Super pregnant person

Unbeknownst to myself-Amelia took this picture of me after I got done with a run and while she was supposed to be making her bed. I haven't posted anything about the pregnancy really thus far for no real reason other than I have too much to do. But now that I'm about 4 1/2 weeks away from the due date it may be something others are interested in too especially since our family photos will soon show another being. Also this is a boy so we are in for a whole new experience.

Chris' mangled ear

On a recent 'man trip' with some h.s. friends Chris rolled a 4 wheeler and did this to his ear as well as break his collar bone. The white spot in the middle region of his ear is exposed cartilage. The plastic surgeon wants to wait until the skin around it heals a little more before he does a graft over it. The next appt with him is on Mon so we'll wait and see. This past Monday (yesterday) they took out the exterior stitches.

The collar bone was a clean break and the separation made it necessary for them to do surgery to put in a plate connecting and stabilizing the two ends. Now Chris feels a whole lot better :) minus the ear. I'll be super happy when he can lift things again because a very pregnant person, like myself, would rather not lift heavy things.

The ISU Children's Choir

 It was a super cold day and these kids were able to stick it out during this seemingly long photo shoot.

Oh Amelia looks like she's in pain. I was in pain watching.

Love these pictures!

Easter Egg Hunt

The kids were so excited to get as many eggs as they could. Sadly Amelia made a promise to not eat candy and pop for 6 mo. in exchange for $50. So her Easter candy is hibernating above the cabinets. It ought to be nice and yummy in July. :)