Life Lately

Life has been busy lately. Caden is wrapping up potty training. This makes me very happy. I've been changing diapers since October 25, 2007. I'm ready for a break before Baby 3 gets here!

Bailey is starting gymnastics soon! There was an incredible deal at a local gymnastics academy and she's starting in the next couple weeks. I just have to call and sign her up! The only problem I'm having is finding a leotard that covers every inch of her! :)

Jason's job is going really well. It's been crazy busy which is one reason that it is 7:10 on Sunday evening and we are all at the office! I'm working on finding stuff for the baby's room online, Bailey and Caden are watching Veggie Tales and Jason is plugging away trying to get ahead before another week starts tomorrow!

My pregnancy is going well. I've stopped throwing up, but am still fighting pretty extreme fatigue. The baby is a dancer! I've been feeling kicks for the last 4 weeks which is impressive considering I'm only 19 weeks along! An exciting milestone is happening this Thursday with the arrival the 20 weeks mark... HALF WAY!

We've worked every Sunday morning for the last 2 years in Bailey's nursery class, but this morning was our last week before our 6 month break. It was a hard decision, but with two small ones and a tough pregnancy, we felt it was time to take a break and make Sunday mornings a little more enjoyable and less stressful.

Yesterday was an exciting day with the arrival of the half way mark before Christmas. We will be traveling to Montana this year to enjoy Christmas with my family. Considering we haven't all been together since Christmas, 2009, it's a huge deal! I've already started working on present ideas and making sure we have it all planned out so when it comes and we travel 19 hours with a 4 year old, 3 year old and 1 month old, we are prepared!

So, that's a basic update on life lately. It's busy and beautiful, just the way I like it!

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  1. Lyn SehestedJune 27, 2011 at 5:44 AM

    Congratulations to Caden for this big step. I'm sure he doesn't appreciate it as much as you do! Glad to hear you are feeling better. My kids just left this morning to go to camp for the week. This will be the first time they will be away from us for an entire week. (We've always managed to visit in the middle of the week.) They're growing up way too fast.
    You are in my prayers. . . . Lyn

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  2. Bethany KeenaJune 29, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    Love the update!!! Christmas will be here so soon. :) Praying for you & the family (baby)!

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