Big News

I'm Pregnant!  This is a huge suprise. I'm scared and excited at the same time. I just assumed we would not have anymore children. God is good. Right now, I'm worried about how we are going to afford another child, the doctor bills, etc. Anmed still gets 20 dollars a month from 2006 when we had all those test done to figure out why we couldn't get pregnant.

Everyone wants the baby to be a girl, even Troy. He said he wants a baby sister and he was going to change her diaper. I will call the Doctor today to set up an appt. I'm thinking I'm around 5 weeks. Please keep us in your prayers!

3 year old Pictures

Last week...

We celebrated our 7th anniversary at the Melting Pot last Saturday. A little late, but better late than never! Then we went to see Eclipse! Date Nights are so fun! And, Eclipse is great if you haven't seen it!

We had a cook out Sunday to celebrate July 4th at Brucke's cousin's pool.

Troy started swimming Lessons Monday. We go early every day so he can play outside before his lesson starts. He says, "Mom, this makes me happy!"

He has a crush on his lifeguard! He gives her a gigantic hug every day before we leave. He is getting more and more comfortable in the water. I have been so impressed with the way they handle the kids!

The swim group getting some instructions.

The best part about swimming lessons is I don't have to put on a horrid swimsuit!

Funny Stuff

Brucke found Troy's toothbrush in the refridgerater the other morning.

Brucke's wallet got missing. A few hours later, we found it in one of his shoes.

Troy flushed a matchbox car and asked me to go under the house, in the pipes and get it back.

I thought I had more but I forgot. Maybe I will remember later.

Pictures!!

Birthday Boy Sprorting his hat!He loved his slip n slide!Finally enjoying a cupcake!

Party Stress

Well, this year I wanted to have a very small Birthday Party for Troy. I invited 4 of his little friends his age from Church and his daycare. Add that to mine and Brucke's family and thats still a lot of people! We are so blessed to have our friends and family! Well, I thought 10 am was going to be great b/c it's sooo hot. That was fine with Troy's friends but ofcourse thats a bit early for the adults, which I don't blame b/c I like to sleep in too if I could.  Well, it was still sooo Hooooottttttt!!!  We really need a pool. Anyway, My mother in law mentioned that next year I should have a party here in Anderson for Troy's friends, then have one in Seneca for the family. But 2 parties still sound kinda  extreme... Anyway, I guess you can't please everyone.  Today is Troy's actual birthday. He is such a sweetie. He was eating left over cupcakes from his party and asked us to sing Happy Birthday to him again. Ha, Ha. Then he asked if it was his daddy's Birthday and Brucke said No, but it's coming up. Then he turned to me and said " Hey mommy, is your birthday coming up too?"  (he is so smart) I said yes. Then he burst out into singing happy Birthday to Mommy and Daddy with cupcake icing all over his little sweet face! I will post pics later!

Almost 3 !!

My baby will be 3 on June 21st. I can't believe it. Time flies.  I am so proud of him! Here are some things that he is doing:
 1) Counting to 10 in English and Spanish.
2) He knows most all of his colors.
3) His Speech is really good! He can carry on a conversation, and says some of the funniest things. Lately, when I do something for him, He says "That makes me happy, Mom!" ~~sweet!
4) Not Potty trained :(    I have to remind him to potty, and sometimes he simply refuses, arching his back and screaming " I don't wanna go potty!!!" ...So frustrating!
5) I have just learned that he is really great with hand/eye coordination. We got him a tee and ball set for his birthday. Can't wait to sign him up for Tball. He also has a set of golf clubs, he does good with that too.
6) He trips me out singing! He will be like "Row, Row Row your boat gently down the stream...and Jesus loves the little children...Twinkle Twinkle little star...." You get the picture!
7)  Finally showing some interest in TV. I know I know. Kids shouldn't watch much TV, but my goodness it's nice to say watch Spongebob while Mommy cooks supper!!
8) He isn't sleeping good anymore!  He gets out of bed every night and ask for something to drink, then gets in the bed with us. It also takes foreeevvvverr to get him to fall asleep at night. Last night, he laid down at 8:30, but didn't actually go to sleep until after 11:00! This part is driving me nuts! I love my sleep!
8)  He still loves outside! If it rains on a saturday, It's a bad day at the Brucke house! I'm glad he enjoys being outdoors though.
9)  Saying his night time prayers. This is such a sweet part of the day!
10)  He doesn't care much for coloring. He colors for like 2 min. and he's like I'm done!