we're moving!

Oh boy, it's crazy around here! We had another showing last Friday (I have no idea how it went, so don't ask) so I spent all afternoon Thursday getting the house in order. That was ok though since we had Ben's baptism on Sunday so all the cleaning was done days early!

The baptism was great. The weather was beautiful, we had a house full of family and friends, Ben did awesome during the baptism and even smiled when Pastor Kathy put the water on his head :) I'll have pics later.

I have started packing now. The move is imminent. Sharon closed on the house today, painters are coming tomorrow, carpet on Tuesday, packing this weekend and movers possibly coming Thurs. or Friday. She should be all moved shortly and we will get in and paint, get new carpet and move all our stuff. I'm excited but a little sad to leave 'my' house. I've lived here for 21 years. It's all good. The farm is where we all want to be.

I know my posts have been few and far between, but now I'll actually have a reason. I'm not sure if we'll have internet right away when we move (or television or phone) so when we get settled, I'll be sure to get on here and let y'all know!

summer fun in milwaukee

The older two boys got back a few days ago from an almost week-long stay at Nana and Papa Dave's. It was great! Not only did the boys have a blast, I'm pretty sure the grandparents had fun too. Chad and I got to feel what it was like to have just one baby again. It was sooo quiet around here. I was planning on getting a lot done around the house, but you know how that goes. Ben was clingy so I didn't get my stuff done but that was ok because I could just sit and hold him all day. No one else needed me.

The boys were entertained everyday all day. They went to the playground, Miller Park, the zoo, Katie took them to a festival and so much more. I'm guessing they saw tigers at the zoo because Alex keeps talking about them. They went to the police station where Papa Dave works and got rub-on tattoos which, to them, might have been the highlight of the trip. Jack got very upset when his started coming off and said in between sobs, "Nana's doesn't come off." Then I told him, "They put Nana's on with a needle." He kind of let it go at that point :)

On a sad, unrelated note: one of our farm dogs, Abby died yesterday. Chad buried her at the farm in the back yard. I'm sure it was one big hole 'cause she weighed over 100 lbs.

I'm falling asleep typing this so I think I'll go lay down now. . .gotta sleep when the baby does (especially when it's after 11 at night).

8 weeks

Ben had his 2 month check-up yesterday and he is doing extremely well. He's over 23" long and weighs 13 lbs. 2 oz. At first, she said 10 pounds and something and I was like, what? He's only gained a pound? She read the scale wrong and he's 13-2.

He's smiling at us a lot now and does not like poopy pants. He's either sleeping the whole night (until 5-6 am) or getting up once in the night and sleeping to around 8. He's such a good baby!

Jack is finished with his swimming lessons and did really well. He passed level 1 and was recommended to take level 2 so we signed him up for the third session as well as Alex for beginner. I hope that goes ok. Too bad we don't live closer to Auntie Pam and Uncle Jerry so we could practice in their pool! :) They both love the water and love to swim.


Here's a few shots of the kids, 'cause that's really the reason you come here!