Still Alive!

Sorry about the lack of posts! It was a crazy (but very fun) May. Now school is out and I can sit down for a few minutes to update everyone on what's happening lately.

Dave has been busy with projects around the house. He's nesting more than I am!
First, I told him I would like a buffet for our new dining room. He's a handy man, so instead of buying new, he found this one on Craig's list (solid oak and eight feet long!) for only $60. He revamped it to match our kitchen. Good job, babe!


Dave removed the very ornate doors and built some new ones that look just like our pantry doors. It is all very coordinated and fancy!




He also helped construct new benches around the devotional fire pit at camp. Thay are high class...like everything else Dave does.


Next, he built me a riased bed where I can plant my vegetables. I'm hoping they actually grow considering all the hard work Dave put in! This picture doesn't show it filled (or planted) but that's all happening now!



Between projects we went to Kristen's Wedding! It was a great time, and yes, pregnant ladies can dance! A little bit of ABBA and Craig shook me all night long!


We also went camping with the Jungs, Mom, and Rachel over Memorial Day weekend. This was our amazing campsite. The rest of Beaver Creek State Park (eastern Ohio) was OK. But we had good food, some nice hikes and great company. I think Mom and I were the dominant team in CornHole.

And the latest news around the Vandercar house is that three new kittens showed up on our porch last week! Jade is showing some maturity in that she hasn't eaten them yet. I think she likes the company.



Also, Welcome to God's Family Isabel!


Baby is doing well and moving around like CRAZY! We're able to feel features now, instead of vague bumps...there are times when that's definitely a foot or an elbow or a butt. Time is flying and we are so excited to get to see and hold Baby!! Thanks for all your prayers and thoughts! Much love to everybody!

Nesting

Thanks, family. You were so nice to come and work at our house over Easter weekend. We 're really excited about our new room and all the space we seem to have now! It was amazing that there were fifteen people at our house for dinner on Saturday and we ALL fit! Next stop, landscaping and baby's room!

Bode's Here!

Bode was born on March 16th and baptized last Sunday. Welcome to God's family Bode!

This picture was dark so I had to mess with the resolution. He's not really that orange. In fact, he's perfect!

Baby Face

Last Thursday Dave and I visited the OB once again. These were the first pictures the ultrasound tech. took, and it's a good thing because after this, the baby turned over and wouldn't look at us anymore. This was the "big" ultrasound where we could have learned the baby's sex, but Dave and I decided not to peek. It seems, though, that the general consensus from family and friends is BOY based only on the face. (If it is a girl, I'll be sure to let her know that eveyone thought she looked masculine in the womb!)



And yes, as baby grows, so do I! This is 24 weeks. Thanks to the Tammy/Alyssa tote for the top! I like it!

Porch Construction

Our previously screened-in porch got windows last year. Finally, we have it well-insulated, and a few weekends ago, Dave's dad and other fantastic helpers came over to put up the drywall. The goal is a interior room-like space! This week Dave is spackling and sanding, hoping to be ready for trim, paint and flooring soon!

BEFORE:


DURING:BIG thank yous to MIKE, JOHN and Uncle BRIAN!!!

AFTER:
We're excited to get to spread out a little bit!

Crazy March

Sorry about the infrequent posts! Here are some pictures from our trip to Georgia last week. It was great fun. I realize that none of them show the bump (as requested) but those are on the way, along withour most recent ultrasound pictures!


Also, here is a picture of Dave with his "other" babies (Jade was supposed to be in this picture, but she ran off). Mom said she still hadn't seen the truck! We love it!

The Bump has Arrived!

It seems like just last week pants started to get tighter and (very politely) people began to comment on my belly...except for the dear seventh grader who suggested I run laps with the basketball girls because I was "starting to pack on the pounds." He was just kidding. I'm excited about the little bump (check it out!), and a few friends have been very generous with their wardrobes :)
We dressed up for Valentine's Day dinner at the Jung's. It was a fun time!