April misc.

How are we???
We are all doing good!!!  Landrie will be turning two in just a few short weeks.  We are trying to get everything nailed down for her birthday party, as well as plan Jarens as he turns 4 in just a few days more than a months time.  I CAN NOT believe how old my babies are.  With not working this summer I am doing 'circle' time with my kids and I want to cry with Jaren can name a hexagon, pentagon, octagon and trapezoid off the shapes chart, count by two's - five's - and ten's.  Landrie knows almost all the shapes and colors and she can name 6 states on the map.  Jaren can name the entire left side of the map AHHHHHHH  he is to grown up (not to mention it is embarrassing when your 4 year old can name more states than I can :)  And of course he still knows how to spell his first, middle and last name - knows his address (only stumbles on the zip code) - his phone number and his birthday to the year.  I have to add that I can't take credit for these things - daycare does a circle time and jaren is sponge - he LOVES to learn.  We will not be with this daycare next year though with my work changes so I am doing it at home now.  The kids will be watched by Mima and Papa Mac next year!

I am trying to remain stress free this summer, but am finding that difficult since my employer has moved me to a new school for next school year.  I have had an AMAZING experience in my current school and have been there for 7 years.  I work for a cooperative though so am always at risk to be moved.  They NEVER do it, but guess what they have decided to move me - of course.  I will not only be in a new building I will be in a brand new school district.  My baby is due three days after school starts.  Missing the first 6 weeks of school anywhere would be very difficult, but in a new school and district I'm going crazy.  So my classroom is currently in boxes and is an absolute mess.  It will get there as we have no choice, but it is REALLY stressing me out.  I have been trying to find positives and there is one I have found.  I have been moved to the school that my precious little ones will be attending as well as having 6 of my nieces and nephews currently attending the school.

The baby is doing good.  Growing fast as I'm measuring 2 1/2 weeks big.  My doctor was shocked when I told her I actually want to go late so I can have a few days at school before my maternity leave.  I measured big with Landrie as well and went 3 days over so I still have hope.

Mark is enjoying his break from classes right now, while dreading July.  He is taking a summer session that will last the whole month of July.  4 days a week from 6-9 for 4 weeks.  It is going to be a long 4 weeks.  But for now we are enjoying him not having homework or class.  One more year and he will be graduated and DONE!!!  I'm pretty sure it is safe to say neither Mark nor I will be returning to school to further our education any more than a Masters.   It has not been the easiest road through the two of us taking classes.

Anyway, here are some pics from April in our lives - ENJOY!!!!

Landrie Lynn practicing her skills at Aunt Nikki's

Tired???

I have been TERRIBLE at belly pictures with this pregnancy.  This is honestly the only one I have right now.  I have got to take another one tonight.

Landrie is such a lover

This little man melts my heart

We got to go out to eat with Jaren's birthmom before she moved back to California.  Her husband is returning from his diployment so they are moving back home to be with him.

When I say they I mean her and Jaren's adorable 1/2 brothers.  Twins!!!