Baby updates...and some more stuff

Sorry it's been forever since I have posted anything. I haven't been very motivated this pregnancy to keep up on it! Here's the newest updates on the baby stuff, and a little more tid-bits with what has been going on with us.

1. Tomorrow is my due date! It turns out my babies don't like to come out. They would rather stay fat and warm in my belly. I guess I don't blame them, except my belly keeps growing to accommodate them! We talked about being induced last friday, but I hadn't progress quite enough and was only dilated 1cm so the doctor decided we should wait a little longer. So this week unfortunately things hadn't changed a whole lot. I am almost 2cm, but not quite. But because Cole was HUGE, they are still going to induce me tomorrow. Otherwise, it might be a while before this baby wants to come on his own. We are so excited to have this baby!! We will go into the hospital tonight(thursday) at 9pm, they will put me on a very low dose of pitocin, and hopefully I will get some sleep. In the morning my doctor will come in and bump up the pitocin, and hopefully sometime tomorrow we will have a baby! I don't plan on it happening fast because none of my kids have come fast. They like to take their time, but that's ok as long as we are all healthy! So, I will do my best, or Brandon will try to post pictures on here. Oh, and we will finally let you know what we decide on a name!

2. I took Julia to kindergarten round-up! My baby is getting old! It was basically, check out the school, get a tour and meet the possible teachers for next year. Afterward Julia said she wished she could go tomorrow to her new school. Sad! I'm so not ready for her to go to school, but I'm also really excited for her because she is going to LOVE it. It turns out that one of the little girls from her pre-school is going to go to her new school, so that makes me feel a little better. They aren't really close friends but at least she knows someone...I don't think she cares though, she would be excited no matter what!

3. Cole cracks us up like no other lately, and boy can that kid talk! There are sometimes when both Julia and Cole start talking and Brandon and I just look at each other like...Seriously, we are having another kid?!? What are we going to do when they all are talking! I'm thinking, go a little crazy! Oh, and Cole has decided that now would be a good time to start his crazy defiant tantrum stage...oh, my goodness!!!! I am thankful I know it won't last forever, but wow the rage of a 2 1/2 year old is wild. We are doing our best to have a little boot camp tough love around here, but seriously I am 9 months pregnant! He is going to bed much better, and our bedtime routine doesn't last for hours anymore so that is another blessing. We have to count those blessings! I have two beautiful ones, and can't wait for 1 more!

4. Naming this baby...HELP! We don't have a name because we are keeping it a secret. We can't seem to decide! We do this every time though, and as soon as the baby comes we will name him but until then, it's hard! I even have a big circle on the baby's wall that will soon have his initial in it...we just need to know that initial! Any ideas? We listen to most ideas. Cole wants to name him 'Airplane guy', and Julia wants to name him Carson Ryder. Carson is in the running, so is Austin, and maybe Dylan, but I don't think the middle name will be Ryder, but don't tell Julia that she LOVES it. Funny kids!

I think that's about it. We will try to post little updates tomorrow on facebook, but the pictures and stuff will probably be here. We can't wait to be a family of 5!!!

Tea party time!

Julia had a tea party with some girl friends this year. Ok, truth be told, I talked her into it because I couldn't handle a big party this year. So I figured a 'tea party' could be with just a couple of girls. It was a blast and the girls were amazing! Very polite, and wonderful eaters! They were all so careful with their tea cups, I was very impressed!

Sleeping dogs?!? Even princesses play dog sometimes!

Love this girl! Her expressions are awesome!


Dance routines on 'stage.'

Wiped out watching Tinkerbell, nice end to a tea party!

So I actually made three Hello Kitty cakes. One practice one because I didn't trust myself, one big one for the family party and one for Julia's tea party. No more cake for a while!


Awesome bling, bling on the capris!

This is the cutest book! La De Da shoes!

Julia's birthday pictures

Sorry I'm so late on getting these up. This month is going to be a little insane for us, I have way too many things on my calender and I'm 8 months pregnant, figures!

We had a fun family birthday party on Julia's actual birthday! How often does that happen?!? It was obviously a Hello Kitty theme. She had a blast, thanks everyone for coming!!

The spread!

We got her a leapster for Christmas this year...(it has been awesome for quiet times, if anyone has been contemplating something like it. We highly recommend it!)...so anyways here she is getting a new game.

Her new soccer shin guards, little does she know why she will soon need them!

Trying on the new duds after the party! Cute poncho and shin guards, what a look!

Julia's 5!

My little girl turned 5 today! Wow, she is seriously growing up so much. Some days I look at her and tell her you look older...stop growing up! She just laughs at me, I love that she can understand jokes and teasing. She is out to breakfast with her daddy, I think this is a wonderful tradition he is starting because Brandon LOVES to go out to breakfast, and Julia loves to hang out with her daddy. She came down this morning hopped in bed with him and the first question out our her mouth was, "daddy can we go to breakfast now?" That's his girl!

Julia is a sweetie, with lots of spunk! She is getting more girly as she gets older, but can still keep up with the boys. Her teacher says she is the type of girl that will be friends with everyone, not just one clique. She is easy going and loves her friends! She loves her brother, and loves teaching him lots of things...when he will listen that is! I was just telling Julia the other day how God made her very cheerful. She is rarely sad, or mad. Even if her brother hurts her, she moves on quickly and doesn't hold a grudge...(i hope that lasts, such a wonderful quality). It's hard to believe she will be in Kindegarden. I told Brandon please don't make me send her on the bus. I can handle her going to school as long as I can still drive her! We are blessed everyday with Julia and her spirit. Love that girl!!

Cole just came in and asked me if he could have a candy cane. I said go ask your dad. He than walks in the room sucking on this thing!



Here's just some cute pictures from the other day.