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So, we went to Iowa on vacation. I don't have any pictures to prove it, but we were there and we had a good time. I blame the lack of pictures on sheer exhaustion on my part. Pregnancy plus a nasty cold plus a distraught daughter kind of wore me out. Nate stayed busy helping his brother-in-law with house projects. Colin had fun playing with his cousins (as long as he knew his dad was close by). Kate did not adjust well, and pretty much stayed latched on to me with a pacifier in her mouth. I got to shop and spend time with my sisters-in-law, all of whom I love dearly. I didn't get to snuggle my new niece and nephew as much as I would have liked, but I didn't want to share my germs. I-80 was shut down forcing us to stay over in Rawlins, WY on our way out. The car trip was long and arduous, but we survived. Colin asked to go to his Granny's house and not to his house when we got back. Kate hugged everything in sight once she got home, smiling at and talking to her toys and books. Colin still talks about his cousins and wants to go back to play with them. I'm glad we got to go visit, but I'll be happier to see everyone out here when they come on vacation!

Oh, and I had my 20 week ultrasound appointment today. Since we weren't planning on finding out the gender, and since the appointment was right in the middle of the day, I went by myself and Nate went to work and the kids stayed with Nana. I stayed strong and didn't peek, so I still don't know whether we're having a boy or a girl. I do know that the baby is healthy and growing and human, and that's enough for me right now. I'm really looking forward to that special moment when this kid is born and we get to meet him or her for the first time. I expect it will be different than it was with Colin and Kate, going in knowing beforehand that we were having a girl or boy and having a name picked out and everything.

Here are a few pictures from the last couple of weeks. Sorry, I really have been sick and haven't taken many pictures. The weather was nice for a few days, and the kids got used to playing outside everyday, until 5 inches of snow were dumped on us yesterday. Sorry kids!

Colin loves those socks. And apparently he likes looking super classy.

Nate and Colin pretending to sleep. Colin isn't doing a very good job. I couldn't convince Kate to get down there with the boys.

She did let me get one picture of her in her princess jammies though. Super cute.

Kate wouldn't cooperate for a picture on Friday. She looked so adorable, but she only wanted to hold the camera, not smile in front of it. She even had a bow on her ponytail at one point. I'm really looking forward to her hair growing out more so she can look more grown up and less homeless.

And here is Colin trying to put on his necklace. Still keeping in super classy.

Sometimes it's hard to believe that something so beautiful was made by me and Nate. He is so much better looking than his parents.