I am currently in my third trimester of this pregnancy. I feel excited getting closer to the due date and yet anxious at the same time. I have 10 weeks left to get a lot of things done. This baby girl still needs a name, I would like to do more work on getting her room ready for her, and then there's the list of STUFF we have to buy....
The summer ended well for us. We spent a couple weeks in Kentucky visiting my sister and her family after the birth of their 2nd boy. The cousins had as much fun catching up and playing as we sisters did! We also took a weekend camping trip that has been three years in the waiting. It was a fun time together out in the "wild" nature. 
Our boys started back to school this week. The transition has been easier then expected. I guess my almost 10 year old and 8 year old boys are growing up. Eric is practically in men's size clothing and he's built like a pillar. Joel grew 2 inches over the summer and looks like such a handsome man more and more. He even shares his brother's socks now! They are both getting so big and grown up. Eric loves/prefers being goofy and silly most of the time. Joel is as serious as Eric is goofy. They both make me laugh everyday. Looking at them, it is hard to believe my life sometimes. Especially when I get a glimpse of my growing belly and remember I get to start again-but with a girl. WOW! Parenting is such a great privilege and responsibility. I am thankful every day. I'll leave you with a fun story overheard during the drive to school this morning.
Eric: Hey, Mom! Did you hear about the new breed of dog discovered?
Mom: thinking this is a lead-in to another Eric joke...No, I haven't heard about it. Tell me!
Eric: It is a mixed breed with Docksin and Yorkie. Guess what they call it! A DORKIE!
Mom: Are you serious or did you just make that up?
Eric: No-really. It is real. My teacher told us yesterday!
After a little research on my part, we found out it is a mix of Dachshund and Yorkie! See http://dogbreedinfo.com/dorkie.htm for pictures.
What do ya know!
My Kid's are great!
