Locked out

The other day I was heading out to get the mail and on my way back Cory was getting into his car to go to the gym. No big deal, so I had thought, until I got up to the front door. I found the front screen door wouldn't open. I didn't think it was locked for you have to pull it closed to lock it but it was stuck. Alyssa was standing there crying because she wanted to come outside. I saw Cory at the end of the road turning out of our development and thought, CRAP! I ran next door and used my neighbors phone and called him and had him turn around and come back.
Once he returned he opened the garage door and we realized that nope the door wasn't stuck and she had actually locked it! We couldn't believe it. She has watched me do it so many times when I have the door open so she can't wander out I guess I shouldn't be surprised!

Halloween

Friday the day before Halloween Alyssa and I went trick or treating with our friends from our MOSS group and went to an assisted living home. Alyssa was a little shy with all the people who lived there who kept coming up to her but once we started to go around and get candy she perked right up and learned what to do very quickly. It was very cute to watch all the kids in their costumes. I was a little bummed because I had wanted to take pictures but once there I realized I didn't have the SB card for my camera...ugh!
Later that night we were invited to a friends daughters Halloween party. We went and had a blast! Alyssa just jumped right in and was wanting to play with all the girls. They aged from around 7-9 and Alyssa and Jianna were dressed in similar costumes. It was very cute! The food was great had lots of treats and were sent home with a lot of them that Cory loved since he was unable to go because he had to work. The girls played lots of games and had a great time. I look forward to doing that stuff with Alyssa as she gets older. We were exhausted when we got home and had an early morning the next day.
That next morning we were going to get our H1N1 shots. There was a place really close to us at a church that I decided to go to. They didn't open until 9 and I got there around 8 and you already had to park blocks away and the line was wrapped around with no cover. It was pouring outside. I decided I would just skip it. So we headed to Walmart to pick up our Christmas cards that were done. As we were leaving there I noticed there was a pharmacy that was giving the shots right by the Walmart. So we popped in there and waited 2 1/2 hours and got our much needed shots.
That Halloween night we actually ended up staying home and handing out candy. I made a nice dinner for us and dressed Alyssa up so the trick or treaters could see her and we just relaxed. Cory was off for the first time in a long time on Halloween. It will be so much fun in the years following taking the kids out and having party's for them on Halloween.

Our "perfect" family

On last Friday Cory and I went in for our ultrasound which took for ever. It was 2 1/2 hours long of pictures of Baby Deuce being taken. Gosh with Alyssa it was like ten minutes!
Than after about an hour and half the tech finally asked if we wanted to know what we are having and of course we said, YES! He told us 100% we are having a BOY!
We are sooooo excited and can't wait and he is perfectly healthy! After the tech was done we had to wait for the doctor to come in and get a few more pics that the tech was unable to get. When the doctor was there the baby was waving and sucking his thumb and what looked like he was smiling and had his legs completely spread. There is absolutely no doubt what sex he is!
We are getting the bedroom all cleaned out and ready to decorate and I can't wait to get it finished it will be so cute!
Alyssa is doing well and getting all geared up for Halloween. We have a couple things to go to on Friday and than Saturday I think we will be staying home and maybe taking her out in the neighborhood and handing out candy. Fun times ahead!

Snag in plans

Well we didn't go to the pumpkin patch like we were going to because of all the rain this week. It was OK with me since we went to one the week before but we did have a very busy week. Grandma Gail came up and spent some time with us and we enjoyed every moment of it!
We went shopping and Alyssa got a bunch of wonderful clothes and had a great lunch. Alyssa was a champ during it all. She was so tired and ready for her nap and we just kept her going but the little bugger refused to sleep when she got home. So her nap that day consisted of maybe a whole ten minutes or so.
On Thursday I took her to get her picture taken at Kiddie Kandids. I love that place, I think I like it so much because you get the pictures right away! I put her in her Halloween costume and it was so much fun! Afterwards she walked around the store and played with the toys with her grandma and was such a trooper.
Baby Deuce is doing good very strong heartbeat and I have only gained 4lbs the entire pregnancy so far! I'm impressed but not so much cause I also know I was a little over weight to begin with but am happy needless to say. Today we are going in for our ultrasound so we should hopefully find out if it's a boy or girl and how everything is looking. We are so excited. I will keep you all posted!

Carving the pumpkins

On Sunday we decided it was time to carve the pumpkins! I was actually excited to let Alyssa get all messy and for those who don't know me that's a big deal! Nicole came over to join us for carving and dinner. We started to carve and had Alyssa sitting up there with us and she wanted nothing to do with the pumpkins she did not like it at all! So Nicole and I carved away and there was much debate on which one was better but I think deep down she knows which one is ;)
Afterwards Nicole baked some pumpkin seeds, which were yummy, even Alyssa like the seeds. Then we put Alyssa in her Halloween outfit and let her run around for awhile. She was so funny! I can't wait for her Halloween party's she has coming up it will be a blast!
For dinner, I just have to say, I made the best butternut squash ravioli with a brown sugar sauce ever! It was delicious!!! Not that anyone cares what we had but I wanted to try something new and oh my gosh it was delicious!

Pumpkin patch round 1

Yesterday Cory and I went to Carleton Farms, which is right down the road from us, and got our pumpkins. We decided to go yesterday since it was supposed to be the last nice day for awhile. Alyssa had fun looking at all the farm animals and got a little scared when she went to touch the pigs and they started snorting at her. We were lame and just got our pumpkins out of the bins instead of going to choose them in the field. We figured this would probably be our last year of doing that.
This weekend Nicole is going to come over and we are going to carve them, our yearly tradition. Next week we will go to another pumpkin farm with kids from our MOSS group. I love this time of year!
I was excited because Alyssa never keeps the barrettes in her hair but I found some small rubber bands that she was actually OK with. I wished I wouldn't have already got her costume I would have her be Pebbles from the Flintstones.

Catch up!

I know I have said I wouldn't get so far behind but I have once again.

We have had a busy last two weeks. A couple weeks ago we attended the Silvertips home opener game. It was so much fun! Cory, Alyssa and I went with Cory's dad who came up for the night to go with us. Alyssa did great. I was worried how she would be since she got up from her nap around 3pm and didn't get into bed until around 10. She was a champ though. She started fussing a little and I took her to walk around and she met another little girl who gave her a hug and she got to meet Lincoln their mascot. The Silvertips won the game in OT and had a shootout. It was probably one of the best hockey games I have attended. I can't wait to go to more this season.
Later that week we had our weekly playgroup and I got together with some friends whom I hadn't seen forever! We had a great time we met at the Rock Restaurant and had lunch and afterwards went to Dawns house so I could see it. Her and her fiancee just bought it. It's a very nice house and I like her plans for it. Im so happy for her and Ryan such a fun time! Our other friend Mandy was there too with her son Owen. Him and Alyssa had fun, I think, playing at lunch and entertaining each other. It was great to see Mandy because she is pregnant and we are two weeks apart! After going to Dawn's house we decided to go to the Supermall and walk around for a little while. Mandy didn't join us because Owen wasn't feeling well but hopefully next time she will be able to join us!
Later that week all of us ended up getting colds. It sucked! I was trying hard not to take anything because of the pregnancy and I was successful but it was a hellish few days. We are all pretty much over it now and getting back to normal.
Alyssa and I headed back down to Federal Way to hang out with another very good friend and her kids. We were supposed to go to the aguarium but circumstances didn't allow us to and since I was already on the road just decided to drive down there. Which after getting into a traffic mess took me a little over 2 hours. UGH! Anyways we had a good visit and lunch with them as always.
Cory and I have been trying to enjoy the last couple of days of nice weather we will have until who knows when. We have been going to the parks with Alyssa and Harley and letting them play which has been a blast. Harley went swimming for the first time and Im not sure what he thought of it but he didn't go back in. Alyssa was having a blast playing on all the equipment and of course swinging. She was also collecting rocks and branches. It's so fun taking her to places now and watching her discover things.
As far as anything else we have several things planned in the up coming months which I am excited about. Baby Deuce is doing good. I have been feeling lots of movement and have a ton of energy back, thankgoodness! We should be finding out the sex within the next month and we can't wait!

Summers over

Well It's hard to believe that summer has already come and gone. Cory has been busy working Mariner's and thankfully they are coming to an end. It will be nice to have him home again and not feel like a single parent!
A few weeks ago at the end of August we went to the Cougar Mountain Zoo in Issaquah. From the website it looked like a pretty neat place to take kids. We got to see a lot of birds, some tigers, reindeer and lemurs and other small animals. The place isn't really that big and for the time it took us to drive there and the price I probably wouldn't go back. Although they have holiday festivities in December and you get your picture taken with Santa in his sleigh. It
looked pretty cool, I don't know if the reindeer get to be in the picture though which is even better.
Alyssa has been busy with all of her play dates and such. We are getting ready for Halloween. She has two party's to attend so far! I swear she has a better social calendar than I! Anyhow it will be fun and I'm really enjoying it. Holidays are so much more fun with little ones. She is going to be wonder woman for Halloween.
Cory went out quading with some of his friends a few weeks ago and had a blast. Cory's had got a flat tire and so his buddy let him ride his for a little while, which is the same one as his, and here is a video of what happened. If the link doesn't work, just copy and paste it. Enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkHBSqDHQ4s
Well if you haven't already heard the news Alyssa is going to have a little brother or little sister! That's right, we are having another baby! We are 14 weeks along and supposedly due April 1 but I'm measuring bigger than expected and no it's not twins, thank goodness! We will know more at our next ultra-sound. I think the due date will be sometime in the last two weeks of March. I'm no doctor but I was there and think I can do the math : ) I've been feeling OK. My biggest complaint is my back bothering. My sciatic nerve is killing me! I ended up going to the chiropractor, which I wasn't a big believer in, but OMG it was the best! It's still bothering me a little but I have another appointment tomorrow. It's so much better than what it was! Along with all my other back/shoulder/neck pain and tightness.
This next week we have several play dates, with Alyssa's play group, G. Grammy, and my friends Dawn, Mandy and her son Owen. Owen and Alyssa are two months apart and are just so cute! I wished we lived closer to them! Hmmmm...what are we going to do about that ;)

Catch up time

It's been awhile since I have posted anything and thought I should do so while I had a minute or two.
At the end of August Cory had a staycation and spent most of the time fishing. That weekend we had family up and took everyone out to the Crabpot on the Seattle waterfront. It's a great restaurant and had a lot of fun, especially since it was a beautiful day. Prior to as we headed into Seattle we stopped at Trophy's and got us all cupcakes for dessert. If you have never had these they are truly wonderful my only beef with them is too much frosting. I'm not a fan. They come in so many wonderful flavors and are honestly probably some of the best I have ever had.
The rest of the week like I mentioned Cory spent it fishing with friends. I was able to go out with him one day and enjoyed it so much. I miss spending time on the water. I miss our bigger boat, hopefully one day we will have another one, but the fishing boat works for now. We caught seven fish that day, got a little burned, and enjoyed the peace. We also headed up to Baker Lake to check out camping spots that we are still trying to make plans to go do. Although it doesn't look like it's going to happen this year : (
Other than that we have just been doing stuff around the house, small projects and such and running Alyssa from activity to activity. I swear that girl has a busy social calendar!
She had her 18 month check up and everything looked good. She got four shots and will have to go back in, in October for her flu shots including the Swine flu. She
weighed 28lbs, which puts her in the 90th percentile but her height she is only in the 50th percentile. Which surprised us but the doctor said not to worry she is def. going to sprout up! She amazes me everyday with the stuff she knows. I will ask her if she has a poopy diaper and she will say yeah and grab my hand or just walk to the stairs to go get it changed. She absolutely loves to read and when we were over at her G. Grammy's she picked up the Newsweek and started looking through it. It was pretty cute. She grabbed it, sat down on the floor, turned the magazine the correct direction and started turning pages. I think she is brilliant but again I'm a little biased. She has finished her second round of swim lessons. I probably wont sign her up again until she is closer to three and than will be able to move on to the next class where they actually start learning skills.
My mom is coming up next week to spend a few days with us and we are going to go see Wicked for her birthday. I can't wait. I saw it in April and it was wonderful so I hope she likes it as much as I do. Than we will head down to Longview for the weekend.