Dean's New Toy

So we picked up this hot tub from a guy for FREE! (Through Casey's connections). I wasn't sure about it at first, it was in rough shape, and they are a lot of work. Dean has spent the last several days cleaning and fixing it up. With electrical and repair parts I think we have a couple hundred dollars into it. Dean still wants to paint or refinish the exterior wood part to make it look fresh and new.















As you can see he is already enjoying it. He gets in there at least once a day. I won't be using it for a while yet, but if anyone would like to come over and relax in the hot tub you're more than welcome.

Happy Birthday Adam!!

My nephew Adam is 5 today!! He was just a little guy when he was born.

As Kara has mentioned, Adam can frustrate you to no end, but he is also such a joy. He is very smart and has a thirst for knowledge. It amazes me on what his little mind retains. Oh, he also LOVES to talk. Happy Birthday Adam.....We love you!!!!!

I've been tagged!

what was I doing ten years ago?
I was 22 yrs old, living in Waterside, part-time student and working at SVSU full time.

5 things on my "to-do" list...

• Finish packing my hospital bag
  
• Send out Thank you's from my baby shower(I know I'm a little behind on this).
• Wrap Adam's B-day presents
• Laundry!! (Always on my list)
• Clean House

snacks I enjoy

• ice-cream!!
• pickles
• cheese & crackers
  
• strawberries, apples
• Chips
  

five things i'd do if i were a billionaire...

• Give to our church and families
• Build our dream house (location unknown)
• Travel...a lot!
• Quit my job
• Hire someone to clean my dream house
  

5 bad habits...

• Procrastination
• Eating too much ice-cream
• Too much TV
• (I know my husband could help add more...)
  

places i've lived...

• Cheboygan, MI
• Saginaw, MI(yep, that's it.....so far)
  

five jobs i've had...

• Student employee at SVSU
• Cashier at a party store
• Operations Specialist at SVSU(12 years and counting)
  
• And coming soon.....MOMMY!
  

who's next????
I tag... Sarah J., Amber B., Becky S., and Chris L.

Jacob Moved!

Jacob's mom moved herself and the two boys to Perry , MI. We just found out today that they have already moved. They used to live in Clio with her boyfriend. It used to take us about 40 minutes to drive to Clio to pickup Jacob , now it will take us twice as long, about 1 1/2 hours. Jacob and his brother Matthew will start at their new school in Perry on Monday. Please pray that they will both adjust well to the move and new school.

Then & Now

The belly bump is definitely getting bigger....

17 Weeks

33 1/2 Weeks

My Shower

Yes, finally a new post! I had my baby shower last weekend. I am not used to being the center of attention. Many friends and family came out to celebrate with me. It was nice to visit with people that I don't get to see as often as I would like. It is so wonderful to see all of the love, encouragement, and support that we have. We received so many nice things, now all we need is the baby! :) Thank you again to Kara, Tracey, Sarah, and my mom who put their time and efforts into this shower for me, I appreciate you all! Sorry I don't have more pictures, I guess I was too busy eating and chatting.

Surprise!!

Yesterday my co-workers surprised me with a baby shower lunch! A couple of us girls in the office decided to eat on campus, which doesn't happen very often. It was just a ploy to get me to the cafeteria where many of my other co-workers were waiting with tables setup, balloons, and gifts. When I realized what was going on, I could feel my face turn beat red, I had no clue. Of course, Dave was there with a camera. They all went in and got us an entertainer, gift card for a high chair, and a bunch of bowls, sippy cups, bottles, bibs, etc. I didn't post all of the pictures...I'm starting to realize how round my face is getting. Oh, I just love the bib. :)