Not feeling up to updating..

So I haven't been feeling much up to doing an update. But here goes.

Kendlee turned TWO on Jan 14th! She celebrated with our friends Amanda, Ryan and Kendlee's best buddy Devyn. We also had a birthday party for her on the following Friday, where she saw many of her family members and received far too many gifts! :) So far, life as a 2 year old has been good to her. I think she enjoys telling people how old she is and sticking up her two fingers! Though we often hear her say shes is three, or five, or sixteen! Silly girl!

We're almost there. Only five weeks until my due date! Which is exciting. I'm just tired of contractions, back aches, sleepless nights (which only means MORE to come!) and the minor road bumps we've hit along the way. I'm ready to have my baby in my arms, though I know once I'm done being pregnant, possibly forever, I will miss having the lil Nordstrom tucked away in there.

I haven't done much to prepare for this baby. Kendlee's room is still not ready and won't be for at least three more weeks. If the baby comes before then (and in some way I hope it does!) Kendlee will continue to live in her current room and we will just slowly make the move to the new room as we see fit.

I don't have much left to buy. A few more glass bottles, some newborn diapers (we're going cloth beyond newborn), some formula for a backup plan, and maybe a few outfits. The most important is a Big Sister gift for Miss Kendlee. This will be a time of change for her and I am already feeling much guilt about having to make her share the spotlight. But I think in the long run she will appreciate us giving her a HUMAN sibling to play with. Though I'm sure she will always considering our dogs her fur-siblings.

The next five weeks will be spent building the shed (ok, I'll be watching not participating), moving the shed, emptying the room for Kendlee, painting, setting up the new room, cleaning out K's nursery and turning it into the baby's room, and just enjoying having Kendlee be the only child for the last time.

I have already stepped down to one day a week for gymnastics, and as I see it I will only be doing that for a couple more weeks as well. Kendlee will be joining her best friend Devyn in a daycare program where they go once a week for 4 hours. Both girls will mostly be there on the same days, which will be alot of fun for Kendlee.

That pretty much wraps it up for now! I may not return until the new one arrives! Have a great February!

Christmas And New Years!

Hello again!

Our christmas was wonderful! We actually managed to see all three families in about 4 days!
Kendlee, being the cutest almost 2 year old ever (in my opinion of course, hehe), thought the presents were AWESOME! She enjoyed having the tree up and seeing all of her grandparents and sharing suppers and stories with them. She was royally spoiled, as usual, by everyone. Receiving gifts that range from clothes to toys to a mini 4-wheeler! (Which she has mastered all but the turning, I might add ;) ).

Brandon and I had a wonderful time as well. Though he had to work, he still enjoyed having our parents over for supper both Chrismtas Eve and Christmas day.

New years was low key again this year. Brandon played video games in the living room, while Kendlee and I both fell asleep before 9:30 pm!

We now move forward into the Birthday section of the year. Kendlee's party is January 16th and we are busy getting ready for that! She is excited to have an all Elmo party this year. We will again rent a room in a hotel with a pool and invite everyone to visit us there.

Ta-Dah!

It only took me 20 days to post again. Not sure if anyone reads this anyway! ;)

All is well here, thankfully. Some mild contractions but nothing to worry about. Kendlee has changed her opinion on what the baby is going to be. She now thinks it is a baby boy. Only 11 weeks left until my due date (and some change) so we shall see around that time! :)

Kendlee is excited for Christmas. She has enjoyed helping mommy with the baking and taking care of the tree (aka telling Mommy to turn on the lights everyday). She also helped put all the presents under the tree this year. Big girl!

No other news. We will be spending Christmas Eve here at home with my Dad and stepmom. Christmas Day Kendlee and I will ride back to the farm with my dad and Cali but will return to our house that afternoon with my Mom. She will spend that night and the next. The day after Christmas we have a family reunion to attend. Everyone will be amazed at how big Kendlee has gotten!

Until next time, stay warm!

Hello again..

It seems as though I never update here. I'm not sure that I have much to update about anyhow.

The baby is doing great all snuggled into my belly. I think this baby is on hyper mode about 22 hours out of the day.. its a kicker! We are still content on not finding out the sex.. we as in me. Brandon, of course, wants to know..but considering our ultrasound has come and gone we will not be finding out! ~ No names as of yet, we just cannot agree! The baby will remain Baby Nordstrom until something devine comes along!

Kendlee is fabulous. Smart too. She knows her ABCs, colors, shapes, what letter of the alphabet can be associated with what animal, thing or action, and can even count to 4! ~ We have a hard time getting a word in edgewise with this little talker, sometimes she talks so fast you have to ask HER to slow down so YOU can take it all in. Shes busy, and we are so lucky to have her!

Brandon is busy at work. He will become a Tech III here in December. The highest level at his work (for operators that are not supervisors or managers) is Tech V. ~Soon he will be ice fishing. Kendlee is super excited to go fishing. She doesn't quite know what it is, she has only gone once and that was in the summertime! I often hear her say "Daddy, I go fishing? Daddy! GO fishing?!" ~ She has become quite the Daddy's lil buddy lately. Though she still prefers to have Mommy do all the dirty work around here, she goes to daddy for snacks and other FUN things. They have been spending a few hours a week alone while Mommy goes to massage therapy...err... physical therapy, as its REALLY called. :) Ahhh, those are the days! :)

As for me, I'm still looking for work. Applying, sending resumes and taking placement tests. I am still "coaching" Parent and Tot gymnastics. Though I enjoy the time we spend there, and Kendlee loves it, I am growing very tired of the constant on the go around here. I long for the days where Kendlee and I can just spend the ENTIRE day at home..no errands, no classes, doctor visits or such.

We're off to a busy holiday, followed by a busy birthday for one special little girl. Most likely, we'll see you sometime in the New year!

Baby belly!

Just stopping by to update you on the lil one. The baby is still in there and until we hear more doing well. The contractions are slowing, which is really nice for Momma! Kendlee still enjoys kissing the belly and giving it hugs. I think she is ready for a little playmate!!

As mentioned before, we will not be finding out the gender of this baby! But to keep you satisfied here are a couple...not so great.. belly shots. :P

Hello Elmo!

Kendlee, Grandma Dell, Laney, Christy and I went to Elmo LIVE on Saturday at the Bismarck Civic Center! Kendlee and Laney were SO captivated by the show! It was fantastic! Since then we have been on an Elmo kick (how can an already Elmo obsessed kid be on an Elmo kick?)

Since we have returned home we have played elmo, watched elmo, sang elmo.. we could be elmo fill ins! :)

In other news, the baby is still put. Though causing Mama much pain these days. Will update you as more news comes along!

The joys of pregnancy!

You always hear how WONDERFUL pregnancy is.. I'll tell you how wonderful it is! The fatigue, absentminded-ness, nausea and of course the new yoga positon: downward-toilet hugger. Lovely.

As we have embarked on our newest pregnancy journey we have come across a few joys! We saw our little bean on Friday the 22nd of August. The baby was bouncing around and waving, fully formed and beautiful. They did not print us any pictures though, which was a dissappointment!

We have decided that this baby will be a surprise. With Kendlee we found out at 12 weeks that she was a girl. This time we plan to have much more fun by making guesses and teasing people with the surprise of the name.

Kendlee is excited about the baby. From what she knows anyway. She saw the baby on the screen at the ultrasound, immediately pointing out "BABY!" She kisses my belly often and watching shows about babies on tv whenever one catches her attention.