weekend update.

Weekend roadtrips are back on now that the weather is nice (of course, it rained all weekend but that's better than SNOW!) We decided to drive back to the Mall of America on Saturday so the girls could go on the rides at the Nickelodeon themepark inside the mall. Addy has grown a lot since August, so she was able to ride all the rides Aubrey could ride. They had a BLAST! A lot of my pictures turned out blurry because I was cracking up so hard watching them on the rides that I couldn't focus the camera. I rode a couple of the baby rides with them, but I was having a really hard time with motion sickness...I suffer from this anyway, but I think pregnancy just enhances it. I was even getting sick on the carousel, so Dave had to take over and ride any of the rides that required a chaperone. We had an awesome weekend. I have to say that I'm going to miss these weekends to ourselves. We are thrilled about coming home and we wouldn't have it any other way, but this year has been an excellent time for our little family to spend good, quality time together. We only have each other up here, and we have become much closer as a result. With that said, bring on the grandparents so Dave and I can have a date night!! :)

Addy waiting in line for a ride (trying hard not to hang on that bar in front of her)

Addy was blowing me a kiss...

Honking the horn on a big rig...

Addy was catching some zzzz's, so Aubrey and Dave rode a mini-rollercoaster...


Riding high in a balloon...

On the train...choo, choo!

Getting ready for the ride...

This is sooo much fun!!!


When we got to the hotel Saturday night, I took the girls swimming while Dave walked back to the mall to get us Subway. I was pleased that Addy was scared of the water, and kept clinging to me saying she was going to drown. That is a big improvement from previous trips where she has just walked into water without even thinking about what might happen. Note this picture from October where I had to fish her out in my jeans...

Anyway, after a swim, a sandwich, and a bath...they were out. And so were their parents!

On the way home yesterday, we took a detour so we could drive through Montrose, Minnesota... only because it's the town they mention in my favorite movie, Drop Dead Gorgeous. It was hilarious and awesome, but you probably had to be there to understand.

Now for an update on little squirt. This was my 16 week belly on Wednesday, but I am pretty sure it doubled in size over the weekend...
Everything is fine, but tomorrow will make the third week in a row that I have to visit the doctor. Tomorrow I get to walk in the hospital with a huge jug of urine...woohoo....my blood pressure has been high the first time they take it for the past couple of weeks, but I kept telling them that it's because I'm bringing my 2year old to the appointments with me! It always goes down after a few minutes, but they are checking it again tomorrow, along with my pee. I can't wait. My ultrasound appointment is May 12, so stay tuned to see if Dave was right!

dancing queen.

Sweet Aubrey made the paper. Click HERE for the link. I think it's great because she came home yesterday afternoon talking about the dancers that came to her school. She obviously had a great time.

go me.

My friend, Amy, emailed me today and asked if I could help her set up a blog.

I was excited to help,

A) because I love Amy

and

B) it gives me a way to use the creative side of my brain so it doesn't dry up.

I made a header using a free template on http://www.thecutestblogontheblock/ and editing tools on Photoshop. I think it turned out pretty freakin cute, if I do say so myself. It made me want to spruce up my blog!

Check it out at http://www.klauschronicles.blogspot.com/

my little sunshine

This girl just brightens my day. There is never a dull moment with her around.

This is not a sight you see often, her so focused on something, but she was really into painting her flower pot yesterday afternoon...

I love her. She makes me smile.

"pretty positive"

Someone, I won't mention names, posted our latest news via facebook...so, I figured I should share the "pretty positive" news, according to Dr. Dave, that we will most likely be seeing PINK again! That's right...we snuck up to the hospital last night for a quick look, and Dave does not believe he saw scrotum...his words, not mine. He got a little faked out at one point, but believes he was seeing umbilical cord and not a giant boy part. :) Anyway, looks like we'll be hosting yet another wedding someday. :) I love it! We also do agree on a name, but I'm going to wait a few weeks to post it because we tend to change our minds...and for those wondering, it does, in fact, start with an A. YAY!!

Happy Easter!

oh, sweet relief...

only costs $34.98. found at Motherhood. the secret fit belly bootcut jean. aaahhhhh....much better! 14 wks 1 day...luckily I made it to the second trimester before busting out the maternity gear!

and onto the most hilarious part of my day...

if you don't know what that is, it's the pretend belly they give you at the store. what a trip!

a week ago today...

we were heading to Austin for a surprise visit!

I have finally recovered. I think.

Thursday night, 7 pm flight...layover in Dallas, delayed flight. Got to Austin at 12:30 am, rental car company closed. Yelled at random person on phone until almost 2 AM...finally took a cab to my parents house...65 bucks later. Fell asleep around 3:45...woke up at 5:45 to go get the rental from the airport and be in Temple by 8. Full day, saw lots of awesome people. Surprised Dave's parents around 6 pm. Next day...wedding in San Antonio. Long day (Catholic wedding). Sunday...rested with family and ate lots of fried fish and hush puppies. Stayed up too late, but watched hilarious movie, Role Models. Woke up at 4 am Monday morning to catch a 6 am flight, girls slept in their pajamas on the plane. Got to Iowa around 10:15 am. Dave went to work, the girls and I went to bed. Busy weekend, but totally FUN!

I am thankful for kids who can sleep anywhere...