I haven't posted because I lost my memory stick adapter that allows me to download pictures from my camera to my computer. I thought it would show up so I was waiting to post picture when I found it. I have a feeling it's gone so I thought I'd at least catch up in words what we've been doing.
It's been a busy month so far as September always is for us. We started it off with Labor Day camping/hunting at elk camp. We went with Keith and Michelle, the Gallegos family (plus extended family), and a friend, Sam, from work. We had a great time. Cole got to play with Hunter who is 4 and they had a blast throwing rocks in the creek, hunting squirrels with their bows, and just playing in the dirt! Though elk were nowhere to be found, we had a fun camping trip and were happy to be out in the great outdoors.
Last weekend we went up again with just out family of 4 which was nice. Adam hunted most of the day on Saturday and then took the rest of the time off to camp with us. Cole, Mason, and I did some 4-wheeling and hiking on our own and had a great time! I think that's the last time I'll go up for the season but Adam is going back up for a extra long weekend (Wed thru Mon) this week.
I'll give an update on the boys too since I haven't done that in a while!
Cole: He turns 4 next week and is SOOOO excited for his birthday! The theme... Spiderman. He is very into writing and working on his letters. He will constantly write a "grocery list" and have me tell him what I want and how to spell things and he'll make list. He started copying words out of the phone book last week too and thinks that's pretty fun. With hunting season here and Adam out shooting his bow, Cole has been carrying around his bow and arrow a lot and shooting in the backyard whenever possible. He did a sports class this summer that he loved and has really enjoyed being able to be outside as much as possible. He loves to fish and has done so at the cabins this summer. He is also very into building things and built a very nice doghouse out of scarp wood at Adam's parent's cabin. He is our cautious one though he likes to think he's living on the edge on his bike and scooter!
Some funny Cole saying -
Mason: At 21 months he is a spitfire! It's amazing to see how different 2 boys can be when they came from the same mold. Mason is the one who is going to give me a heart attack and rack up a nice ER bill. He climbs up everything in site, even the things you think he couldn't possible get up on. He wanders away from the group whereever we go and if you take a step toward him, he runs away as fast as he can. He adores Cole and though has to endure countless tackles, bossing, tattling, and bullying from his older brother, he continually wants to be with him. He goes along with whatever Cole wants to do and plays whatever part Cole tells him to. When Cole is talking, Mason is mimicking at least every other word. He sings along with any cartoon theme song and song in the car. He is very into Grandpa and Papa and constantly wants to go see Papa's mules. He is learning how to jump and runs everywhere instead of walking. I can't believe we haven't had any major accidents with him and am thankful everyday for God's protection over him!
Baby #3: I'm 16 1/2 weeks and am feeling good. I've been feeling the baby move for about 2 weeks now. I feel like my belly is bigger so far than with the other two but am accepting that it's just how it is with a 3rd pregnancy. I've had to have my antibody titers drawn with each appointment to check things out since I am issoimmunized after Mason was born. They started out very low 1:8 compared to 1:256 after Mason was born. I was thrilled with that but they started to creep up a little and went to 1:16. I just had them done again last week and after praying that they would not go up, we were excited to have them still be 1:16! I will see Dr. Kosalka (perinatologist) in 2 or 3 weeks and have my 20 week ultrasound and just have a check up to make sure baby is looking good. After that I should just see him based on my titer levels, hopefully not very often! I'm looking forward to finding out what this little baby is so I can stop calling it "it" and refer to it as a girl or boy! No names picked out yet but I have a few ideas. So far things are going well though and I'm looking forward to our new addition this winter!
Some changes with Adam and I. I've cut down a little more on work and went to a flex status. That means that I can work as little as I want and don't have to work any holidays or weekends. It also means that I have no benefits, like maternity leave pay. So I'm working Tues evenings 3p-11p and Thursday days 7a-7p and have picked up a few Sunday evenings here and there to put away a little extra for when I take off when the baby comes. It's been really nice to work a little less and be home every weekend! Adam has really liked his job with Idaho Power and has found it to be much more laid back than his previous job. It was an adjustment to make but he's really liked having a lot less work related stress! I think he's enjoyed having me home every weekend and not having to take care of the boys alone every other weekend.
That's our updates! As soon as I either find my memory stick adapter or get a new one I'll post pics to go along.
The Bucher Pumpkins (above)
All our pumpkins
This weekend I celebrated my 30th birthday. I can't believe how quickly it snuck up on me, even with most of my friends already having turned 30. I still feel like I'm in my early 20's or maybe 25 at the most:-) Despite turning another decade older, I haven't had a meltdown or felt the need for an early midlife crisis. I've handled it pretty well!
I had one of the best birthdays I've ever had though. Adam and the boys cooked me breakfast in bed and let me have some time to relax and read in bed. I opened my birthday present, a beautiful new cruiser bike with a bell and a basket on the front! I LOVE it!!! Then we got around and met some friends at Linder Farms and took a hayride out to pick pumpkins. It was lots of fun and the boys had a blast! After heading home for a quick lunch and short nap for Mason, we dropped the boys off at Keith and Michelle's and Adam surprised me with a trip on the Thunder Mountain Railroad's Wine and Dine train. I have wanted to do that for so long and we had a great time! They served ceasar salad, chicken parmesan, rice pilaf, glazed carrots, and homemade cheesecake for dessert! We stopped in Banks at their pumpkin patch and added 2 more pumpkins to our collection for the day and then headed back to Horseshoe Bend. What a great day!!!
September 21st, 2006
Diaper boxes make great cars, space ships, boats, snow mobiles, etc!
Showers are now fun! They have such different body shapes. I think Mason got my flat butt:-)
Homemade costumes by Dad.
Getting into the markers upstairs while Mom gets dinner ready downstairs. I had to clean out blue from his nostrils! Thank goodness for washable markers!
Boys and their forts, need I say more.
Discovery Center 
Splash Park
Who needs a nap anyways. As a big boy, Cole decided he was old enough to have quiet time in the afternoon instead of nap time. He was very quiet!