Choices

The other day Luke gave us a choice:

1. We can have a family with 8 kids and 3 dogs. (Currently 5 kids and 2 dogs short)

Or

2. We can have 3 kids, 1 dog and 1 fish ( all we need is a fish!)

Which do you think we should choose?

Take your family to work day

Today I took the kids to visit daddy at work. It was a fun time complete with "special lunch" at McDonalds.

Luke remarked that his favorite things were the escalators and donuts. James liked seeing daddy's office and shaking everyone's hand. A food critic and diplomat on the making.

Mary slept the entire time, but was adored by everyone who walked past us. Including the sweet military professionals that gave me my visitor badge. Amazing someone so little could have do many admirers.

Ducky

Mary got her chance to wear the yellow ducky outfit....although she wore hers first at 4 weeks. Do you think she looks like her brothers?

 

 

Watch this Mary!

Big brothers adore their little sister. At the playground today I heard a lot of "watch this Mary!" I used to hear a lot of "mom, look at me!" Looks like little miss has stolen the hearts of her brothers.

In other new, James lost his first 2 teeth this past weekend. You can see it if you look closely. It was a pretty dramatic event. Thank goodness one adult tooth is poking through a little so sweet James isn't as worried.

One week old

Pictures from our first week as a family of five.

Introducing Mary Ellen

Introducing our beautiful daughter Mary Ellen.

Mary Ellen Turner
March 26
8 pounds, 10 ounces
21 inches long
Pure sweetness!

Happy Due Date

Well today is baby girl's due date. It is becoming increasingly hard to be patient and wait, we are all so excited to see her! So, we are doing our best to keep busy and not just sit around staring at my belly. My boys are keeping me company, and Grammy is helping keep them busy when I need a nap. Win win!

Daddy even got us out for a walk in the snow. Snowballs were flying everywhere as we enjoyed our last (hopefully) snowfall of the year.

Thanks for all the calls and emails! When baby girl arrives we will be sure to let you know!

The scream heard round Giant

Picture this, you are calmly walking through the grocery store. The kids are home with Daddy and you are walking down the shampoo aisle, thankful you actually get to pick out shampoo rather then the usual grab and go that is necessary with helpers in tow.

Suddenly you hear a very loud scream from the young lady next to you. Worried you turn her way to make sure she is alright, only to find out it is your torpedo belly that has caused her distress.

"I am so sorry," she blurts out, " I didn't realize you were pregnant until you turned sideways." In her defense, my belly is hidden by the cart pretty well.

My response, "don't worry about it, it happens all the time." And it does. Although this is the first time anyone has screamed at me in a grocery store. Too funny!

Snow!

The boys were so excited for a snow day on Wednesday! It was pretty slushy and very windy, so they didn't last long. But they did get to go sledding and throw a few snowballs.

Pictures include them being a cookie monster and angry bird, looking cute and waiting for daddy.

Last day in February!

Today James realized that it was the last day in February and gleefully announced "tomorrow I get to play with my baby sister!"

Uh oh, guess we should have been more specific. Anyone care to guess when baby girl will arrive?

Due date: March 26
James' guess: March 1
Luke's guess: March 2
Addendum: both boys agree that sister should arrive on March 7th next week.  That gives them enough time to draw pictures for her room. Sweet brothers.