My new pink baby. =)

He would heartily deny it, but if you ask me, my husband Chip, is growing more like my dad each year. My dad worked for Service Master for a time and still does his share of carpet cleaning as a caretaker/clergy for a large facility in the Twin Cities, MN. {And if you've followed my blog for any length of time, you know just how highly I think of my dad- so this is actually a "good thing" in my eyes.} =)
I pointed out a pink vaccum on sale at Target in the Sunday ad this week and mentioned to Chip that we also have an additional 10% off for a day- plus some of the money in this purchase goes to a very worthy cause to fight breast cancer. It seemed like an obvious, "let's get it" to me. Chip hesitated however, and made an excuse about not needing another vaccum, but by yesterday morning he had not only purchased it, but was cleaning the main level with it. My new pink baby. =)
It's true we didn't need it- as in life or death- but it was something we've talked about for awhile and after seeing how much dirt/dust this new baby cleaned up, it's seems almost as if it were a necessity! We plan to get years of use out of this item and I hope I like the color pink for just as long.
I had to post this recent (and likely last) family picture of us (as a family of 6) taken a couple of weeks ago by a man in our church- thanks Arland! We don't get too many opportunities to have our photo together, so even though this was after a long, hot afternoon playing in the sun and there are streaks on some faces/shirts, I still love it. I look forward to the next "family picture" I have to post here too. I find myself worn out and tired and having minor contractions almost every night from about 9 pm til 2 am. Then, apparantly I am rested enough that things settle down and I get a few hours of sleep before the next day happens. One of these nights they won't settle down and I won't get the sleep I need. But I think I am ready for that. In fact after last night, I know I am ready for that!
We're looking forward to meeting our new "blue" baby. =)