Camping Trip

Steve and I decided to have a little getaway before the baby comes. We took the travel trailer to Fort Wilderness for a mid-week vacation. I ended up having to work Wednesday night and Thursday but that's okay since we were only camping 15 minutes away from my job.  Steve and his family used to stay at Fort Wilderness most years at Christmas when he was growing up.  It was fun for him to share this piece of his childhood with me.  I know it meant a lot to him and it was really fun for him too. Elwood had a blast too.  He loves camping but boy does it wear him out.  I think he has been sleeping since we returned on Thursday!

Steve and I after just checking in Monday afternoon, headed to the pool.

Elwood quickly found his favorite spot, under our bed.  He loves to crawl under there and sleep.

  He even drags all his toys under there to keep them all safe.

Elwood and Daddy on the bed.  No room for me in there!

The Fort has recently added a dog park so the doggies can run around and play together. 

 We spent a lot of time in there making new friends.

Elwood had plenty of space to roam around and explore.  That was a pretty big hill he kept

 running up and down.  We don't have many of those here in Florida so that was new for him.

I think someone thoroughly enjoyed his time at the park.  

You don't get a much happier face than that!

Elwood also had his first golf cart ride on this trip.  He was so funny sitting on the floor, trying not to fall out.  I couldn't resist the photo!

Mommy, don't let me fall out!

Elwood likes exploring all the nature around the campsite too.

We hope the baby enjoys camping half as much as Elwood.  We hope to have many fond memories as a family like Steve has with his.

Bunnies!

So last week, Elwood found some bunnies in the back yard. At first I thought they were mice but upon closer inspection, they are bunnies (thank God).  I did some research online and learned that bunnies typically nest in wide open areas like lawns and typically get dug up by dogs and cats.  Even though the mommy wasn't around apparently they come back at night to feed them.  We moved them under Steve's old tractor so  that Elwood or birds couldn't get to them.  Elwood was so cute.  He kept sitting by the back door crying because he wanted to go out and check on his babies. He would run out right away and pick them up in his mouth.  He was being a little mommy.  Here are some photos I took of them.

Elwood, looking for his babies...

I know I left them in here somewhere!

There they are!

There are three of them. Look how little and cute they are all snuggled together.

I just couldn't resist.  Their eyes were still closed.  They couldn't see where they were going but they kept crawling away from their nest.  I picked them up and put them back.  The internet says it was okay.

Unfortunately the bunnies are gone.  We left for a camping trip on Monday and when we got back on Thursday they had flown the coupe.  I hope that they are okay and growing quickly.  Maybe they will come back and visit soon.  Elwood might chase them away though.  That's what he did to their mommy.  Oh well, we'll see what happens.

Toy Envy

How cute is Elwood?  Since we have started setting up the nursery, he has had a difficult time understanding that these toys do not belong to him.  Ever since we got Elwood, he has had a love for any plush toys.  Unfortunately, he usually destroys them.  I think he gets satisfaction from ripping them limb from limb to get to the stuffings inside.  Since our house is about to be filled with toys, I've decided to make some of them accessible to him so that he gets used to them and also learns not to destroy them.  This morning when I woke up, I found an interesting trail of toys from my side of the bed, all the way to the nursery.  Here is the evidence he left...

(My side of the bed) 

This is "ducky".  So far it is Elwood's favorite.  Ducky came in an Easter basket for Elwood's brother, but of course, he has adopted it as his own.

(Daddy's side of the bed)

"Dinosaur", "kitty" and "Nemo" join the party.

"Doggie".  Elwood left him on his bed in the living room.  Everyone in their place!

(And Baby's room) The animals live in those baskets on the bookshelf.  Someone has pulled

 them all down!

What is that saying about the culprit returning to the scene of the crime to admire his

 handiwork?  Busted.  I just had to laugh though.  At least he has yet to destroy anything.  I think Elwood thinks of it as a game now.  He just brought me "Goofy".  He finds that it warrants attention and that's what he is really after.  We are gonna have to find a way to positively reinforce the good behavior and discourage the bad.  Oh well.  Progress is progress I suppose.

Btw, Here is a new belly pic.  30 Weeks.  Only 2 1/2 months to go!!!!!

Progress on the Nursery

Our yard sale was a success and now we have space for baby.  Here are some photos of the progress we are making, slowly but surely.

This is what the nursery used to be.  Daddy's drum room and over all man cave.

The boys, savoring their last moments in their room.

The clean slate, where the drums used to live.

Someone was fast asleep while we painted.  I thought he looked cute when he woke up.

"Hey you guys, what are you doing to MY room?"

We have the dresser now but the crib is backordered until May.  I sure hope it gets here on time!

Daddy worked hard assembling the dresser.  I gave him a turn in my chair. 

 Steve bought it for me for my birthday yesterday.  He and Elwood approve.

The room already looks dramatically different and much better in my opinion.  Now we just need a few more things and we should be all ready! (I know, that's what I think right?)

I think someone still thinks it's his room.

Another pretty Spring

My lillies, due to no effort on my part, are blooming again this year.  I think they are even more pretty than last year.  I have three different colors this year.  I am so excited.  

Well, I guess I can't sit around all day admiring God's handiwork.  I'm off to clean out the closets and start setting up the baby's room!

A much needed update

Well, as everyone knows by now, I'm pregnant.  Actually, 25 weeks pregnant today.  Steve and I are very excited.  We know that we are having a little boy and couldn't be happier.  We are already so much in love with the little guy and he doesn't even have a name yet.  I am still working part time at the Artisan Club in Celebration.  I work between 20 and 30 hours a week which is perfect for me and my aching body right now.  I am planning to work for as long as I can. Luckily, I have had very good health so far and the doctor has no concerns about me being on my feet all day in a kitchen just yet.  I am trying to get back into blogging a bit more regularly now because there are so many things going on that we want to share.  I don't have tons of time right now to upload 300 photos but they will be coming soon.  For now, Steve, Elwood and I are doing well and are preparing for the new baby.  We have lots of work to do, both on the house and the dune buggy.  We have a short timeline to finish that thing now since the baby is due on July 3rd. We definitely hope to be finished by then.

  7 weeks.  This pic kinda sucks.

 12 weeks.

 20 weeks.

 25 weeks.

  

Our "first born son" being just so darn cute

 Steve and I on our last Disney Cruise

for a while the last week of February.  Can't wait till the 

little guy is big enough to cruise!

That's all for me for now.  I'm going to go help Steve some more on the dune buggy.  Check the other blog for all those updates!

Be back soon, I promise...