Overnight at Papa and She-She's

Dad and Shari kept the boys for me this past weekend while I went to the IA/IA State game, and Joe was gone in Colorado. I know my dad loves this time of the year because he can take the kids to the farm where they can run around, play and enjoy being outside! Beau and Baine absolutely love going to the farm with Papa! When they came back for nap time, all of the kids were laying down, or so they thought, and while dad was outside mowing, he had a peeper checking on on him. Baine opened his curtain window above his crib and just watched Papa mow. The picture is adorable! :)  Thanks again Dad and Shari! They kids had a great time with you!!

In Love With Regan

Clint, Tara and Regan come over the other night for family dinner and a movie. Beau absolutely is in love with her. He took to her right away, wanted to hold her as much as possible, and even wanted to put her to sleep.  As Beau was holding Regan in his lap, he put on the iPad.

I asked, "Beau, you don't need to play the iPad while holding Regan."
"Yes I do mommy, I'm playing a movie for her to help her sleep."

Which is exactly what he did. It was the sweetest thing ever!

Clow Family Day

Clow had their family picnic day the other weekend at the Nelson Pioneer Farm. They had pony rides, inflatables, face painting, food, and even a free ice-cream truck! Shari and dad were such troopers to take all four grandkids, but it looked like they had a great time! 

 

Labor Day Weekend 2016

We spent most of Labor Day weekend at the lake, and to celebrate Josh's birthday. Joe and Beau took off Friday afternoon to go fishing, but came back that night for the first Osky home football game. The next morning, we all went to the lake and had a great weekend boating with the Rielly's and Voss crew---never a dull moment there :).  Joe and I both know that this was probably our last time boating for quite some time, given that next year we will have a newborn by the time boating season comes around and taking 3 little ones to the lake is not a realistic option :)  I'm glad we were able to get one last, good weekend in!

After coming home from the lake, we wanted to get one last use our of Nana's pool.  It was the perfect hot, sunny day for it! I already miss summer, but sure am ready for fall.

1st Day of Year 6 at OMS

This is now my 6th year teaching 7th grade Math at OMS. I absolutely love my co-workers here and the sense of family that I belong to.  While last year was a very trying year, and I didn't think I'd survive, I am so grateful for my school, co-workers and my students. They definitely make my job worth every headache and stressful moment.  Cheers to a great year ahead!

Beau's 1st Day of Pre-K

I cannot believe Beau is in Pre-K already. Please slow down time. Beau absolutely loves school and to learn. He is always wanting to know how to spell words, practice writing his letters, doing his flashcards, etc. I love that he loves to learn---I hope that never changes! Beau is going to Pre-K with Miss Deb Rholoff this year. It is a private pre-school where they also learn about God, go on fun field trips, and join another church's pre-school one day a week to get acclimated to bigger class sizes for Kindergarten next year.

Baby #3 Announcement!

Joe and I are so excited that we are pregnant with Baby #3.  Beau and Baine, mostly Beau, are also anxious beyond words for Baby to get here!  Beau came running into the house the other day saying, "oh mommy, I'm so excited for this baby. I've been waiting forever for it!".  It made my day :) Joe and I have always wanted a big family and we feel extremely blessed to be pregnant again. I just pray this pregnancy is better than Baine's, and baby is healthy!

February 17, 2017 is our due date right now.  I am almost 19 weeks pregnant, feeling great, and not gaining as much weight as I did with Beau or Baine (but I'm sure that will change fast!).  I am measuring about 3-4 weeks farther along that I really am. Baby is moving like crazy already, and Beau was able to see baby move in my stomach for the first time last night. His eyes were as big as could be!  He also told our babysitters Friday night that a baby got in his mommy's tummy because she ate it...oh Beau! :)