Catchin Up

This is one of those random posts to catch you up on what we've been doing.

Playing lots of basketball at our neighbors house. Let's just say, Daddy's getting a heck of a workout.

Our shower is almost done. The glass is going in this week and we are getting the front panel made for the tub....as soon as I remember to take measurements before I leave the house.

Will is constantly on the go, leaving blury pictures in his path.

His baby sister or brother is doing well, and growing, growing, growing. We go back October 27th for another check up then it's gender time at the end of November. We will be excited either way, just hope for a healthy baby.

And can't go w/out a video, Mr. Will is getting better and better at golf. Almost ready to hit the golf course w/ Daddy.

The fall weather has been amazing, we've been to a ton of birthday parties these past few weeks and played outside nonstop. My pregnancy is going pretty smooth, the rough stage seems to be passing and now I'm just getting big. So other than going, growing and playing, we are just enjoying this time of year. Hope everyone else is too.

Riding the 4 Wheeler

Will finally rode his 4 wheeler last night. After 2 months of fixing it, driving while walking next to and telling Daddy to move it, he finally hopped on and gave it a go!!!

Thomas the Choooo Choooo Train

Will got to ride Thomas the Train this weekend w/ his buddy Kellen.

They were so excited to get to the train, waiting in line was not an option.

Once on the train they didn't really care, we might as well been riding in a car, but seeing the train cars up close was the big highlight and oh walking up all the steps at the train station.

It was a fun Mommy and Will morning with our pals NikiJo and Kellen. And anything train made the adventure a huge hit!!!

Fire....Wow!

As you always hear; every pregnancy is different and so far, that holds very true for me. I was barely ever nauseous w/ Will just extremely tired. But w/ this one....I've had to get on nausea meds. Needless to say, new pictures of Will have been limited. Thankfully this part only lasts for a few weeks then I'll (crossing my fingers) get a break and back in touch w/ the camera. In the mean time, phone pics are as good as I'm gonna get.

Will was in awww, watching the fire come out of a pipe in the ground across the street from the Pearls Oyster Bar on Classen. That's what he's pointing at in the above pic.

Washing The Car

Big Helper

The Martin's or Michael specifically are taking on the next renovation in our house. Ripping out the shower. YUK!!! This old, outdated, leaking mess of a shower was demolished this weekend so that a new non leaking pretty shower can take it's place.

Most of the process was done while Will and I spent the weekend with Grammy and Pappa because of the mold and mildew issue under the shower floor; neither of us needed to be near that.

But after the health concerns were resolved, Will and I came back home to....well, help Dad out with the final clean up before new board and tile went back into place.

Will loves helping anytime he can use the hammer! He worked this pony wall over for quite some time while Michael took down sheetrock.

Hammering in misc. nails that were sticking out of the wall. Occasionally going after the marble on the tub deck. But it came down shortly after so no harm done there.

Watching and laughing at Dad when he'd make a funny sound saying "HAHAHA, Daddy Funny" then going back at his wall w/the hammer.

And when all the work was done and it was time to clean up the mess, our little helper got busy sweeping the room in all the wrong directions. Now when he walks into our bathroom he yells in a very sturn voice "DADDY, HOUSE, FIX IT!!!" Mommy agrees w/ that notion, I can't wait for a new shower to be installed. I'll post the final product when it's complete....

A little video of Will laughing....

BIIIIIIIIGGGGG.......

BROTHER!!!!!

In late April/early May this Biiiggg Boy who likes to fix EVERYTHING is going to welcome a baby brother or sister (we don't know yet) into his home. Michael and I are beyond excited to have another baby and for Will to be a big brother. Looks like the Martin's will have a new little blessing to blog about.

"Daddy..Move 4 Weewer"

Playing with Taroline!

Will had his buddy Caroline over Sunday evening.

They had soooo much fun playing in Will's Birthday tent....

Climbing thru the tunnel, then posing for a picture....

Cuddling on the pillows.....

Then climbing over each other to get where they wanted to go. This actually did not turn out so well, as you can see, Caroline was ready to take Will out!

All evening Will would run around yelling "Taroline!!" During the adults dinner, the kids lounged on the couch and watch Mickey Mouse. It was so quiet in the living room we'd keep creeping in there to check on them. Then when the even cooled off, we played outside before Miss Caroline had to go home. Shame on me for not having my camera out there; they were so fun to watch. Caroline road Will's new four wheeler that he won't touch! She'd push the pedal then put her hands to her face and say "WOOOOWWW!" It was the perfect ending to a nice weekend.

Driving the 4 wheeler

Will's Birthday present from Michael & I this year was this rocking awesome 4 Wheeler.

Will however wants no part of riding this cool machine, instead he's decided to push the foot pedal w/ his hand and yell "WOW" everytime it moves.

He drives it quite well this way and gives us some entertainment in the process.

Here he is showing his maneuvering skills. (see mom, you don't have to ride it!!)

And he's off...Cruising thru the yard!

Maybe someday he'll hop on this bad boy and tear up some ground, but for now, we are pleased that he's even touching it. Last week, he yelled "NO 4 WEEWER" when he saw it. On his own time he'll find the level of awesomeness there is in riding this mean machine, but it HAS TO BE ON HIS TIME! Will has a mind of his own for sure; Michael swears he's taking after me....I'm sure he's right!

P.S. I got my flip camera out just in time for Will to be done driving, video footage would have been awesome. Love how fast kids change their direction.