Sunday, September 11, 2005

Recent events

Today, I was reminded by Alex just how large my midsection is getting. He was drawing pictures on the driveway. First, he wrote his name and Andy's. Then he drew a stick picture of himself. This stick figure was followed by another, mine. He drew a head and stick body, the went back to the belly, where he added a huge circle 3-4 times the size of the head, inside the circle he drew 2 smaller stick figures -- representing Sean & Ryan.

Andy has become quite a force in his own right. On Wednesday, Alex and I were stripping the beds of their sheets to be washed (as we do every week). As Andy's Bob the Builder sheets were removed from his bunk, he became distressed saying, "My Ba, My Ba" and kept putting the sheets back onto his bed.

He usually takes his nap on my bed with me in the afternoon. On morning while Alex was at school Andy got restly and went upstairs. I could hear him in the babies' room taking all the books off the crib (we need to organize). But, I felt it was not worth the time to go up the stairs. Andy was then quiet. When it was time to meet Alex at the bus stiop, I went upstairs. Andy was sleeping in the middle off all the books.

Andy also seems to understand that there is something going on with my belly and it has something to do with babies. Last night, during a reading fest -- when I lay down to read, Andy often finds me and turns up with many, many of his own books. I asked where his belly was. He patted my belly and said, "Baby."

Monday, August 29, 2005


Alex and Hannah about to head to the school bus. Posted by Picasa

Alex is ready for the first day of school -- new clothes, even new shoes! Posted by Picasa

Andy put the "wellies" on all by himself. He then stomped around the front yard! Posted by Picasa

Andy also got a book -- Baby Animals. Posted by Picasa

In addition to an outfit, he also received a SpongeBob book. Posted by Picasa

Andy opens his "not to be left out" present from the Averys. Posted by Picasa

Alex opens his back to school present from the Averys. Posted by Picasa

Alex had Mark take his training wheels off and away he went! No help needed. Posted by Picasa

Wednesday, August 10, 2005


Alex was ready for the camera. Andy was smiling at his big brother. Posted by Picasa

Andy and Alex enjoying a breakfast of cheerios and orange juice. Posted by Picasa

Alex hard at work helping Mark and my dad plant our new shrubs. Posted by Picasa

Andy hard at work filling his pool. Posted by Picasa

Yes, the stretch marks and growing. Andy continues to be impressed. Posted by Picasa

27 weeks and counting Posted by Picasa

At 27 weeks pregnant, I have 8-10 weeks to go and the babies measure 2lbs, 3oz and 2lbs, 4oz.  Posted by Picasa

Thursday, August 04, 2005


Alex on the Nascar ride at Santa Cruz. Posted by Picasa

Alex on the carousel at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Posted by Picasa

Alex running again from the waves. Posted by Picasa

Alex running from the waves. Posted by Picasa