It's a...

Our ultrasound yesterday went well...the baby looks healthy and is growing right on schedule. And the most exciting part...it's a boy! Addie was a little disappointed but we looked through some newborn clothes when we got home and I think she's fine with it. Us girls will just have to stick together. The boys are very excited about another brother and now we just need to decide on a name. Any favorites you're willing to share? (They have to go with Klingonsmith so good luck!)

Epitaph of a Microwave

For two reasons, this was a significant event in my life. First of all, this microwave was one of the nicest wedding presents we got (thanks Gram, Shelley, and Dad?) and when it started making abnormal zapping noises and smelled like burning metal, we had to toss it...and I realized I've been married long enough for one of our nicest presents to fail. But this is not all. When we went to replace it, we couldn't afford to get one even as nice as the first and ended up with a mini-me version that only cost us $45 (thanks to a leftover Christmas Visa card...thanks again Aunt Shelley)...and I realized that I've been married that long AND we could only afford a teeny tiny microwave. However sad this story is, it has a happy ending because the time spent living as students is temporary, just like microwaves.

It's About Time

So it's been awhile since I've blogged. It is about time that we let those of you who don't know(if there are any) that we are expecting baby #4 in mid-December. Everyone is beyond excited...it's amazing how excitement increases as kids get older. Our ultrasound in on Thursday and there's lot's of speculation going on. I think the consensus is that everyone wants a baby girl but every once in a while someone will say something about a boy. I would love a girl because it seems like she would just round out the family. However, I have had quite a few boy dreams and have a boy name that I feel pretty strong about. Everyone will just have to wait until Thursday afternoon at 3:30!

Here's a few things to think about as we all wait...

boys are fun because they...

and even let their brother join in the fun.

Girls, on the other hand, are fun because they don't like to get
THAT dirty so we don't even end up with a picture.