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!

Maddie's Dance Recital

My little Madelyn had her first dance recital last weekend. My mom and sister came up for the show and we were so proud of her. She was smiles the whole time on stage and did such a good job!She looks so grown up here!

The minute Maddie came off stage, she was ready to go back on! She was in the beginning half of the show and we had to wait in a tiny dressing room with a bunch of other toddlers until the grand finale. The kids did so well and I'm looking forward to getting the DVD so I can watch the performance.

Maddie loves to feel the baby move and talk to the baby. She is going to be a GREAT big sister!!

27 weeks

28 weeks...getting closer to meet our little girl!

Birthday weekend and pregnancy pics!

I seem to post things a week late, but better late then never! I had a fabulous birthday weekend! It started by getting off of work early on Friday and heading down to Rochester to meet Bob's family. The house that he grew up in is now for sale so we went to Harmony to check it out and have a nice dinner with the rest of the crew.Saturday morning we left Maddie with CeCe and went to Minneapolis. We had a full day planned with lunch at PF Changs and shopping at the Albertville Outlets. I have to say that I scored at the Coach store and we had a great time...at least I did:)

Bob and I stayed downtown Minneapolis and went out for dinner at The News Room. It was only a few blocks from our hotel and the food was really good. The best part of it was getting to spend some quality time with my hubby! We were way overdue!!!
Maddie had a busy day with Cece. She went swimming at the YMCA and out to visit a friend and see the horses! Maddie also visited Grandma Phyllis and had a full day! Cece was gracious enough to bring Maddie up to the cities and we took Maddie to the Mall of America. We met Michelle and Matt and had lunch at The Rainforest Cafe! We took Maddie on a few rides and she did so good by herself!

She operated the Blue's Clue ride and made it go up and down! She is such a big girl and was full of smiles. Two rides was enough for her and it was time to move on.

She got her face painted and of course she picked a princess castle to be drawn of her cheek. She sat so well and it even had pretty sparkles!

Our last stop was Build-a-Bear! She picked out a soft, pink bear with a Sleeping Beauty outfit. She ended up naming her Beauty Bear and we were ready to head home after that. We had another full day, but it was great!

The rough part came late Sunday night. I just wasn't feeling like myself and went to bed. I woke up Monday morning sick to my stomach and really weak. I stayed in bed most of the day and just slept. I got sick in the afternoon and was completely wore out. I worked a half day on Tuesday and it took all week for me to start feeling good. I hope no one else ends up getting the same thing that I had...it wasn't any fun.

25 weeks

26 weeks

The pregnancy seems to be going so fast and for the most part have been doing really well. My belly is getting pretty big and the baby moves the most at night. Maddie was laying across my stomach the other night and felt the baby kick. I think she thought that was pretty funny! I love how she kisses my belly and talks and sings to the baby. She is going to be a great big sister!!!

The highlight of the week has been how well Maddie has done on the potty chair. She finally went poop and is getting the hang of it. I have been putting a pull-up on her at night but that's all! She has done a great job of telling us when she has to go and with no accidents. I'm so proud of our girl!!!



Bob works this weekend so we don't have anything planned for Mother's Day. I am so blessed that I get to be a Mom and so thankful for the fabulous example I was given. Happy Mother's Day to my wonderful Mom! I can't imagine you not in my life. You are the most giving person I know and it is my wish to be just like you and have the same relationship with my daughters that you do yours!

Maddie's 3 year check up and pregnancy pictures!

Maddie had her 3 year old check up today. She weighed 35 lbs and was 38" tall. She falls into the 75-90 % and is a healthy girl. She did pretty well but acted really shy around the Dr. which is nothing like Maddie at all. They did a hearing and eye exam and she did very well at that too. It's amazing that she wont have to be seen again for another year. We have been so blessed to have such a healthy girl! She has only been to the doctor a few times besides her wellness check ups and we hope to keep it that way.

23 weeks

24 weeks

I still continue to feel pretty good and the baby is moving more everyday. I have another appointment next week and I love every chance I get to listen to her sweet little heartbeat!

Maddie's 3rd Birthday

We had another crazy week at our house preparing for Maddie's 3rd birthday party. It started off with me painting our bedroom the Sunday before. New carpet installed in our room and spare room in the basement and putting that room together on Tuesday. Cleaning on Wednesday. Bob having hernia surgery on Thursday and our new furniture delivered on Friday morning. I finished putting things back together and a little decorating just as my parents arrived on Friday afternoon. It was a whirlwind week, but we managed to get everything done before the party on Saturday!!!!It was a surprise for Maddie since she didn't know that Dalen was coming for her party. They played so well together and had a blast on the swing set!

Of coarse, Papa was the one who pushed the best and the highest! They were outside any opportunity that we gave them!

This year was a princess themed birthday party and she really loved her princess bike that she got from Julie. She can't wait to ride it to the park but she still has to learn how to pedal and not give up right away.

She got so spoiled from everyone at the party! We grilled burgers and hot dogs, had chips, salsa, fruit tray and pasta salad! Everything was tasty and we all had a good time!

Bob's sisters came from Rochester too so we had a house full! The more the merrier!

Sunday, we decided to take the kids up to Enger Tower and Canal Park in Duluth. It was a sunny day and the kids had fun playing in the park and chasing each other.

Papa and Grammy with the two oldest grand babies. Dalen and Maddie are 11 months
apart and are great pals!

Aren't they the cutest???

I only wished we lived closer and they could play together more often!

Maddie and Dalen had fun watching the big ship go through the harbor and out to Lake Superior!

The kids kept us busy and the weekend went too fast! We took Maddie and Dalen to the lighthouse in Canal park and they liked to watch the boats in the water. I was glad it was such a nice day with not a lot of wind so the kids had fun! We look forward to the next time that Dalen comes to visit!

I still can't believe that my baby is 3! She is such a big girl and we have fun just hanging out together! She will be a great big sister and helper when our new little one arrives. Now, if I could just get her completely potty trained we would be doing good...oh boy!!!!

Easter and more

We had a wonderful Easter weekend! My parents and Michelle and Matt came to spend the weekend with us. We put the boys to work and they drywalled our little garage addition. It looks great and we are waiting to get it taped so Bob can start moving his guy things out there. We need to make his work room into a spare bedroom and we still have a bunch of work a head of us!Matt and Michelle aren't able to make it to Maddie's 3rd birthday party on April 17th so they brought her her present early. She LOVED her new Cinderella baby and makes sure to sleep with her every night. Maddie loves her auntie and uncle and when they are around, she wants nothing to do with us!



This was the first year that we colored eggs with Maddie and we had a lot of fun! I love that she is getting a little older and we can do more fun projects together! Grammy and Papa spoiled her with an Easter basket too and loved all of her fun new treats!







We all went to church Easter morning and Matt and my Dad hid eggs outside for Maddie to find when we got home. It was fun to watch her get so excited everytime she found another egg. It would have been more fun for us adults if it wouldn't have been so windy and cold. Here are a few pictures of us after church....





Family of three...soon to be four!!!

I couldn't help but think about how next year I will be able to dress both of our girls in frilly little Easter dresses! It still doesn't seem real and we are thrilled to have another baby in our house!

Maddie with her Papa and Grammy!

I really enjoyed our Easter service at church! Our pastor had talked about new beginnings and about keeping your relationships with your spouse, children and God in check. It is my goal to be a better wife, mother and Christian and I have to remember to what is truly important in this short life that we have.

After our Easter egg hunt, Maddie had to come inside and check out all of the goodies that were inside the egss. There were mostly jellybeans and some other candy, but the big hit was the money that she found in the eggs. She grabbed her piggy bank and couldn't wait to fill it up!

My girl is getting so big and I can't believe that she will already be 3 years old! I liked this picture because she still has a little of a baby face. Time goes by so fast and I never want to wish these precious years away!

22 weeks

I'm a week late posting a pregnancy picture and I still need to take one at 23 weeks. I'm feeling great and can honestly say that I really enjoy being pregnant! There isn't a greater feeling then feeling our baby wiggle inside of me. What a miracle of life and I'm so blessed!

We had had a another crazy week at our house. I painted our bedroom, cleared out the basement bedroom and had new carpet installed in both rooms. We have been up late every night trying toget things done before Maddie's party this weekend. My parents and Bob's sister will be at our house Friday night and I have to have everything ready by then. So much to do and I'm looking forward to putting my feet up for a bit next week:)