Our Sweeties

In the News

My mom found this article in the Grand Rapids Press.

We can handle the heat!!

After all, that's what summer is all about!!!

Our Palmer....

loves my shoes! (He goes to the door and gets them himself.)

and is a very cooperative player of hide and seek.

(he's very still and doesn't budge until we uncover him.)

30 Weeks

I had my 30 week appointment on Thursday, May 20. There is never anything too exciting to report at this point yet but here are the bits of info I got...

The baby's heart rate was between 138 and 140.

My stomach measured one to two centimeters smaller than it did 2 weeks ago but that has a lot to do with the position of the baby.

My blood pressure was 110 over 54.

My 32 week appointment is on June 3rd. I'm really feeling like the count down has begun!

A song and a joke or two

Bennett loves to make up jokes and songs. Here is his latest song...

Steaming hot lights
Lion crust
and when the hawk lands down
the lion sneaks up on him and eats him

And here's one of his jokes...

Q: What's a piggie when it's not called a piggie

A: A meatball head


And because Annabelle is standing here she has something to say too. Here is a song by her the best that I could catch...

Who is the piggie called a piggie
No one knows a piggie
The girl knows the piggie
The girl picks her up
That girl picks that little piggie up

And a joke:

Q: Who is called a piggie

A: A Tootie Wa

Annabelle: Gracious and Beautiful

Also known as: Annie Girl, Annie B, Anner Bananner, Bootie Girl, Bootie Baby, Bootsie, Anna

Sweet Girl, You are so loved. We are so thankful you are a part of our family. We love watching you grow. Here are a few things that make you you at 3 years old.

1. You are a cuddler. When laying next to us you rub our hair, arms, or back, or hold our hand.

2. You have a strong opinion about your clothing and often pick out your own outfit. You prefer dresses or skirts with leggings. You will not wear jeans.

3. This is your favorite doll. You call her Lisa.

4. Your favorite breakfast is toast with peanut butter or cereal with milk.

5. You love to dance. You also love wearing your "tapping shoes."

6. Your facial expressions tell us a lot about how you are feeling or what you are thinking.

7. You like taking baths as an activity, not just as part of your daily routine.

8. You enjoy helping me clean. Your favorite job is spraying tables and windows and wiping them down.

9. You can be ferociously stubborn one minute, and the next you say or do something that completely melts our hearts.

10. You are very content just staying home and can find things to play/do on your own.

11. You have a great time playing outside in the rain.

12. You're always concerned about where your brother is and what he's doing. In addition, you have him wrapped around your finger. He'll do just about anything for you if you ask the right way.

We love you Annabelle Elizabeth!!