We've been enjoying every minute having Daddy home! It's been so fun to play. And he's such a huge help with the kids and around the house. I don't know how I would have survived this last month of pregnancy if he were still in school. What a blessing the Lord's timing is!!
We anticipate the baby's birth any day now. We have been earnestly hoping she'll come before my date to be induced (as Richard has training a week following that appointment- June13th.) At the same time, it has been a blessing she hasn't come quite yet; this family time being able to go out and make memories has been wonderful. Also, I guess that nesting instinct finally really kicked in and I can't believe how much I've gotten done around the house the past few days! I'm so proud of myself for getting rid of lots of stuff!
Another thing that was sort of on my would-be-nice-to-get-done-before-the-baby-comes mental list was posting some of the following pictures. Why? Because who wants to post past events when you have a baby to blog?! And it's not quite as interesting blogging when you have to backtrack events. Anyway, my point is... now that I'm posting this blog, maybe she'll be born now :)
So, here are some of our recent activities...
Tuttle Creek Lake
(The lake is the most recent of the following pictures; the rest are chronological)
It felt like California for a moment.
We're happy to report, the frog was alive this time. We named him Herman.
My belly is way to big for even a maternity swim suit. (I guess they just don't design them to cover up a woman's stomach anyway.)
Insect Zoo at the KSU Gardens
Pony (...and "Tractor") Riding at the Kings' Home
Wendell's and Isabelle's friend, Zeke came with us. Richard enjoyed Sister King's riding lawn mower; she enjoyed having him cut in and cut the grass.
I don't want to bother reordering the pictures any more than I already have. (There must be an easier way than the way I do it..) But Wendell rode first, then Zeke, the Isabelle.
Wendell and Isabelle do so well with animals. It amazes me sometimes how at such a young age, Wendell is fearless with all animals. It's neat. Unfortunately, he ended up having an allergic reaction, most likely to the pony. It's so sad because he loves horses so much. Washing his hands and face helped a lot. We ended up not putting any medicine on him; (we did give him a little Benadryl when we got home.)
Our friends Charlie and Pat King :)
Their property is so picturesque. (Evidence that I was raised in the city?)
Splash Pad at City Park
Splash Pad at City Park
Our 6-Year Anniversary !
Richard surprised me with a recliner for our Anniversary! He is such a sweetie!
The kids were happy as larks with Anna while on our date. She (and her sister, Claire) are great babysitters.
We perused an art gallery then went out to eat. We were going to eat at Harry's (one of Manhattan's fancier restaurants), but the thought of all-you-can eat breadsticks and salad enticed us to the Olive Garden (even though I'm almost positive that's where we ate for last year's anniversary.)
