but every time we go, we are so thankful to not live there! We are very thankful to have moved, and are even more so every time we visit --- although we miss our friends - its a great reason to vacation and see each other!

Pictures to come hopefully soon :o)

Easter

Easter Time!!!

The kiddos (and grown-ups) had fun dying tons of Easter eggs some with Star Wars

All ready to go and find the eggs

Spider-Man

Shortie playing with the spider-man costume (a special gift all the way from Australia -- thanks Laura!!!)

She was playing with Great Grandpa -- although his "cheese" face looks more like he was nervous/scared

Little Zek likes the spider-man outfit too

Shortie got stuck in the office chair while being spider-man

water guns

Jon bought the kiddos some water guns and they all had a blast playing in the backyard!

Blum Family

Finally at my parents house and adding photos :o)

So what feels like ages ago - Dave, Vanessa, and Hannah were down in San Antonio and drove up to hang out. We went to UT and walked around just a little and then ate Rudy's (yum!)