Visiting the Yoop!

We had a great weekend in the U.P.! I took over 200 pictures, and managed to narrow it down (but there are still quite a few in this blog). On Thursday Aaron went out to camp with his dad (a.k.a. cabin) and helped him get blocks ready - he is building a garage out behind camp.

Setting up the blocks

I love this - the floor of the garage, and Lowell drew this in it before it dried. His grandkids: Brandon, Alesha, Jeffrey, Anthony, Holly, Addalyn, and the heart is for baby #2 coming in October!

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We also had a birthday party with Aaron's family for Addalyn - she turned 1 on Thursday while we were there! Here she is enjoying being the center of attention!!

She had her first piece of pizza at her birthday party - and of course it was Congress pizza. Congress pizza is the hometown pizza in Ishpeming - and we always have it at least once when we are home. Then, OF COURSE, we had cake!!!

Everyone is singing to her here!

Starting to check out the cake...she went from being very dainty to digging in very quickly!

This is great!

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Saturday we went down by Lake Superior for a couple of hours with Aaron's sister Tina & her kids, as well as Tammy's kids. All of the times we are in the Upper Peninsula, I always give Aaron a hard time because I've never been down by the water there. Aaron's home town is about 25 minutes from the shore -- so we finally spent some time down there, so I guess I can't complain anymore!

Alesha, Addy, and Jeffrey getting ready to go by the lake!

Arrived on Presque Isle - behind us is what Aaron said is called the ore docks. They bring ore from the mines there and then huge barges come and they ship it to wherever it goes to make steel and other things that is made with iron ore.

I walked all the way out to the lighthouse with Tina! Aaron stayed back with Addalyn so I could experience all that I could that day...

Aaron & Addy walking a little of the ways toward the light house

The 4 of us that made it to the light house!

Great opportunity for some belly shots - with the NMU dome in the background! I am 21 weeks and a few days here

Back on land, but another belly shot!

When I walked back, this is where I found Addalyn and Aaron...playing in the rocks!

So I joined!

Another spot on the island

Holly & Anthony using their muscles!

Stopped for a view from the beach - I see pictures all the time with this red bldg. in them and always ask Aaron where it is, so we stopped here too.

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After that, we headed out to camp. Aaron played a FRIENDLY (sarcasm) game of softball. Uncle Aaron & Uncle Ed vs. Brandon, Tara, Anthony & Jeffrey. Yeah, you'd think that the 30 year-olds would go easy on the kids...not so much. No mercy in the Anderson household - all COMPETITION. Aaron & Ed won the series...2 out of 3 games :)

Anthony (7 yrs old) pitching to Aaron

Auntie Tina and Addy watching the game :)

After the game, Addy took her first sauna with Aaron! Saunas are VERY VERY popular in the U.P. There is basically one at every cabin up there - and they start them out young...so I had Aaron bring Addalyn in there for her first experience! She loved it :)

Playing with the water bucket on the floor of the sauna!

Aaron, Ed & Holly Sue running into the lake after getting too hot in the Sauna

Finishing up my first sauna experience!

It was a great weekend as usual, and of course went by too fast. Next weekend we are having a birthday party for Addalyn here in Rochester --- so of course more birthday pics to come (and more cake eating pictures...too fun!). She also has her 1 year check-up tomorrow, so an update on Addy as a 1-year old to come soon as well!

Cabin Fever

We always go to my parents cabin Memorial day weekend. Last year we couldn't go, because it was a week earlier, and we were waiting for our little Addalyn to greet the world. But, we made it this year! We came home on Sunday instead of Monday because we are leaving for Michigan on Wednesday night after work - so we needed a day at home to get the laundry done and unpack to repack before heading on the road after a short work week. :)

I'll let the pics do the talking of the fun times we had at the cabin!

Grandpa Tim and Addy - that Grandma is always doing something like weeding her garden so I didn't get a picture of her with Addalyn.
Hunter and Addy - 5 months apart and going to be a handful together as they grow up!

OMG - how cute is Addalyn in her swimsuit. I bought this suit on clearance last year while I was on maternity leave and could hardly wait the year to put it on her. So worth the wait...ugh!

My Bathing Beauty

Aaron and Addy swinging :)

She was just sitting like this, so I had to take a pic...looks like she's posing!

Watching her cousins from the pontoon...wondering when she can play in the water like them!

Addy and I went for a walk one morning...and she fell asleep and looked too precious to not take a photo

Aaron took his uncle duties very seriously this weekend. Here he is with Addalyn and Ella, relaxing on the hammock after a day in the sun.

And then he hung out with Brynne while she swam before it was time for baths and bedtime

Such a boy - Drew decided that swimming trunks are not needed, swimming with clothes on is JUST as fun!

Ella and Brooklynn!

Brynne relaxing in the hammock - our little diva. Before I took this photo she said, "Marissa, would you mind going inside and getting me a pillow?"

Time to head home...Addy's got her shades on and her game of Yatzee that she loves to push buttons on!

Traveling through Time

**Quick shout out to Sadie Lee who turns 1 today! I will always think of her/remember her birthday, because this was my due date with Addalyn last year (and Brooke's due date with Sadie)!! Happy Birthday Sadie!**

On Monday we had our 'major' ultrasound where we could've found out the sex of the baby, but we stood strong and did not find out!

The ultrasound went great - the baby was SQUIRMING around through the entire thing, but of course I couldn't feel it at all. I can't wait until I start feeling this baby kick me! I have felt a little movement, but not consistent yet, so I'm excited for that stage of the pregnancy to start. Once again the placenta is in the front (attached near my tummy) so my doctor says (and I agree) that it cushions the movement a little bit. :)

After the ultrasound was complete, the tech said that the baby was measuring about a week ahead of my due date. I asked if I'd get my date changed, and she responded (as well as the resident in my room) with a SUPER QUICK no. Well, okay then!

......but good old Dr. Marnach read the results in my appointment that followed and right away asked if I wanted to move my due date. Part of me was hesitant...only because I thought 10.20.10 was a pretty cool date. Not only because of the date when you look at it, but because it is my sister Shannon and her hubby's 10th anniversary, and also my aunt Nancy and one of my cousin's birthday -- so there are some pretty fun things in our family on 10.20 :)

But, I am super happy to have it moved because than if I DO go over, like I did with Addalyn, I'll be more likely to actually have the baby around my original due date, so that is good with me. I was sort of nervous that I'd be in the hospital for Addy's first Halloween where she'd be walking up to people and saying "trick or treat" and such - so I won't be missing out on that now!!

We walked out of the clinic, and Aaron said "It's like we just traveled through time a bit! Walked in at 18 weeks, walked out at 19 weeks" ---- so true!

Therefore, all of a sudden we are at 20 weeks today, and I am half way done. I find it ironic, I'm 20 weeks this time on 5/27, when a year ago on this very date, I was 40 weeks and PATIENTLY waiting to meet my first born. There is a bit of sentiment that comes over me when I think of that - I get a little teary-eyed when I realize in 1 week from today my baby will be ONE.

Here are pics from the u/s:

My personal fav -- side profile and the baby's foot up in the air!

This one is the bottom of the foot (and I think there is a little baby bum shot in this too...see it??!!!)

Side profile

Face shot - head on. These ones always look scary to me!

On a side note - who is not LOVING this weather we've been having around here in MN? It has been awesome all week. 90's earlier in the week, and 80's right now. Yeah, maybe it is a little too hot and humid, but I'd take that any day over the cold days of winter. I'm loving it - and I love dressing Addy in all her fun summer clothes :)

Oh yeah, and I love the ice cream that seems soooo appropriate on hot days like this. Really, I love it!

Happy Birthday Daddy!

Aaron turned 33 on Sunday (5/23) -- it was a very good weekend. Aaron's cousin Dustin (our best man in our wedding) came to visit with his friend Kari, as well as Aaron's friend Kurt. We enjoyed hosting some good friends/family of ours. It is so awesome to have Dustin in town. He's the brother that Aaron never had, so wrapped up in one person is Aaron's cousin, brother, and best friend. We love ya Dust!

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I love how Aaron humors me and lets me take his picture w/ his cake every year. Typically we are eating cake alone, but this year we got to share the cake with his mom & step dad -- and of course Addalyn! Dustin & Kari had gone to the Twins/Brewers game for the day and Kurt had already left to head back to Madison.

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Happy 33rd Birthday Aaron -- we hope we helped make your day special!

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The birthday boy and Dustin
Happy Birthday Daddy (she was super happy, but she's sort've a serious/shy girl lately when the camera comes around)!

Looking Pretty on daddy's birthday (yes, she has a scab on her nose...she fell and I want to cry because it is mommy's fault. The bruise you can see on her cheek happened at daycare earlier in the week, it was a tough week for Addalyn!!) - but seriously, she's such a cutie, don't ya think!!??

Wearing the ribbon from Aaron's present around her head :)

Brave Girl!

We got our carpet installed in our basement last week (pictures of the finished product to come soon!) - and we hadn't been downstairs checking out the new carpet for 5 minutes when Addy decided to bee-line it for the stairs...and conquer them with pretty much her first try. We couldn't keep her away from them that night, so I grabbed the camera!

Daddy was there to protect her!

Making my way up....

almost there!...

Whoo hoo I made it!! She had turned around and gave us a very proud smile, but she was too fast and I didn't get a pic of it! You can tell here she is happy though!

And of course, the first thing we have to play with are SHOES!

Aaron has been working very hard on the basement, and I know he is SOOOO ready to be done for a while...he's done an awesome job down there and I'll post pics soon :)

Garage Sale!

This weekend my family (the Supalla side!) is hosting a garage sale where all proceeds will go to the ALS foundation. The ALS foundation helps families that have a loved one dealing with ALS (more commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease). Most of you know that my aunt Jane was diagnosed with ALS in December of 2007 and sadly passed away in June of 2008 - this organization helped my family when Jane was battling ALS.

My family continues to support the efforts of the ALS foundation to fight Lou Gehrig's disease. If you aren't familiar with the disease, here is a link with some information: www.alsa.org - click on the tab titled "About ALS"

If you happen to be in or around the Rochester area, here are the details of the sale (oh yeah, and if you stop by Friday afternoon, I'll be there to help out so you can say hi too!):

MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE (2375 SE 18 Avenue, Rochester)
Friday, May 14th from 8-6; Saturday, May 15th from 8-1. Many families have contributed to this rummage sale to benefit the ALS foundation. ALL proceeds will go to ALS to help fight Lou Gehrig's Disease. The sale will be held across the street from Willow Creek Middle School @ 2375 SE 18th Avenue in Rochester. BARGAINS GALORE!