Half Way!

I'm 20 weeks along, yay, which means half way! Whom ever it was that said pregnancy only lasts 9 months is full of it! We also realized that this baby didn't have a 'belly blog'. We will assure it, that it isn't loved any less. However, pregnancy itself seemed to be more of a thrill the first time. We are thankful that everything is going well, despite lower back pain and trying to find pants that fit. Our ultrasound will be on the 10th, so we are eagerly awaiting that. We plan to keep it a surprise until Christmas, so be awaiting a special post. I will try to add an updated photo every month or so...20 weeks

It has only taken a fraction of the time to start showing, as compared to last pregnancy.
Bare belly, complete with my Carson souvenirs (a.k.a. stretch marks).

Our Little Family...

Happy Thanksgiving!

New York

I had the best time on my trip and Brock did an outstanding job being super-dad while I was away!

We enjoyed ourselves at Panera Bread (a few times!)

Getting drenched at Niagara Falls.

Angie is all about NY fashion! :)
The roar of the water was amazing.
The Muslim and the Eskimo
On Saturday we went to dinner with Paul Pusluzney (sp?) and his girlfriend, Beth, to a great steak restaurant. We then went to see Alan Jackson in concert. We got to sit in the Bill's box, but we agreed that country music is best in the Wyoming air at dusk.
And who knew we'd get to sit by a real, live cowboy!
On Sunday, Angie and I went to watch the Bill's walk through. I was so impressed with how the team tries to accommodate and involve the families.

At the indoor practice facility.

Our favorite is #29!!!

Ang and I also got in a few quality hours of shopping on Sunday before having a fabulous dinner at a small restaurant, The Left Bank, in downtown Buffalo. She had to get reservations a week in advance. We now understand why!

A little "Rock Band" on Wii to get John in the Monday Night Football frame of mind.

(I'm terrible!)
Bills vs. Brown

from a suite!

It was quite cold and windy, so we were very thankful to be invited in to the box suite owned by several other Bill's wives. We had a great time, even though the outcome of the game was not quite what we had hoped. John played well!

Thanks again, Angie and John! I had a wonderful time. Your hospitality was second to none. After I got home, I realized I did a poor job of taking pictures to truly depict all of our fun, but I guess that must have meant that I was focused more on my company than my camera. My times with my sister rank as some of my most precious moments. Can't wait until we get to be with you both again! xoxo

Views From the Path of Distruction

Carson has turned in to quite the the good walker...

Walking #1

Walking #2

Hi!

Our baby is 11 months old!

Wow, how time flies!

Our little man has turned into quite the ham. We are having so much fun.

He is beginning to include a few words with his babbling, saying "mama, dada, dog, and this".

He does something new everyday and is getting to be quite a good walker.

(He won't slow down long enough for me to get a picture of him walking.)

I'll try for a video in my next post.

This goof does not like being confined while diaper changing...has been getting into a bit of trouble over this. (Don't tell the grandmas!)Loves food and the freedom of feeding himself.
The "OHHHH" face is still going strong and now accompanied by a giggle.

Into absolutely everything.

(This damage was done in 2 minutes or less.)

Loves bath time and is being reminded that we SIT in the tub!

And once in a while, he slows down.

A great napper and sleeps 11 hrs at night.

The best boy we could ask for...hope the next one is taking notes!

Trick-or-Treat

924 Elk Drive = 217 trick-or-treaters