oh how the 2nd pregnancy is different

yeah not so cute but it's the only belly pic i have, oh how the 2nd pregnancy is different!! (5 1/2 months)

i thought that i would fill you all in on how the pregnancy is going. so far everything is running very smoothly. little baby boy doesn't move around as much as his sister did, she was constant with a lot of hiccups, so yes somtimes i have to sit down and concentrate on feeling the baby move. i am actually sad to say there are times that i even forget i'm pregnant, and you are probably thinking "how could you with that enormous belly!" i think i just get busy, with work and chasing a toddler that it just slips away from me. oh how the 2nd pregnancy is different. i am happy to say that most of the sickness has left, sorry to the many friends who are in those sick and icky days, hopefully those days will soon pass for you. as for my weight, i am gi-normous, and i still have 3 months to go. i'm not going to fill you in on how much i have gained but i will say i'm sure i will surpass the weight i gained with Tara. oh how the 2nd pregnancy is different! i'm excited for this little guy to get here, although we have a lot of work ahead of us. some of you may know i am attempting to make all of his bedding "my 3 stars" quilt along with the bumber pad (i know what was i thinking, but it was just too darn cute to pass up). first of all i have to say i had to get the sewing machines manual out just to figure out how the thread the machine, after that it has been smooth sailing. i have actually really enjoyed quilting, i'm thinking of making it a new hobby. i will post some pics when i get the quilt top finished, which should be very soon. as for the babies room, lets just say this is going to be an adventure; for those of you who have ever seen garth's office you all know what i am talking about!! i just hope it is all put together before he gets here, who knows he might be sleeping in the living room! oh how the 2nd pregnancy is different!

when did you get soo BIG???

Tara's new b-day bike, she doesn't quite know how to ride it but she has all summer long to learn how!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY tara lee!!! i can't believe you are 2 years OLD. when did you get so BIG? i remember the day you were born and as the nurse was holding you upside down my thought was "you are the BIGGEST, but most BEAUTIFUL newborn i had ever seen". then the day we brought you home i asked grandma "what do i do now?" and the only sure thing i did know was that i wanted to cuddle you in my arms and never put you down. that 1st night i got what i had wished for everytime i did lay you down you would start to cry, and at that point in time i remember thinking "what did i get myself into?" but then as soon as DAD took in his arms and layed you down (around 5am) you fell fast asleep; he had the magic touch. NOW you are 2, and so so BIG. i have been amazed at watching you grow and discover new things. from the new words you say (these are some of my favorites dogdog, mere mama, budderfy, HI DADDY!!) to being a little mommy (changing diapers, potty training, and putting them na night smothered with 5 blankets...you are going to be such a GREAT helper when brother comes:) THANK you baby girl for being a part of our FAMILY. you have brought so much JOY and LOVE to our home; i am looking forward to the many years ahead!!! just do me 1 little favor SLOW DOWN, don't grow up so FAST i just might miss something, and i want to catch and cherish every moment i can:) i love you baby girl

Happy Mother's Day

I just wanted to wish all of you MOM's out there a wonderful Mother's Day!! I thought I always had a lot of appreciation for my mom, but now that I am a mom especially, to a 2 year old, I have a new found RESPECT for my mother. My mom has always said "I hope you have a daughter just like you"..well guess what everyone Tara is JUST LIKE ME. For the most part that's a GOOD thing, except the bad traits that I also passed along..the TEMPER and the WHINING. This little girl really knows how to throw a TANTRUM!! I know what most of you are thinking Tara have a TEMPER?..that can't be, she is so shy and timid, well guess what she has fooled you! As soon as we walk through the doors at home, or often times getting into her carseat, Tara lets her true self SHINE!! When Tara wants something, a.k.a the BINKI, she wants it right then and there no if's, and's, or but's about it. And let me tell you there is no reasoning with this 2 year old little girl. So most of you are thinking well that's just how 2 year old's are and that she will eventually grow out of it..well if she is anything like her MOM she probably won't. Sure, as I grew older and wiser and maturity had set in I learned how to control my actions and behavior, but I am sad to say that every once in a while my inner 2 year self will slip out. When Tara does have her moments there are times, in between the frustration, that I will step back with a SMILE on my face because I remember acting EXACTLY the same way..Mother like daughter!! So here is to my STRONG and WISE mother, I'm GREATFUL and SORRY for all the years of frustration that you had to endure dealing with my 2 year old self!! LOVE ya lots MOM!!

P.S. Through all of this grumpling I want everyone to know that even though my little girl has her moments she is and always will be my little SUNSHINE. She really has brought so mcuh meaning to my life. LOVE ya, Wootsie Woo Woo

Can you Guess??

Well as many of you already know, and for those of you who can't guess by looking at the ultrasound picture...it's a BOY!! When the DR said that we were going to have to go shopping I shrieked with excitement, Garth and I were both really shocked. I don't think either of us really thought we could make a boy baby, girls run very strong on both sides of the family. I am a little relieved, now I can proudly say that our little man will be able to carry on the family name, and believe me I felt a little pressure. As far as names go we haven't even begun the battle..the only name that Garth has suggested is HANK...ummm I DON'T THINK SO! For now he will be known as baby brother.

easter fun

Tara had pigtails in the day before thats why we have the wild and crazy hair.

For Easter I thought it would be fun to share some of the traditional holiday activities, dyeing Easter eggs and an Easter Egg hunt. I didn't know if Tara would have fun or really understand what we were doing but I thought I would give it a try, and to my surprise she LOVED every minute of it!!!

Tara had dyed eggs the day before at daycare so she was an old pro by the time we got to dyeing ours. She remembered exactly what to do, she even got mad at me when I was not prepared with the spoons in time; isn't it amazing on how much their little minds pick up.

For the egg hunt the Easter Bunny decided that he would leave the eggs at Grandma Gnehm's house. Everytime Tara found a new egg she would take off running yelling "ohhhh". She had soo much FUN looking for eggs she wanted to continue after she had already found them all, so needless to say mom and dad had to hurry and hide more when she wasn't looking so we could continue the FUN; she was just being so stikin' CUTE we just couldn't help ourselves!!!

Vote for whether it's a BOY or GIRL

We still have a while until we find out what kind of critter we are having, but I thought it would be fun to start a poll to see what everyone else thinks. Of coarse I chose BOY because we did everything we could to ensure it would be..you know cause those old wives tales are always accurate!!!

our family is growing by 2 feet

the baby at 11 weeks 1 day, currently 13 weeks 4 days, due date: September 17th


Most of you already know but for those of you who don't..BABY #2 is well on it's way!!! So far pregnancy hasn't been too fun..lots of sickness, but luckily it is mostlty in the evening. I think I am the worst person to be pregnant I like to WHINE a lot, and Garth likes to remind me of this daily. I remember thinking when I was pregnant with Tara that I was never going to do this again..I guess the end result is just to much FUN to pass up!! Fortunately Garth has stepped up to the plate and has been a lot of help, at least with Tara, not so much with the household chores. Anyway we excited to welsome this new little one into our Family. I will keep you posted as the pregnancy progresses.