Trim Up the Tree With Christmas Stuff...

Friday was a lazy day, where the boys and I stayed in our jammies all day! It was pouring rain and there was no way I wanted to venture out to the stores with the boys in tow on Black Friday. The Doc had to work but decided to go in a little later so we decided it would be the perfect time to clean up and put up our tree! I thought for sure we would only have room for our small 3' tree. Last years spot is home to our treadmill and we can't exactly move that anywhere else but thanks to the Doc's furniture rearranging, he was able to make a spot for our big tree!

The boys putting up the tree


Shaun trying to help!


David fluffing out the branches!


On Saturday night after we put Shaun to bed David helped me put up the ornaments while the Doc worked some other decorations.



Putting up the Angel


David showing off his hard work


It's my favorite time of year, the smell of chimney smoke in the air, the lights, the music and seeing all the decorations around the city. Now all we needs is some snow!!

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Thanksgiving weekend is coming to a close and it was another great one! Thursday we had turkey at my parents house and today we had turkey at the Doc's Aunts house on the cape! I love having TWO Turkey Days!



We hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!

It's BOY number THREE!!

What can I say...we're good at making BOYS! We had our ultrasound today and confirmed what we saw at the 12 week ultrasound, that baby number three is in fact another BOY! He is perfect and healthy and really that is all that matters!

He was not cooperating very well but at least he showed us the goods. I was a little sad that we didn't get a good profile picture like I got with David and Shaun. I found out though, that I get to go back in 6 weeks for another ultrasound so that is neat. Maybe I'll get a better picture then!



As we have done in the past we have chosen his name, so from this point forward Baby Squishy will be known as Evan Michael. David is so excited that he's getting, as he puts it, another Shaun!

18 Weeks: BIG Fall (you could say it's a hat trick)

And by hat trick I mean, I have now had a major fall in all three pregnancies. The first fall I was 21 weeks along with David and somehow rolled my ankle on a wood chip. The second fall I was 15 weeks along with Shaun and slipped on the wet floor after coming off the El. I do not know what my problem is with staying on two feet while pregnant. It's actually a little ridiculous.

Here is what happened. Yesterday I was cleaning up after lunch and turned around to head back into the kitchen where I slipped on David's sweatshirt that he had taken off. It couldn't have just been a graceful fall on my butt, no, I fell hard on my hip after my arm got caught in trashcan cover, spilling some contents of the trash out all over me. I mean, really. I hurt all over.

It was just me and the boys when it happened but that doesn't help the ego, I still feel like the biggest klutz. My arm has a huge bruise where it scrapped against the trash cover, and I have a slight limp. Not to sound like a drama queen, but it feels like I might need a hip replacement (OK, it's not really that bad but man it hurts like hell!).

I got ZERO sympathy from the Doc who laughed at me (again) while calling me a FEEB for the rest of the night. This was the worst of the three falls, I am banged up and bruised and this time it's more than just my ego.

As you can see from the picture above I am HUGE! I feel so much bigger this time around, but I am going to chalk it up to the fact that it's the third time my body has endured this. Other than the fall this has so far been another uneventful pregnancy. Monday is our big ultrasound and we'll find out for sure if Baby Squishy is in fact a boy like we have thought since our 12 week scan.

School Pictures

Last Friday David had his school pictures taken. I can't wait to see how the class picture comes out. The kids in his class are just so cute. I took this picture of David with his BFF after the pictures. They are growing up so fast.



David is learning so much in school. Next Tuesday we get to go early to hear them sing us a Thanksgiving song! I am going to take a video so be on the lookout!

Leaf Pile Fun

Last week at Grammy and Papa's house, the boys had some fun outside playing in the leaves.

Only a Matter of Time...

Before we end up in the ER with Shaun. He climbs up onto the coffee table, climbs the ladders at the park, tries to walk up and down the stairs and (as you can see from the picture below) likes to climb up on the couch and sit on the window sill.

Halloween 2009

Well another Halloween has come and gone. This year the David was a Doctor (just like Daddy, he said) and Shaun was the Pillsbury Doughboy (except most people thought he was a ghost because he refused to wear the hat).

We had lost of Halloween fun this year. First was the Fright Night on the 25th. It's run by the city and there were bounce houses, pony rides, free pizza, music and more. The boys had a blast.

David in the bounce house


Shaun with his BFF Alexis in the haystacks


David and his BFF Briana


On Thursday (the 29th) was David's Halloween party for School. The parents were able to come inside and quickly take pictures of the kids dressed up. Everyone looked so cute. Here is a picture of David and his BFF Briana after the party was over.


Saturday was our busy day with our Halloween party at the Rec in the morning and then off t0 NH for some trick or treating with the Stack's. This was Shaun's first year going door to door for candy. Last year he was just my little baby, being carried around in the BabyBjörn!

David and the Great Pumpkin at the Halloween Party



Me & Shaun at the Rec


David with his Dracula mask, he won it in a game!


The gang before heading out for CANDY!


Trick or Treating in NH