what is your hobby?

In the process of finding a new place to live we looked at a lot of places, and filled out a lot of applications. One of the applications said "what are your hobbies?" I was taken back by this question. First because I felt like that was a little too much information {why do they care what my hobbies are? Maybe they're concerned we do drugs or something? I'm pretty sure if someone did they wouldn't list it on a rental application...} Secondly I had no clue how to answer it. I don't know if I can say what my hobbies are.
 Life has been fairly busy lately- and I have a feeling in about 6 weeks it's about to get even busier. I do things, I just don't think I've ever thought "now to go work on my hobby..." Maybe it's just the word "hobby" that throws me off...my mind automatically goes to model trains and stamp collecting. I can, however tell you some things I like.

I like cereal. I like things that are grey. I like to go to the grocery store. I like hearing Trey and Brock laugh. I like the smell of freshly rained on cement. I like to sing. I like hot showers. I like to run. I like babies. I like photo albums. I like chocolate milk. I like stripes. I like mini lights. I like to swim in lakes. I like trampolines. I like to read. I like to make lists. I like building things. I like to cuddle. I like to clean and organize. I like the thrift store. I like getting haircuts. I like tuna and salsa sandwiches. I like to go fishing. I like musical theater. I like bran muffins. I like to listen to Christmas music all year long. I like to cook. I like board games. I like feeling a little baby moving around in my tummy. I like frozen grapes. I like to laugh so hard my eyes water. I like dogs. I like ABBA. I like surprise visitors at my door. I like to sew. I like to send mail. I like playing in sprinklers. I like 'wheel of fortune'. I like to eat things right out of the garden. I like going for bike rides. I like to not wear make-up. I like coloring books. I like to go sledding.

I like a lot of things. I guess some of them could be considered "hobbies"
I think my main hobby is just trying to be better. Being a better person, wife and mom- and not taking for granted all those little things that I like.

There. I feel better about that answer. On the application I wrote "crafts"- lame.

{And I like this picture. It was summer, we went on a hike, and I was pregnant but didn't know it yet.}

we made it!

We are {pretty much} all moved in! {pictures to come}
It was a crazy weekend, and there is no way we could have pulled it off without my sister and her husband helping Brock load, and unload, and load, and unload....
My littlest sister Abby came too, and she was Trey's babysitter while we organized everything {fyi: Abby has been here to visit us more than anyone else in our families. She really loves us, or maybe just Trey?..}

Despite all the craziness of moving I had a great birthday! Brock surprised us and made reservations for the 6 of us at my favorite restaurant here {the perfect break from moving!}, and booked a massage for me this Friday. I cannot wait! Especially since I did something to my back. I thought I was taking it easy but I woke up Sunday morning and couldn't really walk, or sit, or bend...I look like a 100 year old pregnant lady trying to get around. It's great.

On a more positive note: it's only been 3 days, but I am already loving being in a house. It feels so amazing to just pull into the driveway and have our front door right there. There is tons of parking on the street too, so come visit me :)

boxes.

 
For the 6th (6th...?!) time in about 2.5 years we are packing up and moving! I realized today that I have moved more in the past 3 years then the 21 previous. Sounds really fun right?...

Right now our apartment is filled with boxes, and boxes and boxes...some full, but most empty. I'm working on it. (well I was working on it, but I needed a break, hence the post) Trey has been my packing assistant. This morning I had him crawl under our bed to get something my belly was stopping me from reaching- what a good little helper!

Speaking of helpers- my sister and her husband are coming on Thursday {with my Dad's truck} to help us...and friday just happens to be my birthday- so it's going to be a moving party! I'm excited.

my boys.

Watching Brock and Trey play together is the sweetest thing.

Their favorites are wrestling, playing cars and trains, chasing each other, playing with dinosaurs, and playing catch.

Yesterday I was in the kitchen making dinner and I could hear them playing in Trey's room.

Brock: Oh no, the dogs are running away, hurry put them back on the choo choo!

Trey: Oh no no no no!

Brock: The choo choo is leaving for China, come on dogs

Trey: Dog dog dog. Dada choo choo?

Brock: Yep, here we go!

Brock and Trey: Ahhhhhhhhh!

It went on like this for about 20 minutes before it was time to eat, and my cheeks started to hurt before I realized I had a "you can see all of the teeth in mouth" smile plastered on my face.

I love my two boys! 

the final countdown.

7 days until Brock's birthday.
2 weeks until we get possession of our new place!
16 teeth in Trey's mouth.
15 days until my birthday.
2 trips to the grocery store for milk {neither of which I remembered}
9 weeks until my due date
my energy level- 0 {what do you say when a complete stranger says, "you look really tired..."}

I'm so excited we found a new place- but our tradition of moving when I am 8 months pregnant is not one of my favorites...baby please, please, pleeeease be late! 

31 weeks! I tried to show my face in this one to make it more exciting :)

buzzzzz

Well, I finally bit the bullet and gave this little man a buzz cut.

His hair is so thick, and as much as I love{d} running my fingers through it, having to cut it 3 times a month I didn't love.

I thought I was ready for it, but once the hair started to fall I started to cry and get mad at Brock for "convincing" me to do it. Trey however was a great sport about it all, the clippers and hair tickled him, and when he saw the pile of hair on the floor he just kept pointing to it saying "uh oh Momma!"

I think I'm used to it now- he just looks so grown up {and so much more like Brock!}

Trey's day.

Trey is the sweetest little boy. I'm sorry, but I just have to gush. He is always so happy and playful. A kiss or cuddle from this little man fills my heart right to it's brim. I just love everything about him so much.

Something we want to do with our kids is have "dates", a chance for some one on one time with Mom or Dad {or both!} where they get to feel extra special! So we planned an afternoon to do Trey's favorite things! It (and everyday) was full of moments that made me feel so full of love for this boy, and the fact that I get to be his Momma. 

We started with a Trip to the Zoo. We fed miniature horses, growled at the bears, watched the lion cubs play, and barked at the wolves.

Next up was the pet store. Trey and I go to the pet store a few times a week, he could spend all day in there. He loves to watch the "sishies" {fish} and this time he even managed to stick his little hand into a tank when we weren't watching!

Then we headed to the dollar store to pick out some new toys, that's right any toy in the whole place...we're great parents like that :) We could barely keep him in our sight, he was running around that place like a mad man! He kept that dinosaur hat on almost the whole time we were in there, I loved it.

And last {but most definitely not least} we went out to eat, and Trey got to color {and throw his crayons on the floor and laugh as Dad picked them up every. single. time.}and have his all time favorite meal- Salmon and rice! 

 

It was a wonderful day.

Trey, we love you more than words can say.