Ready for baby!

We got the nursery all ready for the baby girl!  This being baby #4, I don't feel like I need a lot ahead of time.  I did want to get the nursery done b/c I knew it would be a lot harder to finish once she is here.  Now we just need a name for this little lady! 

 

Dan did an awesome job painting the stencil on the back wall.  I love it!

 Tami Pugmire made this beautiful quilt!  I love the ruffled stripped pieces and circle quilting.  Thanks Tami!

 A girl's room always needs a chandelier!

Not just the nursery is ready to go...I am too!!!  I'm going to be induced a week early on April 18th...yeah!  Can't wait to meet this baby girl!

 

IOWA!!!

I went to IOWA!!!  Okay, maybe this doesn't sound that exciting to you, but it was for me b/c it's where my sister lives!!!  I hadn't seen Katherine for over 3 years!  We had a great time.  We went shopping, out to lunch several times, watched TV together, hung out talking, played games, played with her cute girls, sang in church, etc.  It was so nice to just spend time together!  Thanks for everything Katherine!

 Lynette, Katherine, and Gwen (8)

 Claire (6) and Gwen (8)

 I don't think Claire hates me, she was just sad I couldn't stay longer!  Me too, Claire-bear!!!

Lincoln turns TWO

Our little Linc turned TWO today!  Seriously?  Wow!  I can't believe he is two already!  He is such a fun boy...and absolutely crazy!  He is super physical and can do anything he sets his mind to.  He is talking more and more all the time, but still just one word at a time.  But, he definitely gets his point across even without a lot of words!  He is funny and silly and frustrating and exhausting!  We sure do love him...happy birthday LINC!!!!

 The big kids helped me make Lincoln a construction themed cake....complete with oreo "dirt", chocolate boulders, and constructions trucks.

 Carson pulled out his front tooth the day before.  The other front tooth is loose too...yikes!

 

Lincoln ripped through his presents!  He got Trios, a monster truck, a book, and a toy gun.

 That's one messy, happy birthday boy!!!

We love you Lincoln!!!

getting older

These kids of mine won't stop growing!!!

Dan's getting older too!

Lincoln loves babies!

Lincoln just loves babies, which is a good thing since we're gonna have one soon!  He loves playing with Brynlee's dolls.  He puts them to bed, then says "out!" when they get up and says "poopy" when they need a diaper change.  It's really cute!  What a sweet boy!

Sometimes he climbs in the little crib!

 Giving Kisses

Putting baby to bed

 Smothering baby with a blanket

 Night Night Baby!!

Christmas 2012

We had a very simple Christmas this year and it was great.  The kids were super excited and were happy with all of the things that received. We had a great time spending the majority of the time with our little family.  Merry Christmas!!!

 Brynlee got a baby nursery and Bell (a toy dog that barks along with the book)

 Lincoln got a Thomas the Train laptop

 Carson got a Webkinz

She's havin' a baby!

Brynlee has a baby multiple times a day.  She miraculously gets a baby bump, leaves the room, and comes back with a baby in her arms!  She always is so sweet and says "look what I just had!".  If only it were that easy:)  I think she's really excited to have a new little sister!