2 to 2

Due to the end of school activities, sicknesses, beginning summer traveling, and due to the craziness of having three children, we didn't exactly make an official announcement, so this news might come to a shock to some, but we are pregnant and expecting another boy! I am 19 weeks along- due the first days of December/last days of November. These first few months have gone pretty fast. The kids keep me so busy! We are really excited to have another boy. Now we will have even teams:)

Keeping Busy

We are definitely keeping busy with the kids. With the end of the school year comes concerts, recitals, graduation, start of family trips, and not to forget dealing with random viruses. Last week all three of the kids came down with a virus at the same time. All I can say is we survived and hope to never have all my kids sick at the same time again. (Sorry again Snells for passing that on). Healthy kids is a blessing!

Jace of course keeps me busy at home. He is a natural climber. That is what he loves to do and does it all the time! I cannot keep him off our kitchen chairs and tables. The poor kid has a new bump and bruise every week from falling off something or running into stuff. You literally can’t take your eyes off of him. He climbs the swing set, table/chairs, piano, bunk bed, drawers, you name it. He also started walking the last few weeks and learning to open our doors. See what I mean by busy little guy!

Kyrsten is doing good. She still loves to love on her brother which we thought would stop months ago, but the love/mauling continues. She is a cuddler! Kyrsten also loves to cut paper with my decorative scissors, which she is doing as a I type. At least we have fancy cut pieces of paper all over the floor! I think she is excited to have Hayley home for the summer and she will start her own preschool in the fall. She also is going to do swim lessons in a few weeks. It will be good for her to finally start getting to do classes instead of always watching Hayley.

Hayley is excited for summer, which always includes swimming, her favorite. I did get informed that we are horrible parents due to our lack of pool. Hayley truly is a teenager at heart. From the sass I get from her already, I fear for those days! Hayley started piano lessons this spring and did a great job. She is going to take the summer off but I am hoping to talk her into it again when school starts. She doesn’t realize how talented and smart she is! She of course will be doing her gymnastics through the summer along with swim lessons. She turns 6 this Thursday! Crazy!

Here are a few pictures from the last couple months:

Our little blondie in the back

All ready to sing her hear out. Smiles before the show, no smiles during!

Proud Sister! Kiki is always such a good supporter of Hayley

Piano Recital

I am so thankful for my backyard! The kids play and play. They love the sand and swing set. The heat is ruining our day time play, but they still go out in the evenings and have a blast.

Chunky man and one of his many bruises on his forehead.

Let me in!

This is usually when we have to run to spot our adventure seeker.

Some milk and wii time with Dad

Jace is the big ONE!

At the end of March, Jace had his first birthday. Being the third kid, he didn't get a huge party, but he did get to eat his own peanut butter and chocolate cupcake (Thanks Andrea!) This last year has really gone by fast. How is my baby one already? Jace is quite the busy boy. He hasn't figured out walking yet, probably because he is too busy climbing. He recently learned to climb the chairs which lead to the table, which is his favorite place right now. Ours days are spent trying to keep Jace off the table and out of danger. Boys are trouble!!! He is spoiled and he knows it. How can anyone resist his chubby cheeks, big blue eyes, and adorable smile?

After having a taste of a crumb on the tray, he went for the whole cupcake!

Opening presents, more so watching the girls open his presents, but happy!

Climbing whatever he can!

Check out some of his one year pictures at:
http://www.memoriesbyjulie.blogspot.com/

Rocky Point 2010

Last week we headed down to Rocky Point for a few days with Jeff's brother Mark and his wonderful family. We had a great time. The weather was a little chilly, but it still was a fun family vacation. The cousins were able to play, play, and play. They loved the beach and the heated pools. Thanks Mark, Kami, and kiddos for coming with us!

It's Raining, It's Pouring....

the poor backyard is flooding. This was back in January when the rain first started. We just started landscaping our yard and had just got the swingset built. Thankfully we now have sand where the water was, after they pumped out this pool. I can't believe all the rain we have been getting here! Our backyard is almost done though. I will have to post some final pictures. Just wanted to share this one.

Oneless Toother!

Hayley lost her first tooth!

Here is the video I took of Jeff doing some "flossing" to help loosen the tooth.

Warning: Use low volume. My high voice gets a little crazy. A mom gets to be excited!

She was happy 30 seconds later as you can tell in the picture!

Want to See Karate? I'll Show you Karate!

The girls watched Kung Fu Panda recently, can you tell?