#3

I hoped to have some wonderful ultra sound pictures to announce the arrival of a new baby boy to our little family, however the little baby decided not to cooperate. First, SURPRISE we are having another baby! Baby #3!! We are really excited. We are 21 weeks along due May 1st. Our ultra sound was on Thursday, I was hoping boy, maybe a little too much and Eric only wants girls now. (he fears he won't know how to love or handle a boy in the right way to create a masculine man...) With both our wishes in the balance we headed in. The baby was beautiful and we had a great little view of some very luscious lips (pro for girl). The hands, feet and profile were all incredible. We continued to look down under but the STINKER had its little thighs tightly pressed together, revealing nothing. We continued on and finally that was all that was left to determine. The little one was not wanting to cooperate. Those little thighs didn't move. We tried everything, including: jogging, jumping jacks, shaking, running in place, bouncing, laying on my back and both sides! The end result...the little thighs went from tightly sealed to crossed. So all in all, we have a healthy beautiful SOMETHING! but still healthy and beautiful. Eric is sure it is a modest girl. I am sure he is a tease just like his dad.

Sadie Jane

Sadie is now entering my very favorite stage. I love each of them; all the cuddling at the very beginning, the giggling that comes next, the speed crawling, the loving dad more than mom then back again, and the now. She is so happy and funny. She loves to put anything she can find on, this gives me some fear with her teenage years, but we have some time. She loves to give kisses, and begins by pressing her little lips together and saying, "mmmmmmmm...ma" right when she plants one on you. She adores Ruthie and no one can make her laugh more. She will follow her all around just laughing and loving life. She is an incredible dancer and loves music. She brings so much joy to each of my days. She knows right when I need a little snuggle and is never shy about giving it. In an age when you would think it impossible to even know how to think about others, she does. She always shares with her sister and gives her mom and dad loves. She is divine and a true gift to our home. We love you little Sadie, just stay this way forever!!

Christmas Gifts...

Are empty wrapped boxes really a terrible gift for Chirstmas...really??

The Damage of One Oreo

We had a great Halloween this year. Picking the pumpkins was my favorite. Ruth would run to a pumpkin and shout, "I found the right one!" Then she would turn it over and yell, "Nevermind!" This process went on for a good ten minutes. Then as we went to pay for the pumpkin she picked she ended up wanting one of the tiny ones at the checkout stand. It is a fun memory. Halloween was great, we had a zebra and a giraffe, but the Ruth decided she had to be a princess right before we were leaving. We had a great time trunk or treating and Eric and I enjoyed the benefits for nights to follow.

Friday's Favorite

My very favorite is Eric. He is the most patient person, especially with irrational women (well one woman). And he can always, always make me laugh, even when I am so mad and the last thing I want to do is laugh. He is better with the girls than me, and the fun one. He keeps getting cuter and cuter, I think the pictures can attest to this. He is a great provider and I know we will be okay, because he will do anything he has to do to make sure we are taken care of. We are perfect together, I am the stubborn, not patient one, and he is the rational happy one. We compliment eachother well. Lastly, Eric will always give into what I want, but make me think it is really what he wants anyway. He is my very favorite! Thank you Eric

THE LSAT

To any wife who has a husband studying for the LSAT,

There will be many nights of falling asleep alone, many dinners reheated, many many days running into each other, but it will come to an end. And the end will make those many days worth it.

Eric got a 165 on the LSAT...hello 92nd percentile...hello my genius husband. Stick with it ladies, even though your guys will most likely not do as well as mine!

Bring on LAW SCHOOL.

Sincerely,

Devoted Wife

Last of Summer Catch Up

Ruthie and Dad had their first fishing adventure this summer. She caught the WHOPPER of the lake. She held the pole and reeled it in all by herself. Daddy was all too proud.

We spent many a day at the SWINGING at the park.

Ruth and Sadie have become little pals. Ruthie can make Sadie LAUGH louder than Eric or me.

Sadie celebrated her first BIRTHDAY this summer. The cake was a hit!

The Woes of Summer

We didn't kiss for three weeks. Enough said.

And so it begins...

The other day the girls and I dropped Eric off at work. When he got out of the car Ruthie said, "Daddy has such a cute bummy."

"I know, I love his bummy too." I replied

We proceeded to drive down the road where a younger man was crossing the road. As Ruthie looked out the window she said, "He has a cute bummy too."

To Anyone Who Still Views This Blog

SURPRISE! I am posting. We just got internet in our apartment, so hopefully I will become the blogger each of you, especially my family, would like me to be. For my first re-entry we will let most of the pictures do the talking. The girls are getting bigger and cuter each day. Hope you enjoy!

Tribute to Potty Training

We are just about to pass another milestone. I must say I have laughed, cried, washed far too many loads of smelly panties, and bought way too many gummy bears. However, everytime she goes #2 I say a little prayer of thanksgiving that I didn't have to change that one. Hooray.

That's right Ruthie Baby, you did it!!!

December and January Re-Cap

Back By Demand- The Nelson Family

Decmber and January came and went. The girls are growing so quickly and mom and dad are loving it. December brought snow. Ruthie and Eric loved every minute, they were out playing and sledding a few days a week. I was bundled inside with my Sadie. Chirstmas was incredible. Santa knew just what to bring. It was one of my favorite, just the four of us snuggled at home. January was great. It came quick with lots more snow. Have fun, pictures don't get much cuter than these.

Ruthie's first Snowman...assisted by dad.
I was finding hidden ornaments all over the house the whole month of December.

Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree.

Our Christmas Eve buffet...what a feast.

This was Ruthie's face after a knock on the door on Christmas Eve...she was expecting someone.

Our baby Jesus.

What can I say???

Our shepard. (She ran from room to room yelling, "I'm running to the baby Jesus!")

The Christmas jammies mama, I mean Santa made.

Once again...what can I say???