34 weeks

Bob and I stopped at Sam's Club and I was thrilled to take advantage of the Mother to Be parking while I still can!

34 weeks!

I can't believe how fast this pregnancy has gone! I'm starting to get more heartburn these days but overall I'm feeling great! I seem to be almost the same as I was with Maddie as far as weight gain and symptoms. This little lady has a lot stronger kicks and lets me know she is in there. It will be interesting to see what kind of personality she has and how different she will be from Maddie? I have so much to look forward to and am starting to get really excited to meet our precious miracle!

You never know how much love you have in your heart until you have a child of your own!

Lobster in Rochester!

We had a great weekend in Rochester with Bob's family! My sister-in-law Terri was in town visiting from CA and I hadn't seen her since I was pregnant with Maddie. Daddy and Maddie hanging out before dinner...

The Hogue Girls!!!

Terri, CeCe, Me, Jan, Phyllis and Maddie.




Fresh Lobster from Maine!!


Bob's niece Danielle lives in Maine and had shipped fresh lobster in for dinner! I have never had a full lobster like this before and it was amazing! There was lobster meat flying all over the place and was a great time with the family!


Jan, CeCe and Sharon have these lovely activity aprons that they are working so hard to earn different badges. They had a special lobster badge and they can now cross that activity off their list. They made the night a lot of fun and I hope we can do it again sometime!!

Girls Night Out!

Last Thursday a group of girls from our Bible study group met for a "Girls Night Out"! We met at Art In The Alley in Superior for a jewelry making class. We had a great night with wonderful snacks and fellowship. After we were finished, it was neat to see how each necklace totally fit each persons personality. Jackie, Amy, Jo, Elena, Me and Carrie showing off our new creations!

This is the necklace and earrings set that I made. I'm not very creative but for the first time ever making jewelry, I think it turned out pretty well! I can't wait for the next time that we get together!!!

Dentist and Prego Pics

Well it's about time that I updated my blog again. I just don't know where the time goes but it seems like it is flying by? I haven't had my camera out much and need to do a better job taking more pictures these days. Here are a few that I took with my cell phone to show what we have been up to this past week...Last Sunday was a beautiful day so we decided to swim in Maddie's little pool. I think she had more toys in there then water but she ended up having a great time! With everything that is going on this summer, we decided not to put up her big pool. I guess the little one will do for now!

Maddie went to the dentist for the first time today! She did such a great job and was completely relaxed and did everything that she was told. We were so proud of her!

Check out the cool shades she got to wear!

Dr. Bob is our neighbor so it's nice to see a familiar face. Here teeth looked great! They polished and gave her a fluoride treatment and she will go back in 6 months.


Here are few more pictures of my growing belly...

31 weeks

32 weeks

33 weeks

I had my Dr. appointment today and everything is going great! My visits go pretty fast because there aren't any concerns and I'm right on track. I'm still feeling pretty great except that I'm getting pretty big out front. I guess it comes with the territory and the next seven weeks will go by pretty fast! Bob and I have a lot of work to do to get the rooms ready but I'm sure that it will all work out fine...it usually does!

Last night I had the most amazing surprise!!!! Work was just a normal day and when I got home Bob decided that we would just go out to eat and watch a little of the Twins play. I thought nothing of it and off we went to Old Chicago for pizza. Bob dropped me off and was going to park so I went to get us a table. As they were seating me, I heard my name and it was my co-workers waiting for me! It was a surprised baby shower!!! I had now idea and was completely shocked! We ate, had cake and I got some really nice gifts and a very generous gift card. I'm very blessed to work with some really great people and had a wonderful time!!

30 weeks and Memorial Weekend!

I had my 30 week appointment yesterday. Everything is going well and right on track. I'm so glad that I feel great and have had a fairly easy pregnancy. Ten weeks until we meet our little girl...I can't wait!!!30 weeks

We went to the Minneapolis for a graduation party last Saturday. Maddie loved climbing on the big rocks and she also thought the turtle was pretty neat too! I was so upset with my self that I forgot my camera at home so these pictures are all with my phone. I always have our camera with, but was surprised how well the pictures did turn out.

Dale and Maddie

Dale was a classmate of Bob's and we always enjoy getting to see him and his family. His baby Rachel was the one graduating for high school. We had to laugh that he will have an empty nest and we are going to have another baby! Better him than you, right Dale??

It was a 90* day so we met Tim (aka Mr. Fun) and CeCe on a Lake north of Rochester. Maddie loved when we went fast on the water. She would giggle and yell "faster Mr. Fun"! It was great just to cruise around the lake and enjoy the weather! I hope we will get down there more often this summer and enjoy some more fun on the water!

We took Maddie to Silver Lake park in Rochester and she ran non-stop. I love that summer is here and we can play outside more!

CeCe and Maddie playing at the park!

It's always a treat when we get to see Grandma Phyllis! Maddie loves to walk with her and hold her hand. She loves her Grandma and look forward to the time we get to spend with her!

I thought this picture was so sweet of Maddie! CeCe took it with her phone while I was out running a few errands. My girl is growing up so fast!