Everyone's got something going on

It seems like everyone has something going on, and I guess that is the way it should be.

We got back from Spring Break and Jack had his 4 yr. old check-up. He is doing just fine. He can do everything except draw a stick person or the equivalent. We aren't too worried because when they asked if he knew 4 colors I wanted to say, "Yes,in three different languages-German,Spanish, and English, what about you?" I didn't though. He got to wear a little hospital gown so I had to take a picture. I wasn't sure if he would get shots this time or not so I didn't promise one way or the other, and when he found out he would he was none to pleased. Still, he did very well. His face got a little red (like he might cry) but then he looked up at me and goes, "See Mom I am brave- I didn't even cry." Aww, for some reason that almost made me cry. I just gave him a hug then a five for being so brave.

15 weeks and more wide than round

I did have to make the switch to maternity clothes though

Diaper Cake I made

We went to Henderson and Morehead for our little break. In Morehead Jack and Luke got to play in the creek, with the mowers, and go for a ride in the trailer. Jack is holding on tight to Luke so there are no jumps or climbs out while they are driving. We also had the opportunity to watch the high school boys basketball tournament. Pete's high school made it all the way to the championship game but lost in double overtime. So we went to Rupp Arena to support the Vikings.

Luke is starting to say shoes, Jack, and hi. He learned to clap so he does it almost all the time. I am sure we all look like fools because once he starts we do it too. Still not walking but hey he will get there when he feels like it. He has stood solo for a few seconds when he didn't know what was going on. Once realized it he promptly sat right back down.

Pete just received a grant/fellowship for the next three semesters. So yay and congrats to him!!!! That will be so awesome!!!

I think that sums up what we have been doing the last week or two.

More Exciting Weigel News

We do have some more news but first you have to look at pictures of Luke. I would have added Jack pictures but he has been naked a lot so you know-- not really picture appropriate.

Luke was going through my purse when he found a sucker. Within moments he had it open. I let him try it out for a few minutes then took it away. He really seemed to enjoy it.

This is just Luke putting frog hat on and off.

Sometimes Luke gets to try his hand at brushing his teeth. After he ate one of Jack's bath crayons and had yellow wedged between his teeth I thought it might be a good night to practice.

Ok so the news-- I may be announcing it a bit prematurely, but people are starting to find out anyway so I figure why not share it on a large scale.

After about a year of not feeling 100% comfortable with the math path he(Pete) picked a change is in the process of being made. He hasn't made the change yet- this is why I say it is a bit premature. Still, here it is. A slightly different area of math(differences I know nothing about so I can't tell you the details) and a new adviser have been selected. The change seems like nothing exciting until you find out that the new adviser is moving away from Purdue. We will spend next school year here at Purdue while his new adviser spends it at Princeton. Pete will get to visit Princeton a couple times next year. Then in June 2012 the big news happens---we will move to Germany for 1 or 2 years. Yes, I will be readying a family of 3 kids and maybe a dog to move to Germany. At the time of the move our children will be 5,2,9months and our dog will be 7. Since we are still a little more than a year away I am currently making lists of questions, concerns,and thoughts to be worked out once we get more details and are a year or less from move day. We will be moving to Munster Germany so I have provided a map of Germany so you can see where in Germany we will be.

Things we do know: 1. this is the univeristy Pete will be working at in Munster.
http://www.uni-muenster.de/en/
2. His degree will still be from Purdue

Ok so that is all we know. It isn't a ton, but it is a start. We will take what we can get. I have decided that Pete likes to make big life changes when I am pregnant. Perhaps he feels left out or something-- not sure. It was when I was pregnant with Jack that he let it be known he wanted to quit his job, sell our house, and get a PhD. Now that I am pregnant again decisions have been made that put us on the path to European living. I never expected to be the the type of girl to just go with it but apparently I am. It will be a stressful time and the getting there part will be difficult with packing and kids and etc., but once we are there it will be a great time. I have been looking at pictures and it really is a beautiful and very historic city. Plus, Pete is already feeling more at peace which is a wonderful thing to see after a year of seeing him struggle.

OOPS.... We did it again

If I hadn't known, these things would surely have given it away.

-Gagging at the mere thought of drinking coke. Bending over and actually coughing so much that Jack comes running into the kitchen to find out what is wrong. When he asks if it is a cold and will I be sick forever I can simply say yes it is and I really hope not.

-Changing a diaper and having the same reaction as above. Then thinking that the next two months are going to be really really long.

-We ordered spring rolls, I took a bite only to find shrimp inside and hours later the mere thought of it caused a reaction just as bad as the original.

-Pete and Jack wanted to look at doughnuts in the store but the smell made me go hang out by the bread.

-In the parking lot I smelled someone smoking and about died. Pete informed me that yes someone was smoking---in the next county.

-Eating all day long, but only being able to eat things like: bananas, cereal, bagels with peanut butter, popcorn, eggs, grilled cheese, and occasionally peanut butter and jelly. When I would try to eat a granola bar with small bits of chocolate the few chocolate bits were entirely too sweet. Sadly, all sweet things sent shivers down my spine.

-While washing my hair with my normal shampoo I began to wonder just how many chemicals were in it and if I really need to wash my hair anymore.

-Going to bed at 8pm and sleeping until 7am 

Of course the next two things were dead give aways.

Obvious sign #1 from early January

Obvious sign #2 from early February

Early March--today

 

 

 

Early March-today

Baby's ETA is early September.

Happy Birthday Jack

Over the weekend we had much family come visit. It was fun to have so many people here to help celebrate both Jack and Luke's birthdays. We opened some presents on Saturday morning and then lunch time we headed to Chuck E Cheese. It was super crowded and we were lucky to get tables because many people were waiting outside to get in. I never knew it was such a happening place on the weekends. The birthday fun kept happening because on Monday the boys got packages in the mail and they had so much fun playing with their gifts. Then today was Jack's birthday. He opened his present from us this morning then we just sort of hung out. Jack was pumped up about turning 4. He immediately told me how much taller he was, how he got faster, how he was able to open things he never could before, and how when you are 4 even your pee turns colors(it didn't really in case you are concerned). We ate McDonalds for dinner then had some cherry cheesecake. I messed the crust up some but the main part still tasted good.

Luke getting to know Barney

Jack riding around Chuck E

Playing with Luke's new toy

Color changing volcano

Jack's birthday present

Deadly Nadder

Playing dragons

Checking out our jiggly crystals

Smile it is your birthday

Singing Happy Birthday

Blowing out the candles