BamBam!

YES, we are thrilled to announce we are expecting another baby due this May! My due date is May 7th. You might remember that Kevin was nicknamed "Pebbles" (as in a tiny Stone), so naturally, we are calling this baby BamBam.

I am feeling great, the second trimester is soooo much easier than the first. We had an ultrasound this week, everything looks great. Sorry to disappoint those of you who hate surprises, but we did not learn if we are having a boy or a girl. (If you ask Kevin, we are having a boy and he will be named Thomas. He has named everything Thomas, all his lovies are named Thomas). We like the name Thomas, but now think it would be too weird to use since it's the name of all Kevin's stuffed animals. Of course, I think BamBam is a boy because I can't fathom the idea of having a girl. Wait and see.... May will be here before we know it!

We have told Kevin that we are having another baby. How much he really understands, I don't know. This week he said that the new baby can have all the red binkys, because he loves the blue ones :) We have the crib setup from when Kevin slept in the nursery, and we got out the mobile and bedding to decide how to paint the room.

This pregnancy is going much faster than it did the first time! (I know I will regret these words when we get to months 8 & 9!)

Santa re-do

This year's visit with Santa went so much better than last year. Kevin gave Santa a high-five and climbed right into his lap. When asked what he would like for Christmas, he replied "big things, I like big things". Not too specific, but Santa will know what to bring.

We were busy decorating our tree this weekend. Kevin thought it was really fun when Nate tied it to the top of the car. It's not everyday there is a tree on the top of our car, he was laughing the entire ride home.

Our scary helper

We are working on repainting the island in our kitchen. Well, as soon as Nate gets out the toolbox, Kevin wants to help. He is wearing his scary mask so he doesn't breathe in the dust while sanding. Safety first!

Man in the Moon

Today, while driving home, Kevin said "I see the man in the moon, Mommy. Where is his neck"?

How do I respond to that?

Lunch with ladies

We were in Chicago for Thanksgiving and had a great time with Grandmom, Grandpop & Uncle Brian.

On Friday we met my friends for lunch. It's been months since they have seen Kevin and all the girls had fun asking Kevin about his favorite things (what he does and school, what he'd like for Christmas).

Kevin & Ben

Before our drive home yesterday we stopped to visit the Dewart's. Kevin loved playing with Ben's toys. Thanks for sharing so well Ben!

Karen's Wedding

Kevin had a terrific weekend, and so did we! We were in Chicago for my college roommate's wedding. Kevin spent half the weekend with Grandmom & Grandpop and the other half with Nicole & Joe. We all had so much, we're a bit sad the weekend excitement is over.

Friday night at the rehearsal dinner:

Pretty bridesmaids: The roommates, with Nate (he was our honorary college roommate for several years).