A Big Announcement

We are having another baby! Abby is about 3 months pregnant with our 3rd child, due in late April/early May. We are very excited to be welcoming another person into our crazy little family of four. The boys ask every day when the baby is coming. (Maybe we should have waited to tell them until, oh, the day we go to the hospital........). Jesse has already decided it's a "sister", he walks around all day saying, "I can't wait to meet my baby sister". Josh says he wants a sister too. I hope a brother doesn't dissapoint them! We would be thrilled with either a son or daughter. We already know boys are so much fun and a daughter would be a new adventure for us so either way we win! God is so good, we are blessed for a third time with His gift of a child. So now you know our big news, we will keep you posted.

Josh's quote of the day

Jesse and Josh were "playing" together in the other room. Josh came walking into the kitchen and says "Dad, Jesse is destroying me." Long pause and Dad gets it "You mean he's annoying you?". Josh "Yeah."

The End of Swimming Season

It's very sad but we have had to hang up our swimming suits for the year. Even though it's still 90 degrees outside our pool is a chilly 68 degrees and it doesn't feel very good. Two weekends ago Grandpa Drinen was down and he took the boys swimming. Grandpa and Josh actually got in and swam a bit even though it was just for about 10 minutes. Jesse splashed on the sidelines. We will miss the swimming but I have found just sitting by the pool with a good book is very peaceful and relaxing. What is it about water that makes you sigh and sit back?

Jesse's Quote of the Day

Jesse: I don't like pink! Pink has gluten in it!

Note: For those of you who don't know, Jesse is on a special diet where he can't eat anything with gluten in it.

Joshua's Quote of the Day

Joshua: So Dad, how's work going lately?

John: Do you really want to know or are you just asking?

Joshua: I'm just asking.