Week 37 and a Freezer Meal Party

This week was #37!

It won't be long now. 

These two cutie pies were on their best big-brotherly behaviour at my check-up this week.

Of course they were well rewarded afterwards.

Their drink of choice is a sample cup of whipped cream.

And for me?

Just a Grande Starbucks Double Shot on Ice.

Ahhhh....

Being pregnant in this weather is no joke. 

We get out to water the garden and play in the mornings 

and then after dinner we're usually out the door for a family walk or bike ride.

But during the day, we're usually tucked away inside with the AC running.

 I tried a new banana bread recipe this week.

The boys were only too happy to partake.

We attended our 6th baby shower celebration of the summer!

And speaking of baby showers...

In lie of a shower, a few dear ladies from our Bible Study group at church came over this morning and spent hours working in the kitchen, stocking my freezer with all kinds of meals and goodies to enjoy after Baby #3 makes his debut.

A am so blessed to have had these sweet ladies spoiling me!

And if any of you are looking for some freezer meal inspiration that is more than just a cream of chicken soup casserole, here's what my freezer now holds:

Sausage Balls 

(for dear husband)

We omit the onion.

The Pioneer Woman's Breakfast Burritos

Blueberry Muffins

Sausage, Spinach, and White Bean Soup

Roasted Tomato Basil Soup

Quinoa and Black Bean Enchilada Bake

Three Bean and Beef Chili

White Chicken Chili

Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

Quiche

Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookies

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The Week In Review

These little monkeys have been keeping me on my toes of late.

Ryder was never one to be too adventurous as he learned to walk, 

so keeping up with Lynden has been a learning curve for me.

There's something pretty fun about two mischievous boys though...

With it being baby shower season around here, 

I've finally gotten around to a few more little sewing projects. 

I'm absolutely loving my new sewing machine!

And Lynden hasn't quite figured out how to model my creations successfully yet, 

but we're working on it.

 And then on Friday we packed enough snacks to feed a small army and headed to our church campout a couple of hours away - just for the day.

Ryder had a blast swimming with his little friends. 

 Lynden kept me company nearby...

...and opted for no nap, even in the comfort of the hammock. 

Our day ended with dinner and s'mores.

And these two were asleep before we even made it out of the campground.

Here's to a few more fun summer adventures before Baby #3 arrives!

Splash Park Fun

When a friend invited us to join her and a few others at a local splash park on Monday I didn't have a good excuse to say no - other than needing to wash my floors. 

So, off we went and discovered a fun new summer time hangout.

This little fella would have a lot more fun if he would ever learn to walk.

We're getting there...

Definitely not a bad way to beat this desert heat!

Especially since all 5 of us Mamas who were there happened to be pregnant. 

And it just so happened that we found ourselves within a mile of 7-11 on 7-11.

So, on our way home, Ryder experienced his very first 

(and possibly last, considering the sugar high it put him on) Slurpee!

As for today, I don't think I can put off washing my floors any longer.

Especially not after Lynden spilled Daddy's full cup of sweet tea at dinner last night.

 Happy Hump Day from our gang. <3

Busy Summer Months

It seems that we've been on the go non-stop since the end of May.

From our road trip, to Braden's busy work schedule - here and away - to family visiting, we've been having a great, albeit busy summer. 

Lake Tahoe with the family.

 At the end of June we celebrated a few birthdays and our 4th anniversary.

Lynden's showing a real love for homemade cheesecake.

We even made it out for a rare date night, thanks to Pop & Mimi being in town. 

A trip to Dorinda's Chocolates in Reno meant our first experience watching handmade 

Thai rolled ice cream - not to mention tasting it!

 Plus water and park play with a very special Auntie.

 And maybe just one of these days 

(hopefully in the next 5 weeks before Baby III joins the family)

 our little Lynden will decide to walk - but not yet!

Busy Summer Months

It seems that we've been on the go non-stop since the end of May.

From our road trip, to Braden's busy work schedule - here and away - to family visiting, we've been having a great, albeit busy summer. 

Lake Tahoe with the family.

 At the end of June we celebrated a few birthdays and our 4th anniversary.

Lynden's showing a real love for homemade cheesecake.

We even made it out for a rare date night, thanks to Pop & Mimi being in town. 

A trip to Dorinda's Chocolates in Reno meant our first experience watching handmade 

Thai rolled ice cream - not to mention tasting it!

 Plus water and park play with a very special Auntie.

 And maybe just one of these days 

(hopefully in the next 5 weeks before Baby III joins the family)

 our little Lynden will decide to walk - but not yet!