It's about time...

...we share our exciting news!  Alex will become a big brother on or around August 8th.  I'm about 12 weeks along so almost through the first trimester.  I've been feeling pretty good so far.  A few weeks of continued quesiness and I'm still feeling tired.  I've been going to bed right after Alex around 8:00-8:30 and sometimes even beating him to bed!  Hopefully that won't last too much longer as I look forward to my personal time at night to get my own stuff done.

Dave and I are both so thrilled to have another little one on the way.  We saw the doctor already and everything looks good.  Reality sunk in when we saw our baby moving its legs and arms around on the ultrasound screen.  Alex is still too young to understand but when we ask him to give the baby kisses, he will kiss Mommy's belly.  He's going to be such a loving big brother!

We shared the news to our parents on Christmas with a personalized ornament: 

More exciting news!  It's about time the Packers made another Super Bowl appearance.  Thanks to Rob and Carla for having us over for the game.  It was a nail-biter at the end but the Pack pulled through and made us proud!  What a fun win!!  Bring on those Steelers!

 

Braeden and Alex sitting in anticipation...

Logan and Alex cheering together!

The Beyer's rootin' on the Pack!

It's okay, Daddy!  Better luck next time with your Bears!!

Two Sick Boys

We've been battling some sickness in our household the last week or so.  Dave came down with a case of bronchitis so he took off of work the last couple of days to recoop and gain his voice back.  Alex has had diarrhea for the last couple of days so we've been going through a lot of diapers, wipes and baths!  Luckily, he is still eating okay and his tummy bug doesn't seem to be affecting his daily activities.  Here's to hoping for a quick recovery from my boys and hopefully I can steer clear of it all!   

The two sickies comforting each other.

The boys goofing around.

Alex's new fav:  Brushing his teeth with Mommy and Daddy's toothbrushes!

Auntie Ann taking Alex for a ride.

Mama, you want to race?!

Dinner at the Beyer's



Grandpa and Grandma Beyer had us all over for dinner on Saturday as a post-Christmas celebration to see their tree and train since we didn't make it there for Christmas this year.  It was a great time, as usual, and a terrific meal.  The cousins all loved the tent/tunnel that Grandpa and Grandma bought for them.  They had some playful wrestling going on too.  It wouldn't be a cousin get-together without some romping!



Ty Ty checking out the tunnel.



Miss Hailey became a Daisy this year and gave us her girlscout cookie sales pitch.  She already met her cookie goal after leaving Grandpa and Grandma's house.  Way to go, Hailey!



Kisses from Nana

The cousin romp!

Enjoying the Christmas train!



Alex was tuckered out by the end of the night!



Ringing in the New Year!

We went to Steve and Jen's on Saturday for New Year's Eve and had so much fun.  Alex had a ball with all the kids and we had fun enjoying good company and great food.  Hailey and Logan received the Wii for Christmas so there was some battling going on all night.  Plus the kids were pretty revved up all night from sugar highs so they had some battling of their own going on with Uncle Steve.  We were able to watch the first ball drop at 11:00 and that's as long as Alex lasted until we had to head home but Dave and I toasted at midnight with a smooch.  Happy New Year, Everyone!!

Awe, cousin hugs for Logan and Alex!



Hailey and Kailin showing off their dance moves!







Girl Power on the Wii





The boys being silly!

 

11:00 PM - Pants are off and still going strong!