Most of my blog posts are just me throwing up a whole bunch of pictures representing some things we've been up to over a period of time. It seems that some events aren't worthy of their own personal post so I feel it is much more efficient to just put it all out there at once, that being said here are some of these lovely events.

We have a big boy on our hands...eeek. I never realize how big I am until I see myself in the mirror or in pictures. (And this is a whole week ago at 32.5 weeks)
We've been to a bunch of Justin's water polo games. Max has a lot of Pride in knowing that his little brother is playing for his high school team.
We spent a Friday Afternoon celebrating Oktoberfest with some other fine Germans and family members. We had never been to this event despite our strong German background. We enjoyed authentic Yodeling and genuine delicious German food.
Todd, Stephanie, and Lexi Lingmann, thanks for inviting us to get more in touch with our German roots.
Max has been growing a beard now that he is out of the fire academy and paramedic program. This is the longest it's ever been and he was pretty proud.
We got to take a day trip up to Tacoma to go to my beautiful niece's baby blessing. I just can't get enough of how wonderful these little girls are.

Here is Miss Grace

and Miss Gwenevere.

We then took a semi-pleasant sibling picture. This is the most natural I've ever seen my brothers smile.

And then there was the amazing birth of my husband which is well worth celebrating. He is a whole 25 years old!! The way to this man's heart is food and productive projects (usually involving cleaning) So he got some good homecooked food and a clean car for his birthday, (among some other surprises)
He also got to have a big family birthday which is what he has done since he has little and has missed it a bit since we've lived elsewhere. Justin and Jeff have birthdays the same week so we made it a great affair. Homemade pies for all.
And there is my blog throw-up. A little glimpse of what we've been up to over the last couple of weeks. We have also been working on many house projects. We have been doing tons of weeding. carpet cleaning, floor waxing, dusting, pest control, power washing etc. We are so excited to be living in this house and taking care of it while Jay is away. We have even started setting up some baby gear which makes both Max and me a little Giddy.