26 1/2 Weeks

Okay, as requested and promised, here are a few updated belly pictures. Jacob took these pictures for me. I just started the third trimester, so I'm in the final stretch.

Shopping Trip

Rachel went shopping with Kara and I at the Motherhood store today. She helped us by trying on the strap on belly. She plays shy, but she can be a little ham too. She makes me laugh.

Valentine Treat

Instead of going out to dinner, I suggested that we go to Cold Stone Creamery for ice cream. I enjoyed one of their new creations with Ghirardelli chocolate, it was so yummy! This is my favorite ice cream place, I recommend it to everyone. It's always a special treat for us. Be prepared to spend a little more though, it is kind of pricey. If you sign up for their birthday club, they will give you a coupon for free ice-cream in your birthday month. Maybe I should open one in Saginaw. Hmmmm

Rachel's Birthday Festivities!

I know Kara already posted pictures for Rachel's Birthday, but here are a few of mine from the weekend. I couldn't get the slide show to work, so this will have to do.


ALL six of the cousins, soon to be eight!








Uncle Dean and Liam napping.









This is one of my favorites. This is Adam's corner that he goes to when he gets upset or hurt feelings. He hunches his back, drops his head, and of course has the pouty lip as he walks over to his spot.






Chocolate suckers! YUM!








Rachel making her first hotpad with her new loom.








Nice hair do Abby, or should I say Pebbles! :)











Jacob practicing for his baby sister. He really likes the babies, and they like him too.

Name Suggestions?

Kara got a lot of good suggestions for names on her blog, so I thought I would take some suggestions myself. We have a few names we like right now, but I'm always open to new ones. We are still not going to tell what we decide. he he. I like names that are different and a little unique, but not too out there. I know some of you will want to keep your favorites to yourself in case you need to use them someday. So let's hear what you've got(for a girl of course).