p.s.

For those of you that wanted more details (like I usually do)
* I am 12 1/2 weeks
* Sept. 11 is the due date (hopefully the baby comes on a different date)
* I have been sick (nights are the worst)
* We found out up in Phoenix during New Years
* We get to find out the sex in April
* I would love any hand-me-downs
Thanks for all your comments and phone calls! We Love you all and can't wait to see you in a few weeks.

The "NEW" Forsberg Family Portrait...

Happy Birthday Russ

Meal Planner Sites

I found these blogs and thought they were good...

Grocery Cart Challenge

5 dollar Dinners

Jess added them to the sidebar too.

Happy {late} Birthday Steve!

I figured it's ok if I posted this a couple days late...I'm betting Steve rarely looks at this!! Happy Birthday anyways!

Happy Birthday Tanner!

Before and After

What does locking yourself in the sewing room with Mom for 3 days get you? Look below to find out...

BEFORE



AFTER

Happy Birthday Mallory

Super Bowl Fun

Have you ever heard that song from Sesame Street

"One of These Things is Not Like the Other"?

2 Mile Fun Run at Youth Olympics

Happy Birthday Sean!

A few of you have asked about Sean's apartment--the above picture is his townhouse where he is living in Louisiana right now. 

Funny statement...

While putting Carter down for a nap today, he started snoring (he was faking that he was asleep), I asked him to stop snoring and he replied, "I can't, I'm snoring like Daddy and Nana."

Thanks for the great ride Phoenix Metro!

Merry Christmas!

Thanks for the fun Christmas Eve everyone. Another successful party!

Happy Birthday Ty Ty!!

I wish I had the picture of Tyler sitting on Santa's lap--it was hilarious. Katie did you get it?

Christmas Presents and a Lesson on Life by Hillary Weeks

I saw this on a friend's blog and really liked it...

I have many wonderful Christmas memories and one not so wonderful Christmas memory. It was the year I spoiled the surprise. I couldn't help myself. It happened when I was about 17 years old. Everyone was gone so I had the house to myself. With Christmas only a few days away, the presents were piled high under the tree. I had looked to see if there were ample gifts with my name on the tag, and sure enough, there were plenty. As I passed by the tree, the gifts seemed to call, "Open me...open me!" What was a girl to do? Well, I'll tell you what this girl did at least...I took every single present up to my room. I shut the door. Then I carefully removed the tape and wrap from each package and peeked inside. An outfit from my mom. Pajamas from my grandma. (Like that was a surprise.) A new journal. And a several other thoughtful, wonderful gifts. After I finished re-wrapped the gifts, the guilt and regret set in. "Why? Why did I do that!? I just ruined Christmas! Now there would be no surprise Christmas morning!" Let me tell you, it was not worth it. I have experienced other things that were "worth it" such as, eating that third piece of blueberry cobbler with ice cream. Now, that's worth it, but opening your presents two days before Christmas definitely was not. Sometimes, now, I wish I knew what was ahead in life - if I could just see around the bend, even just a couple of days or weeks. Sometimes I would really like to know what the future holds. But I guess that would spoil the surprise. So, even when I'm feeling anxious about days to come I need to trust, not try to figure out or fret, I just need to wait and open the gift of each day, one at a time.

Making Cookies

I only got 2 pictures before my camera died. Be sure and post your pictures! By the way, I think we had another successful  year of cookie decorating and think we have started a new tradition of doing it at Amy's house! What do  you think Amy? I had lots of fun. Thanks everyone!

Gingerbread Houses

A Tight Christmas

My dear friends,

Somewhat embarrassing to admit, I'm not getting an annual bonus and
Christmas is tight this year. I will be making bedroom slippers for you
all as gifts. Please let me know your sizes. You'll most likely agree
that it's a splendid idea, and should you wish to do the same, I've
included the instructions below.
How to make bedroom slippers out of maxi pads:

You need four maxi pads to make a pair.
Two of them get laid out flat, for the foot part.
The other two wrap around the toe area to form the top.
Tape or glue each side of the top pieces to the bottom of the foot part.

Decorate the tops with whatever you desire, silk flowers (this is most
aesthetically appealing), etc.

These slippers are:
* Soft and Hygienic
* Non-slip grip strips on the soles
* Built in deodorant feature keeps feet smelling fresh
* No more bending over to mop up spills
* Disposable and biodegradable
* Environmentally safe
* Three convenient sizes: (1.) Regular, (2.) Light and (3.) Get out the Sand Bags.

I've attached a photo of the first pair I made so that you can see the
nifty slippers for yourself....

Awaiting your response. It's crucial that I get the right size for each one of you.

Favorite Christmas Memory

Remember how we started that book of Christmas memories? What ever happened to that? Let's start it on here and each year we'll do a new post with a different memory. 

So what's your favorite Christmas Memory? 

One of mine is the year we got a trampoline. We thought we were all done opening presents but then Dad said he had to show us something outside. We went outside and saw the trampoline. I remember being so excited. Spencer and I wanted to sleep on the trampoline that night. It brought many years of sleep overs, jumping with the sprinklers on, and countless hours of jumping and games. It is still one of my favorite presents that we ever received.