Amelia Ann

We had an ultrasound today, so just a few more little updates. The boys went with us, so I can't remember *everything* that was said, but I think between the "get downs", "leave that alones", "stop pushing that button", etc...I remember the important stuff.

-Estimated weight is 4lbs and she is measuring exactly on target for how many weeks she is (32 weeks). If all stays well, c-section will still be at 37 weeks (or Dec 8th).

-I am not quite sure how the heck they can see it, but the tech claimed she has "thick curly hair"...I put a picture down below of what they are basing that one on

-Everything else looked good...she is not breech, which is a surprise and she was kicking like crazy during the whole session

-In the last picture she is throwing up a "peace sign" ... she's so cool already!

My little tree hugger....

We are trying to enjoy the last few semi-warm days of summer by spending as much time as we outside. Yesterday we stopped by the park on our way home and Caden decided that he wanted to climb every tree that was even close to being big enough to climb.

Also, I think Eli just had the realization that we live in the city this morning...here is our most recent conversation:

Eli: Mom, I'm really mad

Mom: what now Eli?

Eli: I like our house, but how come we don't have any leaves to jump into around here? It's not fair!

Dang PBS kids giving them ideas like jumping into leaf piles!

Soccer Team Pictures

The soccer season is over and the team photos finally came in. They were very excited to get their first trophies at the end of the season too. After the photographer took the picture he told everyone not to worry if they didn't smile because Eli smiled big enough for everyone. lol

Adams Update

Time for another quick update. Things are going great around here. The boys have both started preschool and they are tolerating it okay...not loving it, but their okay. They would much rather just hang around the house with me all day, but who could blame them for that!? LOL They also are both playing on a soccer team this fall for 4-5 year olds. We had to sneak Eli in since he really isn't 4 until December, but he is doing great. Eli gets very frustrated with himself if he doesn't score at least one goal each game and thinks that he is the ONLY person that is allowed to return a ball to the coach that has gone out of bounds. There have been many wrestling matches on the ground for the ball...he even fights his own team members for it. :(

Finally, an update on what I am sure will be my most behaved child...ha! My c-section is scheduled for 11am on Tuesday, Dec 8th...so the end is in sight and we cannot wait! I will post pictures of the over the top girlie nursery soon, poor Jerome cannot take much more pink!

1st day of preschool

Team Spain soccer uniforms!

The camera...

And we wonder why our camera seems to always be breaking...this is a video clip that I discovered while downloading the pictures off the other day:

State Fair...two times!

Yes, one trip to the State Fair with all of it's fried goodness was just not enough this year! Micki and the girls came down a last week and went to the fair the first day it opened. The weather was awesome and kids did great, until Caden's little crazy meltdown at the end of the day...but that is to be expected. We went back today with Jerome and had a great time again. I was really doing pretty good with not gaining a lot of weight this pregnancy until the doggone state fair hit town...fried cheese, corn dogs, ice cream, cheese fries and two boys that THINK they want everything and then take one bite and say "I don't yike that". And, of course, we can't let it go to waste! lol Anyway, enjoy the pictures!

The cousins ready to start the day!

Micki & and the girls...

Micki on the tractor ride with the kids. It just so happened that I had to sit with the stroller at the other end of the bench so Micki was lucky enough to try to keep all four kiddos on the moving trailor while juggling popcorn, drinks and various phone calls from grandma & grandpa. I had it pretty rough too though, that stroller really got heavy and at times the canopy didn't provide full shade for me. :)

Eli and the rabbits...

Caden and the Dairy Princess...the girls wanted to do it, so Caden couldn't miss out either!

Tractor races...

The "World's Largest Pig" ... and before you say it Dad, I do mean the Boar in the cage and not the pregnant lady behind it!

Lakes w/ the Ringgers...really late post!

Okay, sorry, I am such a slacker when it comes to updating this thing. Anyway, so there will probably be a couple posts tonight to get everyone caught up. We are having a great summer and doing all sorts of fun, crazy things. They boys start school tomorrow, and I will just be SO SAD...hahahahahhah...I hope you know I am kidding about that. Anyway, here are some pictures from out great weekend up at Dustin & Emily's lake cottage in Michigan. We all had so much fun!!

Grandpa & Caden on the tube!

Daddy & Eli getting ready to take off!
This was pretty much the scene the entire weekend...grandpa pacing around and the boys following him around w/ their tackle boxes and fishing poles.

The boys w/ Grandma & Emily...Caden still w/ the fishing pole.
Eli showing off all of his cool bait that Grandpa stocked his tackle box with...