Baby Bump (take 2)

After a few requests for an updated bump picture....here it is. I have a complex about showing these because I feel huge. In the back of my mind I remember how much I always loved seeing my sisters and friends pregnant and so I figured it is only right for me to share with you. Pehaps my complex was intensified by comments I have heard this week. To make a long story short, one thing I leave learned in the past few weeks is that saying "wow - you are big" to pregnant women is not the best idea. I had someone say this to me last week at a low moment and it ended in tears. Probably a lot of hormones talking (crying) but I am using this as a note to self - when talking to pregnant women the words "large", "big", and well - all synonyms should be avoided!

Baby M is spoiled...

Nicole and Grant and Nicole's mom Maureen spoiled baby M for Christmas. Nicole made this awesome burp cloths and matching blanket out of flannel (aren't they awesome). She is so crafty!
I also got a wonderful treat in the mail yesterday from the McCord family. Jenni made the cutest little Oregon Ducks booties for baby M! Jenni sells some of her creations on ETSY....check out her craft blog and her ETSY site sometime.
I feel so lucky to have such crafty friends! Thanks Guys!!

Radke's Rock

Will and Katelyn doing Jon's hair....
Mike's 30th Birthday....
Sam eating lunch.....
We got to stop and see the Radke's on our way home for Christmas. It was a treat to see them and celebrate Mike's 30th birthday on the 21st. We had the pleasure of seeing all the kids in all of their Christmas glory. Samuel looks great and we are praying for continual progress with his bone marrow transplant success.

Christmas Fun

We had a great time visiting our families over Christmas break. Here are a few photos of our time with family. I hope everyone had a wonderful break. Sorry we were bums and didn't send out Christmas cards this year. Just too many things on our To Do list lately. We may shoot for a Happy Valentines card - so don't give up on us just yet.

Playing play-doh with Rita.....
The whole Gee Family including my uncle Larry and Grandma Sylvia....
Ava relaxing on her princess bed (aka sleeping bag). We didn't take any large group photos with the Meendering clan - but I have a thanksgiving one I can post sometime soon.

Quasmas Visit Omaha

Rachel, Sam and Greta came to visit Omaha for New Years Eve. It was so much fun to see them and to get to meet Greta for the first time. She is such a good baby and so beautiful to boot! I totally fell in love with her. It gave Jon and I some good baby practice! We love you guys!

Baby Bump

Although I am hesitant to do so - I have had multiple requests for a baby bump picture so here it is....this was taken a few weeks before Christmas. The scary thing is that it is only going to get bigger.