Ok now I am SURE the end of this pregnancy is not too far off… last night and this morning I woke up with a severely sore lower back (but no contractions) and then today… standing in line at the bank (oh my goodness FOREVER) and then shopping at Superstore, ok, standing in LINE to pay at Superstore for what felt like an eternity it hit barely past noon and I felt like I had been running a marathon.

The plan for tomorrow is to head out to a nearby splash park and let the kids run like mad while we rest. Ken has put me on limited walking and activity… which means if I start wandering he starts grumping. We would LOVE for Baby #5 to make her or his appearance AFTER the 1st of August so I do understand where he is coming from, BUT there is so much still to do! Raspberries to pick every day, apples to keep checking to see if they are ripe… cleaning, kids… the list goes on.

The family gallery is up to date now! Lots of pictures for July with my dad visiting, trips out and about and general kid cuteness. So be sure to check it out!

The boys have spent a nice portion of their afternoon outside in the sun and pool. Bubbles, water and little boys = some time to myself… sort of! They are rather consistent with trying to get “one more thing” – another drink, snacks, more toys…

Bubbles!

Fun in the pool (Gavin blue)

and then dinner outside in the sunshine… hotdogs and melon.

Supper in the sunshine (Zander green)

I finished a cross stitch last night. I am not sure how many people are familiar with the Warm Fuzzy story. But it is something that I remember from Elementary school – the idea of saying and doing nice things for people. Well someone did something nice for me (us) and I wanted to do something nice in return so that person is receiving this little stitch (I won’t say who to keep the surprise). I want to do a few variations on this one and post them as a set for purchase (pattern wise mainly) after I get a few more projects done. But I think it is super cute!

Completed Warm Fuzzy

Ted and Ken moved the twins’ mattress into the basement tonight and dismantled the rest of the bed. The big move is on! I am curious as to how this will go over – them being at the far end of the basement, quite the walk to get down and do any sort of disciplining if they are loud or rowdy.

So another day draws to a close and I still feel like I have a TON to do! But we are getting there!

Watching Daddy at work