25 Week Baby Belly

Let's Go Ride a Bike

50 Month Update

The Easter Bunny was a big hit this year, Owen is at the perfect age to enjoy the joy of the hunt. We took him to Gyro Park for the Easter Egg hunt, which he of course did very well in. I think it had something to do with free chocolate candy littered all over the grass. Our sweet toothed son cleaned up shop and had a pretty good stash of goodies when everything was said and done! Easter morning he had his own hunt for eggs and his Easter basket at our house followed up with a nice Easter brunch with Darren's family.

Spring has finally arrived here in Trail, though it might have been awhile since we felt the warm sunshine on our pasty white skin. I put out a pair of shorts for Owen to wear today because it is supposed to be 80 degrees. He yelled back to me, "Mom these pants are too "yiddle".  Haha, how cute! I told him, "No Owen those are shorts, they are supposed to look like that.". He said, "Oh you silly mom, they are just shorts!" The warmer weather graced us with its presence this weekend as well and we spent the weekend getting our tent trailer ready for the season. Though with the baby on the way and Darren's new job we might be able to only go two or three times in June. I will be big and pregnant, and hot, but I am a trooper and love camping. So I am all for it! I am a little over 6 months pregnant and moving right along. Things are going great, I cannot complain. Owen is constantly giving big hugs and daily kisses to my belly and his soon to be sister. He is very gentle and careful around me which goes to show us that he will be a great big brother. He has decided that once again he is naming the baby and has finally OK'd the first name of Harper but has decided to change her middle name to Snowy. (Which is the dog from Tin-Tin). So it looks like the babies name will be Harper Snowy McCarthy. :)

We tried teaching Owen how to ride his bike without his training wheels, and let's just say he is not ready quite yet! He actually did OK the first time around, because I do not think he realized what was going on. But the second time and on as soon as Darren let go of the back he took a nose dive into the cement. Which was not a good time for all parties involved. So we might save that adventure for a few more months or even another year down the road!

We have been spending quite a bit of time outdoors, riding bikes, playing frisbee, climbing trees, hitting baseballs and Owen has been asking Darren daily to go fishing. So the fishing rods will need to be dusted off so the boys can catch us some dinner! We are hoping you are all enjoying your Spring!

Go Fly a Kite

49 Month Update

IT'S A GIRL! Darren and I are pleased to announce that our family will be growing by two feet in PINK socks! We are very excited! Owen was in the room with me, and the ultrasound Tech told Owen he was going to have a sister and he said, "Oh Man, I don't want a sister, I want a brother." I told him, "Sorry Bud, but I don't think we can change that back right now!" He also told me that he was going to name his sister Catwoman or Snowy (the dog) from Tin-Tin. Two very girl appropriate names...but I think Darren and I are going to stick with the name Harper.

Owen and I got to go home for a quick but amazing trip back to Sweet Home Chicago. We had such a wonderful time and got to spend some quality time with family and friends. We spent the night by Gigi's and had GiGi's famous meatloaf, mashed potatoes and cucumbers and sour cream...delish! Owen spent the morning teaching GiGi a thing or two about playing video games on the IPhone, check out the video below.

We also spent an evening at Lauren's house and all the kids played, giggled and ran around for hours while us girls hung out and caught up with each others lives. We spent some quality family time at mom and dad's house and ate Tree Guys Pizza, had breakfast at Bentley's and sat outside in the warm summer like weather on the back patio.

My friends all met up with me at Ben's for my birthday evening, it was so nice to see everyone and Sunday was followed up with a memorable Sprinkle Baby Shower for Baby Mac #2, thrown by my awesome mom, and best friends Lauren (the infamous Event Planner that did an amazing job), Corrie and Aimee. It turned out so nice and we got the cutest pink outfits you have ever seen! It was hard to get back on the plane after a quick 5 days, but the trip was worth every minute.

Darren, Owen and I spent the weekend in Spokane for a last minute get away before Darren starts his new job. We had such a great time staying in a downtown hotel, walking Riverfront Park, shopping and eating some good food. Owen ended the trip with a purchase from Target of a Thor helmet and lightning hammer that he has not stopped playing with since we bought it! It was another great weekend full of great family memories!

Owen and GiGi Playing Video Games

Bounce Away

Aimee and Owen and the Wind Machine