36 Weeks looks like.....

~ The count down is on ~

It's hard to believe but in less than 4 weeks we'll have a new addition to our home. I'll be more than happy if it's more like 2 cause this mommas done being prego! As excited as I am to meet her I'm a little panicked about having a new little one. We just have a few last minute things we need to get done before she comes. Like her room would be nice. I only have one more week of work left which is super exciting. This pregnancy has been very different this time around. Don't get my wrong I'm grateful to be pregnant and not to be on bed rest but it's a whole new ball game. I've learned a lot like;

Why do pregnant women waddle?

Now that I have a morning and night waddle I get it.

My feet and hands really are capable of swelling up like marshmallows.

Just when I thought my boobs couldn't possibly get any bigger, they can.

I've never understood why women say they get up multiple times during the night to pee.

Now that I do 3 times a night I do.

I've never experienced wanting to be done and feeling done but I get it.

~ Locks of Love ~

Today was a big day we finally cut Rylee's hair! We had been growing it out for fun but also so we could donate to locks of love. We haven't cut her hair since she was three. Rylee and her best friend Katelynn both went to get their hair cut they were so brave. Katleynn was super excited but Rylee was kind of on the fence. She wanted to and has been asking but was nervous about doing it. While the girl was cutting her hair she started to get upset. Her head was down while she was cutting the back and I could hear her sniffling. When she lifted her head and saw what she looked like in the mirror she started to cry. I was already having a hard time cutting it so I tried my best not to cry as well. Once she got it styled and cut she was a happy girl and decided she looked cute after all. She decided it's okay because she knows it will grow back. Ella is super excited to now have the longest hair. I miss her long hair but it looks much healthier now. Knowing that it's going to such a great cause makes it easier. We're glad that Katelynn could come with us this will be a great memory to have.

Before

After

Running for a reason

A few weeks ago we were able to participate in a 5k to help support a great cause. It was for a cause that was a little too close to home. My best friend Sarah's dad was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. The treatments he is receiving are very costly. Sarah decided to organize a 5k in an effort to help ease the financial burden. She put a ton of work into and it turned out to be a great success. The weather was horrible that day and really that week, but just as the race started the snow stopped and didn't return until the race was over. What a relief that was considering the amount of work she had put into it. It was great to see so many people come out despite the weather. My mom and Chris's family were very supportive and they all came including his uncles family. By the way he's uncle was the second person to finish the race at almost 25 minutes. Chris and I had a bet that he couldn't complete the 5K in less than 30 minutes and he ran it in 28 minutes! Not too bad for someone who isn't a runner and never runs. I wish I had been able to participate. Better luck next year. We are grateful to our families for coming out to support us. Hopefully this is an annual event and we can celebrate a victory next year!

Sarah and her parents

Chris finishing the race

The Lange men and Facklers


Old man crossing the finish line


John beating all the other runners

~ Easter 2011 ~
Look how grown up these girls are not to mention cute! Easter is always something we look forward to, getting a new dress is just one of the highlights. I also look forward to all the fun questions like; how did the Easter bunny know where you keep our baskets, how does he get in the house, and does he poop m&m's? I'm guessing the trail of m&m's that he leaves each year to help the girls find their baskets brought up that last question. We can't wait to see what Easter has in store next year.

Kids Say The Darndest Things

The girls and I have been having some really funny conversations lately. I want to remember this when they are older so I thought I would post some of my favs:

Rylee: I'm not allergic to dogs mom just the ones with black hair.

Ella: Rylee are you allergic to black crayons?

Ella: Mommy why do you put that stuff on, is it so you can look like a ghost?

( watching me put concealer on, apparently I need to use another color)

Rylee: Mom when I go to college can I bring Ella with me cause I'm really gone to miss her!

Me: She can visit you and will be in college with you in a few years.

Rylee: I'm going to stay close to home cause I would miss you guys too much.

Rylee: I don't want to grow up, can I live with you and Dad forever?

Me: You don't ever have to move out Rylee. We would LOVE for your to live with us forever.

Rylee: When I leave for college I'm going to bring all my stuffed animals with me.

Me: Trying to talk to Ella about being nice to our friends and how we should play. I told her we don't scratch our friends it hurts.

Ella: Well then cut my nails mommy.

Rylee: When I have kids I'm going to let them do what ever they want. Except I won't let them play with my glass.

Me: You won't let them play with your glass, what does that mean?

Rylee: My glass in the dining room, I don't want them to break it!

Ella: Mommy just use one tangle, I don't like two. I just want a little pony tail to the side.

Tangle means hair tie some how she decided that is what they are called. Just one means no pig tails!

Rylee: Mommy when we get older what's our new name going to be?

Me: What do you mean what's your new name going to be? Do you mean when you get married what will your last name be?

Rylee: Yes, what's my husbands name going to be?

Me: I have no idea Rylee. You won't meet him for a long time. It could be anything maybe you'll meet him at college.

Rylee: You don't know who I'm going to marry?

Rylee: I don't want to get old I want to be a kid forever. I don't want to use one of those walking things, my neck would look weird and wrinkly, and my arms will get those hanging things!

Me: Me either Rylee. Getting old is no fun.

There's nothing more entertaining than watching four and five year olds play soccer! My favorite part is getting all the feedback in the car ride on the way home. Ella loved to tell me how the kids wouldn't share and they wouldn't kick the ball to her. Rylee was telling Ella she should stop standing around and play soccer. Ella proceeded to tell me "mom I'm not standing there, I'm watching all the people!" They almost look like the same kid out there on the field. It took them a few weeks to get into but we will probably keep them in for a while. They will be starting again in July. Hopefully Chris won't work every Saturday and he can come with me to cheer them on. I guess if he can't be there at least grandma and grandpa make pretty good replacements! Not a bad trade.

Little Ms. Rye........

Rylee is so grown up these days and is becoming such

a good little helper and caring big sister.

She has been saying and doing some of the funniest

and thoughtful things.

I want to remember this when she is sixteen and I want to send her away.

We had Monday off and I decided to sleep in. Rylee came into my room and said "Mom we cleaned up our rooms, the loft, and the kitchen for you. Now you can wake up and you wont have to do it." She cleared all the dishes and put them in the sink, wiped down our table, and swept my floor. When I came out to see what they had done she said and we also put back the extra chair where it goes. Our dining room chairs are really heavy and I had no idea how she did that on her own. When I asked how she did that she said it was team work mom!

Me and Ella moved the chair back together. One of cutest things she's ever said.

Rylee has decided she really wants to go to Disneyland and has been talking about it since Christmas. I have explained that it is really expensive and we will have to save our money to go. So her new thing is to remind Chris and I not to spend money at the store so we can go. For Valentine's Day both Ella and Rylee got a card from their great grandma with a dollar in it. Rylee opened her card and handed me her dollar and said her you go mom, can you save that for Disneyland. Then she she told Ella please give mommy your money so we can go to Disneyland! So sweet and cute too bad we will need a lot more where that came from.