That is how many weeks I have left until another little man joins our family. That is my excuse for not posting for the last 29.5 weeks. I'm determined to do better now. I'm feeling good, it's warmer weather (I hate winter, and claim hibernation), and we have been busy doing fun things again (thanks to the warmer weather). I now feel like I have things to post about. During the winter we just stayed inside and kept warm. We really didn't do much besides go to Michigan for Christmas, which was fabulous. I guess me growing a baby has been happening all winter too, but we kept that to ourselves until about 8 weeks ago. Our families knew, but I didn't even tell my friends here. I have been feeling fine-just getting to the stage where I am starting to feel big, uncomfortable, and not sleeping the best. I still have 10.5 weeks to go!!!!
We had a really fun day yesterday. First Ryan and a friend got behind our shed cleaned out. I've been waiting for that to happen for about 2 years, so I'm really happy that finally got done. We've had a couple big branches from our tree in the back come down and they have just been chopped up and thrown behind the shed. Well yesterday all that wood was taken out and then taken down to the city chip site so it is gone and off our property!!! Ryan and Wade did most the work, but Carson and Halli helped a little bit.
After the wood was all taken care of we went to downtown Wichita with our friends and volunteered to help clean up the Arkansas River banks. We picked up a ton of trash...really it probably all together weighed a ton! There was so much garbage down there I just couldn't believe it. After the clean up we got to go have some yummy lunch for volunteering. We just love our friends Karen and Wade!
When lunch was over we headed home and got a few things done there, then went and spent the afternoon playing at Wade and Karen's house. We helped them with some yard work, and potting some plants. Ryan got to try out their sweet lawn mower, and ended up mowing most of their yard. I tried out the mower, but kept going in circles-I didn't figure it out quite so easy. I blame the pregnancy brain. I'll have to try it again another time! Carson and Halli hopped in an inflatable pool and spent a few hours splashing around.
We then went home, got cleaned up, and went to a BBQ at another friend's house. We don't have any photos of our time there, but had a wonderful evening relaxing. It was a really nice day yesterday so we spent the evening outside eating and then talking with our good friends Doug and Sara.
We just had a really great day together as a family doing fun things, and getting to help out some people too! I think we spent about 10 hours outside yesterday, and we all enjoyed it! I love spring, and warmer weather!
Prep talk before his first ever batting. I almost started crying after he hit the ball and started running around the bases-must be the pregnancy hormones. It was really cute though (him batting, not me almost crying!)
The first hit
Running to first base...he was safe.
We had a fun time here at home. We had a little sickness in the house, but were still able to do a few fun things. I just enjoyed having them here and hanging out-and so did Halli and Carson, of course. 
We all loved having family here, especially the kids-someone to play with all the time. I don't know how Grandparents always say yes to everything they want to do. I get exhausted just thinking about doing everything they want to do all the time-they are so busy.
Ryan's mom and I went shopping a few times and she helped me finally pick out some curtains for my house. She also taught me, and helped me start a quilt. I've been wanting to make a quilt for a while, and I was finally able to learn the basics of quilting. Once I get the product finished I'll for sure post about it.
Um yeah we were this close. He walked right by us. We had floor seats right by the isle, and we both got to touch him multiple times. We got to be right by the stage and reach our hands out like all the really big fans. It was so amazing. The concert was incredible! Oh, and did I mention that this is the second time Kristen and I have gone to see him in less than a year. You can bet we'll go again when he comes back!
Here's proof that of how close we were-a shot with Kristen right by Tim! I would post the photo with me right by him, but it is not a good picture of me...so Kristen will have to be the proof.
These are called Lories (I believe). We got to go in an inclosure with them. I guess they like to land on people, but we didn't have any land on us.
Snow leopard...no we didn't go in the cage with this one.
Awesome aussie...cute kangaroos. There were about 8 females with babies in pouches. Before this facility was open to the public it was a breeding facility...so I guess they know what they are doing-hence all the baby kangaroos.
The kangaroo fur is surprisingly soft. I thought it would be pretty course, but it was really soft. It was really cool to pet her...she was one with a baby in her pouch.
These lemurs were really friendly. They have cute little padded fingers...its like a mix between our hands and a dog's paw. It is very interesting.
Ryan was impressed with all the animals. I think he expected much less, but was pleasantly surprised by the awesomeness of the zoo.
After the wood was all taken care of we went to downtown Wichita with our friends and volunteered to help clean up the Arkansas River banks. We picked up a ton of trash...really it probably all together weighed a ton! There was so much garbage down there I just couldn't believe it. After the clean up we got to go have some yummy lunch for volunteering. We just love our friends Karen and Wade!
When lunch was over we headed home and got a few things done there, then went and spent the afternoon playing at Wade and Karen's house. We helped them with some yard work, and potting some plants. Ryan got to try out their sweet lawn mower, and ended up mowing most of their yard. I tried out the mower, but kept going in circles-I didn't figure it out quite so easy. I blame the pregnancy brain. I'll have to try it again another time! Carson and Halli hopped in an inflatable pool and spent a few hours splashing around. 