Photo Shoot

I decided to try and get some nice pics of Kaleb. These were
my favorites. Hope you enjoy.

Ekenstam Look-alike Meter

MyHeritage: Look-alike Meter - Family photographs - Pedigree

Mommy and Me

Pregnant Boys!

The Big Day

This weekend we were able to be in Chicago and share in the excitiment of Geoff and Ashley's wedding day. It was wonderful to see them married in the temple and the happiness in their eyes. It was a very hot day, but I don't think it phased the couple. I on the other hand felt like I was melting. Kaleb was our little photographer. He had the camera almost all day. It was our way of keeping him busy. It was a long day for him. He was up at 5:30am with no nap and not in bed until about 10pm. He was such a trooper. He was much more clingy then usual, wanting to be right at Daddy's side. He is still a daddies boy.

Chicago Temple

Ashley and Geoff in front of the Chicago Temple.

The Ekenstam Family

Kaleb kissing his new Aunt Ashley

Aaron and Andrea (photo by Kaleb)

Filling the car with balloons. (Erich and Sean)

Crazy

Kaleb was having so much fun with the bubbles in his bath.

Baby Belly!

I have been asked to put a picture of what I look like with my baby belly so here it is. I am just starting my third trimester. So just three months to go. We are ready for this baby. I am excited to welcome a new little boy to the family.

Illinois Fair

Kaleb loves Elephants. He has an elephant beanie baby
that he sleeps with every night so it was fun for him to see
a real elephant. During the show the Elephant danced, played
basketball and some other cool tricks. We also were able
to watch a tiger show.



Demolition Derby-Just put it this way it was loud. We
thought it would be a little more exciting. I have never
seen one before, but Erich said it was pretty small. Oh, well
it was fun anyway.



The ride was just about to start. Kaleb looks a little nervous
but he enjoyed the ride.

Kaleb's first time on a roller coaster! Kaleb and Erich are in the last car.

Random Pics

Kaleb and Mommy at Charter Oak Park.


Kaleb actually eating with chopsticks. He ate his whole
bowl of noodles this way he didn't want to use a fork. I
couldn't believe it.


Kaleb is becoming a climber.

Hiding Dice under Blocks

Random Events

We have done a couple little things in the last couple of weeks so here are some pictures to document our fun. Medieval Fair, Playing with friends, weekend trip to Galena.

Medieval Fair Jubilee State Park.

Kaleb and his friend Mason playing in the sprinkler after

a walk on a hot summer day.

Kaleb and Erich in the Entrance of a restaurant we like

in Galena IL. It's called Dirty Gurt's. It is a fun place to go.

I've Been Tagged

I was tagged once before and didn't do it so I guess I will do it this time.

1. What was I doing 10 years ago? I was 17 years old spending the summer in Florida and Gulf Shores Alabama. It was three weeks on the beach. That was a fun summer I will never forget and can't imagine I will get to spend three weeks relaxing on a beach again. Ahhh the teenage years.

2. 5 things on my to do list? 1. Read 5 good books before the baby comes. 2. Go visit brothers and sisters that are so far away. 3. Get through the next 1 1/2 of Erich going to school and feeling like a single mother. 4. Enjoy life as it is and appreciate the small moments. 5. Do more projects with Kaleb.

3. Snacks I enjoy? Dots and Doritos

4. If I were a Billionaire what would I do? Pay for Erich's School. Build my family homes close together so we could see each other a little more often. Then Travel, I would love to see the world. There are so many places I haven't been and dream of seeing some day.

5. 3 Bad Habits? 1. Leaving clothes on the floor in the bedroom. 2. Laziness 3. Gulping when I am really thirsty.

6. Places I've lived? Ogden, Utah Washington Illinois Provo, Utah Orem Utah Springville Utah and Peoria Illinois

7. 5 jobs I've had? Dairy Queen (High School Job) BRG Research, Los Hermanos, Victoria Secret, CEFCU Credit Union.

8. 5 things people don't know about me? Spontaneous, I love to get in the car and just go somewhere. No need to think about it that is what is fun and less stressful. I really can't think of anything else. I guess I am just an open book.

I am going to Tag.....Brittany, Jacqie, and Kristen.

IT'S A BOY!

Today we found out that Kaleb is going to have a little brother. As most of you know I was hoping for a girl, but of course am happy to hear that the baby appears healthy and developing well. The sonogram was exciting. We were able to see our little baby boy again. They say he is around 15oz so almost one pound. I am doing well and am excited that I am half way done with this pregnancy. I don't enjoy the pregnancies but can't wait for the baby to come. Erich is of course excited and we are working on Kaleb saying he will have a little brother. Funny thing about Kaleb is whenever we point to my belly and say baby. He says no and points to Daddy's belly. He is a daddy's boy and wants him to have the baby. Something I would gladly pass over if possible. Well 19 more weeks to go and counting.

Fishing

Kaleb and I met my brother at a lake to go fishing it was Kaleb's first experience with fishing. It was fun to be by the lake and spending time together doing something we don't do everyday. Here is a video with Kaleb and his Uncle Aaron.

Chicago

I needed a girls day out, so my mom and I went to Chicago for the day. It was a lot of fun. We were able to go on an architectural boat tour of the city which was pretty cool and neither of us had done before. We walked along Navy Pier and went on the Ferris Wheel. We also went to Millenium park. We had lunch at the Grand Lux which was delicious. Amazingly enough we didn't do any shopping. I know you can't believe it, but it is true. It was a beautiful day in Chicago high 70's and Sunny which is amazing. We picked the perfect day. It was just what I needed I just which Rachel and Jenny could have been with us. Miss you on days like that. Well enjoy a couple of pics. My mom wouldn't be in any so sorry just me.

View of Chicago Skyline from Navy Pier

Ferris Wheel on Navy Pier

Millenium Park (The Bean)

Miller Park Zoo

Well Erich has some time between internships this week and is finishing up finals so Kaleb and I have been enjoying our time with him. This week we went to Bloomington to go to Miller Park Zoo. Kaleb has never been to the zoo so it was a fun first. The zoo is very small, but perfect for a 2 year old and he was still free so that was nice. We then spent the rest of the afternoon going out to lunch(at Chipotle) yummy yummy. Kinda of reminds me of Cafe Rio with a smaller menu so of course I was loving it. We don't have one in peoria so we will be making little trips to bloomington I'm sure since Erich loved it too. We also did some shopping which we enjoyed. We haven't been doing much lately since I have had a bad case of morning sickness throughout this pregnancy, but it looks like it might be easing up. So it was fun to have this little day out. Enjoy just a few pics.

On our way to Bloomington.

Waterfall in the bird exhibit.

Wow! That's a big kitty.

Happy Birthday Kaleb

It was Kaleb's 2nd birthday yesterday the 25th of April. We had such a fun time celebrating with family. Kaleb had an Elmo party and of course was spoiled rotten by everyone. He got lots of outdoor toys and some clothes. We can't believe Kaleb is already two. Time flies.



Uncle Aaron and Kaleb Fishing.



Grandpa Shurtleff and Kaleb starting a band.


Kaleb going down his new slide. It was raining outside
so he was able to play with it inside. He also got a new
sandbox, pool, lawnmower. Lots of fun things to keep him
busy in the sun.


Mom and Kaleb playing with the Maraca's



Kaleb blowing out his birthday candles.



Kaleb loves Elmo.