Sore butt

I have been really sore lately, I hurt a butt muscle while carrying Ella to meet Evan for the marathon. So I want this pregnancy to be done, although I don't know if that would even cure my butt but I'm sure it would help. I am just getting uncomfortable but I'm almost 34 weeks so it will all be over very soon.


Check out my adjustable waist band, pretty hot, huh!

Ella and I have been trying to stay busy by participating in moms club events. We went to another pumpkin farm on Tuesday and had a great time, although it was a lot of work for me. Daddy should have came! There were lots of animals; goats, donkeys, turkeys, camels, bunnies, and lots of fun things to play in and on.





Ella's feeding the goat!


We have also been pretty scared about doing too much with other kids and going out too much because of the swine flu. We are not vaccinated yet so are just trying to protect ourselves. So by the end of the week we didn't do too much plus I thought it would help cure my butt problem, but it still hurts. I hope everyone has a wonderful week.

Grandma & Grandpa Lindahl visit

Veggin on the my couch eating an apple.

What else is there to do in the house all week! Baking is fun and messy!

Ella came down with a cold so much of last week was spend indoors trying to get better. It was also very cold here so we didn't want to leave the house if we didn't have too. On thursday evening we carved the pumpkins we picked, Ella didn't want to touch the gooey stuff in the middle so she watched us in astonishment as we carved them.

Don't make me touch that!


Evan carved the one on the right, Crystal's is on the left.

We anxiously awaited G&G's arrival on Friday afternoon. We met them at a pizza place for lunch and Ella quickly warmed up to them. I was shocked! She has changed so much since last time we saw them. I think it helps to look at pictures of them, do the webcam, and get spoiled by grandma. Grandma had books on hand so she would warm up to her faster; it worked! I also think she is getting older and just wants more attention and someone to play with her at all times. She definitely got that from G&G. We did a little shopping on Friday and found Ella's winter gear as well as a new pair of shoes. Uncle David- Grandpa Lindahl's brother came up from Tennessee to visit and help cheer on the boys for the marathon. He was here Friday evening when we got back from shopping. He also came armed with presents- in Ella's eyes the best presents; jewlery. :o) She warmed up to him also and played really well with him. I'm sure he just loved to play dress-up!


Uncle David and me.


My new coat, even equipped for ND weather.

Saturday was spend indoors. We had planned on going to another pumpkin farm but it was so cold so we just relaxed at home. Of course, Mary and I went shopping while Ella took a nap.

Relaxing a bit!

Playing on my Dora numbers with all my jewlery from Uncle David.

Daddy, grandpa, and me.

Grandma playing wiht Madi and I.



Sunday was the big marathon day. The boys began running at 7:30 while we continued to sleep until 9:00. We met Uncle David downtown and he helped us get around. We met them at mile 20 and cheered them on and than again at mile 23 and finally the finish line. They said it went really well until around the 15th mile and after that it was all a struggle. They did it though and we were all so proud of them. I really didn't have much faith in Evan as he didn't train as well as he should have but seeing him cross the finish line brought tears to my eyes. He did it! Congrats honey! The rest of the day was spend relaxing, obviously the boys didn't feel like doing anything and since it was Sunday; football was on...so it coudn't have been more perfect.


The shirts they wore before the marathon began!

Waiting for daddy and grandpa to run by!


Almost at the finish line....26 miles later.

Finish line!





Grandma and Grandpa left around 12p on Monday. It was sad to say our goodbyes but it is sure nice knowing it won't be long before we see them again. They plan to be here for Christmas and to spend time with us and the new little one. We had lots of fun and thanks so much grandma and grandmpa for all you did for our family. We love you!

Great Weekend

We had such a great/busy weekend. On Saturday Evan and I went to an OSU football game. The weather was perfect and so were are seats. We left Ella with a friend and her kids so she could play and have a good time. We all had a great time on Saturday!



On Sunday I worked all day long and Evan and Ella hung out at home, a relaxing day for all of us.

Evan and Ella sure know how to have fun. :o)

On Monday (Columbus Day) Evan had the day off of work so we went out for coffee/donuts in the morning and than ran to a pumpkin patch in the afternoon. Ella had such a great time! It was inexpensive and we spent the whole afternoon there. There was a petting zoo, corn mazes, sunflower mazes, hay to play on and in and slides to go down, a hayride out to the pumpkin patch, and finally donuts and cider.




That was her 1st time down. I don't think she expected to go that fast, with her sweat pants on she just flew. She loved it though and went down many many times.










Ella's teeth have still not come in but they're working on it. So she still has troubles sleeping depending on the day and her teeth. She is now starting to get a little cold, hopefully that's all it amounts too because we have a busy weekend coming up. G&G Lindahl are coming to visit! :o) We are so excited!

My belly at 31 weeks! I continue to have contractions frequently so I might have to start slowing down or this baby is going to be here very soon.

Teething sucks!

Well didn't do much last week because we were both too tired to do anything. Ella has been having troubles falling asleep and than staying asleep. It had worsened as the week went on and I had no idea what was wrong with her. So on Saturday we took her to urgent care and after waiting 3 hours for a dr. to look in her ears we came to the conclusion it was only her teeth. The dr. thinks all of her teeth are coming in at once because her molar area's on top and bottom were pretty swollen. Lucky me! How selfish to just think of me, she is miserable! It's been a rough week and who knows how long this will last. Let's hope they start coming through soon.

We did finally recieve our new couch this week so its nice to have some nice furniture but that meant we had lots of rearranging to do. We also recieved the wrong ottoman so now are debating on whether we even want one. As you can see the one we have now is extremely enormous! We didn't get much done on Saturday because we were all too tired but Sunday we got a little more accomplished. We moved the crib out of Ella's room into ours and also rearranged Ella's room. So the only things left to get done before the baby comes is to wash her clothes and find Ella's old bottles. Evan and I also went out for dinner and a movie alone, so that was nice and much needed. Let's pray that this week is better and we all get more rest.

Evan is training for a marathon in 2 weeks and went for his long run on Sunday- 13 miles, as you can see he was a little sore. He needed an ice bath!


My belly at 30 weeks! For the most part I am feeling fine, now just tired from lack of sleep. I have been having frequent braxton hicks contractions which are just uncomfortable. Hopefully they are preparing my body for an early and easy delivery.