The Freemans

I can't believe it! I did have a little hunch that we were going to have another boy, but just thought maybe I would be wrong, and it would be girl. But God definitely has a plan for my life raising 3 boys and a husband!
We are really excited and happy. Andrew is thrilled and of course Jack is clueless! But it will be great for Jack to have a baby brother who will only be a year and half younger than him. Hopefully they will be best buds.
This time around Jared and I actually agreed on a name before we found out… Henry. And we plan on calling him Hank. I am not a big fan of nicknames, but I just love the name Hank. I think it will fit him quite well ;)

Life certainly gets busy. I realized I haven't posted in over a month, so sorry about that.
Here are some events that went on in the Freeman Family Life for you to view and I promise to post something new every week!

A few things that have been going on:
Andrew enjoyed a nice week with his Grandma Kris in the Grand Canyon. They hiked some great trails and saw some amazing work by our Lord. They said is was beautiful!
Andrew just got back from camp. He went up North in Wisconsin about 6 hours away with our church. He said it was the best year yet!
House work is going good. Jared started on our deck - it's going to look great. We haven't done much else inside since we wanted to get the deck built. Just more cosmetic touches that I am doing.
Hopefully the next project will be the kitchen.


Easter 2009
Jack and Andrew having some fun.



Jack looking for his Easter basket.


Found it!


Andrew finding his basket after a few minutes - looks like the Easter Bunny hid it well.



Mother's Day 2009





One of Jack's favorite spots in the house, the back door in the kitchen - he just loves looking at all the animals in the backyard.


Jack's first time at the pool


Splashing his feet in the water and liking it!


Not sure about this mom…


Okay - it's not too bad!

Jack loves the water now. He just can't wait to get in when we arrive!

Fun day with Uncle Kevin and Aunt Diana at Ceco
Swinging with Alexis


Jack loved the slide


Playing in the sand



Austin found a frog to play with!


The water was just too cold to get fully in, so we just got our feet wet.

I can't believe our little baby boy is One. Time certainly flies by when you're having fun.
This past Saturday, May 16th - we celebrated Jack's first birthday. The party was a hit and everyone had a great time. I decided to do the baseball theme with emphasis on our favorite team, the Chicago Cubs. They were even on at noon against the Houston Astros and won (side note: The played the day Jack was born as well and won!).
I had a lot of ball park food including a Hot Dog Bar where you can make your own hot dog or actually follow the right directions and make true Chicago Dog. Everyone loved them!
Jack received a lot of great gifts and was so excited to play with them.

Thank you again to everyone - We Love You!!!!

Some details of the party:
Jack's personalized hat and bib


We had Sweet Dreams provide some cute baseball themed cup cakes and Grandma Kathy made Jack's baseball cake


Uncle Kevin and Aunt Sarah posing with the birthday boy.


Aunt Margy, Halee, Grandma Kris and Kay enjoying lunch.


Ellen, Aunt Kathryn, Uncle Dale and Uncle Brian smiling for the camera.


Big Bro Andrew and Jack


Daddy and Jack Jack getting ready to open gifts.


Jack loved the fire truck Aunt Margy and Uncle Brian got him


Aunt Sarah is already pushing him around in it.


Grandma Kris and Jack Jack


Wasn't sure about the party hat


Here he is about to break into his birthday cake


Not bad!


Sharing with Daddy


In the end, he didn't devour it like we thought he would. I think he is more a meat and potato kind of boy!

WE'RE PREGNANT… AGAIN!!! GOD HAS BLESSED US!

That's right, Baby #3 is on his/her way.
We couldn't be more excited!

My due date is Thanksgiving Day, November 26th.
Here is a pic of him/her - just a little peanut right now.


Jared and Andrew are hoping for another boy, while Stacia wishes for a little girl.
We'll see what God choose for us in just a few months!

1. Andrew started wearing his contacts FINALLY that we got him last Fall. Outcome: He loves them!
2. Jack doesn't love all food. He doesn't like kiwi, believe or not.
3. Jared has been working hard on his parent's house so they can move out soon.
4. Andrew found a 2 sided Heads Quarter in his Grandma's purse. Not sure if it's real, it seems a little lighter than a regular quarter. We're going to take it to a coin collector up town and see what they say.
5. Jack will be 11 months this month. Can you believe we'll be celebrating his first birthday next month?!
6. Stacia has been keeping busy with her side business - it's really picking up this year.
7. Andrew has 40 days left of school.
8. Jack tried bacon for the first time on Easter Sunday and of course, he loves it!
9. Jared and Stacia finally had a date night this past weekend. It was so nice to get out! It had been too long.
10. Jack is closer to walking everyday. I think he'll be walking by his first birthday.
11. Andrew hangs out at the library almost everyday after school - Awesome!
12. Stacia is ready for Spring to officially be here.
13. It was Uncle Brian's birthday this past Friday - Happy Birthday… we love you!
14. We have an awesome church - because of the economy, they took $50 off Andrew's camp price so more kids can make it this year. And if you paid by the end of March, you saved a $100 off the total price.
15. Grandma Kris' birthday is coming up this Friday - Happy Birthday… we love you lots xoxo
16. Jack is doing well climbing the new stairs in our house. Of course he has some help from us!
17. Jody and Jeremy will be adding a new addition to their family this coming Monday. I can't wait to meet Baby Girl Bridge!!
18. My Grandma's birthday is this week as well - I miss her lots. I love you Grandma.
19. Stacia got to go to the Flea Market this month - it had been too long. Didn't find what I was looking for (buffet for the dining room) - hopefully next month.
20. We're all looking forward to some warm weather this week!

Andrew came home with an announcement from school - he received the honor of being STUDENT OF THE MONTH! This is definitely something to be proud of because only 3 kids each month are chosen from 7th grade. Just alone, he has 90+ kids in his group. Jared and I are so excited and proud of him. A few days later, we received a letter in the mail from the school about Andrew's accomplishment and commented on our parenting and how Andrew is a great student, well rounded and liked by everyone.
WE LOVE YOU ANDREW!!!!


(check out the cool tower he built out of some of my clients magnets. So talented!)

Okay! This is the last part of our trip.

After we spent the day at the zoo and lunch downtown, we decided to go the beach one more time. I am really happy we did because they next day ended up being a little colder and overcast.
Of course, Jack loved it!
That evening we went to dinner with my Dad, Maria, Uncle Butch, Aunt Sarah and their son Alex. We haven't seen Butch and Sarah since our wedding, so that was a nice treat.
The next day and our last my Dad came up with a great idea to go whale watching. It was a lot of fun. Jack was a trooper.
Overall, our trip was very busy but I wouldn't change one thing (well, maybe more days!). I am so happy we were able to do much and enjoy ourselves at the same time.

I love this picture of Jack.


Daddy giving loves to Jack Jack.


The tide was so low… they were are pretty far out. Jack loved chasing the seagulls.


Jack pointed at everything!


Mommy and Jack Jack enjoying the moment.


Can I say - Future model???


This picture turned out great. I love how blue the sky is.


Had to have one shot with his tummy showing!


Daddy playing with Jack - he got him pretty high up.


My Dad got this bottle of tequila for Christmas, we thought is funny that Jack was just a little taller.



Grandpa and Jack looking for whales.



Here is the tail fin of a whale. It was a mommy and baby together heading back North.


Daddy finally got Jack to sleep!


This whale came so close to the boat - it was awesome.


Saying hi to the captain.


Our last pics of our trip with the San Diego skyline behind us.