Nana and Papa Berger's

A few weekends ago we went to Nana and Papa Berger's for dinner to celebrate Jim's birthday.  Sophie and Gavin were there too, which made for a lot of fun playing.  We were able to get a few pictures on the one nice day we've had since then!

The kids were throwing rocks into the pond behind the house

Papa, Chase and Owen

The grandkids and Papa and Nana

Our family

Owen was having fun making faces and in the next picture Chase takes part too.

Hiding

Last weekend the boys were playing so nicely by themselves.  Suddenly it became too quiet so I checked on them.  I couldn't find them for the longest time.  Finally they answered to their names and I found them in this little tiny spot in Chase's closet.  I don't know how they both fit back there but they were playing with their stuffed monkeys having the time of their lives!

Memorial Day Weekend

My parents came to visit over Memorial Day weekend and we had a nice time.  They didn't stay long, but we got plenty of playing in and even celebrated Papa Bob's birthday!  The weather was gross and rainy.

 

The boys were very excited about the dragon cake and couldn't wait to help blow out candles.

Owen must have dipped into the frosting!

36 Weeks

Today I'm 36 weeks along in my pregnancy and I can't believe it!  It's been a long past 6 weeks for various reasons, but now that I'm so close to the end it seems to be going quickly.  I'm doing well overall, measuring a bit big and have been told by the Dr. that I'm going to have a "big baby".  I got to see the baby two weeks ago on a 4D ultrasound, which was amazing.  I can't wait to meet her!  It's becoming more and more real and we are so happy to be welcoming a new member of our family.

We are in full blown nesting mode around here.   Both Jeff and I are trying to get things organized (things that have needed it for years).  The baby's room is done for the most part.  I'm waiting for curtains to arrive any day now.  It's been fun to have lots of projects in the room.

Chase and Owen love to feel their sister kick at night when I snuggle with them.  They put their hand on my tummy, mine goes over the top and we giggle and laugh together.  It's so amazing to see their eyes light up when they feel a kick or roll and we look at each other with wide eyes.  Baby paraphernalia has started to make it's way around the house.  We now have a swing in the living room, bouncy seats, car seats, etc.  Yesterday a friend returned a box of toys I had lent her and the boys went crazy. You'd think they were babies themselves! :)  They have established which ones are their favorites and carry them around the house.

My attitude is one of excitement, wonder, nerves and just plain being "ready" for the new baby.  I don't know what it's like to have one baby, or 3 children for that matter, so it makes me a bit nervous.  However, God provided this baby, like he did our first two, and I know He will provide for us along the way. 

Funny Stuff

Last week I gave Chase and Owen a small cookie in their lunch at school. I said, “I gave you a cookie, what does that mean?” Owen thought for a minute and said, “EAT BROCCOLI!” He was right!

Also, this morning Owen was wearing his backpack around the house for quite awhile. I saw him carrying Chase’s backpack out to the car for him and thanked Owen. He looked at me like I was nuts. He checked the name and looked confused. I said, “Your backpack is on your back, remember?” He looked behind him and saw it and started laughing. He didn’t even know!

Happy National Burger Month from the Bergers

A Prisoner

The boys were terrorizing me one Sunday afternoon in May.  Here is how I ended up.  I was a prisoner in my own house!

My guards!

Happy Birthday Papa Bob!

Love,
Your favorite goof balls.

Happy Birthday Anderson!

A Wonderful Mother's Day

On Thursday I arrived at preschool to pick up the boys and they were bursting with excitement.  They had gifts to give me!  They each handed me a gift bag and inside was a beautiful flower and flower pot they had made.  They were so proud and sweet as they gave me it, along with a card they had colored very carefully.  On Mother's Day my husband was so good to me.  We went to brunch with Jeff's mom, I had some free time and Jeff made a wonderful dinner for his mom and I.  It was lovely.

Flowers from Chase

Flowers from Owen

 It was incredibly cold and windy at 8:00 when we left for church.  This was the best picture we could get!

 After church with my little loves, Owen and Chase

A hand on Mommy's tummy and our little girl

Jeff's birthday

Jeff turned 37, yes 37, on May 5th.  It's also the anniversary of when we got engaged 7 years ago.  :)  We were fortunate to be able to go out to a wonderful dinner at Oceanair and have a wonderful babysitter, Nana Sandy.

Chase had to sneak in too! :)

The morning of Jeff's birthday the boys gave him a present.

Because it's Cinco de Mayo and his birthday happened to fall on a Sunday we had a little "party".  The boys just love to decorate so I let them do their thing.  It was very fun!

Chase and Owen got in on the action, they love to blow out candles!

Funny and Gross

Funny:  The boys have been learning to play with their walkie talkies, which they love.  Jeff taught them to say "over" when they were done talking.  The other day we overheard them using code names, which we did NOT teach them.  Owen said, " It's Owen, Lightening," Chase responded, "It's Chase, Thunder".  Jeff and I laughed and laughed.  It was like they were using code names from the Cars movie. ;)

Gross:  On Mother's Day we were out to eat after church.  I asked Chase what he did in Sunday school and he began to talk about a girl and a shoe and licking and two times.  I didn't really understand what he was saying until he acted.  Before I could stop him, he had removed his shoe and licked the sole of it!  Grossssssssss!  Jeff, Sandy and I all screamed "NOOOOOO!"  which I think scared him cuz he got very solemn.  I then explained why we couldn't lick the bottom of our shoe (who knew that needed explaining).  I asked why he did it and got the typical answer.  "The other girl did it."  Later I asked Owen if he licked his shoe and he said, "No."  I asked why and he said, "Because I didn't want Mommy to get mad." At least he knew it wasn't the right thing to do.  Jeff and I kept looking at each other all day, reliving the moment, saying we couldn't believe Chase had done that. 

Play Time

These pictures crack me up!  I didn't even know I had them until looking through pictures last night.  Do you think I have a body builder on my hands?  Owen is so fierce and tough

The picture below is like a pose you would see a body builder do, and I have no idea where he got this pose idea from.  :)  So so funny.

This led to play time, or beat up Daddy time.  Chase sits on Jeff's head.

A pile of boys

Chase tried on the little swim floatie outfit that surfaced during the garage sale I was preparing for.