Chicago

This weekend we took a quick trip to Chicago. We decided to stay in Schaumburg so we could take the train into the city. On our first night, we went to the Rainforest Cafe (Andrew loved it). On Saturday we headed to the city. The boys really liked the train ride!!!! We WALKED from Union Station to Navy Pier and stopped at Grant Park on the way. There is a really cool structure there where you can see your reflection and the reflection of the city. At the Pier, we went on a boat ride and walked around. We finished up at the beach and then headed back to our hotel. We were all exhausted!!!!! I think the boys had a good time! I love the city, what a great place to visit!!!!

Rick's mom came along with us. Here we are at the Rainforest Cafe. 

I bought Andrew this plate and he loved it (he even slept with it!) Here he is showing off his plate!

Here are the boys waiting for the train. Andrew was afraid it would be too loud so he is covering his ears.

I actually took this picture... it is our reflection in that structure at the park.

I just thought this was funny... look at Rick's expression and look where Matthew is stepping. Ha!

Our family on the boat

Matthew took a little snooze on the boat ride... thank goodness! It was such a pretty view from the boat, we really enjoyed it!!!

More Chicago

The view from our boat... I love it!

There was a small train on the pier and of course, the boys just had to ride it!

Rick and I on the beach in Chicago

The boys digging on the beach. Much different than Florida... brown and dirty in the city, but they didn't care!

Last T-Ball Game!

Andrew finished up the season with North Oldham Little League! He had so much fun playing baseball this year. At his last game, he got a trophy... and he thinks it is the coolest thing ever! He has carried it with him everywhere and he even slept with it last night. He said that Saturday was his "special trophy day." Here are a few pictures.

His last time up to bat

Coming home...

Several of his teammates did not show up to the last game. But, here is the team with their trophies.

Andrew and Papaw

I love this picture... he is so proud of his trophy!!!!

Boy #3

Today we had our 20 week u/s and I am so happy to say that everything looks great! He measured almost exactly to the day, so he is right on schedule. The placenta is still right there in front of him and it was so funny to see him playing with it and hugging it.... like it was his teddy bear! He was kicking and squirming but I haven't felt any of that! The placenta is just one big buffer for him to kick so I don't feel a thing. The doctor seems to think that he will really pork up in the third trimester (now what would give her an idea like that!?) We already have my c-section scheduled bright and early in the morning late in October. The doctor doesn't want to take a chance of me going into labor because with my previous surgeries it can be a little risky. So, now we just wait.... and try to think of a name! 

Matthew's 2 year Pictures

Well, these were supposed to be Matthew's pictures.... but Matthew would not cooperate! So, we only got one shot of him. Not the most successful photo shoot ever, but I'll take what I can get. Andrew is making a horrible face in the family picture and I look fat and pregnant, but again... better than nothing! Some of these pictures are mine... I really wanted a picture of Matthew with one of his trucks because that is what he is into right now. 

19 weeks pregnant!!!

The belly is growing!!! This picture is actually 3 days before I hit the 19 week mark (which is today!) So, I am half way through this pregnancy. Although my belly is growing, I am not near the size that I was with my other boys. I have an u/s in a few days to see how this little guy is measuring. I still haven't felt any movement, so I guess that placenta is still in his way! We still don't have a name but we have plenty of time for that!

Happy Birthday Matthew!

Matthew is now a big boy... 2 years old! We went to Kazoing to play in the morning, then to McDonald's for lunch. After a really long nap, we went to my parents house for dinner, cake and ice cream. It was a busy, busy day!!!!!

Matthew with his new laptop he got for his birthday

our family

Blowing out the candles...

Matthew loves inflatables and especially the ones with slides!

Going down the BIG slide all by himself!