random thoughts...

This morning I found myself getting excited b/c gas was $3.55!!!!! YIKES. As soon as I got excited, I realized what was happening to me, and I felt silly. Who gets excited over the price of gas? But...they did jack up gas to $4 this past weekend for the Derby, and filling up a van costs a lot of money. Its like a whole day's work for Dan...I am just glad we didn't get gas yesterday for 3.60!! (sorry Sams club).

But I did have to go to 2 different stations. The first one pumped me .04cents, than stopped. They said they were out, so I had to go across the street and wait in line!!

I remember when I first learned to drive, gas was 86cents a gallon, and I would get MAD if I had to pay more than 14$ for a whole tank!!!! WOW...am I dating my self or what?

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I was asked again today if I was having twins!! That makes 3 times in the past 2 1/2 weeks.

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I think we may go swimming at the zoo this afternoon. It should be 80 by then.
Well. I am off to a nap!!

Roar!!!!

Help!

Hannah is being eaten by her Dino's...
Just kidding. Dan and I had fun taking this picture, although it did take us a little while to get a good one. Hannah didn't really want to cooperate for it! She just didn't understand what we were doing. She still loves her Dino's very much. This is her newest one. O, and she is VERY good at Roaring!! We are trying to teach her how to roar softly...but it is unsuccessful so far.
Hope you all have a great week!! I am 33 weeks tomorrow, with 7 left!

Derby 2008

Happy Derby Day!!

#134

Oaks Day

I just found out last night that the couple that was our first friends here (literally!!) are moving in June...I almost cried. I am still not ready or used to the idea of everyone leaving when they graduate and get a church. I wish we could all just stay here forever! But I know that God has a wonderful church in Iowa there for them and we are going to miss them greatly. Not to mention, they are our #1 sitters outside of our church. (which is crucial when there is a Wedding) What am I going to do?

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Hannah is in this cute copy cat stage. She does everything I do. If I am wearing a necklace, so will she, if I am wearing a bracelet, certain shoes, shorts, jeans ect, she will go and put on something to match me. Last night I wore a dress to a party I went to and she had to wear a dress too! It was hilarious, b/c she was all dressed up for child care, and the other kids were just wearing shorts and T's. The only annoying thing about it is if I change something at the last min and she notices. Than it kinda takes another 5 min to get her ready...O well. It is kinda cute to have a "mini-me".
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Happy Oaks Day!

Fun with friends

Here are the kids having fun at the zoo. This is from 3 weeks ago when Josh, Cari and the boys came to visit.
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This morning I got to take some cute pictures of my friend's baby and 2-year old on campus. Then we all had lunch with more friends who met up with us. It was a lot of fun. They had this huge water sprinkler going on in the middle of the quad, and Hannah asked if she could run through it. I immediately said yes...knowing full-well that she would NOT actually do it. She is such a wimp(normally)!! well, to make a long story short, she did run through it and so did all the other kids with us...I'm not sure if the other mom's were too happy with me. BUT Hannah totally proved me wrong. I would have said no if I'd a known she was really going to do it!! O well, lesson learned...
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Saturday is the Derby, so everyone around here is getting ready for it. It is kinda a fun time to be here. I don't quite understand all the hype for a 1-2 min race...but it is neat to see all the women dressed up. They have been party-ing here for the past 2 weeks!!

Pack and Play

Please take my poll, and then either comment on why you voted the way you did, or e-mail me. I have done some research and know what I am pretty sure we'll buy. But it would be nice to hear what you guys think!!!!!

Thanks!!

Jicama time!

So, I am signed up for these weekly updates on Calvin's growth and whatnot. This week, they say he is the size of a large Jicama. Hmmm...whats that you ask? (me too).

According to the research I have just done, it is a vegetable also known as a Mexican Turnip, yam bean, or Mexican Potato. Also, parts of it are poisonous. So, be very careful if you should try it. Only eat the parts that are safe for you!!!!! I'll let you guys do more research if you want...But I thought I would introduce you to the Jicama since Calvin is that size this week:)

Dora

Yeah!! Hannah finally got her Dora Crocs today.
She is SO excited, you guys have no idea!!
She has been asking for these for a VERY long time.

here we go again....

Ok, so I was in the Party Store across the street checking out prices for Hannah's BD party. I figure we need to get the ball rolling on that asap, seeing as Calvin is coming in 8 weeks! And the lady asked point blank when I walked in if I was due tomorrow! I just laughed and said no, than proceeded to changed the subject to balloons. I was able to find a "4" candle for 25 cents there, and as I was paying she asked me if I was sure I wasn't having twins. I know I am a little bigger than normal, but seriously people!!! Twins. I can't believe the nerve of some people, they have NO tack what so ever. Did she think that after she insulted me I was going to drop $15 on balloons there for my child? Hmmm....
I guess I should stick a picture on myself on here for you out of towners, and see what you think! Some of you haven't seen me since Christmas.

Fun ideas

Here is the link to a website I found. For those of you with girls, you may enjoy looking at it, it has some really cool items that you can buy for your friends, children, or you! Just to warn you though...the stuff is pretty expensive. So you may just want to "look" :) My favorite are the rain boots for little girls that look like Mary Janes. They will definitely be on Hannah's Christmas list next year.

http://designerdribbles.com/index.htm

Enjoy!

$1

Aren't you guys loving the $1 drinks at McDonalds this month? We are!!

Sweet 16

Today in the car Hannah made us a deal, and actually shook on it! Not that she knows what she was doing, but it was pretty cute anyway. The deal was that all she was going to get for her 16th Birthday was $100. We just have to laugh at this based on the conversation we were having with her. We have promised her the mustang when she gets old enough to drive...which we all know is kinda a joke...(except for her). Like it will still be around in 13 years. Anyway Dan and I were "discussing" if she was really going to get a car or not, which was a conversation based the previous conversation of what we were going to do this year for her Birthday, and out of the blue she asked us for $100 for her Birthday. Dan was like "for your 16th Birthday?" and she said yes, So we asked her if she was serious, and then if we could shake on it and she said yes...than Dan told her that was great thing. Then she asked for $1 for her Birthday...and he asked her if he could give her $1 right now for her Birthday this year and that would be it for ever and ever. She said "OK!!!!". It was SO funny b/c she has NO clue what dollar amounts mean. She just wanted a dollar right then! But don't worry, we will still get her Birthday presents. We aren't that mean!!!!
(I hope this isn't too confusing to read...and is as funny to you as it was to us!) ....and if it isn't, than I am sorry. Just call me:)
Also, she told me the other day that she was excited to go to Kindergarten in a few years b/c she was going to get to drive there all by herself!!! I think she may have an obsession with driving! It was so funny. Can you imagine Kindergartner's driving? lol.

Maked Mo

Here is a funny transcript Hannah and I had yesterday!

Hannah - Do you think Little Mo is going to be yellow or creamy beige?

Me - He will be creamy beige like you and Daddy and me. But when he comes out he might be more pinkish with some crud on him. But the Dr. will clean him up and then we can put his new clothes on him. Won't that be fun?

Hannah - Will he be "maked" when he comes out?

Me - Yes. He is maked in my tummy right now!

Hannah - (laughing hysterically) really? He doesn't have any clothes on!! (more laughter). What about a diaper?

me - nope. He isn't wearing anything!

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Even today at lunch she was still laughing at the thought of him in my tummy without any clothes on. It is SO cute what she comes up with. I guess it never occurred to us that she didn't realize he was maked.

31 weeks

Hey all,
I went to my Dr. Apt this morning. I have gained 25 lbs total, which is great! At this point with Hannah I had gained 24lbs. SO I was excited. I am measuring 34 weeks(!), so He is definitely going to be a big baby. I was telling her that the lady at Wal-mart thought I was having twins, and she said that my tummy was an "impressive size." My Dr. said she'd like to induce a little early and we tossed around some dates. So, if you could keep us in your prayers as we decide what is going to be best for Calvin and my body, we'd really appreciate it. She is going to do an ultra sound at 38 weeks that will be able to tell us exactly how big he is at that time.

Air Port

Hannah using the moving sidewalk at the airport last week. This may be one of her favorite parts about picking up people!!