We got to go up to Northern California to Nevada City to visit our good friends Jen and Kyle Lind. They have girls and Joel and Katelyn are only 2 weeks apart! I picked up April in San Jose and road tripped it with a nursing 4month old and a potty training toddler....good times! ha! The drive was long, but once we got there it was poolside hangouts and goo gooing over babies, with "Monkey La La's" (a Honduran adult beverage) every night! So fun and worth the long haul. I have some pretty amazing friends! Miss them all already! We also hit up the train museum in Sacramento on the way home...Wes was in heaven!

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San Fran

Two weekends ago we were in Halfmoon Bay and San Fransisco. We have friends (Dave and Ellie Karp) that have moved from Texas to California and some other friends (the Omondi's) that are missionaries in Kenya and were here visiting.

It was great just hanging out, catching up and exploring the city. We haven't all hung out together in 3 years! We also got to hear how the Lord is using the Omondi family to teach pastors and bring people to Christ in Kenyna.

Of course Wes loved the trolley and a few trips to get ice cream in Ghirardelli square.....don't we all love this! Wesley and Angela became great buddies- guess we will have to make a trip to Africa for a visit. Maybe someday.

I am 34 weeks now...only 6 more to go until our due date! I am getting bigger by the second, but looking forward to meeting this little man! I am glad we are busy for the next couple of weeks, it will help the time pass quickly because I am definitely in the uncomfortable stage.

Off to Tahoe next week for some snow and family time. Can't wait!

Blow The Snause

Wes has been sick this week, poor kid. He has been caughing, sneezing, and dripping snot rockets the past few days. Well, since his nose became a faucet, we have been wiping and cleaning his nose constantly.

However, at night, we can't sit there and clean his nose or we would never get any sleep. So we showed him how to wipe his nose when it ran. Well, this is the result. We cracked up in the morning when half a box of tissue ended up all over the place. But I guess that's better than boogs all over, kinda!

Big Boy Bed

OK,

so those of you who know, Wes is a HUGE fan of anything that moves. Planes, trains, and automobiles so to speak. Well, we could not resist when we found this on craigslist. It was perfect (we hoped.)

So we went to pick it up and brought Wes with us. When we arrived at the house to pick up the bed, he hopped out of the truck, and there sitting in the driveway was this new car bed. Needless to say, Wes saw it and ran full speed towards his new "vroom vroom!" So from that moment on, it's been dubbed the "Vroom vroom, nigh night!"

Ok, so we were still nervous about the transition from house arrest (the crib) to big boy bed (freedom to roam.) We were ready for the challenge. So the first day we had the bed, we just let him play on it. The next day at nap time, we moved the bed into the room next to the crib and gave him the choice of crib or bed. He chose the bed of course and we explained that if he did not stay in bed that he would end up in the crib. Well, it worked! First nap and he stayed in the bed the entire time, even waited for us to come and get him when he woke.

So that's it, I know, sounds too easy, but that's how it went down. And now he sleeps in his new vroom vroom nigh night all night long. We just hope it stays that way, but we'll take it!

6 Months

Here is an official belly picture at 6 months. Can't believe I only have 4 more to go until I meet this little boy!

A sweet picture of our first born at the Christmas tree farm. He was more into the bounce house and the lights than picking out a tree...not surprising!

PS we started potty training this week. He seems open to it (willing to sit on the potty, tells me when he is wet/poopy, and has gone pee on the potty several times) but I almost gave up this afternoon. Its day 3 and he seems really upset (cries) when he has an accident but I am having a hard time getting him to relax enough to go pee all at once. He pees a little then gets up and says all done and wants his M&M, but I know there is so much more in there and he ends up peeing his pants. Any suggestions or helpful tips from those who have been there before because I am exhausted and not sure if I should continue. Anyone potty trained a boy around 2 years old? Also, I am not suppose to leave the house until he can hold it or go on the potty consistently???

Disneyland

We got to take Wes to Disneyland for Thanksgiving! It was actually a huge group of mostly Dave's family plus my parents. So there were about 25 of us! A little crazy trying to keep us all moving in the same direction but we tried to stick together at least for the first day. The second day we split up and were able to move a little faster being in smaller groups.

Of course the bigger kids wanted to do the fast rides and Wesley and his entourage stuck to Fantasy land and the like. Highlights were:

1. The Carousel. He kept saying, "More neigh, more neigh"- so cute! Good thing there was basically no line so we did it over and over again!

2. The Pixar parade. It had all his favorite characters from the movies- Lighting McQueen, Sully, Nemo, etc! It was so sweet to see his face light up when he saw them!

3. Small World ride. It was decorated for Christmas and playing Christmas music- I got teary eyed watching his young mind take in all the wonders. I kept looking at Dave saying, "Can you believe this is our kid and we are at Disneyland with him!" Sometimes it just hits you afresh what a blessing it is to have a child and experience the world again with them- Thank you Jesus!

4. Train ride. There is a train that runs along the outskirts of the whole park and makes various stops. Wesley is so into cars and trains it was so fun taking him on a real one with a steam engine and all!

PS we are all wearing dorky blue hats because Dave's dad bought them for us and insisted we wear them so we could spot each other.....humiliating- yet effective....so we caved...

PPS- If you didn't already know we are having a BOY!!! Yes Wes will get a brother and I will be living in a house of testosterone....what is a girl to do!?! I guess get use to trucks, trains, and boy humor and try to stay as girly as possible. We are stoked and can't wait to meet our new little man!

2 nd Birthday

Lighting McQueen Birthday party! It was a blast...pizza, presents, cupcakes and pin the wheel on Lighting made Wesley feel like the King of the day! He really knew that everyone was there for him. So special. We gave him a train set that he played with for 2 hours straight! We loved every minute celebrating our first born.

Being a Pilot.

It's great the things we get to see on the road. Just wanted to share this one with you. Come on now, you know you wish you were here.

Pumpkin Time

We did our family pumpkin patching this week. Wes was more interested in the bounce house and slide than in picking out pumpkins- what a surprise. Wesley tired Dave out- he was on his own since I am not able to participate in the jumping and crashing session....oh darn. I was looking at last years pictures and we were bundled in pants and sweaters. This year it was in the 90's!

You get an official belly picture- 16 weeks! We got a little 4th pumpkin to represent our little pumpkin on the way.

So fun- I love the holidays and am looking forward to all the celebrations ahead...our 5th anniversary, Wesley's 2nd birthday, trick or treating, Disneyland trip for Thanksgiving, and all the Christmas festivities.

Big Brother in Training

Yes its true Wesley is a big brother in training because we are having another baby!!! So now you know the reason for our silence in the blog world and on facebook- first trimester has over taken me. I am now 11 weeks and beginning to feel better....which consists of mornings= good, afternoons and nights= queezey +/- the big V. But so far our little peanut it healthy and growing....we also got to have an early ultrasound and saw our precious little one at only 9 weeks! It truly reminds me of the miracle and blessing of children. God is so good to give us another one. We have so enjoyed Wes and can not wait to meet his little brother or sister....not sure he is quite as thrilled but ready or not here he/she comes (in April).

I made Wesley this shirt and had him wear it to tell Dave the good news. Took him a while to notice, but when he did he was super stoked!

The first photo ever of our new baby!

20 month old quote

20 month old bath time quote. Dave and I standing by while Wes plays with his toy ski boat....

Kristal: what does Papa (grandpa) drive?

Wesley: Baam Bam (boat sound)

K: What does Dada drive?

W: Shooooo (jet sound)

K: What does Mama drive?

W: Dada

Dave and I just look at each other and bust up laughing....maybe he's learning faster than we think...ha ha.

Dave's dream come true

Well if you know me you know I don't like golf. I worked at a country club in college and hated everything about golfers and their game. I thought the game was boring, lazy (golf carts) and over priced which made it exclusive. And the golfers I knew where middle aged to old, heavy drinkers and had and attitude of thinking they were better than everyone else. This was my idea of "Golf".

5 years later I meet the man of my dreams- Dave who among all his amazing godly qualities happens to be an ex-pro golfer....our dilemma. He was bummed I had such a skewed idea of his favorite game and was determined slowly to change my image of the game.

He is always talking about me just trying it and that maybe, just maybe, I would like it. He also reminds me often that Wesley will, of course, be an avid golfer and if I want to be included I better start now.

Dreams do come true. Last night we went to Chalk Mountain Golf Course as a family and Dave played 9 holes (actually only got through 7) and Wes and I ran after balls and up and down hills following Dave. We showed Wes how to put the ball in the hole and how hard his daddy can hit the ball. He loved it! AND I hit a few balls myself!!! I had a bad taste in my mouth when I said "It was actually fun", but it was true....when I strip away all my preconceived ideas of what the game of golf is all about and just hit the ball and take in the beauty of the green grass and rolling hills, I have to say I could really get to like this...don't tell anyone I said that.

PS according to Dave I actually hit the ball like a natural....who knew!?!

Lake San Antonio 2010

Annual Barnett lake trip was amazing...missing a few characters like Kelley (in Missouri), Kevin (South Korea), Tanya (Florida) and Garrett (Church camp)...but it still was a blast! Karie even flew out from Colorado to come! I think Piper was in heaven swimming after sticks in the water. We had a few visitors and we got in lots of skiing, wakeboarding, tubing and even tried a sport new to us- wake SURFING.

We all got up on the surfboard and really started to get the hang of it. Hopefully I can post a video soon. Wes loved riding on Papa's boat and even got to drive a little. I didn't get pics on my camera but Wes and I went on the tube together- I can't believe how relaxed he was...he even said "Again" ever time we hit a bump!

It was pretty hot so by the time the week was ending we were all sore, tired, dirty, over sunned and ready to come home. I was so thankful because Wesley actually slept in the tent at night without waking up too early (he slept in the RV for his naps- Thanks Nana and Papa.) but he too was ready to sleep in his own bed.

Can't wait for next year!