Family fun!

Last Friday night the girls had their last night of swimming lessons at the YMCA.  They both really enjoyed them and I know they are both getting so much more comfortable around the water.   Madison is still a little bit iffy about going under water or putting her face in the water, but she has definitely gotten better!  Julianne loves to splash and giggle and try to put every toy in the pool in her mouth- you know the usual for a 21 month old. :)
    Saturday we woke up early to head out to the Stearns County Breakfast on the farm in Watkins.  My stations are sponsors of the event and I knew the girls would have a great time.  They loved petting all of the animals (especially the little puppies) and we enjoyed a homestyle breakfast of pancakes, french toast, sausage and eggs.  I couldn't believe the crowds of people there; it is always nice to see so many people at an event my stations are involved with :) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On our way home we stopped at Fleet Farm to pick up some flowers to add to our landscaping. The girls were super helpful and loved seeing the butterflies flying around the marigolds!  Julianne would run up to flowers and say, "cute" to everyone, which made me giggle.

 

     After a nap the girls were ready for the sprinkler and they sure had fun!  I love when all of the neighbor girls get to play together- they are so cute to watch :)

    Saturday afternoon Christian's friend Nick's daughter Amelia came over for a sleepover as he had a wedding.  We went to the Inaugural St. Cloud Rox baseball game (the team that used to be the Riverbats)  They are a part of the Northwoods league, which is what the Madison Mallards are a part of, so it always brings me back to college a little bit as we used to have TONS of fun at the Mallards games :)  This game was the first time I had ever been in general admission, so I got a different angle on the game.  The girls were stir crazy after about 3 innings, so we decided it might be a better idea to head back home.

     Sunday we went to church and then Nick came up and we grilled for lunch.  It is always fun to catch up with him now that he doesn't live in St. Cloud.  We definitely miss him and wish he lived closer!

     Tuesday I had my 32 week Dr. appt.  I have been feeling much larger than I did with the girlsat this point and pretty uncomfortable.  This little man is much stronger than the girls were, and him movements can nearly brings me to tears and sleeping is hit or miss at this point.  When I laid back to be measured my thoughts were confirmed- I am measuring a little over 35 weeks already.  It is pretty strange considering I consistently measure a week or 2 behind with both of the girls, and little man is just jumping right ahead!   I expressed my concern that I would have a 15 pound baby and of course my midwife laughed and said she's not too concerned about that.  She warned me to take it easy and try to eliminate stress factors in my life as much as possible.  I'm trying to work on that right now, but crazy to think that if I stay on this track I will be measuring full term the first week of July!

    Tomorrow we are heading to Madison for Cliff and Kate's wedding. I am so excited to see them and celebrate their wedding!  I am also excited to introduce Madison to the town of Madison! :)  I am hoping pics on Abe's lap, Mickey's breakfast and some Babcock ice Cream can all be achieved!  Jan and Morgan are generously watching Miss Julianne for us as I am a bridesmaid, Christian is an usher and Madison is the flower girl.  Although we will miss JEM like crazy, it would have been so challenging for her to do the drive and we don't really know what we would have done with her during the ceremony, so it is probably best case scenario. Plus, she will get some special Nana and Boo bonding time- lucky little munchkin :)