Nesting

The time is 10:44pm on Saturday night. We didn't have any plans today. We were able to get so many projects done today. No date planned, no outings needed, no errands to run....just projects and cleaning. Doug was a champ and got a few of the desperately desired honey-do list items done. He even cleaned the bathrooms! We emptied every kitchen cabinet wiped them clean and reorganized our supplies of food and gadgets. Yet here it is 10:44 pm and I really want to keep cleaning. I feel myself getting anxious about the mess around me. The bedroom isn't clean enough, the baby's room needs a few more things finished. I didn't get the food storage all put away neatly in the basement. I could go on and on about the random things I want cleaned and organized NOW (yesterday, if I am honest). I feel like nothing is getting clean enough fast enough. I have this burst of energy and need to dust and vacuum anything/everything. Bleach is my favorite smell today and I want everything to smell clean like bleach. Yeah, I am pretty sure I am going crazy....or is it nesting?

30 Weeks

 I am actually 35 weeks now, time flies and I haven't even posted these pictures of me at 30 weeks. Baby girl is growing according to baby center at 30 weeks she is about 16 inches and 3 lbs. Compare that to today at 35 weeks she is somewhere in the 18 inches and 5.25 lbs. I am feeling all that baby now!

 Baby Rose is front and center, she likes to kick up into my ribs and push out my belly button. (Zac hung out deeper inside often kicking my back). After my early morning potty break followed by a restless hour I read too much on baby center at 4am. I read about her predicted personality according to her sign. I am not a believer, but it is humorous.  According to the horoscope Aries kids are go-getters that like to lead and have lots of energy. Hello! Have you met my 2 year old? More energy?!  I do like that it says Gemini (Zac) and Aries (Baby Rose) will get along well and bounce off each other.

 I have been craving meat. Arby's Roast Beef with Horsey sauce sounds yummy. I still really love anything fruity and gummy, like gummy bears.

 Looking at these pictures I am pretty positive my belly has popped out more as well as dropped. I will have to get some more at 35 weeks and 40 weeks to compare. 

And as always if I am doing pictures in the studio Zac wants to have his picture taken, regardless of what he is wearing! He was all ready for bed and stylin' his safari jammies and teething ring. He is getting his 2 year molars, very slowly and that seems to help. He is excited for the baby sister in his belly to come too.

I think he is so handsome! Is it wrong to hope our little girl is as cute as her big brother? :)

Zachary Size Snow man

Barely any snow and it was very wet, but these boys could  not resist getting outside to make a snow man.

Zac did his best to help add snow to the rounds.

The snow man was covered in leaves and grass and there was very little snow left on the ground, but you wouldn't see any two boys more proud of their creation. They had so much fun being outside building together.

Finish off the time out side running around with the sled and this little boy was on cloud nine!

A Daddy Size Snow Man

 Where is winter? Well it came for a few days. Zac was so thrilled it meant he got to play outside with Daddy. The boys suited up and went outside to build another snow man.

 I love that this hat keeps his head warm,but it doesn't stay up. He is always pulling it up and walking around with his hat low and just a smile showing.

 Even though Zac was trying to be helpful it was Daddy that did most of the rolling to get the snow man formed.

 Zac is good about putting the snowman details on. His favorite piece is the carrot nose.

 Add a smile

 And a scarf to keep him warm

 Two happy boys posing with the "Daddy Size" snow man.

 They are so proud of their 2nd snowman and look forward to many more snow man building adventures.

 We couldn't get snow and not go sledding, but we don't have hills, good thing Daddy is strong and fast!

 The happy boy enjoying his time in the snow!

 All that running around was making Daddy tired. He sat down for a moment while Zac tromped through the snow. Seeing Daddy sitting Zac came over and wanted to sit next to him.

 The boys had a sweet moment talking about their snow man and playing in the snow. Then I caught this moment that melted my heart. Zac said "Look my snow man. I love my Daddy!" Doug leaned in gave him a big hug and a kiss and "said I love you too."

Outdoor Fun to wear out Zac

 When we bought our house Doug fell in love with the yard. He knew it would be a lot to mow, but looked forward to the day that his son would mow it for him. Little did he know that this day would come so soon...well sort of. Zac wants to be Daddy's helper all the time. While mowing he holds the support bar and pushes. It is good that he is there to help or Daddy wouldn't be able to get the mowing done.

 With all energy Zac has stored up we find the wiggle car the best way to get the remainder out before bed time.

 We stop at every stick, bug, tree, flower or fire hydrant to make sure each gets the proper amount of attention. To speed him along it works well to run ahead and say you are winning. We are working on keeping him competitive.

This happy little boy loves to be outside, whether it is mowing the lawn, playing at the park or wiggling through the neighborhood! 10.4.11

Hiking Donut Falls

 Before the snow and cold weather closed the trails Zac and I went with friends to hike to Donut Falls.

 These little buddies are so cute together and had so much fun climbing to the water and playing in nature.

 Zac and Elise were so sweet holding hands together as they hiked on the trail....can you say awwwww!

 A quick stop on the bridge to watch the water.

 Rock on the trail was too tempting not to sit down and pose!

 Me, Kimi and Jamie enjoying the hike as much as the kids!

 It was great to have Zac on his monkey tail since he wasn't wanting to hold my hand and there were way too many dangerous things just out of reach. Love the money tail!

He was a happy kid and very excited to be running around in nature! Thanks for a fun day guys! 10.14.11

Baking with Mom

 Zac loves to bake with Mom. Each step he wants to help from cracking eggs, stirring the batter and pouring.

 Baking is one of my favorite things to do with him too. He is getting to be such a big helper in the kitchen!

 Of course his favorite part I am sure is getting to lick the beaters and spoons!