Rocks In Her Pockets

Today as Joseph was changing Mary Elisabeth's diaper, he noticed she brought home some souvenirs from the playground at school.  Yup she brought home rocks in her jean pockets.  She is so adorable.  I love watching her grow up and seeing her personality blossom!  

If I Only Had a Brain

I am seriously feeling like the scarecrow from The Wizard of Oz.  During this pregnancy I've become so spacey and slow ha!  Joseph is constantly laughing at me because he will tell me something and two minutes later, I won't remember what he told me.  I remember having a little bit of  "pregnancy brain" with Josiah and Mary Elisabeth, but this time around it is much worse.  I actually feel dumb...like I have a bubble in my brain ha!  Yesterday we were picking up the kids from Sunday School Class and some of our friends were inviting us to go bowling.  I thought they meant that the kid's Sunday School Class was going bowling.  I even thought to myself (thank goodness not out loud), how can two and three year olds pick up a bowling ball and bowl?  I finally realized they were talking about OUR Sunday School Class ha!  I'm praying my brain will come back after Mackenzie is here, if not I may find myself traveling down the yellow brick road to see the Wizard of Oz!

I apologize for any past and future blog posts.....ha! I find myself reading them and thinking they make absolutely no sense, at least to me.  Maybe I should stick to pictures for the rest of the pregnancy.  All I have to say is thank goodness for spell check!

24 Weeks

Here we are at 24 weeks.  I think I have definitely "popped!"  I was looking in the mirror the other day and noticed my belly button is almost out.  I am feeling more and more "pregnant" these days.  The heartburn has set in (yuck) and my hips feel like they are going to break.  Mackenzie continues to be an active baby.  For most of the pregnancy I have felt her on my right side, but today I started to feel her across my tummy.  Her movements are becoming stronger and stronger every day.  

I had to crop the picture because I didn't realize how nasty my glass door is!  I have put it on my to do list and it WILL get cleaned tomorrow.  While taking my weekly picture the kids wanted theirs taken with Mackenzie too!  They were so sweet.  Josiah loves touching and talking to my belly.  Mary Elisabeth will point at my belly and say "baby," but then again she'll point at Joseph's belly and say "baby" too ha!  I can't wait to see them meet their little sister.  I pray everyday for a smooth transition for them.  

My Little Man

Sweet Sissy Girl

I went back to work on Wednesday.  It was so nice to finally have some adult interaction during the day.  The only downfall is that I really think I have lost my brain.  Joseph laughs at me all the time because I can not remember anything.  When I went back to work,  Outlook and the other Microsoft Office programs seemed to have been upgraded to a newer version.  Seriously it took me about twenty minutes to figure out how to print an email.  I found myself doing things slower, but aside from all of that it was a smooth week.  

Great Friends

Friday night Joseph and I went out on a double date with our friends Tiffany and Tony.  They are expecting their first baby boy in November.  We've been friends for about seven or eight years...I think...forgive my pregnancy brain.  Joseph and Tony met at the Zeta house and became instant friends ha!  Through the years our friendship has continued and I am so thankful that it has.  We love them so much and can not wait to meet Baby Boy Lacey in November.

Dinner was cut short for Tony when he had to leave because of a work incident, but Joseph, Tiffany and I continued our night.  Dinner was delicious and we topped it off with a trip to Starbucks!  After coffee Joseph and I took Tiffany home.  Another night will have to be planned so that Tony can join us this time.

I can not believe how fast time has gone.  Seems like yesterday we were living in the Zeta House.  Now here we are with our preggo bellies.  I can not wait to see what the years to come will bring.  I am so excited about watching our kids grow up together. 

Happy Birthday Papa

Today we went to Joseph's Nana and Papa's house to celebrate Papa's 81st Birthday.  We had a wonderful time with our family.  Nana and Papa are so special to me.  Unfortunately all of my grandparents passed away during my younger years.  But when I married Joseph I gained 5!  I am so blessed and grateful that they have all taken me in as if I were their own.  Likewise I love each one of them and am so happy that I can share in these special moments with them.

Happy Birthday Papa!  We Love You!

Josiah and Clay blowing out the candles

Kayla and Sissy

Daddy and Sissy

mmmm......so he says ;)

Clay, Josiah and Cooper

Highlight of the night....gathered around the t.v. to watch....

Slim Shady...AKA Matt!  Sooo funny... you just had to be there!

It was a wonderful night...good food, family, and lots of laughter!  It's was nice to take a break from all of our hectic and busy lives to come together and celebrate Papa's 81st....or as he says 18th!

Happy Birthday Pops!