Dear Anonymous

I appreciate your input on the BPA matter. I have actually done a bit of research on the subject and have found some disturbing information. I'm glad that you have experienced no problems and you are right, I too am just fine, though I don't think I was exposed to as much as kids are today. I in no way want to push my beliefs onto you I simply wanted to help others who might be concerned for their children as well as I am for mine. I hope your good health continues.

BPA-Free

I have recently become concerned about the chemical BPA which is found in baby bottles, water bottles, pacifiers, sippy cups and lots, lots more. This chemical has been linked to causing problems in a developing fetus, early puberty in girls, late puberty in boys, and much more. I came across this today and it was very helpful for me. I thought I would share it with anyone else who might be slightly obsessive, like me.

Avila Beach

Last Friday my kids and I went to the beach with my Mom and Alex.

On the way there we ate breakfast at the Madonna Inn.

We didn't eat in this room but we had to take a picture. It was ALL pink and covered in flowers. A three year old girls dream.

Next stop, Avila.

We spent most of the day here. At noon the fog burned off and it was a beautiful sunny day.

Then before we headed home we went over to Pismo to eat dinner at Splash Cafe. The kids got corn dogs but my Mom, Ali and I had lots of delicious chowder and seafood!

dessert, then a walk down the pier before hoping back into the car.

Elsie felt the need to try to pick up everyone of the nails on the pier.

Today is the day...

I start blogging again. I am either 11 or 12 weeks, I can't remember, but I feel much better and my house is clean today so here we go.

Elsie's first self feeding session!

She got most of it. I only had to help her with the last two bites.

and here is Charlotte the day she decided to wear all of her headbands. This is before the day that she decided to give herself a haircut. Pictures of that will come.

Way too long of a post...

I know it's late but here is our St. Patrick's Day

The next night we saw almost all of the Freemans. Here are all of the great grand kids.

Then on Saturday we celebrated Easter with the Robbins at my Aunt Theresa's house

The kids were daring enough to jump into the pool.

Here they are trying to warm up afterwards

Elsie's first Easter egg hunt

Elsie's first bag of potato chips

The race

This is the first outfit that Elsie picked out herself. She brought each piece to me one by one and squawked for me to put it on her.

The cutest pic I could get Easter morning

this one is more realistic

After church we went to my dad's for BBQ salmon and tri-tip. Sooo goood.

second Easter egg hunt

Elsie trying to fit into Charlotte's new Barbie car

Yummmy

I said I was going to be positive about this pregnancy and not complain, but I feel so sick! My house, husband, and children are suffering because of it too. I am 9 weeks today and have been sick for about 4, which doesn't sound bad, but it is!

However there are still things to be grateful for. Like this sandwich,

even though it looks disgusting and I didn't even try a bite.

A few days ago I got out of the shower to find that my sweet boy had made this delicious (if only to him) sandwich for me to help me feel better. It was a spinach and mustard sandwich that he microwaved for 20 seconds. I offered to share it with him. You can see the bite he took, which was followed by "Yuck, that's disgusting!" as he threw himself on the couch and acted as if he might not survive. I chose not to risk my life as well. (Luckily he didn't notice.)

But his sweet gesture definitely lifted my spirits and I didn't even mind the mess that stayed on the counter for 2 days.

Aaron flies

Aaron finally got to go flying with Nick today!! I don't think I have ever seen him more excited. It was kind of spur of the moment and of course Charlotte was devastated that she didn't get to go along. She hid under the kitchen table crying. The only thing that helped her cheer up was the promise that she could go next time, and a brownie.

Nick said that Aaron was a little nervous during take-off but he calmed down once they got off the ground.

He even got to fly for a bit!

This is the same size plane that I first flew in with Nick (I threw up on the way home, but Aaron did just fine!)

He didn't get to fly in this one but he definitely does like helicopters!

odd comments

Today in the car there was a slightly sad song on the radio (I really can't remember what song it was but it was some kind of love song) and Aaron said "this song makes me cry" and really looked like he might! Then a little while later a commercial came on and Charlotte said "Mom can you change it, this is annoying!"

My kids have individually come to me this week to ask me how the doctors will sew my stomach back up after the baby pops out. First of all I wonder if they had a conversation about this (and if they did I wish I could have heard it), and second I wonder if they picture my stomach literally bursting open in the delivery room?

Here are some pics from the park last weekend .

Five Star Source

I added their sticker to my page last week but felt too sick to mention it in a blog, but our friends Lorin and Kelli Brown just started a new online furniture business called Five Star Source. They have lots of great furniture at really great prices. If you live in Fresno they get some of their stuff from a warehouse here which helps on shipping costs, but if not they ship anywhere! If you are in need or want of anything you should check them out here!

Four???

I haven't posted in a while because I keep forgetting to take my camera anywhere we go. We actually have done some fun things but its no fun to write about them without pictures. It's this pregnant mind. I can't remember anything. Yes, I said it we are expecting our FOURTH child and I must say I am kind of freaking out about it. I definitely wanted more kids but I wanted to feel ready for them. AND, I wanted to loose 15 more pounds, or at least 10. I am only 6 weeks along and haven't even seen the doctor yet so I have time to warm up to the idea. The kids already have, they can't wait and check the size of my stomach every morning.

Some good news, due to this unexpected expansion, Nick asked for and received a raise!! Good job Nick!!