Mothers Day 2011

This year I offered to host Mothers Day at my house.

In my family you get flowers if you host, I loved it!!



My beautiful, amazing, awesome, wonderful, family.





Just a hint of the scrumptious desserts my Aunt Dottie made.



The moms.



My sister in law Katrina (due now), me (due June 24th), my cousin Kari (due July). All expecting girls!!!
Yes, I know, I carry big :)

Easter at Pismo 2011

Oh how we love our sand trips. We cherished this one as we will be missing Winchester Bay Oregon which is happening in June...when my baby girl is due. Grover Beach in Pismo is special because you get to camp right on the beach and have the beautiful ocean on one side and the amazing sand dunes on the other.

Chase is ready to play!



Troy and Bryson waiting for Brett to take them out to the dunes!



Bryson riding his quad in our camp.



Coloring Easter eggs in the trailer. I didn't bring any vinegar...made for some faint colored eggs.
(I'm officially 7 months pregnant.)



Easter morning, checking out what the Easter bunny left them.



Tape measure key chain.



Fuzzy chicks...a big hit!



Dinosaur wrapped egg.



After church with their cousins. So handsome.





Flying a kite with Grandma Grewe.



Hunting Easter eggs with Grandma Fleming



Chase and daddy.



What a haul!



Opening the eggs. Stickers, candy, money, and bubble gum. Bryson has a mouth full of gum.



We were so sad to leave. Those 5 days flew by. While we were driving home Bryson asked if we could go back to the sand tomorrow. Aww, the mind of a 3 year old.

Sunday Best

(On a side note...look how good our grass looks now compared to our main family photo. Thank you new tractor!!)

New Toy

I have some happy boys on my hand!! I also can't wait to get my hands on it. It's really fun to ride :)



The mower...finally. We need it desperately!









Brett and the teacher.

Bryson And His Quad

Double Baby Shower

My sister in law Katrina and I were able to celebrate our baby girls together. My mom hosted a super cute "tea party" complete with tiara's and pink galore. It was a small and intimate party with my side of the family. We missed my Aunt's Dottie and Cathy, they had last minute emergencies.
How I enjoyed opening all the girly presents. What made it even more fun was my Cousin Kari is expecting a little girl too!! Finally, more girls in the family...all at once!

Here's the mommas (Kari due July 10th, Me due June 24th and Katrina due end of this month)



My dear friend Anna, I consider her family. She has two little girls and has been donating all her girl clothes and such to me. What a big help!



Our grandma Eloise.



My mom, ever the gracious host.



All of us.



Anna made this for me. She must have known I've always envied the one she has. She even did it in my colors!!

6 months

Baby girl is very active. Feeling good, but not much motivation to work out. I'm lucky if I make it to the treadmill and do 2 miles...walking at an incline.
Mostly I'll do some floor exercises while watching t.v. in the evenings. Leg lifts, tricep dips, push ups, and using 10 lb dumbbells. I try to stay fit even if the weight gain is steady. It looks like I'm on track to gain the same amount as my other two pregnancies. 40 lbs. Luckily the weight comes off quickly once the baby is born. It only took 6 months to get back to normal after Chase was born. I count my blessings in that sense. I do enjoy being pregnant, and I'm cherishing this one because it may be the last time.
The biggest problem I'm facing is naming her. I have a list, but it's really up to Brett on what he likes (and can pronounce). Good luck Brett!!!