Teddy Bear Memories

This is just one example of how awesome St. Paul's school is. The teachers take the time to complete a memory book for each child, and give it to them on the last day of school. I can't imagine how much time and effort it takes to put one of these together for each and every student. I'm just so thankful and so happy that we have had the opportunity to be a part of something so special with such wonderful teachers. I am so glad we have many more years of memories to look forward to at this school.

I love her self portraits!

From Grandparents' Day. Omi was there to play with Bea.

Daddy was sick for the Father's Breakfast.

Self portrait is improving.

*sniff sniff*

Teddy Bear Last Day of School

I don't even want to know what a full day of this is like, but I do know that Beatrix had the most amazing teachers. We love St. Paul's so much, and I would be incredibly sad if we only had 1 year left here. Luckily, we have at least two more children who will go to school here.

Such a cute cookie cake. Love these Teddy Bears!

Last day of school take home bags.

Beatrix with her teachers, Ms. Shurter and Ms. Blewer. I know, Ms. Shurter's eyes are closed here, but it's still a sweet picture.

Playing with their beach balls.

The number 3...

Here's the newest member of our family. We are thrilled to announce we are expecting baby #3 in November. I had the 12 week ultrasound this morning, and baby is measuring ahead of dates at 13 weeks. New due date is November 21st, Bea's birthday. With a planned 3rd c-section, we know that this baby will be here before that though. Maybe we won't be spending Thanksgiving in the hospital. That will be nice.

I'm really bad about taking photos during the first trimester, between the nausea and fatigue, it's usually the farthest thing from my mind. While I could be much better, I'm finding the camera is being used a little more than the first two times I was pregnant. Good thing is, I'm coming up on my 2nd trimester, so I'm starting to have a little more energy, and definitely feeling better.

First photo with all 3 precious kids. I'm so happy to be a mother of 3. I always hoped I would be able to say that one day, but wasn't sure I really believed it would happen. Here we are.

Teddy Bear Field Trip to the Downtown Aquarium

Last field trip of the year. This time we went to the Downtown Aquarium. I admit, I wasn't feeling this one, but it was a great field trip, and the kids had so much fun.

Beatrix and her buddy for the day, Avey. They just so happened to be wearing the same shorts. What a coincidence.

Beatrix had such fun teachers! Gosh, we are going to miss them!

Heading to the sharks!

That's a shark.

I believe there was some sort of crab war going on in this tank.

Watching the stingrays

In the stingray bubble

Mother's Day

Ok. That was annoying. Took me forever to upload a pic to blogspot. I did nothing different than before, but finally was able to upload it through Firefox, but that required me to install the latest version of Firefox on the computer. Then, I can't for the life of me remember the flickr password, so I had to search and search to figure that out before I could log into flickr from Firefox. What a nightmare security is!

Now to the good stuff. Well, what I remember of it at least. I'm playing catch up here. We spent some time with my mom on Mother's Day. I just love being able to share my beautiful girls with my precious mom. She really deserves more from me and much more than I could ever give her. I love you, Mom!

Mother's Day Tea with my Little Bea

A great morning tea with my special girl. She served me breakfast, shared her precious thoughts with me, and sang a song to all the mommies with her teddy bear friends.

I Love My Mommy Because...

"I cuddle with her."

Showing me to my seat

Beatrix and her friend, McKenna.

"What is your Mommy's Job?"

Beatrix: "brushes her teeth"

Yes, sweetie. I brush my teeth...

Ready to sing, "Mommy Loves Me".

The performance.