So excited to be a big sister!

I had to share something cute that happened yesterday. We have about 6 weeks until the due date, so yesterday's honey-do was to raise the crib. The girls watched the whole process and got so excited when it was done. After we put the crib back in place Janae said, "Now will you go to the hospital and pull baby out?" She figured that since we were done with the crib, that we were ready to have the baby! She's so cute! She and Jacey will make the best big sisters ever!

Finally!

What would make a pregnant woman so happy and excited that she would jump up and down?...Well, to find out that her husband was selected for the position he applied for!

Yes, hooray, it finally happened! We've been waiting a while, so we are giving big sighs of relief tonight. Thank you to those who have been patient with us and have offered prayers in our behalf! (sigh)(smile)

Love - Dane and Patti

p.s. I should also mention that this new position is within the same medical center where he works now. That means we won't have to move! (another sigh)(another smile).

My Little Cuties

My girls did some cute things that I wanted to share...

A few days ago, around lunchtime, Jacey came into my room with a smile on her face and said "Mom, don't come in until I say so!" "Okay," I said. A few minutes later after I heard plates and forks/knives banging around she said, "Okay, come in!" I came into the dining room to find that she had set out 3 plates with two slices of bread on each, placed peanut butter, jam, knives, and carrots on the table. She had prepared lunch for the day! So sweet! As we were cleaning up the lunch, I was thinking to my self that I would sweep the kitchen floor and wash it really quick before our story time. As I was finishing the dishes, I saw Jacey get the broom out and start sweeping the kitchen floor - can this child read my mind?!! I told her how happy I was for all her help and that she was listening to the Spirit to help Mommy in special ways.

Last night, after I put the girls to bed, I was reading on the couch when Janae came bouncing in and asked "Mom, tomorrow can I play dodge ball with you? (Her version of dodge ball consists of her sitting on her little couch, she throws the ball to me, I throw it back, but it one of us drops it, then it's a race to see who gets the ball first). She looked at me with with her big hazel eyes and I melted, smiled, and said "Yes, now go to bed, see you in the morning!" She bounced back to bed... This morning as I was rolling out of bed, she came bouncing in the bedroom with a smile on her face and first thing she said was, "Now can we play dodge ball Mom?" Again, I melted, smiled, and said "Sure!" So we had a fun game of dodge ball first thing this morning.

I have some pretty cute little girls! I love them to pieces!

Hurricane Earl

This is the closest I've ever come to a hurricane! Kind of exciting - only because we're far enough away that we're not seeing much of its effects. The only difference we see here in MD is the cloud cover; it might rain later as well. Other than that, it's nice to have a respite from the 102 degree weather that we had yesterday!

Dane has Monday off - Hooray! I asked him what he wanted to do and he said "relax." So, no big plans, but it's always fun to have Daddy home.

I went to a Relief Society service auction last night. I earned a free hair cut + style, and a small baby boy blanket. I'm glad I got the hair cut because I need it - my hair is getting close to my lower back - it grows fast during pregnancy.

Well, I'm off to trim the girls hair...just a little update from "Los Limones"

Storms...ka boom!

Nothing like being awakened in the morning by a big thunderstorm! We've had some crazy weather today! The girls and I spent part of the afternoon coloring and doing activity books in the bathroom because of a tornado warning that we had. No tornadoes, but plenty of thunder, lightning, and pouring rain!

Other nick-nacks

These are the other fun creations that have filled my free time. The first is a car organizer to hang on the seat. The second is the best quiet book/bag that my girls use every Sunday. And third, a nursing cover - I'm looking forward to using this one!

Okay, this second group is for baby Eric. I put up pretty letters above the crib that match the bedding, painted some onesies, made a snuggly blankie, and best of all, finished a "Lightning McQueen" rag quilt! Hopefully he likes it!

...Once again my camera ran out of batteries, I'll try downloading tomorrow or later tonight!