One week.....

In one week from today, Brian, Tayler and I will get to meet the newest member of our family! As long as I don't go into labor before then, I'm scheduled for a c-section on August 12th at noon. I can seriously hardly wait. It's all so surreal. It's mind blowing to think that in one week, I get to hold this little guy who I've been feeling wiggle and kick for so many months inside me. There are so many emotions surging through me, but the biggest is for sure excitement. I can not wait to meet my baby boy!!!

I love these little feet!!!!

Babies!

Babies are everywhere!!!! My friend Juanita had her baby last month, I just read on a friend's blog that she just had her baby...and my cousin David's wife, Khristina just had their baby yesterday! It's happening everywhere but HERE! I'm still as pregnant as can be! When is it going to be my turn!
Okay, okay...I'm really, really happen for everyone....but I'm also very anxious to get our little guy here. I'm so pleased that everyone has been born happy and healthy!

Mia Hamm, look out!

Today was a really exciting day. Tayler started soccer! She's playing with a team from the YMCA this year. It was so fun to see all of the kids kicking the ball around, and interacting with eachother. Her first game is next week, and I must say, it's going to be an interesting thing to watch! Her coaches are a married couple who's daughter plays on the team, and a friend of theirs who all seem really nice, and are really good with the kids. We really excited for this season!!

Once again, it's been too long!

I can't believe how long it's been since I've blogged! This is terrible!! Things have been CRAZY here in the Schienbein house! First and foremost, we're expecting a baby boy in August!!!! So, the last few months have been filled with food cravings, back aches, and doctor appointments...but it's been very exciting. Tayler can't wait to be a big sister!!! We're all just counting the days until our newest family member is here with us!
This is one of the 3-D ultra sound photos we got when I was 19 weeks along. We're so excited to meet the little guy!!!

In April, Brian and I celebrated our three year anniversary! I can't believe how fast time has flown by! I was surprised by my wonderful husband at work with a beautiful display of flowers. I am such a lucky girl!

What else is new? Miss Tayler graduated from preschool!!! She had a wonderful year, met lots of friends, and learned SO MUCH! I'm so thankful we decided to send her to Gateway. She was so proud on graduation day, and we were so proud of her! Now....kindergarten, here we come!

Tayler's been doing really well in gymnastics, and is getting ready to start soccer next week. She'll also be starting swimming lessons next month! We've got a busy summer planned! But, since we're not going to be taking any camping trips, or really any trips for that matter (becuase of my large/uncomfortable size, and GAS prices!) we thought we'd make sure she had plenty of activities to fill her summer!

One thing we did do last week was visit the Portland Zoo. I hadn't been there since I was really young, and I really wanted to take Tayler. So we made a little family trip of it. Although it rained quite a bit while we were there, it ended up being a pretty enjoyable time.

Hopefully, I'll be able to blog more regularly here in the finaly months of my pregnancy...and if I can get my husband to snap a photo of my tummy that isn't aweful, I'll post that too!

Christmas Card Photo 2007

After many, many closed eyes, NOT smiling faces, and dogs not cooperating, we finally got our Christmas card photos printed and in the mail! It was worth all the "takes"! I feel so blessed to be a part of this family. I'm such a lucky, lucky girl.

Brrrrrrrrrr!

Thanksgiving was spent with my family this year in Goldendale at my Grandparents house. There was a pretty good turn out of family, and everyone seemed to have a really good time. There was snow in Goldendale, so of course, Tayler was about as excited as can be. We had a great visit with everyone. And, while we were there we discussed plans for a family vacation to Yellowstone National Park in June. We can't wait!!
Brian started playing hockey a few months ago with a local league. He's having a lot of fun doing, and we're having a lot of fun watching his games! Although cold, it's nice to see him doing something he loves!

AND, lastly we finally got some snow here at our house! Although the driving hasn't been very much fun, and my work can get kind of hectic during it, Brian and Tayler made the best of it in our back yard making an adorable snow man! Tis the season!!!

Halloween/Birthday

This year, we had a great Halloween. Tayler loaded up on candy, and looked adorable in her Island Princess Barbie costume. I had to work the whole day, but when I got off, Tayler, Brian and I set off to see what kinds of goods our neighborhood had to offer! Tayler was so cute....she went up to the doors by herself (unlike last year when Brian and I knocked with her) and was very careful to say thank you to everyone! We were so proud!!!
The next day was Tot's 5th birthday! We celebrated with a family pizza party at Round Table!! Tayler got the Barbie guitar she's been wishing and hoping for for months! She also got some really cute clothes, and brace yourself........a Hannah Montana Barbie and CD!!! Yes, she's been in pure heaven since. The following Saturday, she had a party with a few of her friends from her class at school! We went to a hair salon called Monkey Dooz where they cater to kids. Tayler loves getting her hair trimmed there becuase after the cut, they put her hair up in a really cute doo, and spray sparkles in it! The party they threw didn't dissappoint! Her and her friends got to dress up in the hundreds of fancy dresses they have there. Then they got their hair, make up and nails done, and had cake and fancy drinks. I really think it was a 5 year old girls dream come true!