Nesting

What is nesting all about? Well after today,

let me tell you all about it. I know it has been

forever since I have posted on the blog so I thought

I better update it. I don't have any pictures, but

promise they will come soon. I know I am getting

close to my due date, but maybe am in a little denial.

I have been trying to get things ready, but failing

miserable! However after today, things are looking

a lot better. It started weeks ago when I was looking

for a bed and mattress for Owen. It took me forever

to decide. I really am indecisive when it comes to

some things and this is one of them. Well I found

bed and ordered it. After about 3 weeks I called

on it and they told me it was still in San Diego in the

warehouse and there was no PO order on the

headboard. Come to find out the bed has been

discontinued? Are you kidding me?? No one

even bothered to call and tell me. Well needless

to say, I talked to the Manger and actually was

able to get the model off the floor along with a night

stand and the dresser for a screaming deal. I was

very happy about that b/c I did not want to start

looking for beds all over again since I was finally

settled on this one. Well then today we got the mattress

after multiple ordeals with that too. So I put it in Owen's

new room that Aaron worked so hard at getting done. He

put a chair rail up and painted the bottom blue. It looks

so good. So I cleaned up the whole room and Owen is

spending his first night on his big boy bed in his new room.

Will have to let you know how he does. Then I took his

old room apart and set it all up for the baby! It looks

so cute. Aaron's mom actually made all my bedding and it

is adorable. So now I am ready. It is amazing how much

you can get done when you put your mind to it. So I will

take pictures of Owen's new room and the baby's new room

when I get the last few final details done. Okay, sorry for

the long post. I am long winded today and my husband

thinks I am going crazy and freaking out. I am not

really, but just knew I had a lot to do. Guys just don't

understand or appreciate the things that we as girls do!!

~Pictures to come~

Happy New Year!!!

I can't believe it is 2009!! Crazy how time flies

and all that happens in a year, only to have another

one approach so quickly!! For New Year's we

went over to Portland to have a late Christmas

with Aaron's family. We had a great trip. It

was fun having Christmas all over again!! Above

are the stocking that Nancy (Aaron's mom)

made all the kids for their Christmas gift. I

absolutely LOVE mine and have to say they

were one of my favorite gifts. She made 4 for

each of us to complete our little family!! My

stockings are the 2 in the middle on the top.

LOVE THEM!!

Daphne and Owen posing for a quick picture in

their Christmas pajamas!! He had so much

fun playing with his cousins. I am pretty sure

he was sad to leave and wake up this morning

only to find his mom and no playmates!!!

Owen and Daphne looking at books. Daphne is

getting quite good at reading too!!!
Owen giving Daphne a big hug to Thank her for
his Christmas present!! Isn't this so precious?

Daphne and Lili

Owen and his daddy

Owen opening his present from his cousins.

He got a cool little Nike back pack with an

aqua doodle and coloring book inside.

Lili got a bucket of play food for one of her

presents and Owen loved playing with it.

Lili and her new apron that Grandma make her.

Looking GOOD Lili!!

Grandpa made Owen a tool box that came

with lots of tools in it. He loved it and

thought playing "tools" was pretty cool.

Lili and Owen in their new aprons. Grandma

made Owen an apron too, to go with his tool

set~ it was a little more masculine though

and has some cows on it!!!

All the kiddos plus Aunt Ericka. We wanted

a picture with all the kids, but of course

they didn't want to cooperate, hence the

lovely picture!!!

Owen and Daphne trying to pose

Happy Birthday Aunt Ericka!! Ericka's birthday

was on the 4th so Saturday night we celebrated

her birthday. Kara made wonderful spaghetti

dinner followed with Black Forest pie.

Aunt Ericka making her wish and blowing

out her ONE candle!!!

Daphne, Kara, Owen, Ron and Ellis. New Year's

Day Night we rented Wallie and all watched it

as a family. The older kids seemed to really

enjoy it. Pretty cute movie!!!

Bath time of course is always fun for the kids. Owen

especially loves it b/c he has someone else to play with

in the tub. They all played so well together and Owen

just loved having them around. He misses them already.

This is when I get sad and miss family the most and wish

they were around. I feel bad for Owen and that he doesn't

get to grow up around his cousins, aunts, uncles and

grandparents. It just makes me so sad!! Anyhow...

it was a wonderful trip. We always have fun when we

are there. Thanks for everything. Love you all and miss

you~Aaron, Kelly and Owen