Owl

I created an owl stuffie for Ruth. It's made from neon colored felt and button eyes and I used the blanket stitch...this was my first, I learned alot from this little project.

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{Week 11}

Your baby, just over 1 1/2 inches long and about the size of a fig, is now almost fully formed. Her hands will soon open and close into fists, tiny tooth buds are beginning to appear under her gums, and some of her bones are beginning to harden.

She's already busy kicking and stretching, and her tiny movements are so effortless they look like water ballet. These movements will become more frequent as her body grows and becomes more developed and functional. You won't feel your baby's acrobatics for another month or two — nor will you notice the hiccupping that may be happening now that her diaphragm is forming.

I find that last paragraph funny because I have felt the movements and flutters in my tummy, but they do say if you have had babies before you know what feels like what. I am still having bouts of nausea but mostly whenever I go out to the stores, smell chocolate (I know this sucks!), beans, certain types of cereal, eggs, juice and many other foods/beverages.

When I was pregnant with Ruth I was nauseas thru out. With the boys I was only sick during the 3rd month. With this pregnancy I am nauseas off and on, on and off...wonder what that means? Is it a boy, girl or twins?

I am searching for pregnancy jeans that have just a belly panel in the front, I hate the jeans I bought that have a belly band all around...who ever thought that was a good idea was an idiot because it just doesn't work for me. I did notice ebay had some - guess I will be buying from there. who knew maternity clothes would change soooo much since having Aaron, but then again I guess it has been 8 years since I had him.

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{Bye, Bye & New Additions}

While we were on vacation, Patten, our loving dog decided to chase down our neighbors laying hens and kill one of them. I am not sure if he did it on purpose but because we want to have chickens in the future and don't want to have to pen him in, we decided to find him a new forever home that didn't involve livestock or other small animals. It took two tries but we did find him a nice home with a sweet couple. I am sure he is going to be super happy there.

Ruth was quite upset, to say the least. William and I decided since we had told her when Patten died we would get a kitty we decided we would search out a kitten, even though Patten wasn't dead.

Ruth was quite happy with that idea and helped me search craigslist for kittens. We found a sweet listing and Ruth asked William if she could get two, one for her and one for him. He caved and I must say I am glad. So now instead of one rambunctious dog we now have two cantankerous kittens.































They were born the day before mother's day and are brother and sister. The orange one is Tobias (Toby for short) and he is just full of piss and vinager. Ruth picked him out for William. The grey stripped one is "Ruth's" and she named her Sorry. Yep, Sorry, and she is just the sweetest little thing, but with a wild streak of her own.

I was afraid they were not litter box trained like the ad said, but they are and haven't had an accident anywhere except in the litter box! Aaron cleans it every morning because I explained I couldn't due to being pregnant. I told him I would give him a dollar a week if he did it for me. He sure has been diligent.

So yes, we lost a dog, but he's found a new and wonderful home and we gained a couple of feisty kittens that keep us laughing with their antics.

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{July Vacation}

We had a great visit with William's dad up in Northern Idaho...it was sooo green and even thought it did get up into the 90's it really didn't feel like 90 degrees! We had such a great time and hope to do it again really soon. It was so beautiful, peaceful and just plain lovely.

All the kids helped Grandpa mow the lawn, move rocks and just have a great time!

Grandpa took the kids for a spin around the yard, the whole time the kids were yelling "faster, faster Grandpa". The kids & Grandpa had the best time.



































The kids, with the help of their dad, got to shoot their first gun. I even got to shoot it too. There was virtually no kick back. The kids liked it so much, William told them that he would make sure they took a gun safety course and then they could go hunting sometime. They were so excited about that.



















































A doe came up just feet from the livingroom windows. The kids were just so fascinated. It really was a calming and relaxing trip. It was so nice to get to spend time with Curt & Jane and just enjoy the calm of his place. We can't wait to do it again!

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{Our Visitor}

My Uncle called me on my cell phone and asked me to meet him out back. I thought it was odd but went out. He was standing next to his pickup and asked me if I would grab his gloves from the driver's side. I got them, thinking this was an odd request when he was right there. Gave the gloves to him, asking him "Seriously, that's why you called me on my cell phone?" Still puzzled I looked down at his feet and guess what I saw....this little guy trying to squirm away. Clay put on his gloves and picked him up, by this time the snake was so aggravated and had his mouth wide open, ready to strike at the nearest thing - which by the way, was his own body - which he proceeded to bite. I, of course, ran in and got my camera...by the time I got my camera the snake had settled down, he was quite curious of the lens. Enjoy!

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