Weekend Update

Greetings from Atlantic, IA! I am spending time with my family after a three-day work trip to Dubuque. It was great to see everyone again; although the trip was short, much was accomplished. I managed to avoid the cancellations on American Airlines and made it to Dubuque right on time. I fly back to Cleveland on Tuesday from Omaha. It has worked perfectly to extend my work trip for a little personal time. Although Brady and I are missing Jason very much...I think Brady is wondering why he hasn't heard Daddy's big loud voice lately. He's had plenty of attention from his cousins, Addie and Reese. They love to rub my tummy and talk to him. I am so glad we decided to tell the name; it's just so adorable when Addie and Reese call him Brady. In this picture, Reese is even sharing her blanket with him. What a sacrifice :)The girls and I have had an awesome time together. I taught them how to give their Dad wet willies when they are wrestling with him. This is perhaps the highlight of my career as an aunt - I couldn't be more proud of them. They managed to get him with wet drippy fingers several times! I think he had it coming from all the wet willies he dished out while we were growing up.

I also was finally introduced to the lovely Miss Gracie. Shannon has been a very patient sister-in-law, letting me spoil Gracie by holding her constantly and rocking her to sleep and just cuddling. I'm definitely getting my baby fix! She has bright eyes with the longest lashes I've ever seen on a baby. Definitely a beautiful girl!

I wonder if Brady can tell that someone has been basically sitting on top of him all weekend! I'm sure he doesn't mind, although he has been kicking more than normal.Our baby item of the week is the material for Brady's baby quilt that will be handmade by my mom. I picked out the material and she chose a square pattern that will be perfect. It was a long process but I love what we ended up with. I can't wait to see the finished product!

Our second baby item of the week has to be this onesie that was a gift from Uncle Jeff. Pretty cute, Jeff, can you find a matching one for yourself? And what are you trying to teach our kid?

That about wraps it up from this end. I've had a great time but I still can't wait to get home to my husband. He sounds like he's having a relaxing weekend...perhaps he deserved a break from his pregnant, whiny wife :) Love you, honey...see you soon!