We made a craft:
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| A Heart Inchworm |
And of course some sugar cookies:
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| Eli really wanted to eat his. |
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| Yeah, Mommy got to eat this one :) |
A crazy little thing called life.
Happy Valentine's Day!
After our trip (I will post another blog on that) and final destination of home together as a family, we prepared for Valentine's Day.
We made a craft:
A heart shaped pizza for supper:
And of course some sugar cookies:
Books from Papa Mark & Grandma Vicki:
We made a craft:
And of course some sugar cookies:
This is the day that the Lord has made.
7 years of wedded bliss! Ted and I celebrated our anniversary on January 1, 2012. It was fun to think back to our wedding day. Oh the snow, ice, sniffles, and cough. But it was the best day! May God bless us with countless more years of wonderful marriage.
So this year we celebrating by going out to eat a Granite City in Cedar Rapids followed by a movie, Sherlock Holmes. It was a great time and we owe it to the Schlaaks. Thanks for watching the kiddos Kyle and Lisa.
Other exciting news.....Ted and I are taking a trip to Puerto Rico. We leave on Sunday, Feb. 5. In case you didn't know, that's in a few days!!! We are so excited. We will be leaving our babies with their grandparents for the week. This trip wouldn't be possible without them so THANK YOU! We, or at least their momma, is a little nervous about leaving them so long. We have never left for so long before, but they will be in good hands. We are excited to spend some time in the warm weather and hanging out just the two of us. We are praying for safety and peaceful minds for us and our children during this time apart.
So some of you MAY be wondering what we decided to do with the envelope containing our little pumpkin's gender. Well here it is. We decided to bring it with us our trip to Puerto Rico. We don't know exactly when we will open it, but Ted won't let me not open it ;) Other baby news, baby continues to grow and be active. This may or may not elicit some back pain in his/her momma. But I'm a survivor. Other than not being able to sleep as soundly in the night, this pregnancy is going well. We are praying that back pain is not an indication of back labor.
And last but not least, here are a few random pictures from around the house.
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| January 1, 2005 |
Other exciting news.....Ted and I are taking a trip to Puerto Rico. We leave on Sunday, Feb. 5. In case you didn't know, that's in a few days!!! We are so excited. We will be leaving our babies with their grandparents for the week. This trip wouldn't be possible without them so THANK YOU! We, or at least their momma, is a little nervous about leaving them so long. We have never left for so long before, but they will be in good hands. We are excited to spend some time in the warm weather and hanging out just the two of us. We are praying for safety and peaceful minds for us and our children during this time apart.
So some of you MAY be wondering what we decided to do with the envelope containing our little pumpkin's gender. Well here it is. We decided to bring it with us our trip to Puerto Rico. We don't know exactly when we will open it, but Ted won't let me not open it ;) Other baby news, baby continues to grow and be active. This may or may not elicit some back pain in his/her momma. But I'm a survivor. Other than not being able to sleep as soundly in the night, this pregnancy is going well. We are praying that back pain is not an indication of back labor.
And last but not least, here are a few random pictures from around the house.
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| Hayden and the boo-boo bunny. |
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| This is what a blue sucker does people. |
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| Hayden and his favorite outfit. |
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| Good Morning sunshines! |
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| Eli likes his pudding. |
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| My silly boys! |
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| Little Pumpkin at 22 weeks. |
A very exciting day...
So today was our ultrasound day. We went in with the plan, "We aren't going to find out," and came out with an envelope. My, how plans change! We haven't decided exactly what we are going to do with it, but it is safely hidden for now. But here are some options: 1) Open it and tell everyone 2) Open it and keep it a secret between the two of us 3) Have a gender reveal party 4) Never open it! What do you think we should do?
This ultrasound also revealed that I am much further along that originally calculated. Baby, or little pumpkin, is measuring approximately 21 1/2 weeks, when estimate due date was 18 weeks. Therefore changing the due date 2 weeks from June 7 to May 25 and placing me at 20 weeks.
Baby pumpkin weighs 13 ounces and was caught sucking the thumb! This must be genetic - 3/3 of the Gustafson babies. Baby loved having both hands by the face appearing to be a little shy. The technician had a difficult time getting all the measurements as baby was not being the most cooperative, but very cute. We got several pictures and some are posted here. Praise God for a healthy baby! That's all for now!
This ultrasound also revealed that I am much further along that originally calculated. Baby, or little pumpkin, is measuring approximately 21 1/2 weeks, when estimate due date was 18 weeks. Therefore changing the due date 2 weeks from June 7 to May 25 and placing me at 20 weeks.
Baby pumpkin weighs 13 ounces and was caught sucking the thumb! This must be genetic - 3/3 of the Gustafson babies. Baby loved having both hands by the face appearing to be a little shy. The technician had a difficult time getting all the measurements as baby was not being the most cooperative, but very cute. We got several pictures and some are posted here. Praise God for a healthy baby! That's all for now!
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| Bib Eli wore on Thanksgiving. |
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| Baby Pumpkin sucking thumb. |
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| Spine |
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| Our baby in 3D |
Christmas
We enjoyed a warm Christmas in Minnesota. And by warm, I mean no snow! We celebrated at home first, then traveled to the Kyte's, ending at the Gustafson's. Thanks for the great food, fun times, and wonderful gifts.
Christmas at home:
Christmas at the Kytes:
Christmas at the Gustafsons:
Oh and one more thing:
Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle all the way!
Oh what fun it is to share there's a baby on the way. Hey!
Coming June 2012
We are very excited about our growing family.
Christmas at home:
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| Our Christmas supper. |
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| All ready to eat. |
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| Reading the Bible story. |
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| Time to open presents. |
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| Our Optimus Prime! |
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| T.R.U.C.K.S. |
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| Mommy and her boys. |
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| New Jammies and new hats. |
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| Schlaak Family: Kyle, Lisa, Caleb, Gracie, Micah, Reuben, Lincoln |
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| Thornberg Family: Erick, Sarah, Trinity, Teagan |
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| Papa Joe and Grandma Bonnie with their grandchildren. |
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| Grandma Bonnie and Hayden. |
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| Papa Joe and Hayden. |
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| Papa Joe, Grandma Bonnie, Gracie, Reuben, Hayden. |
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| Eli and Lincoln opening presents. |
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| Gustafson Family |
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| Beth and Katherine |
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| Hayden likes to be silly... |
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| Lezlie, Vicki, Ted, Hayden |
Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle all the way!
Oh what fun it is to share there's a baby on the way. Hey!
Coming June 2012
We are very excited about our growing family.
It's almost Christmas!
I don't know about you, but my family is pretty excited for Christmas. It began a few weeks ago we got out our Christmas decorations. Mommy had some great helpers to decorate the tree this year! Then began the shopping....Hayden had some mixed emotions buying some exciting presents for his cousins and not himself. But don't worry, he quickly came around and is eager to give them. And for his cousins out there reading this, he is expecting you to share. ;)
We have also prepared for this holiday season by making an assortment of Christmas cookies. Hayden thoroughly enjoyed making them with mommy and giving them to his teachers saying, "Merry Christmas and Thank you!" He is as equally excited to share them with family when we get together soon.
This past weekend we made sugar cookies for our 2nd Annual Schlaak/Gustafson Sugar Cookie Bake, complete with frosting decor. I am thankful for my sister willing to host such an event as her kitchen AND dining room were covered with frosting and sprinkles galore! Thanks Lisa! We were also able to enjoy a Christmas program that the Schlaak children participated in. It was a wonderful program and everyone did a great job!
And no Christmas season would be complete without the nativity story. The boys read about this regularly and Hayden is able to recite some of the story now. Hayden will tell you the reason for the season is because it is Jesus' birthday. And as for Eli is very interested in our Christmas tree and the lights but has learned to appreciate them from afar. We look forward to celebrating Christ's birth this weekend with our family left here on earth. I can only imagine the celebration Kevin is experiencing in Heaven with Jesus himself! Someday we will all know. Merry Christmas!
We have also prepared for this holiday season by making an assortment of Christmas cookies. Hayden thoroughly enjoyed making them with mommy and giving them to his teachers saying, "Merry Christmas and Thank you!" He is as equally excited to share them with family when we get together soon.
This past weekend we made sugar cookies for our 2nd Annual Schlaak/Gustafson Sugar Cookie Bake, complete with frosting decor. I am thankful for my sister willing to host such an event as her kitchen AND dining room were covered with frosting and sprinkles galore! Thanks Lisa! We were also able to enjoy a Christmas program that the Schlaak children participated in. It was a wonderful program and everyone did a great job!
And no Christmas season would be complete without the nativity story. The boys read about this regularly and Hayden is able to recite some of the story now. Hayden will tell you the reason for the season is because it is Jesus' birthday. And as for Eli is very interested in our Christmas tree and the lights but has learned to appreciate them from afar. We look forward to celebrating Christ's birth this weekend with our family left here on earth. I can only imagine the celebration Kevin is experiencing in Heaven with Jesus himself! Someday we will all know. Merry Christmas!
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| Our Christmas tree. |
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| Yeah....that's us! |
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| Best one we could get of the two of them. |
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| Hayden ready to help bake! |
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| Read...Set...Decorate! |
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| Hayden with his cookie. And he already ate it. |
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| Kyle & Lisa |
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| The cookies.....yum! |
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