Anna's annual professional pics

We had Anna's yearly pics done (I love the fall colors so we had them done in the fall). If you would like to take a look at them go here:

http://meganparkerphoto.com/photocart

Your access code is "Anna"

You will need to register for an account in order to view the pictures but it is super easy. Once you have registered, it will prompt you for your assess code (Anna). From there you can view the pictures. Let me know which you like!

Random pics

So I have finally gotten around to loading pics from my camera to my computer. They are from the last few weeks. This first one was from my birthday. MMMmmm... MagPies cakes! Yummy. (BTW - Thank you Liz for the MagPies gc. I am saving it for a cupcake emergency - I feel one coming on soon!) Notice the little fingerprints on the side of it? Yup, that would be Anna sneaking a taste while I was taking the pic.

These beauties were a gift from our lovely next door neighbors, whom I am sad to be reporting, are moving soon. (BTW - Anyone looking for a delightful home close to me??)

Ah, I reluctantly will introduce you to the newest member of our family - Baby Kitty. It looks like she is here to stay - tail-less and about a sweet as sugar. She follows me everywhere and is completely devoted to me. Apparently she knows who to suck up to! (It was Jon to get in the house and me to stay!)

Here is a Sat spent with this Baker household. We were bored so after some errands we stopped by McKay's Bookstore. Anna takes her book choosing VERY seriously.

Look Mom! It's raining (in the car apparently).

Lovin' the chocolate goatee.

Typical weekend morning in our house. (Notice in the pic below how much of the bed Anna requires. Yes, that is my side of the bed and yes, she does come in at about 5 am every morning.)

Anna decided that Dad needed to "Air out the dogs." so she took his socks off for him.

And here Dad convinced her to give him a little massage.

Here I am at 16 weeks pregnant. I am as of today, at 17 weeks 5 days. Not much change to report though.

Finally, we come to the end of a day. See all the "La-La's"? We are currently up to 8 of them.

Thank you for joining us on our random picture journey. We miss everyone back home and can't wait to see everyone again! And a BIG THANK YOU goes out to all my wonderful friends who helped make my 30th birthday awesome!!

The Pumpkin Patch

We had the joy of going to a pumpkin patch after an extremely rainy evening. Let's just say, it was so muddy that they canceled the hay ride!! :-( Luckily Anna didn't really notice. Enjoy the few pics we got before we gave up and went home.

BTW - These pictures look really dull when I post them on this website - Is it me or is it my computer? They look fine when I pull them up on iphoto!!

Brief update and Halloween fun

Here is a brief update on the goings on of our family. It has been a very busy October and I may have to break up the pics in a couple of blogs.I will start from the end of the month and work my way back.

Life has been good at this house. Halloween was fun but wet. Jon even got into the spirit!

We took the entire crew (plus 2 of their younger siblings) trick-or-treating in a friend's neighborhood. The kids had a blast, despite the rain. Eventually Jon had to get the car for the little ones as they were too tired. Anna really enjoyed being out and getting candy. She is handling the candy desire very well and we don't get TOO many requests. :)

Anna hiding from the rain.

As for the pregnancy, things are going great here. I have found that I can not handle the smell of apple scented candles, air fresheners, and basically anything that smells of artificial apple. Amazingly, Yankee candle doesn't really seem to upset me too much but I tend to stay away from that scent these days. Oh, and there is some smell to my car that really bothers me on some days. I keep trying to talk Jon into letting me take it to the cleaners and let them clean out the car....

Currently I am at 15 weeks (that would be the 2nd trimester) and I don't feel as tired as I once felt. I am not showing at all and it looks like this pregnancy may turn out to be similar to the last - as in I may not show much until the last month.

Lots more to share. We made homemade egg rolls and went to the pumpkin patch. I'll post more pics later!