Treasures

Every once in a while I get a call from Jacob during the day telling me he has found me some "treasures." In response I always give him half a chuckle and an "uh-oh, what is it?" The half chuckle and suspicion are due to the fact that he randomly stops in to the secondhand shops around town to find these so-called "treasures." I have to admit, he finds some pretty fun stuff, so it's always fun to see what he comes home with. Just like the ab roller we got a few months ago. It still sits in the corner of the living room and the girls give it a whirl every now and then. Maybe someday our abs will benefit from that treasure. (I have a suspicion that come July my abs are going to need some definite attention).

Well, today was my turn to find some treasures. Jacob took Allie for the day to do some visits for work, so Kenna and I spent the afternoon doing some shopping. Since I only had one little munchkin, I decided to stop in and peruse the aisles of the DI without worrying about tearing the entire store apart with a 2-year-old. You see, when it comes to little ones who can be incredibly tough on clothes, I love to go there to get jeans they can just play in and not worry about. But today folks, was all about me. Let's just say I found a bunch of great little knick-knacks. If you're willing to search, you can actually find some stuff in really good shape. And the price is definitely right! So tonight Jacob will take me out on the town with my "new" shoes. Six bucks my friends, six bucks. Someone paid a whole heck of a lot more than that not too long ago based on how little they've been worn. Ha! I'm no dummy!

Ah. I love a good bargain.

Yes, Jacob my love, I really just wrote about my trip to the DI. And yes, I really do like these shoes. And no, they did not come out of the 70's. There is more to fashionable foot apparel than just boots, honey. At least I will actually use my treasures.

We Caved

So. We were going to be surprised. Then Jacob said oh so casually this afternoon just hours before our ultrasound, "it might be kinda fun to find out, but we can wait too." Well, with that dangling in my face, I opted for instant gratification!

So. Here you are. A beautiful little profile...


...Of our beautiful little baby. Complete with external plumbing.


I don't think there's any mistaken this one. The Israelsen name continues!

Holy cow. What do I do with a boy?

YAY!

Recovery Ward Part II

When it rains.....It pours.

Or in other words.....

When your oldest daughter gets her tonsils out.....Then your youngest daughter will get an ear infection to go with it. Dear Flex Account, please make it through this year.

BUT every storm cloud has a silver lining, right? SO-

-At least Kenna never has to get her tonsils out ever again.

-Antibiotics are great.

-I have someone to snuggle on Valentine's Day.

-The baby is moving and it is so fun to get a little kick every now and then.