Boiler Up and Still Waiting.....

So how 'bout those Boilers!!! I thought for sure I would go into labor on Saturday with all the cheering I did for Purdue...Boiler Up! They took down OSU or as I like to say the "vest". What a great weekend.

And for those of you still wondering...yes, we are still waiting for 'lil baby girl mood to make her arrival. She apparently is quite comfy! As Jim stated, "I don't blame her...I wouldn't want to arrive now to this colder weather"! But, at least it hasn't snowed here (yet) and this week we'll experience an indian summer. Perhaps that will encourage baby to arrive...either way only 4 more working days in '09!

Oh - I just can't wait - 39 weeks and counting!!

'Lil Baby Mood update...plus football playoffs and more!

Well our 'lil baby is growing and approximately 6 lbs 12ozs according to our ultrasound last Friday! From what they can tell she is healthy and growing - what more could we ask for! They also said based on her latest measurements my due date moved from 10/30 to 10/27...so we'll eventually get to my true due date I have said along of 10/25. With that we are just waiting as patiently as we can for our 'lil one to arrive...and we know she will be here at least by 10/23...that's less than 17 days away!

And playoffs - playoffs...well Zach's team won this past Saturday and will continue with tackle football playoffs! They had an awesome game - way to go Zach! And Madi did a terrific job with her cheer team cheering them on!!

Madi and Zach also received their mid-term reports and are doing awesome in school too! A's and B's - great considering an "A" is 97-99%!

Our vacation...all aboard!

Finally I've posted our vacation photos from our disney cruise....we visted Tortola, St.Thomas / St. John, Magen's Bay (rated one as one of the top ten beaches in the world) and Castaway Cay!

We hope you enjoy and we're so glad we can share our vacation with you all!

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The first day of school...oh the places you can go when you get on the bus...

First off, Madi and Zach made it home from the first day of school okay - the trip there was quite the adventure (see below) and I had a ultrasound today to check for signs of pre-term labor (all seemed fine, baby is beautiful and @ 30 weeks weighs about 3lbs 11oz).

So here is what Jimmy had to say about the first day of school...apparently I was a mess...and who wouldn't be when they (the public school buses) lose your children...

"Ok... where do I start??? Madi & Zach just got to school for their 1st day (1hr late) @ VCA- but the WRONG bus picked them up & took them to St. Rita Catholic School in Solon (not near their school)!!! Why the Bus-lady stopped @ our bus stop that was NOT on her route & did not ask if they went to St. Rita, we do not know!!

But Vicki & me were patiently waiting @ VCA for the twins to arrive & we get a call from our neighbor saying he thinks Madi & Zach got on the wrong bus & it is going to St. Rita!!! So we zoom over to St. Rita & luckily our neighbors wife is there to stay w/ them. Zach asked Madi, "This is not the right school. Why are we @ St. Rita?" We pick them up & they eventually make it to the correct private school!!! I got a quick pic in front of the sign before we took them to their class-same class this year-easier homework wise. Vicki was a mess-do not stress out the expecting mom!!!:) The excitement never ends up here in Cleveland!!:) "

Despite the rough start, Madi and Zach had a good first day (once they arrived). Here they are arriving late on their first day!

We made it to the 3rd trimester and August!

So, baby and I made it to the 3rd trimester and 28 weeks...woo-hoo! (With Madi and Zach I was on bedrest at this point.)

Plus it's August...which on one hand August means back to school for the twins - back to hectic mornings and homework! On the other hand it also means that October will be here soon which sounds so great right about now for me.

Our goal is to get me to 39 weeks...so in about 11 more Friday's (from this today) we should have a new addition to our family!Then, along with the hectic mornings and homework, we'll add a little sister to the mix. But, at least I'll be home for 13 weeks (which if baby cooperates would have me off and at home through the holidays) so that I can get everyone adjusted!Oh and I have been meaning to add this as several have asked..... but there isn't a baby shower planned for us (unless it's a surprise) but we are registered. (We are registered at Target...target.com under registries/baby registry you can search for ours.)

Zach started tackle football practice this week (every weekday evening!) - he was drafted by the "Dolphins" and Madi started cheerleading practice this week and as luck would have it she is a "Dolphin" too. They also have tennis lessons this week. Next week, Madi finally starts her gymnastics camp which runs all day / everyday and she can't wait!

Lastly, tomorrow we'll be headed to "Twins Days Fest"...Madi will be in the parade with her girl scout troop and Zach and I will be on the sidelines collecting candy! We'll also get to see some of our twin friends...it should fun if the weather holds up.

The latest photo of our 'Lil Baby Girl Mood!

As you see, she is laying sideways with her hand in the air waving "hello" to all!

(If you click on the pic you should be able to view an enlarged version.)

Our visit to the Indians game and the zoo!

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