5 on Friday

I cannot believe it is Friday already! The past week went by way too fast. Now onto the update:

1. On Saturday Nick's mom and husband, Jeff, came down to help rebuild our front deck. The old one had some rotted posts, and we wanted to make it look nice and new for when we put the house on the market. Nick and Jeff accomplished a lot, and we are hoping to finish the deck up this weekend (we still need to put on the railings). Thanks to Linda for playing with Ellie (I am sure that was hard work) and Jeff for helping with the deck! I think we sent them both home pretty tired.

2. On Sunday our Boone friends came for a visit. While the weather turned out a little cooler and definitely not sunny enough for me- we still made a trip to the beach a block away. The trip to the lake didn't last long (it was a little cold), but the backyard baby/grown-up pool seemed to work out well. It was wonderful to see everyone again, and to see all 4 girls together!

3. Ellie was not so sure about all the new people in her house on Sunday when she woke up from her nap on Sunday. I don't think I have seen her so quiet in a long time. It was weird. It was super cute to see her and Lucie (who is 1 month younger than her) hug before Ellie went to bed. Awwww!

4. Monday we went to the Waukee parade with the Beltman Family. Two cute little girls sure does bring in a lot of candy and toys. I LOVED seeing their little 3 year old (I say little because Ellie is almost as tall as her and I am pretty sure Ellie weighs more than her) run to grab the candy. I cannot wait until Ellie gets to that age. It was priceless. That will probably be the last time we hand out with the Beltman Family of 3... in less than a week they will turn into a family of 4! Congrats in advance on the arrival of Baby Bubbles!!!!

5. On Wednesday Nick and I meet Mike and Megan for lunch after their Dr. appointment. Although Baby Bunky and Baby Bubbles had due dates 1 day apart, it sounds like their birth dates will not be. Megan has made a very comfy home for Bunky in her tummy, and as of now he is not ready to come out... but you never know when he will change his mind! The other big news of the week was that Nick and I are going to be Godparents to Baby Bunky!!!!! We are absolutely thrilled and cannot wait to actually meet the little guy. It is such an honor and privilege to be asked to play that role in a child's life. You may now refer to Nick as "The Godfather" (that is according to me, not Nick).

6. BONUS: Happy Birthday, Mom!!!! I hope you take time out and relax a little today!

Yes, I know there were lots of "!" in today's post. I guess that means it was a good week?