Boys...The Legend Continues!

Yep...poor little Claire is never going to be able to date with four brothers watching out for her (Eric is thankful for this)! While it may be news to y'all...Eric and I have known that this little one was a boy for a little more than a month. The kids are happy and we are just getting more excited as the weeks go by.
Now, on to due dates. The ultrasound gave us a due date of Jan 2., but, the doctor isn't sure whether to change it from the original due date of Dec. 26th. With either of these due dates we are just praying that he isn't born on Christmas...what a sucky birthday that would be!
In other pregnancy news, I have a little pooch starting to grow that no matter how much I suck in, doesn't go away. Frustrating, because it is enough to make me break out the maternity pants, and make me look pudgy...but I definetly do not look pregnant yet. I haven't gained weight yet, but that's about normal for me until 5 months...so, I plan to pack on the pounds in CA on our trip! I'll post the ultrasound pics later...we actually have to go back again and get more pictures of his spine because he was laying flat on his back an thus they couldn't get the proper angle of the spine. Oh well, I love looking at them and now i get another chance to do so!

Finn...Crazy, but Cute!

Don't let the innocent face get to you...inside lurks the heart of a demon!:)


So, yesterday Finnegan runs up the stairs with the kids to play. Okay, no big deal. I usually follow, well, because he's only 17 months and he's NUTS! But, this day I looked in the sink and said to myself hey I'll give him 5 minutes before I go up there so I can at least load the dishwasher. Afterall, what could happen in 5 minutes??? (Famous last words) So, about a minute after he went up the stairs I hear him coming down. I was on the phone at this point and I turned to look at him and freaked! He had blood coming out of his mouth,a razor in his hand, and most disturbing...a huge smile on his face! Yep, my little crazy-man somehow got into my bathroom, opened up a cabinet, and dug through it until he found a razor. He then proceeded to take the protector off of it and stuck it in his mouth. I really think that we'll have a huge blow-out party when he turns two...that is if he makes it to two!:) By the way, he's fine...I'm the one who was traumatized by this event!

Best Husband EVER!!!

So throughout all of my pregnancies I have not escaped from the cravings that go along with it all. With Cade I at tons of bacon, anything chocolate, and I absolutely LOVED the Chef Boyardee Spaghetti-o's with Meatballs. After that fun weight gain I was happy to find that with Claire all that I wanted was salad. Seriously though, every night it was a big salad with a couple Smarties candies for dessert. Jaxon's pregnancy was filled with nachos and at least once a week, Eric would drive to Dairy Queen at night once the kids were asleep to get me a mint chip milkshake (the largest size they had)! With Finnegan, well, lets say it was a good this we didn't just name him Jalapeno! I ate so much spicy food that I am shocked that it didn't burn a hole through my stomach lining! Now, to our current debacle...I mean pregnancy!;) The other day I was at the store and saw a limited edition M&M bag that was coconut flavored. I said why not try them and now I'm HOOKED! I told Eric that I had eaten one of those 2 lb. bags in only two days because they were so great, and so he went to our grocery store and literally bought out all the bags on their shelf! What a sweetie! It really is the little things like this that show love an support and I am so thankful for him...and those M&M"S!

Quick Recap!

Finnegan and cousin Peter.

Claire and Auntie Paige.

Gunnar and Jax!

Cade in the yard.

Claire dancing!

Wow...this week has been crazy! I'm just going to put up a quick post and let the pictures speak for themselves.
-Claire danced at the 3rd of July celebration.
-We got to go to the parade on the 4th...so much fun!
-Had a picnic at Lisa's...WAY too much food!
-Watched fireworks and got home at 11:15 PM...Church the next morning was especially fun with four tired kids and two tired adults!
This week we've been cleaning-up the house, feeding the missionaries, mowing the lawn and playing in the new big backyard. There is still a TON to do but, I am taking my time and trying to enjoy it because4 I swear that this is the LAST move...really, I told Eric that when I die I want to be buried in the backyard!