Wednesday

"Lucy" - 1 Day Late.

(Cute tin can family with new addition - thanks to Mollie Smith)

Never had a late baby or even an on time baby for that matter. I guess I should be grateful for the new experience.

I did have a thought though, this morning. I have a few loose ends to tie up - or at least that I would like to tie up before she comes. I would like to clean out my bathroom, scan all non-digital pictures, finish a couple of projects and a few other things. Maybe she has some things she needs to finish up too. I am sure they are more important than cleaning her bathroom. Perhaps she needs to visit some special friends and family before she arrives. Maybe there are important messages to deliver or goodbyes to say? In any case, who am I to try to cut short those important tasks? I could just do what I should and get ready. She'll be here before we know it.

Our Unfinished Project #1 - Windows in the basement

Unfinished Projects #2.....

And #3

In any case, we are just waiting to see what happens. No plans for induction right now.

Not so fast

Clouds out our back window.

My dad came to visit us this weekend and made it special.

Thanks Dad!

I thought that might inspire "Lucy Larsen" to make an appearance - alas, she will come when she wants and no sooner.

"Lucy" is due on Tuesday, but we will see....I think that I would like to wait instead of push her hand. Just gotta trust that there is a plan in all of this.

In the meantime, we visited a water park in the 100 degree heat.

The kids had a blast and it was fun to watch them.

Benjo just missed getting it in the face.

Dane opted for the direct "facial" spray.

They all loved it in the end.

We will let you know what happens with "Lucy" - Just know that I am not hopeful for the "sooner rather than later" scenario.

Have a great one.

Musings

So 2 weeks until "Lucy Larsen" is due to make an appearance. Take heart, Lucy will not be her name. Gma Larsen (Pam) started calling her that and it stuck - kind of a gestational nickname.

Its been so good to have Brett home for a few weeks. The twins especially like having him around for some extra attention. Mowing lawns, reading the truck books and visiting with the tractors down the street are all favorite "Dah-yee" pastimes.

Now here are two guys that are up to no good. I caught them red handed with the Wii remotes. They slowly backed up into the dishwasher - trapped.

As a consequence, we cut their hair.....see below.

Still blond.

On to bigger and better things.....4th of July!

Jonah and Landon joined us for strawberries, waffles & bacon for breakfast - then the Parade. Kind of a tradition at our house.

The kids love the fire truck.

So I am trying to be patient....and I should be. I am convinced that the twins need every extra day and hour to "grow up" just a little more in preparation for little Lucy to come. However, I can honestly say that I am tired of being pregnant. I miss a lot of things about not being pregnant. Like clothes I could wear or the ability to get up and down a little easier.

Anyway, we will let you know when Lucy arrives. Until then - happy summer!

Summer Fun at the Pool

This summer, we have no big plans.

Mostly, we hang out at the pool.

Cody has swim team practice every morning at 7:30am. He loves it.

Here he is getting ready for a practice race against some of his teammates.

There aren't a ton of swimmers this year - so he often races the girls.

On your Mark,

Get Set.....

GO!

Of course, Kai is just waiting (really lounging) before her swim lesson.

This totally reminds me of swim lessons at Helix HS in the summer.

Wouldn't you say, mom?

Keeping the twins High and Dry is really the biggest challenge.

Above is Ben - up to no good, I promise.

Dane is usually good as long as snacks are provided.

We always come back later so they can swim themselves into submission and sleep great that night!

Plus, even though I am as big as a horse, it feels nice to be weightless in the water.

Photos by Jessica

This is Ben

This is Dane.

Shoes for Baby Girl

Can a little girl really have TOO many shoes?

IMPOSSIBLE.

Thanks to my sister Shannon and her little girl Ellie we have ballet slippers to Vans for Baby #5. We will do our best to wear them, but surely someone else needs some cute baby girl shoes, right? Let me know and I can send them your way.

These are for a little later - still cute.

Happy 65th Dad!

I know you may not be 21, but we are glad you still feel that young on the inside!

From Hackensack, NJ to Turkey, to Bolivia, to Ironton, OH, to Logan, UT, to Vietnam - My dad has been everywhere.

But we are sure glad he decided to marry our mom and stick around here for a while.

Here is most of the motley crew (sorry Laura!) that has kept you company for the last 40 years or so.

Okay - so here is the entire motley crew.

And they just keep on comin'......

Thanks dad for all the good times over the many years - hope you have a wonderful 65th. We love you much!