This morning Brian went to the new donut shop in town, Fractured Prune. He brought back a half dozen donuts for us. Let me tell you that it was the most amazing experience I have ever had with a donut!! Please CLICK and check out the menu... it is truly an AMAZING experience!! I wish I had more time to blog, but I have a million things to do on the 'pregnancy' to-do-list, which needs to be completed before the arrival of Baby Turk.
Brian has been counting down the seconds to this day. No, the new baby has not arrived yet. I know that is what most of you were thinking. The truth is that it is the opening day of The Simpsons Movie. Brian called me last week to remind me to get a babysitter for Friday night. I thought it was so romantic that he was planning for date night so far in advance. Well I found out it was really just opening night for The Simpsons Movie. I guess I should feel honored that my husband wants to share this momentous occasion with me?!
I will also share that Brian bought our tickets about a week ago in fear that the movie would be sold out. We invited a number of couples to join us, but sadly they all had plans (or so they said). We were able to coordinate a dinner afterwards with Jeff and Beck. They were so eager to get the review on the movie they requested a dinner immediately following our viewing of The Simpsons Movie. I will admit that I am looking very forward to a nice dinner with Brian and our friends WITHOUT our kids. The kids are so cute, but it is nice have a dinner conversation without screaming interruptions and time restrictions.
I know that I have been giving Brian a hard time lately, but he really is a great husband. Yesterday, he came home with a beautiful bouquet of flowers just to remind me of his love and to say thanks for all my hard work. Too Sweet! Thanks Honey!
Today Rebecca took my 2 kidos so that I could go for a very needed manicure. I am so grateful to have such good friends that live so close! Thank you Coleman Family for all you do!
Today we drove down to the Capital to meet Brian for lunch. The kids love to go down and meet Daddy. Hannah wouldn't get out of the car until Daddy came to get her. She is such a little mommy. Before we left the house she took a shower with her baby and then she had to get the baby ready, which usually means that she brings everything to me and asks for help. 
After we were all ready Hannah loaded her baby in the infant carrier car seat and carried her out to the car. We had to take baby everywhere today.
Brian decided to take us to Digs Burgers for lunch. It was REALLY REALLY good. The food was great and seeing Brian was even better.
I know I am starting to get a little on the emotional side again (thanks to hormones), but lately I am just so grateful to have such a devoted husband. As many of you know we are going through another big change and Brian is really putting us first. I just can't believe how much Brian and I have grown since we were first married. Besides gaining a couple of extra pounds. wink. wink. We are just so in love with each other and we love our family. Last night we watched this really strange movie and had a blast just hanging out and laughing. It is a dream to spend everyday with not only the man I love, but a great friend too!!
Back to Work
"Dad, are we there yet?? This is a lot of stairs for a little man!" 
Hannah Grace 
Today I took the kids to the Hands-on House in Lancaster, PA. It was very busy!! Although we had a great time at this learning zone. Hannah worked in a machine shop, milked a cow, learned about germs, and worked in a local grocery store. Carter had lots of fun finding new uses for all the hands-on things. He was throwing the apples in the grocery store, eating machine parts, but his favorite was driving the giant tractor.
After our fun time playing and exploring the museum we sat in the grass and ate the picnic lunch that I had packed. As soon as Hannah ate her last gummy it started to rain. Perfect timing. We loaded in the car and drove home for naps.
Brian came home last night at about 10pm from a long day of traveling. He brought us each a gift. 
Hannah wanted to wait for Daddy to get home so she opened her gift last night and found this penguin backpack. As soon as she saw it she said "I can take this to school". 
JACK is the friendliest front loader the Island has ever seen. Jack loves his job so much and is so eager to please that he often takes on tasks too big for him. He sometimes has to be reminded of the quarry motto, "safety first." 
I saved the best for last!! Here is my new tea/cocoa mug. I just love it!! 
Hannah has named Anna Coleman her Best Friend. On our way over to Anna's house today I asked Hannah to share her water sippy with Carter to which she replied, "No Momma, I can only share with my best friend Anna. I can't share with Carter" 
We tried so hard to take a photo of the three kids. Here are the two of the better pictures.
This photo is my favorite. Hannah has watched Brian and I kill the bugs in our house with shoes a few too many times. So while we were playing outside today Hannah spotted a bug and decided she needed to kill it. For any of you bug lovers you will be happy to know that she does not have very good aim.
As most of you know Hannah Grace has been a little unbearable lately. She cries and whines non-stop, won't sleep through the night, and doesn't want to sleep in her room ever. So last night I attempted to leave the gate down to keep her from tears and found her in the hall way this morning. As much as I want to ship her off to boot camp right now she is pretty cute. 
This photo is of Hannah and Carter's babies. Hannah put them down for a nap while we were eating dinner tonight. I should have taken a photo of the kids taking a bath and washing the babies, but I didn't think of it. I am trying to train them to be good helpers with the new baby. We will see?
Hannah is such a BIG girl with her new "diamond" hair clip. She thinks she is HOT stuff. The other photo is just a cute photo of Hannah helping Daddy cook dinner. Thanks to Grandma Turk for the cute dress!!
I wanted everyone to see my belly. I even took photos of it. This time I do all I can to hide my big ugly belly. I guess it is the third baby in three years and I should expect it, but I just feel so unpretty. During my college days I remember my Grandmother making a comment about how beautiful my skin was and how my hands were so pretty. At the time I thought that was such a strange comment, but now I am starting to understand. I was just looking at photos the other day of when Brian and I were dating. I found myself dreaming of that young, thin body I once had. At that time in my life I would tell you that I felt fat and I'm sure I would have informed you of all my flaws. So today I am trying to just be grateful now for the youth I still have.
Last night was the SURPRISE party for Jeff's 32nd Birthday.
Rebecca has been planning for a few months now and it was just amazing. We enjoyed dinner in a stone room decorated with candles and gerber daisies. After the "roast" we went out into a courtyard to enjoy cake and listen to the gospel group, Chosen, preform. It was a very memorable evening. Jeff even became an honorary member of Chosen and sang for us.
Every Saturday Jeff, Brian and Carter get up at 6:30am and drive about 30 minutes to get the "best haircut" ever. It really is a fun tradition for the men. Carter has yet to get an actual haircut there, but he truly enjoys the Saturday morning conversations at the Barber Shop or maybe it's just the time spent with his Dad.
Anyway, I think the Barber Shop thing is rather crazy!! Anytime I need a haircut I call up, make an appointment, arrive on time (as long as the kids are cooperating that day) and they cut my hair as soon as I arrive. That is NOT how it works at the Barber. Last time the boys went they got there a few minutes before the doors opened at 7am and there were already 5 gentlemen in line. Amazed by the line Jeff asked "What time did you get here to be first in line?" The man replied, "6:15am". So this man waited 45 minutes to be first. Do you think that the wait was worth it? I would like to know how long you have to wait if you are second? I think I would rather the few extra moments of sleep then the status of "first in line". Moreover, I think it is so fun that the men/boy have started this tradition and I truly hope it is one that continues until Carter leaves for college.
Thank you Grandma for the new shirt!! Looks great!!
We bought a game that includes an elephant with a 4 foot trunk that is filled with butterflies and 4 nets. The objective of the game is to catch all the butterflies in your net as they start to shoot out the trunk of the elephant. The kids love the game, but have found MANY uses for the net.
I think about blogging everyday, but lately I am SO TIRED!!! I feel like I am on some type of drug. All I want to do is sleep. I guess it is just because I'm in the last stages of pregnancy?!? Anyway, I just wanted to let you all know I will do my best, but lately any "blogging time" is taken with an extra cat nap.
First, I must share that I am VERY proud of myself. I got up this morning and got myself ready and then got the kids ready and fed and made it to Sunday School on time!! Usually I have Brian to help get everything ready, but he is driving back from Pittsburgh today.
Anyway, I am so grateful that I went this morning. Sunday School was wonderful. It reminded me that being a mother is my job and I must glorify the Lord with my every step!! So many days I feel like I am totally wrapped up with the daily activities and distractions that come with two little kids and one on the way. I know that I am a small part of a HUGE picture and I am so honored to do my little part, which seems rather huge on some days.
Since we moved I have really struggled with finding my "spot". I had/have such a huge network of friends and family on the western half of the state. I must admit that I was very spoiled!! I still miss hearing John Guest speak every week. Anyway, this week/weekend I finally felt "at home" Brian convinced me to go to Sunday school last weekend where I met, Lisa, who invited us to join her life group, which was meeting at her home last week. Brian and I really enjoyed the time of fellowship, but I really enjoyed meeting other women who related to me. So after the life group I was able to hang out with some of the ladies. Then, at church this morning for the FIRST time I felt like I was part of the community. I have missed this SO very much!! Praise GOD for all the blessings and trails in my life!! This has been a very trying week for me and I was starting to feel lost and without purpose. I guess it is sorta like God made me "work" all week and on the seventh day he shared his glory with me.
Sorry for this emotional blog entry today. I am sure it has nothing to do with my hormones!! I just realized that I don't praise God aloud enough!! So PRAISE GOD!! Maybe each day I will find something to be grateful for... hold me to it!! Today I am truly grateful to have such a devoted and loving husband! I don't know that he even reads this, but if he does thanks for sticking with me I love you!
