LOST!

May digital camera broke last week and as you can imagine...I'm lost without it.  I think I might upgrade to a nicer camera with quick shutter speed and lots of zoom.  I think that might come in handy for taking pictures of kids...especially when Jason signs Nash up for soccer one of these days.  :0)  I don't know a lot about cameras but I've been doing a little bit of research.  I'm a little overwhelmed and not quite sure which one is right for me.  I'm hoping the experts at the camera store can help me make a good choice.  I think I'll go tonight so I don't miss any more "kodak moments!"

A Visit from Great Grandma Erna

Great Grandma Erna came to Iowa for a week at the beginning of July to spend some time with us and we had such a great time with her.  We went to a water ski show, went for a pontoon ride, visited the Family Museum, went out for dinner, fed the ducks in the Mississippi and of course, read lots of BOOKS!  We miss her already!

July Bump

These pictures were taken on July 8th at 19 weeks along.  Bump is growing!  We had our ultrasound on Friday, July 10th.  We weren't supposed to have it until 20 weeks but Jason convinced the doctors to let us have it a little early so that Great Grandma Erna could be with us.  She flew in from Minnesota on July 5th and loved being here for the ultrasound.  I'll try to figure out how to post the ultrasound pictures later.  Anyway, I have been feeling good except I'm still very tired.  I think thats mostly from chasing around a 16 1/2 month old though.  Plus I'm not really sleeping very well.  I get up between one and three times a night to use the ladies room and I have restless legs again.  I had it with Nash too...it's terribly frustrating.  The doctor suggested a magnesium supplement but she's making no guarantees.  I haven't tried it yet.  A few weeks ago I started feeling Baby W#2 move around but recently the kicking started. It's not strong enough that Jason can feel it yet but I don't think it will be long.  That's the one thing I was really looking forward too again.  Jason is convinced we are having a girl but I'm not so sure yet.  Guess we will find out in late Nov or early Dec!

Happy 4th of July!!!

We spent the 3rd and 4th of July in Grand Mound, Iowa.  Where else would you spend Independence Day?  We went to two parades, ate a ton of food and watched the best fireworks in the state!  Nash watched half of the fireworks then drifted off to sleep in the middle of the show.

On the go!

Nash is at such a fun age.  He is learning so much and makes us laugh every day!!!

Happy Father's Day DaDa!

We had plans to go out on Nana and Papa Mineck's pontoon boat Sunday but the rain kept us inside during the morning hours.  After lunch though the clouds parted and we were able to take a boat ride to celebrate.  Nash's life jacket is still a little bulky this year but he is able to get up and move around the boat which is really nice.

Nash even got to help drive the boat!

Dear DaDa,

Thank you for being such a great Dad.  I love it when we get to hang out on the couch and read books.  I love riding in the skid loader with you especially when you let me drive.  I love it when you nap with me too.  Happy Father's Day!!!

Love, Nash

Let's Catch Up

I feel like it's been a long time since I've had the chance to sit down and post some things.  Since I last checked in, Nash and I checked out the Family Museum in Bettendorf.  He is still a little young to take advantage of all they have to offer but he managed to have a great time at a few of the exhibits.  He really loves all things with a steering wheel!

I'm almost afraid to say it but his never ending runny nose is finally ending!  YEAH!  Now we've replaced that issue with lots of bruises.  He is really up and walking now and with that comes lots of falling.  This past weekend Jason, Nash, and I took a road trip (7 hours one way) to Michigan to see our friend Chad marry his bride Lindsey in Cadillac, Michigan.  It was a long trip but beautiful.  The morning of the wedding Nash hit his head on the coffee table in the hotel room.  We went outside to get some air and he fell in the parking lot resulting in road rash on his forehead.  (Just to name a few incidents.)  I have mentioned something about having a custom helmet made for him to avoid a concussion.  I'm sure it's a normal process for a little boy learning to walk but watching him learn is taking a few months off of my life I'm sure.