We are proud to announce...

Baby #3 is due October 9!  

Kaelin and Hailey are excited!

Hailey says there is a baby in Mommy's belly button and constantly likes to pat my stomach and say Hi to the baby :). Kaelin keeps reminding her she isn't a big sister YET :).  

So far the votes are split in our household.  K and H want a girl baby.  Justin would like a boy - and Ray is putting $10 on a boy :).  YES - we will find out because I am OCD and MUST be able to plan :).  I have been pretty sick (as usual) and am on the Zofran again as of 2 days ago - it is helping a lot!  Other than that, all is well!

Valentine's Day - and potty training

Despite being pretty sick the last month or so, my kids still got to do some 'offbeat crafts' (as my coworkers like to say), or fun activities, for Valentine's day.  Thank you to Aunti Bobbi and Jecca for making this possible!

Jecca came over the Tuesday before Valentine's day. She was supposed to babysit, but I was way to sick to go to work, so I sat on the couch while she played with the kids. She came armed with cupcakes and frosting for her and the girls to create dessert.  They even dropped red food coloring into the cupcakes and swirled them.

 The finished product.   Yes, 3 are separated....

These are the 3 that Hailey somehow licked or tasted in the decorating process :).

And though Aunti Bobbi is far away she still helped us have fun this Valentine's day. She sent the girls a package from the popcorn factory of heart shaped popcorn balls!  They came with icing 'glue' and candy to decorate each popcorn ball.  The girls LOVED spending Valentine's afternoon playing (and eating) with candy!

Kaelin - decorating

Hailey - Decorating

Hailey's Masterpieces

Kaelin's Masterpieces

We ended the day by our family going to El Jalepeno - our favorite Mexican food restaurant!  There was even a live spanish singer (the girls loved it - but the adults thought it was a little loud).  AND a nice couple sitting near us gave us a coupon to use :)  LOVE THAT!

Another random addition to the Valentine's post:  Hailey is potty training.  For 2 days I got serious - taking her every hour - stickers and M&M's were the reward.  She took off- no accidents, dry at night and naptime.  She has been doing great for about a week now....EXCEPT for poop.  She refuses to go in the potty.  I am at a loss, but trying to be patient.  Guess she'll just keep wearing pull-ups until we get it figured out :).

January Picture Dump and first trip to the Dentist!

This last month has been busy (as usual).  My brother moved in with us (officially), after a trip to AK for Christmas. K is back to school and Justin and I are back to work after a long Christmas break.  This post is a picture dump from January, along with the kids first trip to the dentist.

 Hailey learned very quickly how to roll her tongue one day this month and now does it all the time- totally cracks me up.

 This is one of the highchairs H received from Uncle Jasey at Christmas for her babies - apparently it works for her too :).

 Kaelin likes to play with my phone in the morning while I'm getting ready for work.  A few weeks ago, I had about 20 pictures of her - self portraits, these are just a few.

Justin went to the AFC Championship game with Paul Como (a buddy from High School).  He came home tired and frozen - but had a lot of fun!

I just think this is a cute picture of Hailey.

Hailey and Kaelin snuggling with their new jean quilts from Grandma Donna. The backing on each quilt is Tinkerbell and Fancy Nancy.  They have only had them for 2 weeks, but they have quickly become snuggling favorites!

K and H getting pretty, courtesy of cousin Bailey.

First Trip to the Dentist:

Kaelin's first teeth cleaning - she did great! and she LOVED her new toothbrush, paste, and flossers.

Hailey's first teeth cleaning - she did pretty good! The doctor was awesome. Because H is only 2, she had her lay on our laps rather than sit in the big chair. She LOVED her new toothbrush, paste, and flossers.