Surprise!

This is the newest member of the family. I still can't even believe that I pretty much passed my first trimester and did not even realize it. So those of you just finding out, don't worry we did not know for a long time either. The baby is due September 20th. The kids are really happy about it. It took me a while to get used to the idea but I am now feeling the baby and I am getting more excited every day. I just keep thinking what fun we will all have when all the kids get older. And that Collin won't be lonely. This is as big as I want our family to get, and I am sure that Paul agrees. The girls want the baby to be a girl and Matthew says that he already got his brother so he would be ok with either. We already have all boy stuff , although my sweet sister in law offered her little girl clothes if it is a girl so I guess we are set either way. Sometimes I feel like I did with the girls but then I am not as sick with this one like I was not with Collin. We are planning on finding out this time, so keep an eye out for a blog about the middle of May with some news in it.

Messy Eater

He is so cute! I have been letting him play with his spoons sometimes. Big mistake! Now he wants his spoon even with a spoonful of food on it. He is my little messy eater. But a cute one. He sure is getting bigger everyday.

Our new ride

This is our new van. It seats 6 thank goodness. And yes it is a Toyota!

Collin's surgery

Collin had surgery this month on his feet. Poor baby! But as you can see he is managing quite well with those large heavy casts on him. He has still been rolling over, infact he has been rolling all over the house. I can't wait to get his casts off though in three weeks. And hopefully this will be the last of his surgery for his feet.

All dressed up

These pictures are from paul's sisters wedding.

Nadalie's 9th birthday

Nadalie turned nine years old in February. She is such an outgoing little girl. She has many many friends at school. She loves going to Brownies, collecting rocks and crystals, and swimming. She is taking swimming lessons right now and is going to join the swim team over the summer. She also has signed up to play the Violin next year at school. I guess she is not following my footsteps in Chorus. She is my big helper around the house. Always offering her help whether it be cooking or cleaning.

Happy 1st Anniversary

Paul and I celebrated our first anniversary at The Melting Pot in Cincinatti. It was really good and worth the trip to try fondue. It was alittle expencive and the atmosphere was romantic cause they sat us in a seperate room where there were booths in front of us and behind us but we could not see anyone.

Matthew's 9th Birthday

Matthew turned 9 years old this year and he celebrated his birthday at the Olive Garden and had a slumber party with his friends and went to the Magic Castle. He still loves making crystals and collecting rocks with Nadalie. He plays soccer in the Spring and Fall and plays Basketball in the Winter. And I have to say he is very very good.

Rachel's 6th birthday

Rachel turned 6 in January. Where has the time gone? She celebrated her birthday at the bowling alley and then out to dinner to Red Lobster. She still loves dress up clothes (princess ones) and princess movies. She loves to swim, go to Daisys, paint, draw, and would like to try gymnastics this year.

Collin's baptism

Santa Baby

Christmas was great this year. Collin dressed up as Santa.

Nadalie's performance

I tried to put a red nose on her so she could be Rudolph, but she said no. She did a great job, and I think I did an ok job on her costume. I am just not that creative.

More Collin Pictures

He is such a cute baby.

Halloween

I am so glad that I got out of the hospital for Halloween, since it is my favorite holiday. I got to dress the girls up afterall. I was a little dissapointed that Nadalie is in the "I want to be something scary" this year. I wanted her to be a beautiful bride and I ended up having to make her into a bloody dead bride instead. I think it has alot to do with Matthew wanting to be something scary first. Atleast Rachel was something non scary although her hissss was a little scary too. I can't wait until next year and I can make Collin's birthday party into a halloween costume party.

Collin Andrew

Our baby boy Collin Andrew was born on October 25th, 2007. He was five days late and came into the world weighing 9lbs 2 ounces. Stephanie was the only one who knew that this little person would be a boy so his brother and sisters were so excited to get the news. we were very shocked to discover his blond hair and blue eyes that he took from his mother. He is a well tempered baby besides his sleep habits. And we just love him so much.