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Thanksgiving in Iowa

We had a great time at home in Iowa over Thanksgiving break. We also celebrated Jack's 2nd birthday with both of our families. Being home always makes me miss my family so much! I can't wait until the day we live closer to everyone! The 6 hr. trip to my parents house (+2 1/2 more hours to my in-laws) is getting harder and harder with Jack. You might've seen my Facebook post about my growing belly and my increasing troubles with climbing into the backseat from the front to be with Jack! I know it will be even harder with TWO carseats back there! Thanks to some great birthday gifts though it helped ease the trip tension. Jack got a new travel size magna doodle with a light on it so he can draw in the dark, the markers that only color on special paper and a travel case so he can color in the car, and some new DVDs to help keep him entertained! They were life savers! Enjoy the pictures.




Elmo birthday cake made by Teri.  Fabulous job!  Jack loved it.


Opening presents at Grandma Sue and Grandpa Jeff's house.

Jack's new kitchen! Uncle Dan getting in on some of the cooking action. Jack now makes coffee for me every morning, just like Daddy!

After our Thanksgving meal, we headed outside for some flag football.  Here is football player Jack, with referee and Great Grandpa Rosien!
My Grandpa Rosien (who needs your prayers for a recent lung caner diagnosis!! And my cousin, Jaron)

The whole gang before the action started.

I guess Jack would rather hang out with Mommy on the sidelines.

My dad trying to block Jameson's pass.
Jack and cousin, Eli.

Eli is always looking out for Jack.

After the game, we headed to Fairbank to be with Ryan's side of the family.  Here is Jack, with cousin., Zach in the tent that they built with the dining room chairs.  Remember those days?

Playing trucks with cousin Noah.  Jack loves his cousins!!

Grandma Maury and Grandma Diane with all their grandkids.  We'll be able to add 2 more to this bunch very soon!
(Jill and I are both expecting)

Amazing cake that Aunt Jill made for Jack's birthday!  Doesn't she do great work?

Jack got a Mr. Potato Head!  He loves it!


Jill-39 weeks (her due date is TODAY!)
Ashley-21 weeks
 Anxiously counting down the days until December 22nd!  Thats when we are headed home, again, (3rd month in a row...) to be with family for the holidays!

I finally downloaded Lia's ultrasound pics off the CD, and will try and get those posted on here soon so you can see our baby girl!

Have a great weekend!

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The Nerliens said…
Love the little Kitchen set! It is so surreal to hear you call the baby Lia!!! I can't wait to see her!
December 1, 2011 at 8:46 PM
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