Rainbows and swimming pools

We went to The Pacific Athletic Club with Lauren and Kelley this morning. The girls had a blast swimming! There was a face painting station, where the girls got matching rainbows on their arms!! Too cute!








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some more pics from sunday

enjoying a popcicle with bruno

she really does love him- she's going to be a great Big Sister!!!

sunday relaxin'

laying around the backyard is too cute!

Linden kept us pretty entertained on Sunday- she even played with Bruno- she got his blankie for him to wrap him up in!!! It was a beautiful day, with beautiful Linden!

scootin'

here's Linden on her new scooter -in action!

A wonderful day for Mom....

All I wanted for mother's Day was a little photo of the three-umm, 4- of us. I pulled out the tripod to take these- they turned out pretty cute- seeing as Linden had to smile at just the camera and nobody behind it!!
Brett make me breakfast in bed and I got to sleep in, it was devine! We went to church and then I got to hit my prenatal yoga class and home for a plate of much deserved nachos!!!! It was a wonderful day and I love my little family! Thanks guys!

Happy Birthday???

Kelly remembered my birthday a little late this year, but I love love love getting packages from her- she sent me this BEAUTIFULLY modern birdfeeder! I love it soo much- the big birds are too big to sit on it- so they don't even bother coming in our yard anymore- now we have cute little guys that fly in and out of this beautiful circle! Thanks Kelly-you are the BEST gift giver ever!
And look how great our Japanese maple looks! He's really sprouted!

preggo pics

The merry go round is broken!!

We went into San francisco to ride the merry go round, and it was closed for repair!!





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Eugene OR Marathon

Looking good at Mile 12.5

Leading the pack at Mile 18

Both feet off the ground!!! Racing Hard!

Screaming through the finish- literally!

Hammy flew by me without even noticing me- he was sooo focused!

Happy Racer!

The finish was on Uof O track!

I thought it was pretty funny that the port-o-pottys were Honey Buckets!

Brett ran the Eugene Marathon yesterday at a personal best of 3.15.50! That's 10 seconds to spare to qualify for the Boston Marathon in April of 2010! It was such a moment to see him cross the finish line; teeth gritting and pushing strong- to say I was proud just is not enough! He is amazing and he rocked it! It rained most of the time he was on the course, except when he was coming into the finish!
Linden stayed at home with our Nanny, so Brett could focus and I could run all around Eugene to see him at points throughout the race. It was a great weekend and an even bigger accomplishment!

Scooter

I ordered this scooter for Linden and did not tell her- while we were eating dinner the UPS truck pulled up and behold- the pink scooter I had dreamed of...
We told Linden if she ate her dinner, she could open the "mystery package".
After dinner, we opened it with a GIANT "it's a scooter" scream that erupted through the house- music to my ears. She was so genuinely excited, it brought a tear to my eye~! Something so simple....
Anyway- so we hit the street- with a helmet- thanks Daddy! The entire time- the ENTIRE time- she had a smile on her face. Even when running into the side walk at full speed and falling off, smiling! She has yet to master the steering aspect, but is so quick to learn!
To say the least- it was a purchase that was well worth the wait and I am sure we have many nights of "scootin'" ahead of us! And the cherry on the top- she thinks the UPS man bought it for her- she kept saying, "thank you UPS man!"
No need to thank mommy- (I just ordered it and bought it!!) :)

ba ba ba ba ba body wash!

Tonite's green tubbie....

Running on the beach

This is Toddler Idol!

Say a little prayer for Pappy

Linden and Pappy in February

So Pappy is back in the hospital after a week in a rehab facility for a massive stroke and heart attack. He's in Rockford,IL- about an hour from my parents and it seems all too far away right now. He's a tough guy and I hope that he can fight to stay with us longer. I love my Pappy so much and he's been such a big part of my life. He's a strong willed (stubborn) Italian that needs a prayer. I love you Bruno!

Shea turns 3!

"Mommy, don't take my picture! It's dinner time!"

The sweet Birthday Girl- I mean Tinkerbell!

All the kids were sooo excited for this cake, I was too. :)

The jumpy house slide-Linden's fav!
(Click to see her face larger)

We went over to Stacy's yesterday for a 3rd Birthday party for Shea yesterday- they had a bounce house and slide- Linden was in HEAVEN! It was fun to see all the kids flying down the slide. She had a Tinkerbell outfit on and when the Tinkerbell came came- the kids could not get their piece soon enough. It was so fun and I can't believe they are all going to be 3 this year- how time flies....

Swimimg with Lauren

I need some "scum-screem" Mommy!

A true Diva

Having a bite of Cheerios after the swim!

Sweet!


We had Lauren and Adam over for a swim when it was so HOT- thankfully it's much cooler now! Thank God- pregnant Mommies are not good with heat- or at least THIS pregnant Mommy!

95 and sunny!

So-we are having a little heat wave here- seems to happen at least once in the spring. Brett's working his magic on trying to keep it cool in the house and I am wishing for central AC! It's something nobody seems to have here- "but it's 95 degrees outside>??????" is all I am thinking! Bruno is even sweating through his cute doggy fur! It's HOT! ( and I am pregnant- can someone cut me some slack?) No- it's not that bad, I am NOT complaining about our beautiful wheather! That would not be fair to our friends stuck back in Chicago where it's barely 50 and raining! Not fair at all- but it still doesn't change the fact that it's HOT- damn HOT!
Anyway, we put the pool together for an afternoon swim- Linden was soo excited she stripped down right there...."let's go swimming Mommy!" Maybe then I can shut up about how HOT it is- "Linden-good idea, hunny"

Happy Anniversary Hammy

i heart you....