This was Addie’s first time to waterski! She was a great sport and tried it two times, although falling was a little traumatic for her. After that she just swam, but maybe next time she’ll try again. She did a great job and we were all so proud of her!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-o-4O2t8ibM

We also got to see our newest cousin Kaiden. Jessi and Erik drove out from Florida to be with us this weekend, and it was cute to see Kaiden and Nolan together. They are so close in age, they could be twins! Except there is a huge difference in how a 3 month old interacts (laughing and smiling all the time – Kaiden) and a 7 week old (maybe a hint of a smile now and then – Nolan).

Addie LOVED spending time with her cousins, as always, and learned how to roast her own marshmallows and make a smore. Grandma is a master marshmallow maker, so we got to have them a few nights in a row:)

We didn’t take the kids to a real fireworks show, but we did get some firecrackers and set them off in the fire pit outside the house. I love the reaction the kids had. They were all worried about how loud it was going to be, so they all covered their ears. Check out the expression on the 2 year olds faces as the firecrackers go off. So funny!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AH59QI4BXLE

Celebrating with Nolan

2011 NBA Champion Dallas Mavericks!

Honestly the rest of the weekend was great!  We went to my parents cabin for Friday night and Saturday.  We had a nice time just relaxing and spending time together, which is my language of love… (FYI).  Here are some photos of my weekend.

Out Little Model

All Smiles

Addie found the "Power of the Holy Ghost"

Addie loved playing in, on and around Grandpa’s new (’53 Ford) truck. At one point she opened a little tray on the floorboard of the truck cab and found the battery. She looked at me and said “this is the power Daddy, the power of the Holy Ghost.” I looked at my Dad and we both started laughing. I don’t know if I was more amazed at how she guessed the battery gives the car power, or the Holy Ghost reference. Apparently Addie listens in nursery. She helped Grandpa pull the fenders off and after all the work Grandpa had time to take Nolan for his first four wheeler ride. We even went for a little canoe ride in the river. This was a great weekend, a great birthday, caped by an amazing victory by my Dallas Mavericks!

Addie Helping Grandpa Fix the Truck

Nolan and Grandpa Four Wheeling

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJLqRsHHP5c

I am going to use the same blog post for these updates so good luck keeping up.

1:00 pm We got the green light to start pushing. Yeah!

2:00 pm He has brown hair, he’s still inside. But we are making progress.

2:57 pm Baby Boy was born. He was 7 lbs 14oz.

Here is a picture of the little guy. There will be more that follow.

Andrea was being tough and doing well. Her doctor came in at 3:30th and broke her water and now the pain is on. At 4 she got the epidural so now it should be smooth sailing.

Hopefully Andrea can get some rest before she starts pushing.

One other fun fact at about 1:30 I walked out to the car and someone called my name but honestly I just assumed it was my sleep deprived mind going a little crazy. However, I wasn’t dreaming, our good friends Joel and Jen were here because their water broke too. So tonight has been full of excitement.

I’ll update you all as more develops, but go to bed, I know I want to!

We have been going on really long walks to help encourage Andrea into labor. So far it hasn’t worked, but we are still walking. One walk was so long I rigged this system to pull Addie’s bike behind me so she could work on her bike riding skills.

Going for long walks

On Monday we went to the Texas Rangers game to see Juli sing the National Anthem. She did a GREAT job, and yes, I made Andrea walk down the 50 ramps to get down from our seats. It was Addie’s first baseball game and she did great (Thank you peanuts).

At the Rangers Game

Today I took some photos of Andrea so we could remember her belly. She is getting really big, but it is all right out front. If you look at her from behind you would have no idea she is pregnant. As always Andrea looks beautiful, but it is obvious she is miserable and ready to have this baby.

Andrea at 9 Months

Keep checking the blog, hopefully we have good news soon. She isn’t due until May 18, but she is dilated and going the right direction so fingers crossed it happens soon.