Sleepover...

In preparation for a trip to the zoo tomorrow in Milwaukee, Rowan and I decided to head to Pewaukee and spend the night with Grandma and Grandpa Knutson. We hadn't seen them in awhile, and I thought it would be easier to not be in the car for 3+ hours in one day. So we left after naptime today and met Grandma and Aunt Amanda at Kohl's to spend some of their money, and then back to their house for dinner. Rowan got 2 new Dr. Seuss books, and twin baby dolls (Rowan picked them out and they ended up being on clearance and were a steal; I've taught her well).

After dinner and bath, Rowan got to have an ice cream cone, and she loved it, although pretty much ditched it after the ice cream was gone! Aunt Amanda was busy doing homework most of the night, so when Rowan interrupted she entertained her with her jewelry, and Rowan loved it. Rowan woke up several times during the night, I think she just didn't know where she was, so it wasn't the best sleep, but we had fun!

Oh, the weather outside is..

delightful...

I took Rowan to the park today after her nap to play in the beautiful sunshine! She had fun, though you wouldn't know it by the pictures. She was too busy watching the other kids to smile for me.

 These pictures are of her playing at home on her own swingset after the park and she smiled more then. I guess we don't need the park anymore! Even better you can put your animals and babies in the swings, and down the slide. And wear your rain boots too without getting weird looks since it is 70 and sunny!

Casey and Jake...

Casey and Jake are in WI for a couple of weeks from Gainsville for a couple of weddings. And they took the time to come up and visit us! We are so grateful! Rowan loved it! It is too funny how preoccupied Rowan becomes with people when they come to visit. She wants them to do everything for her, and pretty much nothing to do with Ed or I! She wanted Jake to change her diaper, and he wanted no part of that. But Casey stepped up to the plate, poop and all! Good practice!

 Rowan put on a little dance party for them too. Complete with some booty shaking and of course, Dad's special, The Sprinkler! Too funny! Casey and Jake were here for dinner and playtime, and of course, Salon time. Rowan's 1st Haircut to come in a separate post, courtesy of Aunt Casey!

For some reason, Rowan migrates towards the men. Whenever I ask her about Casey, she wants to know about Jake. And as you can see, she was Jakes buddy the entire time they were here. Don't worry Casey got her time too, beyond the diaper too!

Rowan's 1st Haircut...

We, or should I say 'I', decided to finally let Casey cut some of Rowan's scraggly hairs. If it were Ed's choice we would never cut her hair. But now it is much more uniform and hopefully it will grow in a bit more even. It is sort of a little bob, but her hair in the back is much more curly now that it is cut too! It will probably take me a few weeks to get a picture of the finished product because she doesn't pose for the camera anymore!

Thank you Casey!

Fifteen Weeks

It has been requested by my fellow pregnant friends that I post more belly pics. So here you go fellow blog obsessors! I guess I was feeling that my belly hasn't changed too much in the last couple weeks, but I wouldn't know if I didn't compare I guess. I feel like it got big fast and has somewhat stabilized. Which I guess is good. I still feel like I have the 'let yourself go' look going on vs. pregnant look!

I have been thinking about pulling out the maternity clothes bin? Didn't do it today, so perhaps later this week. Not that my bin is extensive in options, especially since it was a different season the first time around. Ed says I can wear his sweatpants and sweatshirts all winter and not have to buy anything. When was the last time you all saw Ed wear a sweatshirt by the way? Yea, limited options.

 No other baby news to share. Go to the doctor again in 2 weeks.

Oh, and for those of you that don't like the idea of not knowing the sex of our baby, I'm thinking about not disclosing my name ideas either! How do you like them apples?

Is it a sign?

This is a piece of mail we received this week...

In other baby news, I received a letter yesterday from my Obstetrician saying that my First Trimester Screen blood work came back negative, therefore our baby is at decreased risk for Trisomy 18 and Downs Syndrome!

More swinging...

Yesterday I was on call from 7a-7p, so Karen came up to watch Rowan for me in case I got called in. I didn't end up getting called in, but they did coax me into working 7-11pm because we were short. Oh well. It was great to have an extra set of hands all day long though. Rowan wanted Karen to do everything for her, so I was off the hook for most of the day. Not that I accomplished much, but it was a nice day.

Thank you Karen!