Random Pictures

It's been way too long since I have posted anything. I blame it on the fatigue associated with my growing belly. We have mostly stayed busy with the routine of life but have had a few travels. The latest being my brother-in-laws wedding in DC and then some trips to the Dallas area for triathlons that Gabe has been participating in.

The girls first carnival ride. This was Evelyn's favorite. Maeve really enjoyed the carrousel.

The last triathlon Gabe participated in.
About to start the swim. He is in the black and white, flexing his muscles.

A recent trip to the Children's Museum.

The first pregnancy photo I've managed to take.
32 Weeks

Being silly

Snow Day

A few photos of the kids playing in snow we recently had. They lasted about 5 minutes and were ready to come in.

Gabe bought me a video camera for Christmas and this was our first video. Hopefully with a better camera and the faster internet connection we now have, I'll be able to easily post some footage of the kids...I know the grandparents will like that. : )

Animal Farm and Family Pictures

I seem to be averaging 1 post a month so here is my post for December. Hopefully I'll get a few more in this month. : )

Several months back we visited a ranch/animal farm...I've already forgotten the name of it. But the kids had a blast. They got to ride a pony, feed and milk a cow, pet many animals, and take a train ride.

Licking Evelyn's shoe

Feeding goats

Train ride

Some recent family photos

Pumpkin Patch and Country Fair

A few pictures from the past week.

Evelyn showing me her mini pumpkin that she picked out

Maeve with her pumpkin

They both seemed so sad about something

Maeve smiling at her big sister

This year Evelyn was Snow White and Maeve a pumpkin.
This was at the church country fair.

Family photo at the country fair

There was live music at the fair so Daddy and Maeve did a little dancing.

A Hair Cut and Carrots

I was looking back at my last post and noticed it has been some time since we updated. Today I actually have a free moment so I thought I would do just that.

Evelyn turned 3 on Sept 19th which we celebrated for about 3 weeks. We had several different parties with friends and family so it extended the birthday celebration for some time. I don't think she minded. (pictures of her party to come soon.) We also recently cut her hair. I didn't really want to get rid of the cute little curls at the end but it was becoming a battle every day to brush them. For weeks I kept telling her that if we cut her hair it would be easier to brush, and one day out of the blue she asked me to cut it. Getting ready has been much easier.




Maeve gave us quite a scare recently. For a week she had an awful cough and terrible wheezing. After several trips to the doctor with everything looking good we just didn't know what was going on. I do believe it was the Lord that brought back to my memory a carrot, choking incident. In light of that, the doctors thought there might be something down there making her wheeze. Last Tuesday she went into the hospital for a bronchoscopy and came out with a small piece of carrot. Before all of you think I am an awful parent, she picked up the carrot from her older sister and when I heard her choking on it I immediately checked her out and she seemed fine. It wasn't until later that she started wheezing and we thought she was just showing signs of being sick. She has recovered well and we are praising God that there was a doctor here in town that could do the procedure as soon as he did.

I couldn't get a good picture, but you can see a piece of orange carrot at the top of the picture, inside the jar. It looks small but anything thing inside your airway, besides air, is just too big.

Not eating raw carrots until she has molars

Gabe has been preparing for a triathlon which with take place this weekend. This is his first one and his goal right now is to finish the race. The kids and I will be there to cheer him on and take pictures. : )

Well I think that is all for now. I'm doing my usual thing, cooking, taking care of the house and kids, sewing and reading when I have a chance.

Trying on Mommies shoes.

Maeve liked the black ones better.

First Day of School

The girls started a mother's day out program at our church this week. Evelyn was actually sick on her first day of school and Maeve missed her second day after catching whatever big sis had. Next week is a new week. Hopefully they will both feel better enough to go next week as I am looking forward to a little time to myself.

Maeve on her first day. I think she was concerned that I did not pack enough food for her to eat. This girl has a big appetite right now.

Evelyn on her first day

Wondering why mom insist on taking a picture.