The Pumpkin Patch!

We had a fantastic time at the pumpkin patch!

Zach and I were just expecting a farm with a bunch of pumpkins, but it is quite the spectacle. I was definitely surprised, and it will be a great fall thing to do once the little ones are older.

They had carnival type rides, bouncy toys, petting zoo, etc. I am sure Jackson and Madelyn will love it in two or so years ;o)

We took Grandma with us, and tried to get Grandpa and Timmy but they are "party poopers". Haha.


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I am officially thirty six and a half weeks, and so ready to be done with this pregnancy. I can't wait to meet our daughter! I am so not as organized with my (or baby's) stuff as I was last time, but I don't have as much free time to spend refolding all the baby clothes, etc. Haha. But, I have to get on top of it....if I follow the same time table as I did with Jackson I will go into labor on Sunday. So, we are getting close!

Jackson is almost packed for the hospital...and I have collected most of the things that I need. But, I haven't gotten around to putting it into the bag. I have been told that I can not deliver this week anyway because both my Dad and Grandma are going to be in the hospital.

My Mom wants the stress in her life to be at a minimum =) I can't promise her anything, I wouldn't mind being in labor. However, I try to completely forget what labor is actually like....but, it is not working and it's kind of freaking me out. Lol. I have two fears....(1) having to have a c-section (because I wouldn't be able to pick up Jack for a while) and (2) being away from Jackson for two-ish days. I have only been away from him for about 12 hours at the most (and that was only once).....so 48 hours is going to kill me. Ah well, I choose not to think about it too much.

Hope you are having a great fall! I am certainly enjoying the weather (well, when it isn't raining).

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Anyway, back to pumpkins. Zach and my Dad had a great time trying to create my pumpkin designs ;o) We made Jackson's with three teethers, just like him! Oh, and Jack's pumpkin weighs slightly more than him...coming in at 30 lbs! And Ady's is her name because we don't know what she looks like yet. They turned out great, and I can't wait to take pictures of little Jack in his Halloween costume......he is going to be a dinosaur.

It's a Girl!

We decided to announce the sex of our daughter yesterday, mostly because I kept seeming to slip up. Haha. It is hard to keep such an exciting secret.

Zach and I made 4 photo albums (should've taken a picture...but, forgot) to give to each of our parents. This is how they found out the sex, and the name of our precious little princess. I will try and get a picture of my mom or dad's this week and post it up here. But, it might have to wait until the weekend.

I am so glad to not have to keep this secret any more, and I know that Brittanie is happy too. Haha.

Jackson can not wait to be a big brother to his little sister (Princess Ady).

Now all she has to do is GET HERE! I am nearing the end and I am very excited to meet our little Ady.

Life Update

I have been told that I need to update this blog (wonder who that could be?).

Baby Jacker's officially has his first tooth!  It finally broke through on September 2nd.  He was working so hard on that stinkin' tooth, I am not looking forward to the others.  Jack now pulls himself up on EVERYTHING, and is starting to let go and stand on his own for a few seconds.  He is definitely a big boy, and will be walking before we know it (and probably before we would like him to).  Haha.  He is such a good little boy, we got lucky. 

Right now, Jackson and I are working on getting over our colds.  Gotta tell ya that it is no fun!  We have runny noses, coughs, and I am starting to lose my voice.  We have also had a slight fever, but a couple doses of Tylenol seemed to clear that up.

Yesterday I had an appointment for Baby #2 with Pam.  I have gained 25 lbs so far, yuck :(.....but, the baby is looking great.  Measuring about 30 cm, with a heart beat of 156 bpm.

So, that's all that is really new in our lives!  What about yours?

We Are Expecting!

Yes, we are expecting again. It was definitely a surprise, but a welcome one. The idea of another baby is growing on us, but we are well aware of all the challenges that we are yet to face. I will keep you all up to date with the details. He/She is due on Nov. 20th, 2009!