Baby number 4 is a GIRL!

We were not able to find out at our 18 week ultrasound the gender of the baby and we didn't get to take home any pictures. And those of you who know me well....the part of having no pictures would NOT go over well. So we decided to try a private ultrasound at 26 weeks. I really enjoyed the session and our whole family was there to find out together and see her for the first time.

We got some amazing pictures and the tech was 100% sure about the gender. I guess the baby being so many weeks older and bigger helps to see or not see what you need to.

We are very happy to be having another girl. I think it will be great for Sarah! They will be 21 months apart and having the two boys that close worked out so well! Plus it makes it quite a bit easier for the whole sharing of the room thing. Sarah's room was pink and I wasn't sure I would repaint anytime soon! We are feeling very blessed! Lots to be thankful for this Thanksgiving! I wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Jacob

Jacob is performing something at school. I wish I could go see! I guess I will have to send Daddy with a Camera!

Daddy is away...at least it is only for a few days at a time! But tomorrow could be my first attempt at getting the boys dressed for hockey. I say could be because I will be at an all day outside field trip for my own class tomorrow. I could be pretty tired, but I will decide tomorrow. I don't like to miss things....but that is a lot for one day and being 26 weeks pregnant.

Sarah is trying to say new words each day. I love that. She can say the word baby and points to my belly. Then she will give my belly a hug. It is quite cute....but I wonder what she will think when the baby is actually here?

I am just over half way to 40 weeks. Can't believe that already!!

Still getting things done around the house. A little by little each weekend. I finally got my favorite pictures hung up. Now I need to somehow find a matching frame for baby #4. Maybe Costco will get more in.

I am going to down load pictures and hopefully post some!

Until then....Have a great weekend!

Today.

The boys started a camp this week for hockey. They will be working on some skills for the next few days. They are enjoying it!

Sarah is cutting more teeth. Poor girl! Two molars on top and the eye teeth on top all cutting through together. She has been a little cranky this week and now I can understand why.

Life is getting busy here. I have a feeling it will be that way for awhile.

Busy and Good!

Life has been so busy at our household. New school routines, a nanny, Mommy back to work, Daddy in a new job, camping, some unpacking, some yard work, shopping and daily life of course!

My new school has been great! All so friendly. I am very thankful.

The Nanny is awesome! She has been doing a GREAT job with the kids, and she is just such a nice person. I pray that the papers we just sent in don't take too long. We applied for her work permit and I am praying that we won't have to wait long. So if you have a minute, say a quick prayer for a fast return on the paperwork!

Kids have also enjoyed their new school. Jacob came home today and told me all about a man named Terry Fox. He did a pretty good job explaining some of his story. He is sooooo excited about his agenda book. He checks to make sure I have seen it and signed it. Quite funny.

Nathan has not complained about going to school. We had some rough drop offs last year so that is a huge improvement. He has been coming home and sharing with us some of the new songs he has been learning. He's so proud of himself. Very cute!

Sarah is growing up sooooo fast! She is all over! She loves to push her stroller around the house and is starting to say some more words. She is turning into such a little girl! I love it!

How will baby number 4 fit into this mix? Time seems to fly by so I am sure January will be here before we know it!

What's Up?

I was at a good friend's house for dinner last week and she made this awesome salad. I liked it so much I made it tonight for dinner. It was a Cobb Salad. Chris said he loved it. So thanks Kirsten for making the salad for me! Even the boys ate the hard boiled eggs! Sarah chowed down on the bacon, but who doesn't love crispy bacon! Mmmmmmmm gooooooood!

I started work for real today. Can't really believe that! The summer is almost gone!

I am in the process of still getting settled. Main floor is 90% there. Except for the boxes we keep bringing in to unpack! Upstairs is all done except for one box of clothes I won't be wearing anytime soon! The Play area still has about three boxes. That leaves the garage and basement. I am going to try to attempt a little nit everyday. The problem is, I can't move a lot of stuff because it is too heavy. So poor Chris gets stuck with a lot of the heavy work and me just bossing him around. Doesn't sound like too bad a deal....for me!:)

Tonight Chris is putting together the trampoline and organizing all the outside furniture. I think the mountain of boxes we have outside gets picked up Wednesday by the moving company. I can't wait until they are GONE!

Well it has been a very busy time for us! But we are happy to be home in Calgary!

Point form update:

• our stuff didn't all fit on the truck (first person took up more than they expected)
• painted our family room, laundry room, and Sarah's bedroom
• unpacked for two days straight- I was thankful Chris was home to help!
• went to Music Camp - had a great time! The kids especially!
• back home to the unpacking, but as of today the kitchen, living room and dinning room are free of boxes!
• we get a new land line number tomorrow sometime
• our stuff that didn't make the load comes tomorrow as well
• Chris is off to TO today
• kids first day with the nanny is tomorrow

So much to do and not a lot of time to finish up! I have some pictures to post from some of our Eastern adventures. Just need to hook up the main computer and then I can upload some of them. Sorry for the delay in posting!