BIG NEWS

We have recently found out that next year we will be parents once again. We really wanted this, however it only took us seven years after Nick. If pregnancy was easy and fun then I know there would be a ton more people in the world. Nick is so excited that he will be a big brother in just a few short months. He really doesn't realize how many months it really will be.

For the longest time I just wanted a girl. I see all those cute pink clothes. To be honest, I will be happy for either a boy or a girl.

I will be posting pictures through my pregnancy. At this time, I look no different. I do on the other hand feel different. I am so tired these days. Many days I am in bed by eight at night. I am also feeling very sick but surprisingly hungry. What a crazy time in my life.

Nina Ship

Today Nick with his Grandma and Grandpa Herod went to see a ship replica of the real ship of Christopher Columbus the Nina. He had so much fun. He enjoyed this because this year he was taught about these three famous ships. He was able to go on the ship and see the different parts of the ship. What a great learning experience!

Eric Carle

As a teacher and mother today one of my all time wishes came true. I actually met Eric Carle. For those of you who don't live on planet Earth he is the author of wonderful children's book such as The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Steven, Nick, and I were there 1 hour and 30 minutes before the signing began. We were the fourth group in line and we saw him the second he came through the door. There we were sitting on the floor of Kohls department store waiting to see this special person. Nick was able to tell Eric Carle himself that his very favorite book was the The Very Hungry Caterpillar. I was so excited to see him that I actually couldn't breathe and my eyes were welling up with tears. I know that neither Nick of I will ever forget this special day.