Jace-ism's

Not a day goes by that this kid doesn't say something that just makes you chuckle! My favorite age of my children has always been 3 because of the funny things they say, but with Jace even about to hit the big 5...he just keeps coming up with the funniest comments that make me smile.

We are about ready to start fall soccer, and this will be Jace's 2nd year. He had his first soccer practice yesterday morning, and Nate surprised him with brand new shin guards in the morning. Oh he was excited! So he went to soccer practice, and kept them on until we went swimming. But when we came home and he changed back into his clothes...he of course had to put the shin guards back on. When I asked him why he said, "I won't wear them swimming mom!" I guess just everywhere else. We also agreed, in the same conversation, that he wouldn't wear them to church. And when he went down stairs to get ready for bed....guess what was still adorning his legs...yup spider man trunks, shin guards, and socks.



But an even sweeter conversation actually happened with Nate, just after dinner last night. Nate was out working on the deck, and Jace went out to help him.
Jace: "Dad, why do you love me?"
Nate: "For lots of reasons....why do you love me?"
Jace: "Because you bought me shin guards."
Nate: Then Nate took the opportunity to tell Jace why a he loves him (too many to add right here.)

I guess if all it takes is a pair of shin guards to make the boy happy, we'll cruise right through the teen years.




Here also is a picture of Jace with one of his favorite uncle's... Uncle Brandon on the 24th of July. (He must love Uncle Brandon, because Brandon has dogs and we don't.) Last weekend we went down to the cabin with the whole family and had a great time. Well, Brandon and Ashlee needed to take their 2 dogs for a walk, and of course had an entourage of kids that wanted to go. I stayed back with Hannah, and Brandon was good enough to give Jace a ride on his shoulders. Well during their walk/hike, Jace started to pass gas. Brandon didn't say anything, but could feel it of course.

Then Jace started to giggle, and said, "I farted on you, Uncle Brandon."
Brandon replied, "Yep and that's why your getting off." (At least he's a good sport.)
Jace of course thought it was hilarious (that's the joy of having older brothers I guess.) We've talked alot about bodily functions with this boy...but I'm sure it will be an ongoing discussion.


















Jace, of course like all kids, has his moments where he does pinch a fit. It is usually because of something that I won't let him do. But I'm past giving in to every childs' whim, so he just has to get over it.
He usually responds with a, "Mom, you're just making me so mad."
But one day a few weeks ago, instead of his usual saying he said, "Mom, you're just breaking my heart."
Which of course melted my heart, but I still didn't give in. I just smiled and gave him a huge hug. We sure love this kiddo!

Ultrasound

Yes...I know it's long overdue...but here are a couple of pictures from our ultrasound on June 2nd. Since we don't find out what we are having, ultrasounds have a different meaning to me. I'm a little more nervous, thinking that the ultrasound tech will find something wrong, or of concern. But no worries, thank goodness. I always ask a ton of questions like why they are measuring certain body parts, etc. (These are to detect birth defects or other problems that the baby might have.) Luckily, Nate was able to come with me and we had a fun time joking around and trying to guess what the baby is. (She made us turn our heads when she checked for the gender.) She also took a TON of pictures and sent us home with the DVD. (I had brought our VHS tape that all of the other kids' ultrasounds are on, but I guess that's obsolete now...my how times have changed.)

She also sent us home with a sealed envelope that has the baby's gender. People think that we are CRAZY to have the information at the tips of our fingers...just sitting on my dresser...and we still haven't peeked. It's easy now...since we've done it 5 times already. (There have been threats of friends coming to open the envelope and see what we are having...so it may be making it's way to a more secure location.) But things are looking good, and I'm feeling great. If only I could get more sleep, maybe when the kids get back to school. I'm still able to work out 3x's a week, but I've had to cut my portions of food WAY down, if I don't the dreaded HEARTBURN sets in at about 4 o'clock, and it's horrible. The baby is kicking me lots, and is very active at about 4am. Hannah loves to kiss my belly, and seriously it is the cutest thing. She has become very attached to her baby dolls (so much more than Rachel was). But Nate says she still treats them as a Neanderthal...which is true, so hopefully she'll be a lot more gentle with her new brother or sister.

I have a pregnancy app on my iPhone, and Jace loves to look at the photos of what the baby looks like in my tummy. All the kids are asking how long the baby is, or how much it weighs, so I know they are getting excited to have it join our family.
I'm now 28 1/2 weeks....6 months...so entering the last trimester should be a breeze!


What a sweet little profile.

Baby feet

We'll nip that in the bud with a passey as soon as possible!

Profile of the leg...the baby was very cooperative at being modest.

The sealed envelope...I plan on taking it to the hospital with me...just to see if it is a match!