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Yes...Yes We Are Slacking!

I cannot believe it's been this long since our last posting. Well, I guess considering the state of affairs I can believe it. Things have been crazy around here...

You can see our little one is still cooking and as of today we have just about 6 weeks to go. I am predicting we will meet our little UFC Champion (at least that's what he feels like in utero) a bit earlier than expected.

Finn has been moved into his big boy room and out of the nursery. Many thanks to Grandma and Grandpa for assisting with the painting...the stripes really came out just as I wanted. Pictures will be posted as soon as we get on line at home again...stay tuned.

Easter sure was a lot of fun....again, pictures to come. Finn was more interested in seeing if the Easter Bunny enjoyed the delicious carrot and lettuce we left out for him than he was looking for his Easter Basket. I think next year, it may be a bit different!

That's all for now~hope all well with everyone!

Are We Slacking?

Wow, I cannot believe how long it has been since I have last posted. My how time flies....

Let's see what has been going on around here? Well, Finn has been thoroughly enjoying our outings at the YMCA. He has turned into quite the little Michael Phelps (without the bong). He is jumping in and really trying to learn to swim all by himself. No fear...except for when Mama looks over to see him walking right into the pool without any noodle or parental guidance. Oh BOY!

That leads me to the next big thing...some of you may have heard already, we are expecting another boy :) We are cooking along and growing rapidly. Finn is really excited at the idea of taking care of his baby brother. He says he's going to read to him and change his diapers! When asked where his baby brother is...he says "he's still cooking in mama's belly".

That's where we are at now...will try to keep up with my posts.

~Fond Memories~

I have fond memories of listening to Marlo Thomas' Free to be You and Me with my cousin Jennifer. Recently, I received one of the greatest gifts-the Free to be You and Me book! Thank you so much Jen for thinking of us. Now, Finn and I can read the stories and I can think back to when you and I would head up to your room with the orange shag rug and listen to the mini record on your pink record player. How FUN!!!

~A Trip to the Museum~

On a recent trip to our museum, Aunt Heathie and I discovered quite a few things...

1. No matter where you are-a two year old thinks fish are pretty cool!

2. Music sounds the best when played on a grand scale.

3. Finn is the cutest neighbor on Sesame Street.

4. It's extremely difficult to catch a picture with a two year old's eyes open.

5. Finn makes the best pancakes in the world!

6. We sure did feel "royally" lucky to be spending such a good time with our little guy.

Most of all, he had so much fun seeing and experiencing all of the incredible things...and there's nothing better then that!

~Love This List~

You Know YouGrew Up In the 80's IF:

1. You've ever ended a sentence with the word SIKE.
2. You can sing the rap to the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and can do the Carlton
3. You know that 'WOAH' comes from Joey on Blossom
4. If you ever watched 'Fraggle Rock'
5. It was actually worth getting up early on a Saturday to watch cartoons.
6. You wore a ponytail on the side of your head.
7. You got super-excited when it was Oregon Trail day in computer class at school.
8. You made your mom buy one of those clips that would hold your shirt in a knot on the side.
9. You played the game 'MASH'(Mansion, Apartment, Shelter, House)
10. You wore stonewashed Jordache jean jackets and were proud of it.
11. You know the profound meaning of ' WAX ON , WAX OFF'
12. You wanted to be a Goonie.
13. You ever wore fluorescent clothing. (Some of us...head-to-toe)
14. You can remember what Michael Jackson looked like before his nose fell off, his cheeks shifted and his nationality became questionable.
15. You have ever pondered why Smurfette was the only female smurf.
16. You took lunch boxes to school...and traded Garbage Pail Kids in the schoolyard.
17. You remember the CRAZE, then the BANNING of slap bracelets.
18. You still get the urge to say 'NOT' after every sentence.
19. You thought your childhood friends would never leavebecause you exchanged handmade friendship bracelets.
20. You ever owned a pair of Jelly-Shoes.
21. After you saw Pee-Wee's Big Adventure you kept saying 'I know you are, but what am I?'
22. You remember 'I've fallen and I can't get up'
23. You remember going to the skating rink before there were inline skates.
24. You have ever played with a Skip-It.
25. You remember boom boxes and walking around with one on your shoulder like you were all that.
26. You remember watching both Gremlins movies.
27. You thought Doogie Howser/Samantha Micelli was hot.
28. You remember Alf, the lil furry brown alien from Melmac.
29. You remember New Kids on the Block when they were cool...and don't even flinch when people refer to them as 'NKOTB'
30. You knew all the characters names and their life stories on 'Saved By The Bell,' The ORIGINAL class.
31. You know all the words to Bon Jovi - SHOT THROUGH THE HEART.
32. You just sang those words to yourself.34. You still sing 'We are the World'
33. You tight rolled or french cuffed your jeans. And still debate on which is the right term!
34. You owned a banana clip.
35. You remember 'Where's the Beef?'
36. You used to (and probably still do) say 'What you talkin' 'bout Willis?'
37. You're still singing shot through the heart in your head, aren't you!

~Holiday Fun~

Where does the time go? It seems we were just heading out to cut down our Christmas tree! And-getting a "big boy" haircut for the holidays...

Well, we certainly survived and had so much fun spending time with our families.

We were nothing short of spoiled...Not just with gifts but with the presence of family and friends from far and near...
It was wonderful to see everyone and hope you all enjoyed the holidays as much as we did!

~Choose Love Instead of Hate~

Proposition 8 The Musical:

See more Jack Black videos at Funny or Die

It's important to me that I post this video. While it is tongue-n-cheek I think you get the general message. With the election of a new President there is an air of change. With that, my family and I are excited and most of all hopeful of what's to come. To be honest~I hesitated when posting this...certainly not because of the entertainment value, more so because I am not looking to offend anyone. However, when it gets down to it...I choose love not hate and I hope that this comes across as such. I think this musical is witty and poignant...although it only scratches the surface of what many of our fellow human beings strive for in America~EQUALITY.

~In Loving Memory~

I just found out that we have lost someone very special to our family. Grandma Carr (seen above with Grandma Casey) recently passed and it is certainly not enough to say that she will be greatly missed. She was a lovely, kind, sweet and caring little lady. She always greeted you with a smile and her laugh was contagious.

Rest peacefully Grandma Carr.

~Baby Mama~

That's right...I am going to be a Baby Mama, again! Yes, Brad is going to be Baby Daddy and Finn is going to be a big brother. We are experiencing a lot of morning sickness (morning, noon and night) as well as some serious cravings. With that said...we could not be more thrilled!

Approximately 12 weeks~projected due date is May 30th.

~Happy Fall Y'All~

Mr. and Mrs. Joe and Heather

What a beautiful day, beautiful bride, beautiful ceremony and one rocking party after. It was absolutely fabulous.