Yes, it's true, we are having baby #3! This baby is definitely a miracle baby and truly a blessing from God. With the boys we had to go through several months of heavy meds so we left it up to God if we were supposed to have number 3 and he blessed us with quite the surprise! We are due the middle of October and will know the exact due date at our 20 week ultrasound. We went in last week and we were able to hear the heartbeat so the Dr. is thinking we were 10-11 weeks along so by this weekend I'll be through the first trimester already! We will be finding out this time so that will be kind of fun to experience since we were surprised with the boys. I have been feeling great as I did with the boys, which has been a huge blessing with two little ones. And compared to my 10 week appt. with Trey I was 30 lbs. lighter starting out this pregnancy so it feels great to not have gained all that weight from the meds. And thanks to the FRC wellness challenges that helped shed some lbs. :) We are excited and nervous as it's going to be busy but God can never give you anything you can't handle, right?
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Another little Meeuwsen is on the way!
Yes, it's true, we are having baby #3! This baby is definitely a miracle baby and truly a blessing from God. With the boys we had to go through several months of heavy meds so we left it up to God if we were supposed to have number 3 and he blessed us with quite the surprise! We are due the middle of October and will know the exact due date at our 20 week ultrasound. We went in last week and we were able to hear the heartbeat so the Dr. is thinking we were 10-11 weeks along so by this weekend I'll be through the first trimester already! We will be finding out this time so that will be kind of fun to experience since we were surprised with the boys. I have been feeling great as I did with the boys, which has been a huge blessing with two little ones. And compared to my 10 week appt. with Trey I was 30 lbs. lighter starting out this pregnancy so it feels great to not have gained all that weight from the meds. And thanks to the FRC wellness challenges that helped shed some lbs. :) We are excited and nervous as it's going to be busy but God can never give you anything you can't handle, right?
Monday, March 28, 2011
Carter turns 3!
We can't believe that Carter James is three already! Time flies! He is such a blessing to our lives...always full of character and has hilarious facial expressions. He keeps us busy and of course is challenging at times but such a cuddle bug too and we wouldn't trade him for the world! Love you buddy! He wanted a John Deere birthday party so daddy and him showed up at our house riding this on Saturday. Spoiled little dude! He was in his glory! Nice to have connections with farmers. :) 
The boys going for a ride.
Saturday night we had his birthday party with my family; complete with everything John Deere!
My mom's birthday was yesterday so I decorated the other side of the cake for her since we were celebrating both birthdays. 
Carter got a lot of new 'wheels' for this birthday. Our neighbor Sydney came over to give him a new scooter. She has a matching pink one. :)
He got a big wheel from Grandpa and Grandma.
And a bike from mom and dad. He'll be busy outside this summer! He also got new games, squirt guns, puzzles, trucks, etc....so fun to have new stuff to play with!
Blowing out candles with Grandma Ann (it's too hard to say Grandma Mary Ann). :) 
Doing one of his new puzzles with Grandpa Jim.
Family pic. 
Trey, Carter and cousin Kasen...who also came wearing green. :) These boys are going to be trouble some day!
Sunday to Monday we headed to the Double JJ resort to the waterpark for Carter's birthday. We had a great room and it was nice b/c it was not busy. The boys had a blast and were definitely water rats.
The resort also had fun stuff upstairs for the kids...crafts, ice-cream, etc. so we kept busy and always had good bribes to get Carter out of the water. :) It was a lot of fun and will be even more fun as the kiddos get older.
The boys going for a ride. Saturday night we had his birthday party with my family; complete with everything John Deere! My mom's birthday was yesterday so I decorated the other side of the cake for her since we were celebrating both birthdays. Carter got a lot of new 'wheels' for this birthday. Our neighbor Sydney came over to give him a new scooter. She has a matching pink one. :) He got a big wheel from Grandpa and Grandma.And a bike from mom and dad. He'll be busy outside this summer! He also got new games, squirt guns, puzzles, trucks, etc....so fun to have new stuff to play with! Blowing out candles with Grandma Ann (it's too hard to say Grandma Mary Ann). :) Doing one of his new puzzles with Grandpa Jim. Family pic. Trey, Carter and cousin Kasen...who also came wearing green. :) These boys are going to be trouble some day! Sunday to Monday we headed to the Double JJ resort to the waterpark for Carter's birthday. We had a great room and it was nice b/c it was not busy. The boys had a blast and were definitely water rats. Carter must have thought this slide was a choo-choo train b/c he would make the sound as he slid down it, hence the hands by the face. He loved every bit of the park even though he couldn't do the big slides yet. Today the indoor/outdoor hot springs wasn't too hot for the kiddos so he swam like a fish in it. 
Playing in the water with daddy.
Playing in the water with daddy. Our happy water baby!
The resort also had fun stuff upstairs for the kids...crafts, ice-cream, etc. so we kept busy and always had good bribes to get Carter out of the water. :) It was a lot of fun and will be even more fun as the kiddos get older. Monday, March 14, 2011
Early Birthday Party
Last weekend Eric and Kate and the girls were home from Nebraska. And since Grandpa Cliff and Grandma Karen were leaving for Florida they decided to do an early birthday party for Karinda and Carter.
The party go-ers. Trey and Kylie. The girls just adore him!
Karinda got a Wii so she was really excited to get back home to play it. Before taking this picture I had to laugh b/c I didn't even ask Carter to stop and smile....he already knows the routine of standing by his presents and smiling! :)
His new remote control race car from Uncle Eric, Aunt Kate and the girls. We are excited to be able to go outside and play with it!
Carter and his new Grave Digger truck. It does flips and all! Trey loves to push it around the house too. Carter also got some new clothes for the summer.
Blowing out the candles! It's kind of hard to see but Grandma Karen made the cake 1/2 blue and 1/2 pink for them and Carter got 3 candles and Karinda got 8. They thought that was pretty cool. Karinda's birthday is March 24 and Carter's is March 28.
Birthday buds.
The party go-ers. Trey and Kylie. The girls just adore him!
Karinda got a Wii so she was really excited to get back home to play it. Before taking this picture I had to laugh b/c I didn't even ask Carter to stop and smile....he already knows the routine of standing by his presents and smiling! :)His new remote control race car from Uncle Eric, Aunt Kate and the girls. We are excited to be able to go outside and play with it!
Carter and his new Grave Digger truck. It does flips and all! Trey loves to push it around the house too. Carter also got some new clothes for the summer.Blowing out the candles! It's kind of hard to see but Grandma Karen made the cake 1/2 blue and 1/2 pink for them and Carter got 3 candles and Karinda got 8. They thought that was pretty cool. Karinda's birthday is March 24 and Carter's is March 28.Birthday buds.Friday, March 11, 2011
Trey's First Haircut
A couple of weeks ago it was definitely time for Trey to get a trim. His hair over his ears was getting a little out of control and driving Brian nuts. Here is a before picture:
Not too sure about Miss Mindy's clippers. He actually did great. Just got a little antsy toward the end.
Checking out what tool she is using next.
Our little church boy. :)
I never posted on his weight follow up but he gained back over a pound in a month so he is doing just fine. Actually now he is a GREAT eater and cries if you don't get it too him fast enough. He pretty much eats all table foods and likes most everything. He's also getting ready for his first birthday and will show you that he is going to be one. And within the last couple days he is breaking his own thumb sucking habit...his poor thumb is so callused and swollen that he won't suck it so he cries before naps and bedtime but hey...if he breaks that habit already I would be happy! Wishful thinking probably. :) He also pulls himself to standing and will walk around furniture now....hoping he is walking by the time it's spring outside. And of course he is into everything his brother wants to play with!
Not too sure about Miss Mindy's clippers. He actually did great. Just got a little antsy toward the end.
Checking out what tool she is using next. Our little church boy. :)I never posted on his weight follow up but he gained back over a pound in a month so he is doing just fine. Actually now he is a GREAT eater and cries if you don't get it too him fast enough. He pretty much eats all table foods and likes most everything. He's also getting ready for his first birthday and will show you that he is going to be one. And within the last couple days he is breaking his own thumb sucking habit...his poor thumb is so callused and swollen that he won't suck it so he cries before naps and bedtime but hey...if he breaks that habit already I would be happy! Wishful thinking probably. :) He also pulls himself to standing and will walk around furniture now....hoping he is walking by the time it's spring outside. And of course he is into everything his brother wants to play with! Monday, February 28, 2011
February Fun
Another winter month is past...yeah! Brian and Carter started off the month by going to a donkey basketball game in Ravenna. I guess these used to be really popular back in the day. It looked pretty interesting and fun!
The kids even got to take a ride on the donkeys. Carter thought it was pretty cool. His pal Sharon helped keep him on.
Carter and his BFF Sydney (our neighbor) pretending they were going to Grandma's. They hauled more stuff into this corner! 
Enjoying a morning outside with mom while Trey was napping.
The first weekend in February Eric and Kate and the girls came home from Nebraska so we headed up to their cabin to enjoy some time together. Carter LOVES his cousins and had a blast with them all weekend.
Taking a ride with mom.
Carter and Grandma Karen sledding behind Uncle Eric with the rest of the gang looking on. For more pictures of the weekend check out the Never Say Never blog.
Kylie hanging out with Trey.
And Karinda helping Trey 'ride' the bear. These girls are going to be great babysitters soon enough!
Carter and Brian went to the Monster Jam at Van Andel. They had a lot of fun and it will be more fun as the boys get older. Carter got spoiled with snacks and souvenirs from daddy.
Carter's favorite truck...Grave Digger!
My parents had us over for a Valentines themed lunch...complete with a red velvet cake made by me. :)
I spotted this possum at my moms...YUCK!! Those things give me the creeps and it wouldn't disappear. Carter kept saying how cute it was...gross!! We couldn't even chase it away. 
Our two little dudes causing trouble in the tub as always!
Our backyard wildlife.
Hoping all this snow melts in March!
The kids even got to take a ride on the donkeys. Carter thought it was pretty cool. His pal Sharon helped keep him on.Carter and his BFF Sydney (our neighbor) pretending they were going to Grandma's. They hauled more stuff into this corner! Enjoying a morning outside with mom while Trey was napping.The first weekend in February Eric and Kate and the girls came home from Nebraska so we headed up to their cabin to enjoy some time together. Carter LOVES his cousins and had a blast with them all weekend.
Taking a ride with mom.
Carter and Grandma Karen sledding behind Uncle Eric with the rest of the gang looking on. For more pictures of the weekend check out the Never Say Never blog.Kylie hanging out with Trey.And Karinda helping Trey 'ride' the bear. These girls are going to be great babysitters soon enough!
Carter and Brian went to the Monster Jam at Van Andel. They had a lot of fun and it will be more fun as the boys get older. Carter got spoiled with snacks and souvenirs from daddy.Carter's favorite truck...Grave Digger!
My parents had us over for a Valentines themed lunch...complete with a red velvet cake made by me. :)
I spotted this possum at my moms...YUCK!! Those things give me the creeps and it wouldn't disappear. Carter kept saying how cute it was...gross!! We couldn't even chase it away. Our two little dudes causing trouble in the tub as always!Our backyard wildlife.Hoping all this snow melts in March! Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Trey at 9 months
Our baby is growing way too fast! He was 9 months on the 20th and unfortunately got the flu the day after. It was a rough week for the little guy b/c he couldn't keep anything down but is finally on the mend now! Unfortunately he passed it along to several of our family members but thankfully not to any of us! We had his 9 month appt. on Monday and he was only 17 lbs. 3 oz. and 28 1/2 inches. He was only in the 3rd percentile for weight and I think about the 50th for height. We have to go back in a month for a weight check. He is busy on the move and crawling and driving his brother nuts! He is much more busier than Carter ever was...just trying to keep up with him! Here are some pictures of our adorable little man at his photo shoot from Saturday. 
A fun comparison picture of Carter at 9 months. I think Trey is starting to look more like his momma. :)
Carter was 19 lbs. even and 28 3/4 inches at 9 months. So Trey is catching up with Carter's length but almost 2 lbs. lighter. He did start crawling about 2 months earlier than Carter too so I am sure he is burning more calories in a day. And doesn't like to eat like his brother did either...hoping that starts changing soon. He is still a very content and happy baby and is a super sleeper like his brother. We didn't have to baby proof the house a bit for Carter but Trey gets into everything so we are going to have to start!
A fun comparison picture of Carter at 9 months. I think Trey is starting to look more like his momma. :)Carter was 19 lbs. even and 28 3/4 inches at 9 months. So Trey is catching up with Carter's length but almost 2 lbs. lighter. He did start crawling about 2 months earlier than Carter too so I am sure he is burning more calories in a day. And doesn't like to eat like his brother did either...hoping that starts changing soon. He is still a very content and happy baby and is a super sleeper like his brother. We didn't have to baby proof the house a bit for Carter but Trey gets into everything so we are going to have to start! Sunday, January 30, 2011
Birthday Boy Brian
Today Brian turned 31! We celebrated by having both of our families over for lunch (minus my mom...Trey must have thought he needed to give the flu bug to both grandmas). Carter thought daddy needed a monster truck cake so here is what I came up with.
It was appropriate b/c I bought tickets for Brian and Carter to go to the Monster Jam coming up.
It was appropriate b/c I bought tickets for Brian and Carter to go to the Monster Jam coming up.Carter and cousin Kasen chilling on the pouf chair.
Singing Happy Birthday. Notice Trey reaching for the candle....thank goodness Grandpa Jim grabbed him in time!
We also bought Brian a TV stand for our new TV (well...hopefully this will push him to buy one) :). It required assembling and Carter thought Handy Manny should come help but it went together really well...just took some time! 
Singing Happy Birthday. Notice Trey reaching for the candle....thank goodness Grandpa Jim grabbed him in time!We also bought Brian a TV stand for our new TV (well...hopefully this will push him to buy one) :). It required assembling and Carter thought Handy Manny should come help but it went together really well...just took some time!
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