Crazy Weekend!!

So this past weekend was a CRAZY and fast one.......Friday after work the girls and I hit a garage sale....the first one for us this season.....we didn't find a thing......well Alivia found some books but I was looking for summer "grubbies" for Ali and I found nothing. Then it was home to get Ali ready for rehearsal for dance. Off to Spirit Lake for practice. The recital was in a new place this year.....MUCH better than last year....this place kicks butt!! The stage, lighting and sound was AWESOME!!! Then it was home for a good nights sleep.......zzzzz......HA....those have rarely been happening lately in my condition! Saturday brought last minute packing and doing hair and make-up for the recital. The recital was PHENOMENAL!!! Ali did SO good and we were so proud of her. It is so fun to watch them from year to year and watch the improvements they make in just a year. The show moved so quickly and kept us all entertained. Josie's eyes were glued to the stage the whole time! The last number was a bunch of dancers doing a quick interpretation of the Wizard of Oz and as we were leaving Josie kept asking to see the Wizard of Oz again. Then it was on the road to Ivanhoe for Mitchell's First Communion. But not before a good ole' chat with one of my best friends from high school. We grabbed some pizza's on the way home and went to her house for girl time! Nothing beats catching up with old friends and letting the kids play. They had some goats and the girls absolutely loved them. Before we even got there, Josie kept saying "I love goats!!" I kept telling her "But youv'e never even seen a goat" She would say, but "I Love goats!" So after some good pizza, ice cream, chatting and playing it was home to see Grandma and Grandpa. Sunday brought the First Communion and some outside play on the farm....once again, the girls were in Heaven!! They slept all the way home and we enjoyed a quiet ride home! So, that sums up our crazy weekend.......but I wouldn't have changed it!!

My funny 5 year old!

The other night we took the girls to see the Hannah Montanna movie....which by the way is a pretty good movie!!!! I was a little worried about Josie enjoying it with it being a real people movie and not a cartoon, but she did really well and was dancing in her seat during the peppy songs. Alivia was glued to the screen the entire time and really liked it. She is not a huge Hannah fan, but she does watch the show on Disney but does not have to have every Hannah item on the market. I even teared up in some parts and Cory and I even battled who was going to take Josie to the bathroom because we didn't want to miss any of the movie! Call us Hannah fans too I guess! ANYWAY, as we were driving to the theater, Ali said, "Hey Guys.....Guess what I heard in school today?" and we replied "what" and she said " I heard that there are baby chicks at the new Bomgaars" Cory and I busted out laughing because she sounded just like an adult with a hot piece of gossip from work or the coffee shop. They come up with the funniest things....guess they really do listen to us or at least the things we don't really want them to hear!!

A FUN Birthday Weekend!

So this past Saturday was my mom's 60th Birthday....Yes, 60!! She doesn't look a day over 40! So, my dad, my anut (mom's sister) got our heads together and planned a surprise day for her....we called it "Her day of Royalty" We invited her to Sioux Falls for Saturday and Sunday and did nottell her a thing about what she was going to be doing. We had a light lunch on Saturday after she arrived and gave her a choice of where to go shopping for a while. She of course picked Kohl's....can't say I blame her!! We gave her 45 min in Kohl's....I know not near enough time, but we were on a tight schedule!! Then we got in the car and started driving......I suddenly said "Man, my back is really sore and stiff" and my aunt pulled out a card from my uncle that said "Happy Birthday, Enjoy your massage!" So we took her to the salon where we had massages scheduled.....SUPER relaxing and fun! She was shocked!! She got the hot stone massage and seemed to really enjoy it! After that, we gave her another choice of where to shop, she picked Gordman's...I know, another great pick!! So we gave her 40 min in Gordman's and whisked her off to our next event. We entered the mall in a certain door and started walking and my aunt asked me where we should go and I replied " My toenails are really busting through my shoes" to which my mom said, Well, let's go get you some sandals. (This is after I had told her I wanted to get some good summer sandals while shopping) And my aunt said, "Nope let's go in here and take care of it.....we were right by the nail salon. We got my mom a pedicure and manicure and of course we got one too!! It was super fun to pamper her. When we were done, we headed back to my aunts for some snacks and drinks and get ready for supper. Around 6:45, a man came to the door with a red rose and asked for my mom and told her her ride was waiting for her. So we all piled into a big white stretch LIMO and went to Famous Daves for supper........FANTASTIC food and fun! Then the limo picked us up and drove us to the Falls and we froze, but managed to get a few pictures and enjoy the falls. Then it was home for the home-made video we made her and cake and Key lime pie. She TOTALLY loved the whole day and was on cloud nine the entire time.....not to mention we had a blast treating her like a queen.....we even made her wear one of Alivia's dress-up crowns and she got a few stares and comments from fellow shoppers....it was great!! Sunday was spent being lazy and more shopping since we didn't have too much time for it on the Big day!! Now it's time for rest and recovery.....until the next one!!

This and That - a Catch up!

Well, Geeeeeezzz....it's been since February since I have posted anything.....here are my excuses.....we have moved and I seem to never have time to sit at home and do a post and I could post at work, but we have been busy and I am not sure to what extent I am suppose to be doing non-work related things on the computer!! Here goes on catching you all up on a few things in our lives........

THE MOVE
We have been keeping very busy getting settled and I don't know if I can even tell what I've done. We have not sold our old house, but have quite a few people look at it.....we just want it sold so we can be done with that part of the whole move! I have had a hard time adjusting to the bigger house...I know it sounds weird, but you see in my old house, I had everything on one floor....bathroom, bedroom, laundry....now it is split between 3 floors and it kinda sucks! The bathroom is on the 3rd floor or in basement and the laundry is in the basement....so to do laundry it's alot of up and down climbing......and in my condition.....its NOT fun! I would love to post some pictures, but in the move, we have misplaced our digital camera...so we are waiting to find it or we will have to get a new one!!

THE PREGNANCY
The pregnancy is progressing well....we are on week 29.....the countdown is on I guess. We are all getting excited for the arrival of #3, but have nothing settled in the baby's room....it seems to still be the "catch-all" room. Vericose veins in my leg and pelvic pressure have been giving me quite a problem...these things are not fun and a lot of times prohibit me from getting anything done after work......this COULD be part of our not getting settled very fast??!!??!

EASTER
We had a GREAT Easter.....we {the girls and I, Cory had to work :(} traveled to my parents house for the weekend. We had the Easter Egg Hunt in town....which was great....always fun to go to those small town events and see friends and catch up!!! Then we organized a scavenger hunt for my niece and nephews and the girls. We had that in the afternoon and a fabulous supper put on by mom and dad. After a night of cards, kids and food, it was time to crash and await Easter morning. Church was nice and the breakfast was yummy. Then we had the afternoon to laze around and enjoy the day! The Sat. nite supper is totally the way to go...it was so relaxing to have Sunday to do whatever.

SUMMARY
Well, that sums up what we have been busy with since the last post....again, sorry for the time lapse in between posts....I always hope to be better, but am just not sure if this will be an option!! Ha!! Later!!

Where have I been you ask???

Where in the world have I been you ask???? Well, things didn't slow down after the holidays for the Danner family! We have some more news to share with all of you!! We are moving!!! We have been working like dogs to update Cory's grandma's house and we will be moving there in a couple months or so. I am so sick of painting especially because I have to do it with mask on and there is nothing like breathing in your own breath for hours at a time!! We are also doing some slight re-modeling and laying new carpet. I am having a hard time leaving my house as we pretty much got it to the point where I am pleased with it and it is comfortable. But who doesn't like a little change???!!!??? The girls will have their own room.....not to mention it is really big and the baby will have it's own room, which in our old house they may have all three had to share a room for a while!! SO, we will keep you posted on what is new and I hope to have some time to post some pictures of Alivia's birthday party we had a couple weeks ago at an indoor waterpark!! Adios!!

The Cat is finally out of the BAG!!!!

It's finally out!! It's finally out!! No, not the baby, but the secret about the baby!! We have announced that we are expecting Baby Danner #3!!! We announced during the first few weeks of December, but most everyone should know now, either through word of mouth or our Christmas letter! I will be 15 weeks preggers this Thursday. I think I am getting over the yucky feelings, but still have a few yucky moments and am still very tired all the time.....however, I think this will last the whole time, due to taking care of two other sweetie pies. We do not intend on finding out what we are having as this adds to more fun the day of delivery!! The girls are excited and anxious for summer to arrive as that means the baby will arrive. Scheduled due date is July 2.....Happy Birthday Jacie Kay!! I am hoping for end of June as it's always nice to go early!! So there you have it, that's our news!!!

Blogging and the Holidays

I think I have to be the worst Blogger EVER!!! I seem to never have time to post.......good enough excuse?? Didn't think so either.......so to all you readers....few and far between....I appologize. I am going to try post better!! The Holidays are fastly approaching and we have entered the holiday spirit at our house.......our tree......I don't really want to talk about....I am NOT happy with it this year. When we went to get it (I will keep the store annoymous) the trees were all wrapped in twine....now please tell me how you are suppose to see what the tree looks like with string on it?!?!? Needless to say we didn't pick out a very good, even, full tree......let's just say it looks like the Charlie Brown Christmas tree.....if I feel like giving you a good laugh...I will try post pictures. I try not to bad mouth the tree too much in front of the girls, because they love it, I on the other hand, don't!! With the poor growth and placement of branches on the tree's part and my poor decorating skills, again, Charlie Brown Christmas! O-well, I like Charlie Brown. Happy Holidays and enjoy the season!!