Lil likes Culver's

We are in Wisconsin for labor day. YEAH! We just had our inital wisco meal of butterburgers, cheese curds and frozen custard. Lil let me know that it was good stuff by a knocking feeling like saying "Hey Lady, that was good, send some more on down here!"

Our kids have their first thing in common... Rubs and Lil love cheese curds!

Kicking

Hey all it is Matty again. So this morning we woke up and listened to the heartbeat with the doppler device (by the way it also said sunny with possible clouds for the rest of the week) but beyond the heartbeat we heard what the doctor said was kicking or punching. Wow lil is a loud bugger. Seems like he/she is getting ready for a boxing match, it seemed like the more we talked the more movements you could hear. We will put some pictures up soon because Dena's belly it looking round. We went maternity clothes shopping (and suit shopping for me) this weekend and Dena seems much more comfy since. From the furry one front he was very excited this weekend because he got to see his mommy in her pregger swimsuit and we all went swimming at sewalls pond (soooo much warmer than the ocean).

Well hope you all are well

-Matty, Dena, Rubbie-tron, and LB (little "boxing" bachman)

crib

It's all starting to seem real now. The crib has be delivered and set up. My type A personality basically has us ready to have the baby tomorrow. We've got a crib, diapers, pjs, and toys. Thanks so much to Nana Bacon and Grampy Cheese (Jack & Mary) for the place were our baby will have sweet dreams.

I killed at the yard sales yesterday. I got a baby snow sled, bath tub, play mat, toys, books, glass bottles, monitor and baby hiking backpack for only $4.10!!!!

New Arrivals

Hello again everyone it is Matty (FYI- Dena hates that I start my posts this way) HA HA! Well over the past two days we have had a couple new things happen. First of all we heard the heartbeat yesterday at the 16 week appointment. It is so cool that the doppler can tell weather patterns and baby heartbeats too! Strong was the word of the day yesterday. The night prior to that too Dena had a great moment and felt the baby move. Soooo cool. I told her I can't wait till I get to see Lil move. Finally another arrival was the crib and mattress came today and yesterday in the mail. I'm convinced a lot of the exciting parts of life start with arrivals. Well my dad and I are gonna try to put the crib together tonight (Because if Dena and I did it would most likely end with us upset at each other). Hope everyone is doing well and boom goes the heartbeat! Love you all

-Matty, Dena, Rub-tron, and LB (kicking guacamole style) [current size=avocado]

one dresser in fern green

The nursery is really starting to shape up. I found this dresser on craigs list for $20 (talked them down from $30) and painted it my fav green color. Still got a little work to do in the drawers by linning them with pretty contact paper or fabric.

trim... done

and finally... the trim is done. Time to start moving in the furniture!

practice

I got to babysit the Mayer boys for a few hours this weekend. Good thing they are both little Angels! A few throws of the tennis ball and that makes Tuckerman very happy. A brisk stroll around town makes L Roy very sleepy. Overall, great success!! Can wait till next time boys!

changing table

The search for the changing table was painless. I found this on craigslist from an antique store in Portland. He gave me some sob story that it is worth $400... then why did he let it go for $150? Maybe it's because I'm so cute with my pregger belly.

Funny Things

Hey everyone its Matty again. I got a crazy next couple of weeks so figured I would write a post while I had a minute. Some funny things that have been happening lately are what I figured I would share.
1. Dena's crazy dreams - some are very scary some are really funny, all vivid. She told me this is part of pregnancy so I guess its a good thing.
2. Rubbles - our dog knows something is up for sure, he will not leave Dena's side unless of course I have food. He is an excellent listener though as early on he was laying on Dena's legs and I had a chat with him. (Now he lays on my legs at night). He also licks Dena's belly when she asks him to give kisses to the baby. He is going to be a great big brother.
3. Babies R Us - WOW!! That store is nuts, I've never seen so many aisles devoted to such a short segment of life. Its good stuff though and I'm very thankful for those family and friends that helped Dena get an "all inclusive" baby list.
4. Pee - poor dena is waking up 1 -2 times nightly to use the bathroom. All that growing of lb is starting to push organs together.

Well I'm sure there will be more funny stuff to come I hope everyone is doing well. Can't wait to see you all.

-Matty, Dena, Rubbles, LB (soon to be Little "apple" Bachman)

our first trip

Our first trip to Babies R Us. Why do I feel like we will be back... again... and again... and again...