An Attempt at Pictures

We attempted to get out to the Trees early on Sunday so we could take some pictures of the kids and me (or my belly), but of course, it started raining as soon as we pulled up to Great Grandma's!  So this is what we managed in the few minutes between rain bursts...

 It will be so much fun to have the kids out on Sundays once the weather is consistently nice...this is what Brian and I had in mind when we chose to have our wedding at the Trees.  This is the "aisle" I walked down to marry Brian!

A Collaboration!

The kids have become obsessed (OBSESSED) with The Octonauts (http://www.octonauts.com/)  We first found out about these underwater protectors when Aunt Andie bought Evan a book 3 years ago.  Little did we know that these imports from the UK  would be taking over our wallet, TV, floor space and all conversation.  

The main difference between the Octonauts and all other things up to this point is that the kids are into them together.  And all toys purchased are to be shared equally.  So when the kids decided they wanted a new Gup (look it up, people) we told them to check their piggie banks and decide together if they wanted to pool resources and buy a new one.  And lo and behold...we have the Gup C

 Another collaboration that didn't go quite so well was Hollan's collaboration with the mud room shelf.  Or collision may be a better word...

Emmett Update: 31 Weeks

So here we are at 31 weeks...9 weeks (maybe less?) to go!

Here is the update from Babycenter.com:

This week, your baby measures over 16 inches long. He weighs about 3.3 pounds (try carrying four navel oranges) and is heading into a growth spurt. He can turn his head from side to side, and his arms, legs, and body are beginning to plump out as needed fat accumulates underneath his skin (and under his mother's too apparently) . He's probably moving a lot, too, so you may have trouble sleeping because your baby's kicks and somersaults keep you up (or you have to waddle to the bathroom 5 times a night). Take comfort: All this moving is a sign that your baby is active and healthy.

 Excuse me, he's "heading into a growth spurt"??  Look at me!  I can hardly get out bed anymore without a crane!

 Being that Emmett is Baby #3 and Boy #2, he will be getting basically NO NEW STUFF ever, for his whole life.  So I had to get him a special "home from the hospital" outfit.  Especially given what we know now...

 ...which is 0 - 3 month size clothes apparently don't mean 8+ lb newborns.  As you can see from Baby Hammer Time, also know as Evan.  So, Newborn size it is!

Stuck Inside...

...again.  It's snowing.  In April.  Almost mid-April to be more precise.   

Spring is...

...somewhere?  At least we are getting outside a little bit more and seeing more of our neighbors, as you can see!  This is actually a fawn, if you can believe it.  Cold weather makes for much bigger deer than we have down south, that is for sure. 

While we love the nature show that is our neighborhood, teaching the kids to dodge deer poop in the backyard was an unexpected MN life lesson.