More photos from a crazy couple weeks

Well, to put it simply, this was our crazy past couple weeks...

Two Fridays ago we went to see Playhouse Disney Live! It was a fantastic show and Nate loved the whole thing. He was especially excited when Poo Bear and Tigger were on stage. He also got to have his first cotton candy and loved his snow cone in a cup.

I was out all last week at a seminar for school. I had to use vacation time, which had to take from the time I plan to use for maternity leave. The seminar was very interesting though - all about leadership and knowing behaviors. I would recommend it to anyone.

During the week, we had to start Nate on some eye drops for a slight infection he got from his recent cold. He took 'em like a champ though - even giggled when we were putting them in. That can't be our kid!

Then we had to take the dog to the vet for an infection in his mouth. We weren't sure if he would be coming home - he is 9 years old and if it was something serious, we weren't going to put him through all of that pain and inability to eat corectly. Turns out it was just a slight infection and he is on a/b now and taking them well as long as we hide it in a treat and make it a game. He also got a good cleaning and his teath look better than they have in years!

This weekend we went to the pumpkin patch and Nate picked out 2 big pumpkins. He also got to feed goats and cows and took a pony ride. He also liked all of the other animals that were there - like the baby chicks and bunnies. He loved the hayride to the patch too. Then we carved the pumpkins on Sunday and pretty much just hung around the house. I definitely needed that!

I reached 13 weeks last Thursday and I feel sooo much better than I had been. I am not sure if being away from work helped that, but I am pretty sure it did.

Sorry for the novel!

Here are some photos...

From the Playhouse Disney show.






From the Pumpkin Patch.







After the pumpkin patch

Week 12 - and so much going on

OK - so I have no idea why these photos are so big. I will try to figure that out before next time.

Anyhow - we are on Week 12 with Peanut and I am starting to feel a bit better - I still have my days when I just can't get going or I feel sick all day. Those are not the fun days.

Nate is continuing to grow like a weed and is so much fun to watch learn new things. He now can count to 2! Well, we say 1 and he knows that 2 is next. He never really says the 1 on his own. It's a start at least.

This past weekend was a blast at our Thornburg family get-together. Nate got to play with all of the kids and had fun with all of his aunts and uncles too. We got to visit with my Grandma Dorothy, which was nice. We wish we could have stayed longer, but it just wasn't in the cards this time, but we will definitely make plans soon to see everyone again.

This coming weekend is busy as ever. We are going to Playhouse Disney Live at the iWireless Center on Friday, then we have a party at a friend's house on Saturday, and possibly a walk with work on Saturday morning. Phew... wears me out just thinking about it!

Must note that hunting season (bow) has officially started. Mark didn't get anything last weekend (except a bunch of bug bites) and it looks as if it will be too warm to go this weekend. Hopefully soon he gets that trophy!

Enjoy the following photos!

Yep - that is me at only 12 weeks pregnant... I'm already huge!



Nate being goofy!

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Nate in his Uncle Steve's hunting boots!







Nate at the Ox Yolk for an outing where we met up with some friends!
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Nate learning how to play a game with my Uncle David.

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Nate helping Daddy put the door back on after we had to take it off to get the new refrigerator in the house!

Nate and his cousin Drew!
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11 weeks and one stubborn baby

I had my 11-week doc appointment yesterday. I tell you, this kiddo is already a trouble-maker - from making me sick to not wanting to give us a heartbeat at the appointment yesterday. After searching for a good 5-10 minutes with the dopplar, the doc (and I love the one I saw yesterday) sent me down the hall for a quick look inside and there was the little peanut doing flips and had a heartrate of 180! I tell you, I don't know if this one will be as laid back as Nate!

We don't have another appointment for 5 more weeks (election week) - so I am sure things will change quite a bit between now and then.

Last weekend Nate and I met up with some friends in Iowa City area for lunch and playtime at a playground. It was a lot of fun and we were both wiped out by the time we left (well, he got to sleep on the way home). Mommy didn't get my nap because our new fridge came in and we installed that and now I have my ice in the door and Mark doesn't have to listen to me whine about that anymore!

This weekend we are looking forward to a Thornburg family get-together in Keosauqua. Nate has been practicing all of his cousin/aunt/uncle names. When I ask him to say Uncle Arlin, he just looks at me like I am nuts. Aunt Kim, on the other hand, is a bit easier. He is mastering Grandma too, so that will be cool for everyone to hear. He has been saying Papa for a while now - can't figure out why. Could it be because Papa spoils him rotten? Nah. Couldn't be that!

Also this weekend is the start of hunting season. Guess that means we will see less of Daddy on the weekends until he brings home his trophy deer. With the 1/2 cow we are getting and another deer, our freezer will be nicely packed for the winter/spring/summer. That will be great with another baby on the way and a toddler that likes to eat!

This month is shaping up to be pretty busy. We got parties, pumpkin patches, haunted trail walks, and so much to attend. Should be fun and tiring. We love that stuff!

We hope the fall proves to be another great time of year for all of you. We will update with photos from this weekend as soon as we can.