update

As I sit here eating my 3rd cinnamon roll of the day, I figured I might as well update the blog and clue you in on what is going on with us.
 First off, our little Natalie turned 2. I can not believe that she is 2 already. I know I say this with everyone of them, but it really does seem like just yesterday we brought her home from the hospital. Let me tell you about this little girl:
- She is so much fun to have around.
- She is such a independent little girl but still loves to be with mom and dad non stop. Seriously, I can only leave her with a elect few or else she cries uncontrollably. She is still not going to nursery on her own unless I am in there with her. She even cries when dad takes her.
- She loves to play with dolls and absolutely loves sorting things. I gave her 2 bowls, a spoon, and some beads and she played for 2 hours just putting them back and forth into the bowls.
- She is a collector. She loves to put all her toys in one bucket or bag and carry them around. Rarely does she actually play with the toys.
- She loves to do hair. If I sit down on the floor, she takes off running to the bathroom for a brush.
- She sleeps in a bunk bed now with Barry and loves it. Although, it took her a week to get used to nap time in there.
- She RUNS everywhere and is into everything. She really is my busiest baby.
- She has the cutest little voice and is starting to talk so much. My favorite is when she says "Wwwhhaattt"
We absolutely love and adore you Natalie and feel so blessed to have you in our family.

Blowing out the candels

such a cutie...I love her blue eyes and wispy hair.

Hallie and Tat

Annie...she is looking so big lately.

Barry is still carrying that whistle around

 Some other news in our family is as of October 8th we will be welcoming our new little boy to our family. I go in for a c-section at 3:30 and I am so excited. I am excited to meet this little man. I am excited to kiss his face. I am excited to smell his breath (Tyler makes fun of me for this one but I think it is one of the best things about babies). I am excited to bring him home and to have our family complete. The kids are very excited too. Especially, Annie and Barry. Annie is such a little baby lover and can't wait to have him here to hold and take care of and Barry is just so excited to finally have a baby brother. I have been nesting like crazy. I am sure Tyler is tired of me telling him to move furniture and the kids are tired of me telling them to clean up there room while they are still playing in it. But hey, at least I am feeling ready to bring Jacob home. It has been quite the chore to fit 5 kids into 2 bedrooms but thanks to my organizational skills, I think we are going to do just great.

self portraits of the belly

can't even smile cause I am so focused on getting me in the picture

Ok, I am no good at self portraits so I turned it over to Annie

This is me at 38 weeks pregnant...one week to go

Did I mention that my mom and my sister, Kensi, are coming out on Sunday? They are, and this only adds to the joy I am feeling right now. I can't wait to see them.That is all for now. Hopefully we will get some good pictures of Jacob on here quick so you can all enjoy our excitement with us.