Vanderpool Apple Orchard Fun

Every year we go to the Center Grove Apple Orchard with all the Vanderpool's. The kids have a blast. It has been fun to watch what different activities they can do as they get older. The "older kids" have a blast as well. It's been great to start different traditions with our extended family. We are so blessed to have a close knit family. I thank God daily for the love of my family, and that he has allowed us so much time with one of the greatest Grandpa's alive!

Fall Festival 2010

The church has a Fall Festival every year. They have a lot of fun games. We try to meet up with all the cousins, and grab a pic of the kids in their costumes. They were all very excited about their costumes, and loved all the activities. Landon didn't want to get out of the inflatable jumping apparatus! He's getting so big and independent. I can't believe how quickly the time flies!!!

Trick or Treat 2010

Landon went trick or treating on last Saturday. It was so much fun! He really was getting the hang of taking candy...too much candy! It's so funny how quickly they learn to be greedy! We met with Hallie and Harper before to take a few pictures. Landon was excited to Elmo, but no quite as excited as Hallie...Super Girl!!

Baby #2...ultrasound

Today I had my 4th OB appointment, and was able to see my new little one's face. So adorable! The ultrasound pics remind me a lot of Landon's. Maybe they all look the same? We are so excited for this new addition, and are thankful our house will be put back together before it happens.

Apple Orchard with Grandpa & Grandma Kirkpatrick

Grandpa & Grandma Kirkpatrick were in town for a wedding in September, and took Landon to an apple orchard. He loved seeing all of the pumpkins and many kiddy events! We loved getting to spend some time with them!

Baby #2...3rd OB appointment

Some baby #2 updates! I had my 3rd appointment and luckily my weight gain was ok this month!! Baby's heart rate is coming down like Landon's did. Heart beat was in the 150s at this appointment. It was so reassuring to hear that little heart ticking away! I can't tell you how blessed I feel to have this little human growing in me! It amazes me daily! The baby has started moving like crazy. Landon is still a little confused. He thinks everyone has a baby in their tummy! Our house should be done before the holidays so we are anxious to get back inside!

Baby #2...2nd OB appointment!

I had my 2nd OB appointment today, and had to take Lando with me. I thought that would be fun, because he would get to hear the baby's heart beat...we've been talking all about the new baby. He thinks there is a baby in his tummy too! Pretty hilarious. The other important part of this story is that I had visited the doctor's office on Wed, because I had a terrible stomach flu and had to get fluids. They weighed me at that appointment and I weighed...134. I go to this appointment...2 days later...step on the scale confidently and it says...140!!! I freaked out!! I was thinking there is no way I gained 6 pounds in 2 days! Kind of started to panic. The nurse walked me back to the room and she says...Diane will be in to see you in a second. I said, "Who's Diane?" She said, "She's a nurse. Dr. Hansen is sick...is that ok?" I work in the medical field and couldn't believe that I was being told in the room I wouldn't be seeing the doctor. I was like that's fine...I didn't want to have to come back. She came in and was trying to find the baby's heart beat up near my belly button. I was thinking...I'm 14 weeks pregnant and my uterus is not up there yet...your not going to find it there. She finally found it when she moved the doppler after about 5 minutes and the heart rate was in the 160's. Dad and I bet today...he thinks it's a girl and I'm sticking with boy?? We will see!

To conclude, this very long story. I went to my sister Katie's house and she made me get on her scale. All was good...I was only 135. I don't think I want to go back to my OB's office and face that scale again! :) Landon loved hearing the baby and kept saying bye-bye baby when he couldn't hear it anymore! Too cute!

We are very excited and getting nervous about this new addition to our family! It's amazing the blessings God gives us even though we don't deserve them at all!