Family Day

Every year Sean's company has a family day. This year it was at Busch Stadium. We get to arrive at the ballpark several hours prior to the game and we can walk the warning track, the kids can run the bases, and a lot of the cardinal players are out signing autographs. They also had the world series trophy out for pictures, and all kinds of other fun things to do. Then we all got to stay for the hoome game that night. The kids had a lot of fun, even though it was hot, and of course Sean had a good time since it was at the ballpark.

8 months old

I realize I'm a few days late with this post, but better late than never. Megan has grown so much in the last month. I don't know if she's actually bigger, but she is definitely less like an infant and quickly transitioning into the toddler stage. She is a really fast crawler and now she's pulling up on the couch and cruising around the living room like she's done it her whole life. She's still not sleeping through the night, but we are so used to that I know it will completely freak me out when it actually does happen. Megan's personality is becoming more apparent every day. She is so funny, and will do something silly just for a laugh. She loves when daddy gets home and she crawls after him and cries if he won't stop and pick her up. Yesterday we decided to try something new with Megan at bath time. She got into the big bathtub for the first time, and she did really well. I'm glad she is big enough for this as it will make bath time much easier.

Just because

It finally cooled off this past weekend, which mad me happy I could start getting out all the cute hats I have for Megan. Here are sonme pictures for you to enjoy!

Field Trips

Since both Emma and Nathan are in school now, we went on two field trips this week. They were both to the same place, but Thursday Nathan's class went and then on Friday Emma's class went. I really wanted to go only one day, but I didn't think it was fair to either child to not go with their class so we went both times. Originally I was going to have someone watch the other two kids while I went on the trip with whichever kid and their class, but those plans fell through, so I took all 3 kids two days in a row. Emma and Nathan were thrilled they got to go twice, and they were well behaved, so it all worked out. Our field trip was to the local firehouse. The fire chief was great with the kids, and we got a tour of the firehouse and then the trucks. The kids got to climb on the truck and then they got to spray a fake fire with the hose. Of course they all got hats and badges as well. One of the firemen dressed up in all his gear so the kids could see what they look like when they are working. That kind of freaked Emma and Nathan out, but they didn't throw a fit at all.

our fans

Alright all you readers, I want to know who is out there keeping tabs on our family. Ok, really I'm just nosey and want to know who reads my posts. Maybe someday I can get Sean to post on here and give you all a real treat! So leave a comment and let me know who you are. :)

simple math

Thinking about all the new babies that are going to be around got me thinking about how long I've been pregnant and/or nursing for the last 5+ years. It's kind of scary when you look at the actual numbers. Since May of 2002 when I got pregnant with Emma, I have spent 54 months pregnant or nursing. That's 54 months out of 64 months total. This means that I have only had 10 months that didn't involve me sustaining the life of another human being. Those are some cray numbers and almost hard for me to believe, even though I've lived it. I have not loved every minute of those 54 months, but I am so thankful for all of them and that they have given me 3 beautiful healthy children.

babies everywhere

I'm not sure if it's because the people we know are at just the right age, or if it's just some strange coincidence, but so many people we know are expecting babies in the next year and I couldn't be more excited. I love babies, but am not even close to ready for anymore, so I'm happy people around me are having them so I can enjoy the baby and then send it home. :) Currently two of our neighbors are pregnant, one is dues in November and the other in March. Some friends of ours just found out they are expecting in April. My sil's best friend is having her little girl on monday, and we just found out my brother and sister-in-law are due with their second baby in April. I'm so excited for all the expecting mommies out there. I also want to wish the best of luck to those still trying. I know a couple girls that are dealing with some major infertility issues and I have nothing good to say to them because I have no idea what it's like, but I want them to know I'm always praying for them.