Blessings

Lots of little blessings here lately. Francis is doing wonderfully. Be sure to check out the new pictures on our Picasa site, he changes SO much everyday! We have been lucky enough to see him almost everyday so far...he is such a joy!

Its spring break time for both sets of Grandparents so we have had a busy week! I think Curtis is going to be really sad when it is just he and I again! We went to the rodeo with my parents yesterday. Curtis loved all of the animals and especially the pig races! He hasn't stopped talking about the swimming pig since! They had a really great educational area set up for the kiddos to learn how to farm. We were all impressed at how much Curtis really understood. He helped milk a cow, pick peaches off a tree, plant some seeds, and sort some fruits and veggies at the market. I absolutely love seeing him engaged in educational activities. He is such an intellectual...just like his daddy!

Had a promising doctors appointment on Tuesday. Looks like the old bod is finally getting the hang of things again. Thanks again for all of your prayers...keep em commin!

Francis Anthony

Our precious Godson/Nephew arrived last night at 9:34. Francis Anthony Counts was nine pounds even and almost 20 inches long. He is an absolute joy and blessing and everyone is healthy and happy. Will post more pictures today sometime, it was REALLY late by the time we got to meet the little man! I tried to post a picture here but blogger is not letting me...there is one on picassa and a few of Curtis and Clare being silly as we waited for Francis to arrive.

Fat Tuesday

We lived up Fat Tuesday in a big way! After months and months of healthier eating we had Donuts and kolaches for breakfast, chick fil a for lunch, and nachos for dinner. As if that wasn't enough we then made a green cake to celebrate the end of ordinary time and the beginning of Lent! Just in time for Fat Tuesday my awesome hubby bought me a treadmill! It is absoultly fantastic to be able to exercise while Curtis sleeps!!! No more fighting him to stay in the stroller while I attempt to get in at least some excuse for a run. Love it!

Bit of this Bit of that

We had a fantastic trip to Minnesota. (Tons of pictures on our Picasa site) Every time we are with Michael and Emily it is like a breath of fresh air. They are just amazing friends who truly "get" us. Anna and Curtis played well together, that is, when Anna was actually awake. :) My goodness that girl can sleep! William is an absolute joy and cute as a button. Emily was so generous with the little guy, and holding a newborn was truly therapy for my soul! We love you guys so much! Thank you for the amazing hospitality and the awesome memories. Oh and you have forever turned Curtis into a hockey junkie. Everyday since we have gotten home he picks up his Gophers stick and yells something that resembles, "E, E, S, T, A, sota, sota, EHH, Goefers!" absolutely HYSTERICAL! Don't worry we have it on video, so you can see it and enjoy your brainwashing first hand!!!!

We had a great family work day today and got a ton accomplished! The garage is officially clean and I can park my car in it again :) Yahoo! We also finally broke down and bought some extra storage shelving for Curtis's room. Curtis is already playing with his toys more that they are more easily accessible. My carpet is clean and the yard is mowed and fertilized...busy day!

Jacob and I had a wonderful visit with our priest yesterday. Father Drew is truly a blessing to the world. We are overwhelmingly blessed to have him in our lives. He bestowed upon me two Sacraments back to back, confession and anointing of the sick. We should go back to the doctor sometime next week. Without getting into too much detail, it appears that last month was a particularly off month. We are hopeful and prayerful that whatever is going on it is in the Lord's hands. We are continuing to do everything medically and spiritually in order to make sure I am healthy enough to carry a baby. We will see where God leads us from there. Keep the prayers coming!

Super Busy

Super busy, lots and lots of awesome stuff going on here, not too much time to post it all...here are a few pics from our fantastic new camera

Jessica's shower went wonderfully! It was a blast to see so many friends and family together again! We are all relieved that Francis did not make a surprise appearance just days before the shower! Only a few more weeks before you can come out little man...patience!

Jacob and I went out on an overnight date on Saturday. Curtis stayed with his GumGum and was a great boy! Jan & Daryl are such amazing grandparents and we are all blessed to have them in our lives. Jacob and I had a wonderful time together and are looking forward to giving my parents a turn :)

Only 48 hours before we leave to Minnesota! Can't wait to see Family, Michael, Emily, Anna, and of course little William. Trying to get all of our winter clothes washed and ready for the trip, thankfully we haven't had to wear them in weeks! We are in for a shock!

Off to pack some more...will post from Minnesota!

Camera wawa fishes swimmin

Curtis reminds me daily of the sad sad fate of our beloved camera...wawa fishes swimmin. Yes folks my husband has officially worn off on me TOO much and I added to the pollution in Galveston bay. So no pictures on our blog for awhile :(. Things are going well around here, Curtis is finally feeling better and is a TON of fun lately. He is really getting imaginative and likes to play pretend most of the day. My favorite is when he pretends that his sandbox is a boat. He says he has packed hot dogs and water for the arduous journey to Kolhs...I think maybe I shop there too much! Happy Thursday!

Our Big Boy!

Thank you Sabrina for capturing this awesome picture of the birthday boy at work!

Today we took Curtis to the doctor AGAIN! I feel like he has been sick for at least a month now! It has been one thing after another for the poor boy this winter season! First he had croup which led to a bad virus and low white blood count. This time he has had a cough and runny nose for about ten days. I finally listened to the advice of my husband to take him to the doctor, fully expecting to be turned away with a prescription for chicken noodle soup and some kisses. He really wasn't acting too sick except for the fact that he has wanted to watch movies non stop and hasn't been eating much lately. Turns out he just has a really high pain tolerance because he has a double ear infection. Poor guy! He never pulled at his ears or ran a fever but boy did I feel like a cruddy mom! So we are at home...again. I rented some movies on the way home from the doctors office so we should be good for a few days.