Forgot to Post - Wedding Reception

In August we had a wedding reception for Vince and Lisa in Brookfield. We were having such a good time that we forgot to take many photos. The top picture is Clara showing us she is about to eat Lisa's face on the frosting off of the cake.

Getting Closer

Last Friday
bedroom

bathroom

One week later

bedroom

bathroom

I asked the crew if most of the dusty work is done so I could clean a little - no, a lot - this weekend. I have lived with sheets over everything and dust on the floor (and everywhere) long enough. The washer and dryer is hooked back up also. I kind of like the house to get this messy so when I clean I can see a big difference.

First Day of Preschool

Clara's first day of preschool was Tuesday. The only way she would take a 'first day of school photo' was if she could sit on her bike. Eric took her to school her first day and luckily they arrived at the same time as Lauren, so she was ready to go. The only thing she told us she learned her first day was "criss cross applesauce."

Over Half Way There-22 weeks

Clara isn't much for taking photos, but she was happy to give her baby brother a hug and luckily we caught a cute picture of her.

Dust and Dirt

Thursday

Tuesday

We are about to outgrow our home, so we are adding a bedroom and bathroom. So far, so good. I love coming home every evening to see how much has been accomplished. They just started on Monday and have had to do a lot of demo, plumbing and electrical work.

Still Biking

Clara wants to take her bike to the babysitter so she can ride it, she wants to ride it every evening, she wants to take it with us when we go to BG and Mimi's or Grandma and Papa's. . . the tricycle is out. Last night she rode almost two miles on her bike while Eric and I took a walk.

New bike and a New Brother

On Tuesday we found out we are having a boy, due on January 18. Clara was very good, so we got her a bike after the doctor's appointment. She picked a Pinkalicious bike. We had to go to uncle Daniel's house in Columbia so she could ride it that evening. She didn't want to wait until the next day.