For those of you who don't already know, JD has been going to school part-time at the University of Utah to earn a Masters in Electrical Engineering. He started attending last January for spring semester. Currently, he is taking two classes this summer semester. He's been very busy with school, work, and family and church responsibilities. We are looking forward to next summer when there won't be any classes offered that he needs for his program!

Today has been a fantastic day! We can actually see sunshine--the rain has paused long enough for us to enjoy the outdoors. It was Danny's last day of kindergarten, and he had a fun activity day playing games at school. After we picked him up, we had a picnic lunch at a local park then played and played and played. I made the boys run races from tree to tree back to our car when we were done sliding, climbing, and swinging. They were so desperate for water. We stopped at a nearby 7-Eleven for slurpees, which was a very rare treat but well deserved. They had been very good, obedient, and helpful. If the rain holds off for another few hours, Danny will have a soccer game tonight at 6. More exercise and outdoor time!

Yesterday, I went to the doctor for my 24-week check-up. Our baby girl's heartbeat was thumping strongly. My blood pressure was okay, too. I can't say the same for my weight gain in the last 4 weeks. I have had too many indulgences from birthday parties, playgroups, and family get-togethers. I'll have to be better about diet in the next four weeks.

20-Week Ultrasound

This is the profile of our next baby girl! She is due on October 1st. I like to tell myself she's due on September 30th, because it sounds so much better to me. She appears to be developing healthy, so we are very happy and grateful for that. Date taken: May 14, 2009

Alina came up with this idea. She saw our neighbors over the fence being tractor pulled in a wagon, and she wanted a ride, too. She found our sled and got Aunt Angie to pull her around in it.

We're ready for church.

Valentine's Day

Danny won this candy bar at school. He was so happy about it.









Silly glasses from Grandma and Grandpa Zimmerman.













Danny's loot from school.

Swim Lessons

Just because.

They all love being together in my bedroom. More specifically, on my bed. Alina is about to beg for help to get up there.

Being Silly on the Drums

Danny's actually pretty good. He has a great sense of rhythm.

Danny's Turn for a Haircut

This boy needs a trim.

She won't stand for the hair stuff, but this girl sure loves a strand of beads.

Let's Get Physical!

Nike outfits from Aunt Lindsey. Danny wants to go running with me in his. When he opened this present up during Christmas, he said, "Now I can run with mommy too!"

Curls, Curls, Curls

Taken in January. She doesn't know she has a bow in her hair, so it actually stayed in place for more than two seconds.

She really hates all things in her hair

Grandma Zimmerman gave her this adorable hat for Christmas, but it is a struggle to get her to wear it. She is crying because of the hat. She hates all things in the hair. Doesn't she realize how cute she looks with bows and hats??

It's official. I'm the worst blogger ever! I haven't posted since December. Well, I will go downstairs to the office, plug in the camera to the computer, and start downloading the pictures onto the computer, so I will have pictures to post. I know my family is wondering how my kids are growing.

Foam Gingerbread House

Yes, believe your eyes! The boys were actually cooperating without hitting, wrestling, yelling, or teasing. We put together this foam gingerbread house I've had in storage for a couple of years. My mom sent it to us that long ago, and I finally got around to building it. Am I a procrastinator or what?

Christmas Tree

I let the kids decorate the tree by themselves (except JD put the star on top). You may notice that most of the ornaments are on the bottom half of the tree and in the front. LOL. I don't mind that, though. They had fun. Plus, I don't get out the breakable ornaments. Not with Princess Alina around!

Temple Square Picture

As promised, here is a picture of JD, Alina, and myself at Temple Square taken on the night the boys were at their Grandma and Grandpa Zimmerman's house for a sleepover. Coincidentally, we ran in to some of my family when we walked into the Joseph Smith Building. It was great seeing them.