The Vandura and swim lessons

Now that blogger is letting me post again, I want to take advantage and update y'all on our summer. We went to the Evanston Rodeo last weekend. The kids loved the chicken chase and the saddle bronc riding. Rosie said she wanted to see Dad ride the wild bronc, but I was happy he was in the stands with us instead! Rosie also insisted on wearing her "cowgirl jeans and jean jacket" to look authentic. She was so cute!

We got a van! For months now we have been looking for a bigger vehicle since our little Honda Accord would be quite tight with 3 little ones in the back. Clark said he would really love to find an old van with curtains and comfy seating. Then just yesterday I was browsing online when I came across a 1990 GMC Vandura with only 79 thousand miles on it. I quickly called the lady and we drove over last night to look at it. I started cracking up when I saw it. It is hilarious! It's super comfy and very roomy. Will noticed it barely fits in a parking spot. The kids both hopped in and buckled themselves without any help and I knew it was the car for us. Here's to hopefully many more miles in our new ride.

Will just finished swim lessons today. He took them for 3 weeks at the local pool and he did so well. He passed off two levels and now feels comfortable swimming underwater, floating on his back, and even doing flips in the water. I was so proud of him!

Here's just a cute picture of the kids. They found Clark's ear muffs for when he goes out shooting his loud guns. They were pretending they were listening to music. Rosie's were too big for her and they kept squeezing her cheeks.

Here I am, 38 weeks along! I have an appt next Tuesday and hopefully the doctor will still suggest I get induced. At my appt last week, he offered to break my water, since things were already progressing. I realized I wasn't ready then to get induced, but now I am ready!

puppy and Will's birthday

We got a puppy! Her name is Pepper. She is a border collie/blue heeler mix. She wandered off a bit too much once and our neighbors two streets down took good care of her. She was missing for 3 days when Will said to me, "Mom I hear Pepper." Clark went over to their house and asked if they had seen a black and white dog. They brought Pepper to the door and said they were so glad we found her. They gave her all her newborn immunizations and dewormer. We were joking we need to have her wander off again so they can get her spayed. She has been living in the garage lately until Clark can finish our fence in the backyard.

Will turned 5 last month! He still loves sports, especially basketball. He requested a basketball cake for his birthday. He is such a sweet boy. He wanted all of his local cousins to come to his party so we had almost 30 people at our house for cake and ice cream. Lately he has been into "adventures" and pirates and swords and ships. He will be starting kindergarten in the fall and it makes us all a little sad.

Here I am, almost 36 weeks along. Next week I go to the doctor for one more ultrasound to make sure things are ready for delivery. I have been measuring 2 weeks ahead of shedule so the baby may come early. I am crossing my fingers, but my past tells me I will probably go overdue. I can't wait to meet this little one!