butterflies

About 24 hours ago I noticed some strange digestion going on in my tummy after I juiced a bag of carrots.  Weird, I thought, I've never felt that before.  Then last night I'm laying in bed thinking, maybe my appendix is going out and it's spewing infection into my stomach?  I was seriously puzzled because whatever it was, it was random but never went away.

Then after lunch today I realized...DUH it's the BABY!!!!  I've never felt movement this early, but boy do I have an active little one in there!  Made me smile, even though everyone was either crying or whining at that moment.  And made me laugh because you'd think the fourth time around I would know what to expect.  Oh Baby...surprising your mama already!

Ohhhh yea

Look who came out to eat with us Monday night....Aunt Heidi and kiddos!  Unbelievable, right?  Heidi and I walked in the door with all 6 kids who were coincidentally eligable for kids eat free night...ok maybe that's how I convinced her to come.  So for around $20 we stuffed our faces with pizza, cheese sticks, chicken fries, potatoes, salad, peaches, and a whole lotta dessert pizza.  Mmmmmmm.  Who's coming with us next Monday night??? :)


 

 

home

Isn't it weird how fast the months fly by and yet each morning....afternoon...evening...drags on and on and you feel like bedtime will never come?  The last three months we've been loners out here at the trees, but it's so nice to have Grandma and Grandpa Brody back.  Funny, it almost feels like they never left. 

   

Silas was serious about feeding the animals while they were gone.  He would run down the driveway and usually Belle would pop her head out of the cat door when she heard us coming.  Makes me laugh every time, especially when your 1 year old points and says "Belle" with a "you silly dog" tone of voice over and over.    

I wasn't sure how Silas would react when we picked them up, but he held that sweet little smile on his face the whole time.  Jayda and Jonah are soooo excited to have them back.  Tonight Jonah told me, "Grandma is our neighbor and she is the best neighbor ever.  I'm so happy she's our neighbor because she is the best."  He's all about things being "the best" right now.  Jonah, you are one-of-a-kind in so many ways!  

And here's a few photos taken by...our NEW CAMERA!  My old camera was hot stuff back in the day (6 years ago I think?) but it was definitely time to upgrade.  Ahhhh it feels good.  Thanks in advance, Aflac:)

And yes, that's a maternity shirt.  13 weeks and counting...loving sweatpants and big shirts because this baby wants to make itself known!

 Somebody, (hint hint hubby) put that enclosure up around the trampoline, please!

Thanks Dad for putting up the swing!  He will love it, especially now that it's not hung 5 feet off the ground.

oops

Oh yea, I have a blog.  Ha!  I'll blame the lack of posting to this gorgeous weather we've had the last couple weeks.  I can't believe the bugs are already out and the trees are starting to bud.  I have a feeling it's going to be a bug spray kind of year...happy spring ya'll!      

 

Thanks for this one J & j...at least gumby is happy spring has sprung.  poor penguins...

new toy!

Two days ago Cliff and I were talking about how we would like to have a piano in the house.  Our first question was real or electric...although there are sooooo many great things about electric pianos, we both thought a real piano was the way to go.  And then, where to put the thing.  The plan right now is to put it behind the couch when they come at the end of March.  (that's a story all on its own!)  

So yesterday I found this affordable little gem on craigslist and after Bernie left, Cliff went straight to Cedar Rapids to pick it up.  We bought it from a lady who inherited it from her mom after she went into a nursing home.  She was so nice, and I think it makes her happy that it will be loved by our little ones:)  

The kids were in bed by the time Daddy got home, and Uncle Kyle and Holly came to help load the beast into the house.  THANK YOU!  These muscles of mine would never have been able to carry that thing ever in my life.  When I was getting ready this morning, I heard the kids come upstairs and then a big "clunk."  (the cover:)  Then some curious fingers and giggles...followed by Silas in his crib who started saying really loudly "HUH?!  HUH?!  HUH?!"  It was so cute, and the first of many memories to come with our new piano!  

love at first sight

Bernie's owner brought him over today and this is how I found them after grabbing my camera.  I guess you could call it love at first sight.  Hahaha.

  

So funny that the tree hides everything...exactly how he gave her his seed is still a mystery to the kids and that's quite alright with me:)  Assuming all goes well, we'll be expecting puppies the beginning of May...I can't wait!

happy Friday

Jayda wants this as her "Facebook" picture.  I told her I would put it on our blog instead so here you go!  Taken by...Jayda:)