What a week...

This week has been CRAZY!!! Not only is my Dad her for 5 weeks, but I also found out that we are expecting, I have to get tons of paperwork together for my green card application and taxes. I also have school (of course) and started again having a few photo shoots.
This past Wednesday I had my first twins shoot. 2 boys, 3 months old and waaay to cute! Made me start thinking how great it would be to have two... I know, lets get back to reality! Anyways the twins were awesome and I got some great photos.

Today we went first to a friends 3rd Birthday Party. Jake had a blast... even though he was the only boy at their age. So, a lot of Disney Princess presents, balloons, cake, goodies, etc. What a day for Disney!



After the part we went to the Kite Festival with Opa, Nina and Ben. I didn't expect us actually buying a kite and flying it... but it was great! Actually kite flying has been on top of my list of things that I want to do with Jake. I have some great memories flying and building our own kites with my Dad. And to share this day with him and my son was something I am not going to forget. Jake got his own kite and did a GREAT job flying it. But see for yourself







and why not... here are a few more!

Here are the boy's kites. They are the perfect size for them and of course have a t-rex on them.

Buddies!

And who says boys don't kiss?!?

On our way home we stopped at Ikea, had Swedish meatballs and let the boys play at Smaland... note to myself: Don't go to Ikea on the weekends! - On our way out we noticed a lady counting the people leaving the store and my Dad asked her how many she counted so far.... 17,500!!! IN ONE DAY!!!! Crazy!

On Monday I have my first midwives appointment and will find out our Due Date. So far I am feeling pretty good and it still hasn't hit us yet that we are having a baby... maybe that will change on Monday!

Have a nice weekend!

superheroes

superheroes, originally uploaded by Sonja B..

We had Jakey's buddy Ben over last night. I was upstairs folding laundry while the boys were playing downstairs... well that's what I thought! All of the sudden their voices seemed so far away that I went down to check on them.
They got dressed up as superheros, put on Scot's shoes and were chasing "bad guys" outside. I had to run back inside to get my camera and really couldn't be to mad at them.
We have to start locking the front door!

early playdate

Jake's little buddy Ben came over early this morning, since his Mom had to go to a meeting. The boys had a great time, playing with their new foam pirate swords. But the ultimate surprise came when a package from Opa arrived! He sent Jakey tons of Kinder Surprise Eggs for his Birthday! Of course the boys had to have some right away and after the second one each, I had to hide them!



Thanks Opa! They are a HUGE hit!

Update

I have been back from the hospital since Sunday and slowly recovering. What was suppose to be a 6 hour stay in the hospital turned into 3 days. I don't want to bore you, but I lost too much blood during surgery and wasn't able to sit up and leave without fainting. I should get some credit for not being a quitter! I tried 9 times to leave and fainted 8 times...

I really don't have any new photos, unless you want to see some of my feet and I am 100% sure you don't. There is really not much to photograph from the sofa. So I dug out another old video clip of Baby Jake. Enjoy!

For some odd reason I can't embed the movie. So, just click the above link. I will fix it later!


I know, I suck for noth figuring out the way I have to hold the camera while filming!

Jakey has been a great little helper. He brings me whatever I ask and we make a little game out of it. He is very careful not to hurt my booboo's. And his favorite thing to do is to lay down with me and read books.

After a really bad day of having self-pity with myself yesterday. I decided I will go back to school tomorrow... with my wheelchair! I know I can do it!
I took off the bedsheets and pillows from the sofa and declared the living room a no self-pitty room!

Tonight we are having Ben&Nina (one word, like Jake says it) come over and we are having Party Night! Picnic Blanket on the floor, popcorn, candy and sugar water (just kidding!)

Bowling

We took Jake and his buddy Ben Bowling tonight. They had a blast! Both boys really did well for the first time and we're really good behaved.
I forgot to put my Memory Card back in my camera, so I don't have any pics... too bad, because their were some great moments. Benjamin and Jake "high fiving" (is that even a word?) after each play, us dancing and singing to "We will, we will rock you!", and Ben throwing a spare all on his own!
Sadly, both three year olds beat me! Yes, I am ashamed of myself! :) I just suck at bowling!

Christmas Walk

Every year around christmas we take a hike at the Cincinnati Nature Center.
This year Ben & Nina joined us on our hike. The weather was beautiful and we saw everything from "Crocogators" to Ghosts, crossed three "Troll-Bridges" and fed whole slices of bread to the fish... and NO we didn't see the signs telling us not to feed the Turtles & Fish!



We can't wait to go again!