Twenty - Five Weeks

It's hard to believe that we are already 25 weeks into this pregnancy and Baby Deuce will be here before we know it!

Here are our thoughts and recent happenings.

Renee's Notes:

• I am officially feeling pregnant. I gained five pounds last month and I'm beginning to wonder what I will look like in May. Will any clothes fit? Oh well, I guess. This pregnancy is going super fast; even the doctor commented on how far along I was already. Yeah...maybe May will be here soon!
• The 3rd quarter is almost over, thanks to six snow days. I am still just as excited for Spring Break as the students are though. How will we ever manage to make it through 4th quarter with only a half day off? Oh right, the baby needs to come early so I can miss a few weeks at the end!
• I have been trying to convince Tim it is time to move and now that we are looking at new places, I'm not so sure. I am frustrated with the options in town and I am scared to even think about buying a house.
• My friend Amy and I have decided that we need to find a hobby. Both of our husbands have all of these things they like to go do and we don't really have anything. So we are looking into some options. Basically, these moms need some time outside of the house and away from work!
• Speaking of such hobbies, Tim is going skiing this weekend. I am a little bummed, I have a long weekend and will not be able to spend it with him. I keep hoping he will just change his mind and stay home, but I know that won't happen.
• I am going to try to make a scrapbook for Saige. This is a very lofty goal, but I want it done soon, so I can start on Baby Deuce's book. Saige, I am very sorry if your mother is not good at scrap-booking; at least your pictures will be stuck to pretty paper!

Here I am, 25 weeks pregnant, and anxiously awaiting my baby boy!

Tim's Notes:

• As Renee mentioned above it is hard to believe that very soon we will become parents to a bouncing baby boy. Being an Eagle Scout, I am excited to have a son that will hopefully enjoy Scouts as much as I did. Saige will probably want to be a Girl Scout too, so I will be getting a double dose of Scouts for sure. Cookies and popcorn, what a combo. The more the merrier I guess.
• Work has been going especially well. At the beginning of December last year I began working days. I'm not quite sure if I've adjusted completely after three years of second shift. It still seems unreal that I get to see so much of my family and friends in the evenings after work. The Jackson's are probably getting tired of seeing me so much. When spring comes I think I need to get a hold of a boat somehow...
• Renee mentioned hobbies. I stumbled upon this guy's blog. http://www.theinitiativesite.com/ He has turned a hobby into an obsession. He is planning on hiking 12,500+ miles this year. Nuts. Under the journal tab he puts up a daily post talking about the days travels and experiences. If your bored sometime, instead of wasting time on Facebook check it out, I find it pretty interesting.
• I'm going skiing!!! Pretty stoked about it. We're going to Winter Park, CO. I went there on Senior Trip in 2003. It'll be interesting to see what I remember from eight years ago. Sorry, to all you guys who weren't able to make it, I'll do a couple double black diamonds for ya.
• One last note on the pregnancy. Renee seems to be suffering from what is known as Pregnancy Brain. I should have known not to bother her while she was focused on giving me a hairs cut. Needless to say we had to go a bit shorter to correct the mistake she made when I distracted her. Haven't had my hair this short in a really long time. But, the more I look at myself with it, the more I like it. (Low maintenance, I like. No need for shampoo really.)

Well it's late now and I've gotta get up early to make that dollar. You won't be hearing from me until I get back from Colorado. I'll post some pictures when I get back.

Sending our love to you.

-Tim, Renee, Saige, and Baby Deuce

Cabin Fever 2011

All this snow has given us cabin fever here. Saige has begun sitting on the inside of the ottomans. (Top left hand corner.) She likes to 'text' Grandma Connie and Grandma Liz with a play phone from this position. She has also begun wearing her dress up high heels and shades to go shopping, while still in her pj's. (Bottom left, two over.)

We've permitted her to begin riding the bike inside. She really likes the fact that it's John Deere when she can't make it to the farm. She really likes her overalls too. They have built in pockets. (Bottom left, two up.)

Saige also likes to dress up in mom's stocking hat and scarf. She's already trying to figure out how to be a ski bum. Dad's looking forward to it.

Thanks for stopping by. The snow has begun melting, spring is on the way!...We hope!

First Pictures of Baby Deuce!

Mom and Dad were able to see me for the first time today. Starting packing away the dolls, I want trucks and tractors. I had a hard time sitting still for the camera, just like sister Saige. However, I let the nice lady get a few for your enjoyment. This first one is a nice profile pic.

These are my little feet. Watch out sister Saige and cousin Aidan and Ronan. I will be following you sooner than you think. So set a good example.

-Brother Deuce

P.S. See ya'll in a few months!!!

SNOW!!!

Saige's first real adventure in deep snow.

(Click on the collage to enlarge!)

More than Coal!

Santa brought us more than just coal! We wanted to share some of the pictures of our Holiday celebrations with family and friends.

Here is Saige with Karen and Darin's sweet baby girl Andie.

This is the first time that Saige was able to play with her.

Saige and Cousin Ronan.

Can you believe they wear the same size diapers?!

Saige showing off the hat that Abby knitted.

A hippie in the making perhaps?

Renee at 17 weeks with the new Baby Stallbaumer.

This baby's nickname is Baby Deuce.

We will be having a sonogram sometime at the end of January.

Saige taking a break from watching Dinosaur Train in the car

to cheese for the camera. Dinosaur Train is Saige's favorite

way of passing the time on our trips back to Grandma and Grandpa's.

Christmas Presents!

Santa brought Saige this cute camo shirt. It says 'Camo Princess'.

Sinky!

These cool slippers feature one of the Dinosaur Train stars -

Buddy the T'Rex.

Cool pink shoes!

Family picture time!

Saige and her spaghetti face while playing

with the Play-doh she got for Christmas.

Dad showing daughter how it's done.

I don't even know what to say. Saige is all dressed up

and ready to go see Baby Claire Jackson. I suppose

heels are appropriate at this age.

Me with Claire Jackson. I can't wait for my next baby to come.

Renee and Saige with Claire. Saigey loves babies.

Disclaimer: This is my (Tim) first attempt at posting a blog. All typos or misspellings are Renee's fault.

Merry Christmas!

We hope everyone is having a wonderful time preparing for Christmas!

Saige loves having the Christmas tree and Baby Jesus to see every day!

2 months is too long...

Well, it has been almost two months since we have updated, my how time flies! These are some pictures from the summer, Saige is growing up so fast.

An exciting day, Saige has a pony tail and officially switches to a toddler bed. She loves being able to get in bed on her own. Lucky parents, she stays in bed until we go get her in the morning!

Saige loves ducks, this is at Deanna Rose Farmstead.

Saige loves her cousin Ronan. She really likes taking care of him and making sure he has his blanket and burp cloth at all times. She also tries to pick him up and console him when he is sad. Babies are now her passion, feeding, changing, and putting them to bed!

High - five buddy! Aidan just finished his 2nd mutton busting competition. Saige is so proud of her older cousin.

Can you believe she is almost 2? It is so surreal!

Saige started daycare in August and she is loving every minute of it. She wakes up asking for breakfast and bye - bye. She loves playing with the kids (usually babies, grocery store, or running around outside.)

Saige is constantly chattering now; she's start to link more words together and catch onto sayings. Pretty soon, she will be a full blown talker!