Progress Report, Part II

I have been a total slacker lately when it comes to taking pictures. There, I said it, I admit it, and take full responsibility. I've just been too tired to think of it really. I've been trying really hard this pregnancy not to complain, and will continue to due so, but I'm pretty tired, and I get shooting pains quite frequently {the Dr. ask me if it feels like I am being stabbed, to which I replied YES! Then she ask me if they lasted for a couple of minutes at a time. Again my reply was YES! Oh, those are your ligaments snapping. Apparently being, ahem, older and not having done quite enough sit up's in between pregnancy's, it's my weak stomach muscles that are to blame. Ugh, one more person suggesting I go to the gym}, anyway, maybe it's me being tired, or having shooting pains along with Braxton Hick's contractions, or maybe it's just a super active 2 year old, or shear laziness, but I haven't picked up a camera much lately. If it weren't for Alyssa sending me pictures from her phone, I don't think I would have had any blog post in June. Alas, I tell you all that, because I seem to have skipped some steps in the remodel process... but here is where we are NOW! They have completed all the brick on the outside...

Here is T-roy standing outside our new bedroom.

Completed brick outside the exercise room...

the exterior paint color choices... I'm having the worst time trying to decide...

I decided to paint the playroom blue, but which shade of blue?

T-roy helping with the paint choices... We went with the one above, not that you can really see what it looks like, but I like it! More pictures to take... they have painted the entire interior as of today, and it looks great! Now... apparently up next are electrical, flooring, counter tops, and plumbing. They are projecting to be finished by the 1st of August, fingers crossed.

Couch Time

Just kicking it.

Yup, it's summer!

Alyssa took Luke to get an ice cream when he woke up from his nap.

This is his possessed by ice cream face, you'll notice it's different than his possessed by Scooby face, which is the complete dead stare.

I think he plans to eat more than his weight in ice cream this summer. I am pretty sure that summer, or, ice cream season, is his favorite time of year.

Summa Time

Luke is really living the hard life this summer. With trips to the zoo and the pool, you can tell he is really hating life.

here he is in the pool, and don't worry, he can touch the bottom, and was being watched as this picture was taken!

and eating a frozen treat. Life is good.

The Battle cry...

Is HI-YA! Luke loves to ride around screaming HI-YA at the top of his lungs.

He'd make a great dictator.

Easy Entertainment

Luke loves to play with Play dough. If I need to get ready, or do something for a few minutes I just ask him if he wants to play with Play dough, the answer is always

yes!

28 weeks

With 12 weeks to go, we still have have a lot of work to do. We don't plan on moving Luke to his new big boy bed until the addition is finished, and we move him into our old room. We still need to paint his dresser, and there are quite a few things for the baby we need to buy, but I feel like I still have plenty of time... we shall see! Strangers come up to me and tell me how sorry they feel for me and they can't believe I have to go until almost the end of August. I really don't feel bad at all though, so I'm not complaining.

Alyssa's 1st Day

Alyssa walked in as I was rushing by her on my way out the door to see the Dr. {baby Matthews is doing great, but measuring 3 weeks ahead, which is a nice way of saying, Alexis, put the twinkie down} I managed to say over my shoulder, as I was leaving "Oh, peanut butter in cabinet, bread on top of fridge {don't judge where I put my bread} and don't let him talk you into just eating Cheeto's. Oh, By the way, I think they are starting on the floors today, the electrician should be by, and the maid will be here this afternoon, sorry about that. Ok, call if you need anything, bye. Bye Luke." Alyssa: "Luke, say goodbye to your mom." Luke: "Bye bye Luke, see you tomorrow." Mom: "Um, Luke?" Luke, looking annoyed, as he already thinks Miss Alyssa is pretty cute and was practically shoving me out the door {actually, he was riding his train down the hallway... }: "Bye mom, see you tomorrow." With all the chaos Alyssa decided to take Luke to the zoo {wonder where she got the idea... get it? Our house is a zoo? I know, I know, don't quit my day job...} Here is Luke all buckled up and ready to go.

I love this picture.

and this one too...

Luke riding the choo choo.

it was a great {albeit somewhat hectic, sorry Alyssa!} 1st day!