Pictures

Here are two pictures from our trip. I wanted to do more, but I can't make myself sit here any longer. :) Got to love dial-up.

Cousins-they seem to really like each other!

At the sand dunes

Still here!

No, I didn't drown in the ocean. I'm still here, just very busy!

We had a wonderful time on vacation. The weather wasn't perfect everyday, but we still had fun. Isaiah loved all the attention he got from grandparents and aunts and uncles and of course cousin Lydia. He spent half the week playing in her walker. (sorry Lydia!)

We got home Saturday evening. We ran into some bad traffic so we took a different route. It's always a little scary to try something new, but it turned out to be a blessing. The way we took was a beautiful route through VA. Isaiah did much better on the way home then he did on the way too the beach. He only slept a little in the morning, but he did well the rest of the trip. He didn't fall asleep again until we were less than 2 minutes (no joke) from our house.

I will try to post pictures soon. Hi to all of you who read this. I have caught up on most of your blogs, but I haven't always had time to leave a comment.

Hello from North Carolina

We arrived in Kitty Hawk yesterday afternoon. We had a good trip. Isaiah only slept about 1/2 hour so needless to say he was VERY grouchy and ready to get out of the car by the time we got here. Last evening we walked on the beach a little, but it was already dark and it started to rain soon after we got there so we didn't stay. Isaiah was very impressed and not very scared of the water. We hoped to be on the beach today, but it's very windy and pretty cold so we are just hanging around the house. The next 3 days are supposed to be nice so hopefully we'll hit the beach tomorrow.

Mom, Audrey has some cell numbers if you need to get in touch with us.

101

Here I am! Sorry for the long delay and for making you worry, Rhonda. :) I have had good intentions of updating, but just haven't done it. When I saw that even Rachel had updated I figured I'd better get moving!

We leave on Saturday for NC and a week at the beach with Jeremy's family. We can hardly wait! I think right now I'm almost more excited to just get all my 'to do' lists and 'don't forget' lists completed than I am about the trip. Maybe it's just me, but going away for a week always seems to take a lot of planning and preparing. Does anyone agree? I guess part of my problem is that I like to come home to a clean house which means I not only pack, but also clean a house that will sit empty for a week.

Here are several highlights from the last few weeks:

Jeremy and I left Isaiah with Jeremy's parents and spent the day together to celebrate our anniversary. We spent most of our time at Harper's Ferry, WV. We have so many neat, historical places around here. All you homeschooling moms need to come visit us so you can take field trips! From our place you can easily take day trips to Gettysburg, PA, Washington, DC and Baltimore, MD. Just to name a few places. Oh yeah, can't forget Amish country -Lancaster, PA

We are having very nice spring weather. It was a little humid the last two days, but still very nice. Isaiah loves being outside! This evening he was disappointed that he was not allowed outside while Daddy mowed the lawn. He actually took it pretty well. He stayed on the back porch while Jeremy mowed the back yard and then stood at the front door and living room windows while the front yard was mowed. He loves his "Da"

(sorry for all the Isaiah updates, but my mind is too tired to think of much else) Twice in one day this week Isaiah walked into the kitchen from the yard and handed me a dead dandelion. He had such a sweet smile on his face. Somehow he has learned that Mommy loves flowers!

Last night I handed Isaiah his cup of milk and he signed "thank you" to me. I almost fell over. We've worked a little bit with him to do it, but not very much. I didn't realize he was even paying attention. Today he's been doing it more, but mostly when asked to do it.

Son II is growing and kicking a lot! I think feeling the baby moving is one of the very best parts of pregnancy. We can hardly wait to meet this little guy! As of today I've completed 25 weeks.

Ok, I'm about to fall asleep so I'd better get off. I don't know if I'll be able to update while we're at the beach of not. If I get a chance I'll try to let you know what we're up to.

Have a great weekend!

100th Post

I just saw that this is my 100th post. I'm amazed you're still reading! Thanks! Here are some random thoughts running through my head while I wait for this picture to load.

• I've discovered that if I sit Isaiah in a chair with books he will sit and "read" for at least a few minutes.


• I am in love with bread. Why does bread make you gain weight?


• Did you know that Bob Barker will no longer be hosting "The Price is Right" after June? I will miss him.


• Quote from Jeremy's computer game, civilization: "Electricity will become so cheap that only the rich will be able to afford candles". hmmm...


• After we put Isaiah to bed he waves to us as we're leaving the room and says "Bye-bye".


• I've just completed my 23rd week of pregnancy. This pregnancy is going much more slowly than the last!


• If I read a book right before falling asleep I often dream about whatever I've just read


• Does anyone have a good recipe for baked French toast that doesn't require the bread soak overnight?
• Have a great weekend!

For Mom

Here's a picture of "the belly", mom. :)

Joy emailed this to me so I decided to post my answers here instead of sending out an email. If anyone else feels like doing it -go for it!

Four jobs I have had in my life:
1. Delivering the Winnipeg Free Press in Red Lake
2. Teaching Piano/Music for Young Children
3. Wal-Mart: Pet Department & Cashier
4. Dean of Women at RBI
5. Accounts Receivable -Eldorado

Four Movies I would watch again (and again!)
1. Anne of Green Gables
2. Pride and Prejudice (A&E Version)
3. Sleepless in Seattle
4. Annie (mostly because I can’t think of anything else right now)

Four Places I have lived:
1. Red Lake, ON
2. Thunder Bay, ON
3. Gettysburg, PA
4. Fayetteville, PA

Four of my favorite foods:
1. Pizza (cheese, pepperoni and mushrooms with Hunt’s Garlic and herb sauce)
2. Ice Cream
3. Bread -homemade
4. Fresh Strawberries

Four places I'd rather be right now:
1. Europe, sightseeing
2. Visiting Family -anywhere
3. Prince Edward Island (never been there, but would like to go)
4. On a cruise ship with Jeremy (one of our dreams)