Our Little Escape

Our 10th anniversary is coming up at the end of June.  Tim and I took advantage of the rain and a slow time on the farm and took of to Fernie for the weekend.  My brother and sister-in-law watched the boys for us so we could just enjoy some time on our own.  It was such a huge blessing.  By mid Saturday we almost didn't know what to do with ourselves. 

 

We took our bikes with us and spent several hours exploring the trails.  Tim really wanted to try some actual mountain biking with his new bike but I couldn't do much for hills or my heart rate would take off.  So we basically stuck to the river trails.  We walked around town, went hiking, did some shopping, played some games and just had a great time together. 

 Although we missed the boys like crazy we loved the opportunity to reconnect without the distractions that kids bring.  Meal time was enjoyable and warm!  The getaway was just what we needed after the busy seeding season.

 I feel like I popped out big time this last week.  23 weeks pregnant now!  I'm finding my energy zapped by mid afternoon.  The boys are loving the nice weather and with them playing outside I get lots done in and outside the house. 

The New Painting

 

The other day the boys wanted to play in the sink with water.  I didn't really want to clean up the mess that would be left so I gave them another game to play.  The game included a sponge and a bucket of water.  I showed them how they could paint the deck and watch it disappear.  This held their attention for almost an hour.  They went through about 5 buckets of water and my deck got cleaned.  Loved it.  Since then they have played it again.  Connor tried doing it in the rain yesterday but it wouldn't work, obviously but he had to figure that out.  

A Smile Says It All

My mom is super duper talented in many areas.  Quilting is her passion and we have multiple quilts and wall hangings in our home to cherish and love.  She made each of her grandchildren beautiful minky baby quilts and once they get into a big bed she makes them a quilt for that one.  Having a grandchild almost every eight months for awhile there slowed her down a bit. 

 

When we were down in Vulcan last weekend Connor received his quilt.  I didn't show it to him until we got home cuz I knew with all the excitement around he wouldn't really appreciate it.  But his smile says it all!  He LOVED it.  He told me that night that he was going to have a super sleep because of his new blanket. 

 

Thank Mom for blessing our home with your love!

I come with you Grandpa?

 

The boys day is not complete if they don't get to ride on the quad with Grandpa.  As soon as they see him drive up on the quad they stop everything they are doing and bee line it to the quad.  Grandpa always (no matter whether he has time or not) gives them a ride.  It is wonderful.  Today we were out checking the crops when Grandpa drove up.  Connor unlocked the door and jumped out (Kale was right behind him), climbed up on the quad and then asked if they could go with him.  It is too cute.  

Soccer Time!

Connor had his first soccer practise/game last night.  Tim and I had both talked to him about paying attention to coach and doing what he says.  While we were waiting he wouldn't do anything and just want to stay by me.  I thought oh great this is going to be a disaster.  But as soon as coach told him to do something he did and he didn't take his eyes off coach.  The coach emphasized the importance of no hands so he went around the field dribbling the ball with his hands held out. It was rather humorous.  When the game started he got right into it and loved every minute of running. 

 

Tim was able to stop seeding for a little bit to come watch the game portion; which surprised us all but was great.  Tim didn't want to miss out on his first soccer game.  After about 1/2 hour Kale had had enough soccer and wanted to play on the park right beside us.  So we told him to go play.  Tim looked over just in time to see Kale going pee on the playground.  Oh how you can't take the farm boy into town!

 

Weird Fact

I realized this morning that between my 3 pregnancies I have now been pregnant everyday of the year. 

Halfway there!

This was my 20 week picture with Timbit (Connor)

 My 20 week picture with Karebear (Kale)

 

My 20 week picture with Munchkin (Baby # 3)

 

The one thing with this baby is that I didn't feel I went through was thickening stage (just looking fat).  I've always seemed to have a definite bump.  We had our ultrasound last week and it says that my new due date it September 19 vs the 24.  But my boys always measured big at their ultrasound and they were both late.  Munchkin is big and strong.  It wasn't cooperating to even hint of finding out the gender so it is still unknown.  I will need another ultrasound in the third trimester because I have a low lying placenta right now.  So until that ultrasound there isn't any reason to really think about not having a c section.

Little Things

 

What a glorious spring day today.  As the day progressed there were so many little things that made me smile:

 

-uncontrollable laughter from two rug rats as they play yehaw (taking turns riding each other like a horse)

-listening to the boys make up their own games with marbles, balls, trucks and tractors

-going for a long walk to ride in the tractor with Tim

-showing Connor the seed in the ground that Tim just planted

-throwing sticks in the dugout for Sadie to catch

-out of the 4 mile walk we took, I watched Connor basically run 3 of it and Kale walking about 2 of them

-seeing the JOY on Connor's face as he returns to me breathless from running so hard

-realizing that my 4 year old had B.O.!!

-watching Kale hide stuffed animals for Connor to find only to show Connor where they were

 

Oh what wonderful day!!

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