Whipple Family Blog

My greatest accomplishment this week is that I made it to 36 weeks!! I am quite excited, and so is Bri. The only down side now though is that Bri lets me do things for myself. I have to say it was quite nice to have him do my dirty work, (ex: carry the laundry upstairs). Now he just looks at me and smiles... hmmm... I thought this week would never get here. The OBGYN says after 36 weeks they won't stop my labor if it happens. That makes me relieved, but also a little nervous. I decided I should probably start getting ready for this little babe! I finally pulled out the baby clothes and washed them. This is a great picture of all the pink we have! I didn't realize I have ingrained it into my girls at such an early age. No wonder Ashtyn is obsessed with pink!!! We have been rock climbing before, but my girls have never been so brave as they were today! Yay! Teralyn climbed about halfway up the wall and Shay made it to about a third of the way. Quite the accomplishment. Brian'...

Yay! We always love a visitor. Brian's sister, Michelle came out on Thursday evening. She had a conference in D.C. next week so she decided to come out and spend a while with us too! The girls of course love this, and think that they are what she is coming for. Friday Bri had off work so Michelle and Bri went to see the Spy Museum. Shay cried and cried that she couldn't go too! That night the girls went to their babysitting swap at the Walburgers (which cheered up Shay) and we went to eat at an Italian restaurant named Avanti. It was a little pricey, but very good. Afterwards, Michelle and I went to Weis and got the girls a surprise. Michelle told them she would get them something at the museum, but when there wasn't anything to buy, Bri assured her that they would forget. Of course they didn't forget and that was the first thing they asked for when seeing her again. Anyway, she got Shay gum (of course), Ashtyn sweedish fish, and a Rip Roll for Tera. She set them all ou...

Ashtyn this morning asked for paper and a pencil and for the first time drew a picture that wasn't just scribbles! Shay and I were quite excited and she was pretty proud of herself. So, here is Grandpa and daddy... Every day I am asked if I will get down the makeup. It's only on rare occassions when I feel particularly nice, (or should I say busy since it occupies them for quite a while) that I give in. Sunday morning before bath, Ashty had a hayday with makeup, and here's proof (:

We all got sick. Okay, so Bri didn't, but the rest of us did. Ashtyn has been throwing up and not eating for a week! I thought I would go crazy. That is so unlike her. She loves to eat! Anyway, on Thursday I thought it was finally over. She actually had a little breakfast and then asked for oranges later on! I was so relieved after going to the doctor, checking her blood for diabetes, (I have it in my family), and also checking for a UTI (which she has had before). Anyway, it turned out to be a virus. So, I thought we were all clear until I got home and had a message from Shay's teacher saying she threw up at school!! Ahh! I rush over to the school and get her home for the day. We hang out all day and then I start feeling it. Hmm... Well, the good news is that I didn't throw up, just didn't feel good. Later we pick up Tera from school and she comes home and sleeps on my bed for an hour (very unlike Tera). When she wakes up, she starts puking too! At least the older two ...

I can't believe spring break is over! Usually I am a little excited to get the kids back in school, but not this time. I have really really enjoyed not having to wake up early and push my kids out the door. Then to go back two hours later to pick Shay up for preschool and then a few more hours later to pick up Tera. It's been great, I'm just sad it's over. Life moves on though right? Okay, quick summary of my week: Monday- Outside all day in the sun! Tuesday- Zoo and Lonestar Wednesday- Maryland Science center Thursday- hmmm... can't remember Friday- doctor's appointment (yippeeee! Jk) oh, and first sleepover for the girls! Saturday- swimming lessons, birthday party, Ashtyn sick, painting Easter eggs Sunday- Easter Monday- Easter Egg Roll at the White House, FHE My doctor's appointment left me relieved in a way, but also a little nervous. I am now dilated to a one and fifty percent effaced. I was glad I wasn't further than I am (because at this time for ...

Teralyn thought of the best April Fools joke! She called her grandparents and told them that we went to the doctor the other day and found out that we were having a boy and not a girl. Wow! What a reaction! Bri and I listened to the conversation on speaker phone while Tera told them. We didn't realize what a reaction they would give! She totally got them. After about five minutes of screams, we finally convinced Tera to tell them it was April Fools. When there was finally a break Tera blurted out, "It's April Fools Day today!". There was a silence, and then laughing... I don't think they will ever forget that one. Conference was this weekend and we had some great BBQ's! It was also wonderful to hear the prophet speak again and the Apostles. We love having Dish Network where we can actually see them again!! Monday my kids had a great day in the sun. Ashtyn was so cute with her little helmet on her bike. I had to get a picture. Tuesday Bri stayed home and we all...