Baby's new ride!

Jeff assembles the stroller. He needs more practice.
Renee supervises. She does well.
















Success!

Jeff will attempt to assemble bicycles in a few years.
Renee will supervise. She will do well.

Baby Shower!

Mama and Cubby were spoiled by family and friends all weekend. The nursery is well stocked with essentials and then some, Jeff is working on an addition to the house to fit it all in!! Special delivery, Cubby arrives early!
Proud mom and mom-to-be with the yummy cake!
Family traveled from far and wide to attend the special day! From left to Right;
Cousin Sara, a.k.a. Cubby #1, Aunt Sandy, Sister Erin, Renee and Cubby#2!
Grandma Jane had the crowd roaring with her baby shower game antics! How do you hang laundry on the line while talking on the phone and holding the "stuffed gorilla" baby? Put the caller on hold with the baby!

Happy Birthday!

Today we celebrated Grandma's 85th, Renee's 25th,

and Bryanna did her best to spread the news!

People exclusive, Baby's first photos!

Renee has a hunch she is really carrying a cow, which wouldn't be too bad would it? This guy is kinda cute!

Cubby's first Tonka Truck!

It appears Jeff has found a new baby hauler, look at the room for baby gear in this thing!
After a two hour plane trip, 7 hours in the car and 1200 miles from home, we finally found some things to compete with The Belly. The largest truck in the world in Sparwood, BC definately won the battle, but I say we gave the John Deere in Pincher Creek, Alberta a run for it's money...

I promise!!!!

Sorry it has been so long since our last post. We have tons of pictures to post and I promise I will get to it shortly. We have been busy busy busy. Jeff has been installing sprinklers in the yard for grass in the fall. I've been working on the nursery linens and folding and refolding all the cute clothes we keep acquiring. We also went to Kevin's wedding June 3rd in Canada. Very fun! Kevin is the last of the Shepherd boys to be snatched up!. That leaves Kari but we will give her some time on that. The belly continues to grow. We found out yesterday that Cubby is just under 5 pounds at this point. (33.5 weeks along.....6.5 to go) So, if he is only 5 pounds, why have I gained 30!!!!!! (I say that as I sit here with my frosty from Wendy's)
That's it for now, Pictures to come soon.

POOL TIME!!!

Two Saturday's ago it hit 100 for the first time this year. The Shepherd and Anderson family settled for the only thing that seemed logical..... we hit the pool.

But this time we had 2 new additions. Dane (who loves water) and Cubby (who seems to be content just floatin' in mommy's tummy for now.)

Getting bigger by the minute . . . yep, both Cubby and Dane are growing.
Isn't Dane sooooo cute?

29 weeks down, forever to go....

We went to our first "childbirth education" class today. I think they should use the video they showed us in classes to PREVENT women from becoming pregnant. While I was sure Jeff would pass out, he was great. No problem. I, on the other hand, now think I will just stay pregnant for the rest of my life! No delivery here, sorry Cubby.

Is This Weird or What?

So, for the past couple weeks, Jeff and I have noticed that the kitties keep trying to cuddle with my belly. It's like they know someone's in there. Picassa especially likes to squeeze right between Jeff and I to sleep next to Cubby. Well, at least they'll be well aquainted when Cubby gets here.

Our Cutie Pie Niece (wearing Cubby's hat)

Jeff and I got this "trucker" hat at Old Navy. It was so cute Jeff just had to see it on Bree. It fit her perfectly and she didn't seem to mind being our model.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JEFFREY....28 and counting!

We had a BBQ to celebrate Jeff's 28th birthday. We had his family over for dinner and cake. Good weather, good company, good times.

Shannon, Bree, Bryan, Jeff and Sara (taking a picture of me, taking a picture of her.)

Very yummy chocolate cake, of course at this point anything chocolate is yummy.

Lazy Sunday...

We had lunch with our buddy Dane (with proud papa Mike) and his cousins on Sunday, you can see he was so excited to see us. Well, ok, he slept the whole time. Click on Anderson Antics for more photos of Dane's cousins and family!
Here's the weekly belly pic, 26 weeks down, 14 to go! For some reason these never get old!
The beautiful flowers that we discovered on our front porch Friday. Dave and Elise sent them for our wedding anniversary. Or maybe it was from Elise to Renee out of sympathy?

I DO!

The getaway car, 1967 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud.

Jeff takes his new bride for a lake cruise...

Good lookin wedding party! Cute lil Brooklyn was our flower girl.

5 years and counting.

It's hard to believe it's been 5 years already! As we look back we realize how
lucky we've been with great friends and family to help us along. We can't wait
to look back at our 50 year on all the memories we've made with friends and
family alike! Here's to many more years together!

Looking back on the wedding site...

The Great Escape!

Testing the cake...

Taking the plunge...

Grow baby grow!

Cubby got to hang out with his buddy Dane tonight... He was kicking furiously as Dane cheered him on! I'm talking watch the belly roll, numb the hand kicking!!! I think we have a soccer player on the way... Everybody is happy and healthy!

Check out lots of pictures of Dane by clicking on the link (look left) to Anderson Antics.

Cat Nap

After helping mommy and daddy in the yard all day, the kitties just can't stay awake long enough to read up on how to install that sprinkler system. Oh well, maybe tomorrow...

Cubby's 24 weeks old!

Cubby's Den is growing!
What a cute mommy!

Baby Utility Vehicle

No matter how hard Jeff tried to convince her,
Renee just wouldn't settle for the mini-van...
A good baby transport vehicle is a must have!

Welcome baby Dane Mikkel Anderson!!

We are so excited it's a boy! Now we can have double trouble.
How cute is this kid?! Born last Saturday March 25th, 2006.
Welcome Dane! In 4 months you'll have a buddy...

Belly Babes!

Renee at "20 weeks and counting" and Amanda at "any day now"... Proud mommies in the making. How fun to experience the first pregnancy with a great friend!
Photo taken March 22nd, 2006.