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[it's hard to tell, but this is Grant coming out from the far corners of one of our cabinets]

Best part about baking a cake

The help!

And voila....



Note from a dad who needs a break

Sister visit

A couple of weeks ago, my sister Rachel visited big 'ole Peachtree City during her spring break. It's a far stretch from Cancun, but I'm hoping she had fun anyway. Among other things, we spent a good amount of the week making fun St. Patty's day treats for Evan's class. Oh, and Rachel was lucky enough to be a part of my first (and hopefully only) golfcart fender bender. No injuries, but we did lose a wheel.

Baby #3 at 18 weeks

All is going well with my pregnancy. I'm just past 18 weeks and feeling good. The boys continue to pat my tummy and Evan reminds Grant that "after mom's birthday (in July), she's gonna get the baby out of her tummy!" My latest ultrasound went well and showed a cute little profile. Jason thinks s/he has my nose: long and strong.

St. Patty's Day all week long

Evan's turn for snack week fell over the St. Patrick's Day holiday. Of course, I took this as my cue to go buckwild with fun themed treats. Thankfully Aunt Rachel was here to help... we stayed up late almost every night making these crazy creations. But the kids loved them!

Rainbow cupcakes

Pot-o-gold at the end of a rainbow

And of course, shamrock cookies

Dad runs playgroup

Jason played playgroup director for a day (when I went to visit a good friend and meet her new baby). As usual, he came up with some creative ways to entertain the kids.

Search & Rescue Center

Evan's proudest Tinker Toy creation: the Search & Rescue Center. It was so cool, we left it up for almost two weeks.

T-ball

Tis the season for t-ball, Evan's new sport this spring. Evan appears to really like it so far-- all except for the games (of which he has played 1). He says they "take forever!" I think he gets a little bored standing around in the field. He definitely makes great contact with the ball and is a fast runner. I have a feeling that as the weather gets warmer around here, the games will be tough for all of us to sit through!

Not to be forgotten

Yes, I will document my pregnancy with baby #3! Many have asked if I am showing. I would certainly say yes. The picture below doesn't reveal how big I actually feel for only being 15 weeks, but nonetheless, there is a visible "bump." So far, I'm feeling good as I enter fully into the 2nd trimester. No nausea, less tired (but still exhausted-- which is totally normal for me; have you met my 2 boys?). I think I'm starting to feel very tiny baby movements. The boys continue to be excited about the baby. Evan seems to remember each time he hugs me as his head rests right on my belly. Grant continually points at my stomach and tells me there is a baby in there. Evan is convinced it is a girl and Grant too says he wants a "gworl." I tell them both to get in line-- seems as though most people are hoping for a girl. Pity the poor boy that is born in August! I will love him just the same.

Cousins come to visit

Last week we had a unique opportunity to spend a whole week with two of Evan & Grant's cousins-- Sebastian and Declan, oh and Aunt Kim & Uncle Shane too. The boys got to know each other better (by the end of the week, Evan stopped asking, "Which one is Declan?") and the adults got a chance to catch up.

Mid-week, G&G Terreri stopped in to visit and we celebrated a couple of February birthdays in the family.

Many popsicles were consumed.

The pantry-- a favorite spot for all kids who visit our house.

Oh looky what I caught on camera-- Evan stabbing his brother, yippee!



Grant and the bear face off at Noah's Ark.



Celebrating Aunt Kim & Grandma Soon's birthdays, not to mention the 4 other family birthdays in February!



Thumb-sucking cousins.



Banana hat

No idea. Just looked up and this is what I found.

Circus Day 2011

Evan again had Circus Day at his school. He got to dress mismatched and learn all things circus. While I find it slightly odd that school curriculum teaches (maybe glorifies?) the circus, the dressing up part is fun.

Grant didn't learn about the circus, but wanted to get in on the funny face posing.

What's one more?

Third time's a charm.

Three strikes, you're out.

Three's company.




However you want to frame it, we're having our third baby! Yep, we're taking the plunge into crazy family bliss and moving beyond the textbook 2 kids & dog. A third child was not in the original Terreri family plan. In fact, I was so uber-convinced that I would never want more than two children, nor could I handle the chaos (the latter is yet to be determined), that I got rid of practically all of my baby and maternity gear. "One, two and done!" I proclaimed. But somewhere along the way, after Grant got a little older, I had an overwhelming feeling of not being done. Jason, however, did not share the same feeling. So we discussed and mulled the idea over for a few months before deciding to go for it. And while he occasionally still says, "Really, a third?" we're both so happy to be adding to the family.

I'm due in mid-August and am 12 weeks along. Feeling good, but freakin' exhausted. Who thought pregnancy + 2 kids under 5 was a good idea? Am hoping to combat the tiredness with my new prenatal Pilates class, walking and swimming.

Oh, and to answer the popular question: No, we are not finding out the gender. We loved being surprised with Evan and can't wait to do it again.

We'll keep you posted!

Of teeth and two-year-olds

I always knew Grant would lose his baby teeth.... but didn't think he'd still be a baby when it happened. Unbeknownst to anyone, Grant chipped his tooth this morning. We didn't notice it until around noon. He was playing with some friends when it happened -- he fell and cried after performing his latest toddler acrobatics routine, but didn't seem too affected. Can't wait to hear what the dentist has to say on Thursday...

One too many snow days

A snow day here and there is fun. Five are not. But it does make for some good photos.

Boots & boys

 The boys received new rain boots for Christmas. There's just something about kids in big giant boots. They were happy to pose in them on their favorite toy in the house-- our ottoman cubes.

Gifts that make a lasting impression

Thank you, Grandma Soon & Papa.