Blizzard 2009 part 1

The snowfall as of 10 this morning
So excited about my new blocks

Trying on my new boots

Brody and I were snowed in today because of the "blizzard". It snowed out very hard all day and we couldn't have gone anywhere if we wanted to. Unfortunately Jon is out of town so it was just B and I to play all day. I had to shovel around noon just so I coulld open the door! I would estimate that we have at least 20 inches outside right now and its still snowing!!!! Brody isn't feeling that great so I was leary about bringing him out in it. I will try tomorrow and I will post the "after" pictures of the storm. Looks like Christmas vacation will start early!!!

Our Tree

Here is Brody enjoying the tree. Strangely enough, he doesn't care much about it and doesn't bother it at all. We still don't trust him so all of the nice ornaments are at the top!

O Christmas Tree

We cut down our Christmas tree a few Sundays ago and luckily it was after our first snow of the season so the drive was really pretty. Brody enjoyed running around the first tree farm we went to, unfortunately, it was pretty picked over. When we arrived to the next tree farm, Brody fell asleep in the back seat so I stayed with him while Jon picked out our tree. Again, we have a beautiful tree (not to brag or anything).

Pee Pee Potty

I bought Brody a new potty at Target along with some Christmas paper and presents. He has been pretty interested in the potty lately. As you can tell, all he wanted to do with the potty is ride it like a bike and hold onto the Christmas paper. I tried sitting him on the potty without his diaper on and he jumped up and yelled "cold". Maybe in the spring...

Thanksgiving week pictures

I admit, recently I have become a slacker with the blog. I am hoping to resume my timliness with uploading after the holidays. These pictures are from Thanksgiving at Mimi's and at the park the weekend before Christmas. He is very hard to capture smiling lately...

Happy Early Thanksgiving!

So it's official, Brody is going to be a big brother. I am almost out of my first trimester and THANK GOD. I have felt awful most everyday, even worse than with Brody. The doctor even put me on anti-nausea medicine to help. We are due June 10th which is the last day of school for me (if we don't have a million snow days). I am going to pray to GOD that I have it earlier so for the sake of my ever growing belly. I have already popped and need to wear my belly band or maternity pants...kill me now.
As for other news, Brody is getting over walking pneumonia (like his dad) and is terrorizing our house. He is a typical toddler and as of last Wednesday, weighs in at 31.5 lbs. No wonder the doctor told me not to lift him!
We are going to the doctors twice this week for a three month appt. and the specialist appt (which I love bc they have the 3-D sonogram). They said that we should be able to tell the sex in January...I can't stand the wait!
We are going to Rhode Island for THanksgiving so I will definately have a ton of pictures to share so check back then. Have a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving!

Halloween 2009

The happy family

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The Cookie Monster and The Cheerleader

Brody and Ashley

Helping Ashley's Papa pump the keg

Keep going...

Trick or Treat!

Mommy and B

Lovin' the lights at people's houses

We were invited to return to Mandy, Vin, and Ashley's house for trick or treating this year and we definately had a great time (minus the rain). THe kids were totally into it, sprinting up and down the street in their costumes while fearlessly getting candy in their baskets. Back at the ranch, they had treats for young and old...candy for trick or treaters and cups of beer for parents. After trick or treating, Brody enjoyed helping to pump the keg while Ashley returned to the streets for more candy. It was a very fun time and we hope that we can do it again next year!