12 Days and Counting...

I'm not a big fan of pictures of myself all alone. I think the shot usually turns out better when I've got one of my little cuties with me! But, some of you that I haven't seen in a while have requested some pregnant belly shots. Sorry, but this is as good as you're going to get. I am feeling great and trying to get some last minute items finished on my "to do" list. Today, I washed the car seat and rearranged everything so that it's installed and ready to go!

I will be induced on March 11th if I haven't already had my little guy before then. Wish me luck!

Spring Fever

It's been at least a week since we've had warm weather, but today is in the 60's! We celebrated by breaking out the bubbles and sidewalk chalk for the first time of 2008. It's a little windy, but well worth it to be outside to enjoy the sunshine and fresh air.Emma with the classic "cheese!" She wouldn't let go of the bubbles...

Sarah LOVED the sidewalk chalk - especially when I drew all her requests!

My "Big Girl"

Last night, I was able to spend a lot of one-on-one time with Sarah. This doesn't happen very often because the girls nap at the same time and go to bed pretty close to the same time also. But, whenever Sarah and I have time just to ourselves I am amazed at how much she's learning everyday and how sweet of a girl she is. We colored pictures together for almost two hours, and the cutie didn't stop chattering the entire time. She told me all about the things going on in her little head, sang me songs, and talked, and talked, and talked. It was a riot, and I loved every minute of it.

Two nights ago, Emma started to cry just about when Dennis and I were headed for bed. Dennis went to get her up since she's been teething, and when he went into the girls' room Sarah was cuddling with Emma and trying to give her a drink. It was so sweet and helpful. She is the best big sister...There are so many more stories I could share about Sarah... it's so fun to sit down and remember the cute, funny, and sweet little things an "almost three-year-old" does.

Fun at Home

With the girls being sick, we've decided to just have a fun day at home. It started last night when Dennis brought home popsicles for the girls. Sarah really thought it was fun to have those for dinner! (Anything to keep them hydrated, right?) Emma then decided she wanted a taste of Dennis' orange float, and she couldn't smile big enough while she sipped it down.

Today, Sarah has been cleaning with me. She is the biggest helper right now... she even rinses the dishes for me (soaking her shirt in the process) and gets them spotless. She helped me while I shampooed our carpets today, and boy does it smell better after yesterday's adventures! And... now her favorite "help" is to climb into the dryer after I've emptied it. I better make sure to check whenever I turn it on now!

Stomach Flu

My poor little girls are sick! Emma started throwing up today during her nap, and it took less than four hours before Sarah joined in. I had already called the doctor and I was expecting they'd both be sick.

It is so sad... but I have great kids. Emma just wants to cuddle a lot, and when I asked Sarah if her tummy hurt she said, "No. I just throw up like Emma," and shrugged her shoulders. I usually like to include pictures in my posts, but I think I'll spare you all this time! Wish me luck...

Texas Sheet Cake

I wanted to share this yummy recipe with you all... Dennis and I took it to our friends' house when they had us for dinner and so it's been on my mind (and in my tummy).


2 c. sugar
2 c. flour
2 sticks margarine
1 cup water
4 TBS cocoa
1/2 c. sour milk (1 t. vinegar with 1/2 c. milk)
2 beaten eggs
1/2 t. soda
1 t. vanilla

In large bowl blend sugar and flour good. Set aside. In sauce pan bring to a boil: water, margarine, and cocoa. Add to flour mixture (yes, hot) and mix well. Add rest of the ingredients and mix well. Bake in greased jelly roll pan at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.

Frosting:
Bring to boil in sauce pan...
1 stick margarine
6 TBS milk
4 TBS cocoa
Add...
4 c. powdered sugar
1 t. vanilla
1 c. chopped nuts (optional)
Spread over warm cake

Not again...

It happened to Emma this time... I decided she and Sarah were getting pretty tired, so I fed them lunch at 11:00 today. I got a phone call and I left the room for about 5 minutes. Sadly, this is what I found. The poor kid just couldn't hang on. I cleaned her up, but now she's wide awake and I can hear her playing in her room. What a silly baby!