Updates

Okay, so apologies across the board for the disappearance. This pregnancy has been a bit of a drama queen lately and has decided to not play very nice. From stopping early contractions, to dehydration (due to the flu), I'm just glad to be keeping her in a little bit longer. You'd think i'd never done this before...geez... Anyway, here is a picture of my 37 week pregnant state:

Ugh - Can you believe it! I thought I looked big in my last post... (the picture is a little off center...poor Josh, it's sad trying to see him hold up my 5 lb camera)

In other news - our kids earned themselves a new puppy!! Yes, we still have Skippy... but with the new baby coming and the summer, we figured a new playmate for our current perfect pooch and some extra responsibility for the kiddos while they're trapped at home this summer (thanks to their darling new baby sister - mom will be out of "take me here" commission) would be a good way to keep everyone at bay.

She is of the same breed as Skippy (chihuahua) and should have similar coloring. They already get along great and she is doing fabulous adjusting to our home and potty training. She is still a little small and a little high-maintenance seeing as she can't climb anywhere, or push the doggy door open yet, but i've put it all on the kids. Here are some pictures to share of Leia (after Princess Leia of the legendary Star Wars - could you expect any different from John and I?)

Thanks to Josh for his background help... Love the no shirt look.