Apparently I look miserable.

I have to make a confession. I really didn't want to go to church today. Why? Apparently I look miserable. The whole reason I was dreading the social interaction of church was because no matter how well meaning people may be, hearing that you look miserable and uncomfortable somehow doesn't make you feel any better. It's one thing when a close friend or loving family member says it, but when you haven't spoken to someone more than once or twice in passing in the last six months and they go out of their way to tell you how bad they feel for you and how miserable you look, it's enough to make an active member with a strong testimony to want to duck into the back of the chapel during the opening hymn and out during the closing hymn. If I didn't have three little kids, I probably would have. Honestly!!!
So I got to thinking this afternoon. You know how what you say is usually more polite and tactful than what you think? I wonder what those people really thought! I ran it by Josh and he thought that maybe they were just absolutely shocked by the size of my stomach. I think that could be part of it. My guess is something like this....."Can she get any bigger?!? How in the world can she waddle like that in public and not be embarrassed?!? How many times is she going to do that to herself?!? Will somebody please shoot her and put her out of her misery!!! Somebody needs to boil some water, that lady is going to explode!!! Could her ankles get any bigger?!? She should save herself the humiliation and duck in and out of the back during the opening and closing hymns!!!!!!"
So my question to you is, what do you think they are really thinking?????????

Finally!!!

Abby has been dying to ride a horse. Our friends the Kofoeds called and asked if she would like to come ride on Saturday. Afterward she said, "That's the most fun thing I've ever done......besides Six Flags."

Yes, I'm still alive! A lot has happened since my last post in February. Soon after my last post, I found out that I was having another baby! I was so looking forward to posting the first ultrasound pictures, etc. Then came the nausea and fatigue, needless to say all of the gumption I once had was lost and I went into survival mode. Soon after, Ryan decided to walk. I know the usual phrase is "learned to walk" but at almost 14 months old, decided is more fitting. Anyway, it's funny how blogging cute updates about my family was bumped off of the to-do list very quickly.
I am now 25 weeks, having a girl, and starting to feel a little more get up and go. I hoped to be back on the blogging band wagon until my camera didn't seem to want to let my computer see any of the pictures I've taken in the last five months, so for now we'll just have to settle for words.

Winter fun

Abby with the snowman she made.

Ryan's new tricks

Ryan is climbing on everything these days and is thoroughly proud of himself!

Abby and I found him on the table one morning before school. What a stinker!

Happy Birthday Baby!

Our sweet baby enjoyed pulling tissue paper and clothes out of bags and boxes and throwing them all on the floor.

My camera wasn't charged, so I only got two pictures out of it.

Top four reasons I haven't updated my blog recently.

4.Our little "Gonzo" keeps me on my feet!

3.Every time I turn around someone is pestering poor Ryan.
(This time, Abby used her greasy rice krispie hands to spike Ryan's hair. )

2.Even when he's innocent, he looks ornery. How am I supposed to know when it's safe to leave him alone?

1.This winter has meant almost constant Bronchitis, colds, and other misc. sickness in our house.

Christmas

We had a great Christmas! The kids were very grateful for what they got and seemed to understand what we were really celebrating.