...and baby GIRL makes 4!

You read it right people...this little peanut is all girl! She (hehe) is measuring right on schedule which was really strange to hear. If you remember her moose of a brother started measuring ahead early on! The due date remains the same October 23, 2010. However due to the nature of Jax' hasty delivery and some blood tests that agree that we could have the same issues with #2, our wonderful midwife Renee executively decided that we will have a scheduled c-section for the week prior to the due date. There will be at least one more ultrasound done to set the final date! Sooo...now that it's official--Let the shopping begin!

X games here we come!

Jax has been working on his quad stunts. I think the kid's got some potential. Check 'im out!

Ladybugs!

While we were in Pismo there seemed to be an infestation (for lack of a better description) of ladybugs. Sounds really cool huh? Think gnats or flies on a warm picnic day and multiply that and you get the idea of exactly how many ladybugs would descend on our campsite daily to get warmed up. They were everywhere. On our tables, awning, seats, us! At first Jax was really curious about the little red ladies that were landing on him and then...well...he got really good at "catching" them ala Lenny (of Mice and Men). We found many wings minus the bug on his little hands!

Back to Pismo we go...

My boys took me on another camping trip to Pismo for Justin's birthday. We decided that it was time to take the new trailer out for a spin and what better time to take the schnauzers on their first trip to the sand! So we packed up the trailer and let me tell you what...2 dogs, 2 adults and 1 buddy need A LOT of stuff!! Luckily, we have the toy hauler so everything (couches and beds included) fold up flat against the wall so that there is just a big space to load copious amounts of junk in!

Jax did much better with the sand...and by much better I mean he wasn't gagging each time it touched his skin. He still much preferred to have socks or shoes or feetie jammies on however. By the end of the trip he was able to walk barefoot around the campsite! woo hoo! Small victory!

On the other hand, the doggies loved the sand. They spent most of their time digging or chasing the sand their feet kicked up while walking. ;) They may not be smart but they are pretty!

We've also realized that Jax is a wheel addict. As in...if it has wheels he HAS to touch it/fix it/figure it out. Most of his waking time was spent playing with the wheeled objects around camp. He also made the connection that his helmet=a ride on the three wheeler. So many times a day he would toddle over to his helmet, put it on all the while making his "I want" sign. And let me tell you...Justin was sooo proud of this he just about Burst!!

Here are the pics (few that they are) of my boys. I didn't realize how often I am behind the camera until I didn't get a single picture of myself or the three of us the entire trip! Oh well... ;)

Come on dad...let's go!!

My boys....

Rockin' the feeties in the sand!

Yes...he IS driving with is feet.

This is my 13mo old son trying to STAND UP-no hands on the seat of his quad!

Swim lessons

Jax and Justin had their first Daddy and Me swim lessons this past Tuesday. Leaving the house armed with cameras galore, I wasn't sure who was more excited...Jax or Daddy! The swim lessons are held waayyy out in Clovis at Jamie's School of Fish. It is an outdoor pool that during the cold months has a dome over it to keep in the heat. And let me tell you...it was sauna hot! However, since with this pregnancy I am always cold...I was in heaven! The boys on the other hand begun sweating instantly! As we sat waiting for their turn I pulled out the camera (with brand new batteries in it) and the sucker wouldn't turn on! Needless to say I was just a little more than upset. Luckily I had the video camera too! So you all get to see Jax in action!

Now...most of the "action" is shot from a distance and is of their backs. For the first little while Jax was a little unsure of the class and would search frantically for me...so to make it easier on the Daddy, I kept my distance! Jax is learning to hold his breathe so he can go under water, to "reach for the beach" which is to head to the side of the pool and pull up, and other water familiarity skills. I enjoyed watching and my water boys enjoyed the doing--perfect partnership!

Hopefully I'll finally put this camera curse to an end and get some good still pictures...fingers crossed.

1st "Official" trip to the Fire Station!

Not sure who's happier here...

Look mom...I'm driving!

woo hoo!!!

more screeches of delight

whoa...this is high!

I know that Jaxon has already been to more fire stations in his short time than most people will ever visit in their entire lives, but this visit was special. This was the first visit that Jaxon took pictures with the rig that his Daddy was driving! For the first year of Jaxon's life, Justin has been an Arson Investigator. It was a wonderful job that allowed Justin to come home at least once a shift to check on us and visit Jax. He was able to do this because he was driving a pick-up...not a rig. So now back into the field he goes and more importantly back on a rig!

I'm not sure who was more excited to be in this Rescue engine...Justin or Jaxon. Jax was screeching and yelling he was so excited! He even got to blow the air horn (which scared the daylights out of everyone BUT Jax!) He was having so much fun that he did not want to leave...poor buddy. With his love of all things vehicle this child is destined to scare the life out of me!!

I love to help...

Jax has always loved to be in the middle of whatever Justin and I (or anybody else for that matter) is doing. Lately he's taken that "whatcha doin' " attitude to a whole new level! If the garage door opens--the boy HAS to be out there. He makes a bee line for the quads and starts to mess with them and help daddy out. The same goes for the dishwasher. He wants to help! We've actually had to start planning when the dishwasher gets loaded or emptied...cause if it's open for too long watch out! You'll get a less than helpful helper! I just hope he's still as interested in doing dishes when he's a teenager! ;-)

2 boys working...2 FFD t shirts...2 cheesy smiles...2 afros. I'll tell ya...when they match they go all out!

It thrills Justin to no end that Jax loves these loud toys as much as he does!

See??? I can help too!