I think I am ready!

So I have about a week to go until my due date and I am ready.  Well as ready as you can be to bring a new baby into this world.  I have both boy and girl clothes washed, bedding washed, bottles washed and ready, Car seat in the car, hospital bag packed.  We even have a list of boy and girl names. (We aren't telling anyone though so don't even ask) I am ready to find out if this is a little boy or little girl.  Chad is saying girl, I have no idea, Easton says boy, and Gretchen it depends on the time of day.  Random people at church and the store always seem to have an opinion as to what it is to.  I love it. 

Thankful Turkey's

Our Thankful Turkey's were a hit this year.  Easton and Gretchen both loved doing it and it was fun to see what they were thankful for each day. 

 Gretchen's turkey

 Easton's Turkey



Tying His Shoes

 Easton has learned to tie his shoes himself.  I am not bending over so well these days so it couldn't have been better timing.  We actually made a deal that he would learn how to do it before Christmas.  He wasn't a big fan of that idea at first because he says none of his friends tie there own shoes.  I love how he gets excited every time he does it all by himself.  I guess I should have put Chad in charge of the task sooner because he had him taught in one day. 

Playing in the Leaves

The past couple of days Easton and Gretchen have loved playing in the leaves. While Easton was raking the leaves into a pile Gretchen was posing for me.

I know here soon instead of leaves they will be playing in the snow. Gretchen doesn't stop talking about making snow angels and Easton can't wait to go sledding. My sister and I were talking the other day and I think adults need to start looking at the weather through kid eyes. Every season would be more enjoyable because it is new and different.

This is my 500th post!

35 Weeks

I am 35 weeks and it just so happens that I took my 1 and only pregnancy pictures with my other two kids at 35 weeks. I have to warn you these are not pretty pictures at all.

With Easton at 35 weeks we had a name picked out, with Gretchen and this baby not so much. It freaks me out that this time around we don't know if it is a boy or girl, plus we have no for sure names. We just can't agree it is horrible. Easton and Gretchen are positive it is a boy and Chad thinks it is a girl. I don't have any ideas as to what this baby is. Random people have stronger opinions then I do. I am excited and can't wait to meet this little person boy or girl.

Thankful Turkey's

A few years ago we did a thankful turkey countdown to thanksgiving.  I decided to do this again this year. 

 Easton and his turkey.  I think he truly thinks about what he is thankful for all day or he really just likes to write on a feather and glue it on.  It could really be either one.

 Gretchen gets it this time around and I loved what she was thankful for today.  She said that Dad can go to work.  I will post picture of the completed turkey at the end of the month.

Silly Eyes

Aunt Andrea gave my kids these eyes for Halloween.  My kids think they are totally awesome.