Zeke draws

Zeke has gotten pretty good at drawing, especially with trying to copy what I draw. We are working on learning to write his name as well.

a truck

a man

this is him tracing to write Ben's name

What will you be?

We were given a bag of dress up clothes this week. The boys were so excited to find pirate, construction, baker, and fireman outfits and hats. I am going to put up over-the-door hooks on the end of Zeke's bed to hang the clothes on. Here is Ben trying out the fireman helmet a couple days ago.

Happy Birthday to my Favorite Guy!

Spencer, I am so very thankful you were born. I didn't want to do a whole mushy thing on here because well that is so not our style. Just know that I love you and I hope your day is awesome!
And because I can't do a post with out pictures, here are some fun recent ones of you and the boys.

Ben imitating you taking a picture

Zeke teaching you how to eat cake batter

I love watching you read with our boys

Ben takes his batter eating more seriously than you do

My new love

Spence and I went to pick up our new-to-us van on Saturday. To say I was excited is quite the understatement. We went through a friend of our sister-in-law's family. He goes to autctions and can buy cars at cost basically. We were able to get a 2010 Chrysler Town and Country because of the great deal he got us. We were so excited! When Spence called to tell me Tuesday, I asked if we could go get it right then. He convinced me that we had to wait until Saturday. We dropped the boys off at my parents and headed to Germanton to get our car! Once we got back Zeke was so excited to check it out. I think he has been the most excited of all of us.
Perks to having a van:

• buttons that open and close both doors and the back hatch


• both boys can climb in and out of the van with out assistance (this is gonna be so great once I have a big belly in the way)


• rear ac, poor Ben gets so hot sitting backwards and was always sweaty in the Escape. This hasn't been a problem at all


• There are so many cupholders! Just in the front there are 6! I'm not sure why this is so exciting, but it is


• it drives so smoothly


• The inside is so roomy, I can walk between the seats and get in to buckle the kids if it were raining


• the back has so much room to store stuff. My weekly grocery run didn't even fill it all the way across

So, if you don't have one, run start test driving rightnow

Zeke climbing in for the first time

"Do you like my new van?"

"WoW, that door opens too?!"

She still needs a name, so I am taking suggestions...

Trip to Nana & Bampa's (way overdue post)

Spence and I went out of town at the end of July for a wedding. We left the boys with his parents for a few days. The boys had a blast getting spoiled rotten and we enjoyed a few days with out the early pitter patter :) Thanks, Nana and Bampa!

Zeke's version of Chinese Water Torture

Preparing for boy scouts

Could he be in little boy heaven?

Suggestion: take your naps in the flipping bed!

Our lil professor

Ben's stages his version of a sit-in

Ben L.O.V.E.S. his daddy. He has taken this love to a new level. We went through this stage a bit with Zeke, but never to this extent. Here is part of our new morning routine:

Big Happenings

Spencer, Zeke, Ben, and I are excited to announce that we are pregnant again! We are due February 26, but Dr. B has said he will induce me at 38 weeks so I don't end up having a home birth (due to Ben's crazy early, quick arrival). I am currently 12 weeks. We went to the doctor again this morning and I heard that sweet heartbeat. We have been a bit more nervous this go round and I have actually gone to the doctor for a few extra ultrasounds. I have felt pretty rotten as well. So, if you have seen me in the past few weeks and I have looked pretty gross this explains that. I have turned a corner I believe on my nausea this week so I am hoping that means our regular lives can resume :)
You can pray for continued health of this baby, for peace for Spence and I through out this pregnancy, for Zeke and Ben's transition to both being big brothers (yes please be praying already especially for Benjamin).