Pickles, Hockey Pucks, and "Bending it like Beckham"!

What do all three have in common?!?!?!?!


THE BABY THIS WEEK!!!

The little bean weighs about 6 ounces (about the weight of a hockey puck) and is about 5 1/2 inches long (the size of the pickle Nate's so carefully holding).

This morning, I had my usual Cheerios and Chocolate Rice Crispy cereal. The baby must have really enjoyed the chocolate b/c I had feet and arms poking all over my tummy. I called Nate in when he got back from walking the dogs to feel it too. His reaction was "that sure isn't gas!" ... Thanks hunnie ... nope, it's not gas, it's the baby - happy to be alive! We quickly discussed the options for such a strong kicker...soccer champ, ballerina, high jumper, etc. :) It was a really neat moment though.

Monday was back to school! Here's our "First Day of School" pictures...

Mommy and Daddy

 And, I'm counting this as the Bean's first day of school too. :)

We both had a really good week back with the students. It's funny how much I had missed them over the summer. I didn't realize it until I saw their smiley faces as soon as they saw me and got tackled by their big bear hugs! I am so blessed and thank God that I've been able to make such an impact in their lives! Nate had a good first week too. He has a squirrely group of Freshman and a small group of unmotivated Seniors, but all in all he says he says that he will really enjoy the year. His campus has a few new teachers this year, and one guy in particular that seems really cool and will fit in nicely with Nate and his group of friends at the school.

Here's what 18 weeks of baby mutiny does to my belly... hehe.

I tried for a very long time Thursday night to start the many baby sewing projects I have lined up to save money. The first one I wanted to tackle was a nursing cover. I got almost all the way finished and my sewing machine went bizzerk. I would sew for about 4-5 inches and then my thread would break. It's not thick fabric! It shouldn't be breaking! I'm pretty sure it has to do with my bobbin, but any other sewers who could lend some advice would be appreciated!

The MESS!! HELP!!

As I'm trying to take the pictures of the nursing cover, the dogs are trying their hardest to be included in the picture too. Too funny! So, here's a snapshot of the Miller household on a Saturday evening:

My group of cuties!!