Ok, so its official, everyone now knows about our new addition coming in June!!! It was actually very funny how Bo was telling everyone. We decided to do it on Thanksgiving. Bo was out in the shop doing his duty of frying the turkeys, which is "Oh my" soooo good, anyway, he would bring one to the house when it was done. Billy would then run to him and fuss a bit, Bo would make a comment like "It's cause he wants a little brother", then the next comment was-"Billy's gonna be jealous". And NO ONE caught on, I think they were too worried about the turkey!! So by the time he brought the other turkey, he was still just making subtle hints that no one was catchin on to and then his mom said "it's like you're tryin to tell us something", and I said " he's been tryin all day and no one got it", thats when everyone got all excited and finally understood. They of course go in to "When are you buying a bigger house?" That we are unsure of right now, we are just happy to have another baby. It took Olivia a while to get that I was REALLY pregnant. It didn't click really till the next day but she is very excited, and Billy just hit my belly saying "bebe, bebe!" I think he has known all along..........By the way- IT"S SNOWING BIG TIME HERE!!!!! What a way to put you in the mood for Christmas!!!

Here is what happens when Olivia is playing in her room too quietly so little brother wanders in to find out what is going on. You think she needs a little sister?

Here is Billy waiting patiently for daddy to get home. He wants to put on his hat and boots b/c he thinks he is going with him.....isn't that just cute!!!!! He is definitely a little farmer boy.

My family

Oh, the wonderful, crazy Whelan Family.....All I have to say is - CAN'T WE ALL JUST GET ALONG!!!!! Just kiddin...... but i do hear things and would just like to say that even with all the chaos and difference of opinions that many of us have whether it comes to religion, our children, the President or anything else I am still grateful to be part of such a wonderful family. I think its great that we all express our opinions(some more than others;) ) but thats what is so great about having such a big family. There is no way with this many people that we will all agree on everything. But just remember that we are family and we are entitled to have our opinions. I am not agreeing with or against anyone. I love my family and am thankful that I am still part of it even after the tough choices I made in my life. Even though it was hard, everyone came to accept my decision and my family which I am truely grateful for. I am also grateful that our family does not stray from each other just b/c we don't exactly agree on everything. I see alot of families that don't ever talk again b/c of things that are similar and I am just glad that everyone in our family understands that family is the most important thing. So with this beautiful holiday season coming up lets remember where we come from and how lucky we all are to be part of such a great family!!!!

So Olivia and I were driving to the mall yesterday and I had the new Faith Hill Christmas c.d. playing, yes I know a little early but its Faith!! Anyway, The Little Drummer Boy song came on after Santa Claus is coming to town and she wanted to hear another Santa song but I left it playing. Olivia asked me why she was making that noise, I tried to explain to her that it was the sound of a drum - "that's not a drum", she replied, "did Santa give it to her?", Realizing that Santa is about all she thinks about during Christmas I decided to explain the song to her. She does know who baby Jesus is but didn't know why the little boy was playing his drum. So, I then began to explain that he played the drum b/c he couldn't afford any gifts so he wanted to play him a song, I am a little over hormonal right now I guess cause it just hit me and I couldn't even get through it without choking up. Anyway, she got quiet and listened to the rest of the song and when it was over she asked to hear another song about Jesus. What a moment, that she asked for Jesus instead of Santa, was just over whelming to me. I have a very sweet girl.....

here is a play place that we went to to get my crazy 2 children out of the house on a gloomy cold day. it was nice to just sit back and let them play. its like that place we went to in Texas just 1/2 the size and 1/2 the noise level!!! Olivia just ran in and took off, of course not liking the idea that she had to wear socks (memories!!) but no fits this time. Billy was playing in a small area they have blocked of for little ones but then he discovered the balls that were for the basketball hoop and that is all he did after that, he would take them to anyone and throw the ball to them and of course they would throw back, he is too cute to resist. he is quite happy if he has a ball to play with. Thats what I would add to Heather's thankful list, is that I am thankful for a little boy who is pretty easy to please, I am thankful for the fact that that night Olivia went with her dad to the farm, Billy came and sat in my lap all night just cuddling with me and his meemee (blanket). I love Olivia dearly but it was nice to sit and watch the CMA's with my sweet little guy with out having to do anything else to make sure she was entertained, the t.v. probably would've been on Sponge bob or something. I am grateful that my big girl is learning so quickly without much effort. I just bought her a workbook yesterday and she finished the whole thing in no time, it was great to see how well she is learning and how much fun it is to her. And of course I am thankful for our next little bundle growing inside me, even though he/she makes me VERY sick I know that that means everything is going well. And I am thankful for this beautiful season that is approaching us so quickly, it seems to add so much peace to people. What a wonderful time of year.

ok, fellow bloggers, I am trying to change and make mine look cool like everyone else but where do i go to get different backgrounds and fun stuff to put on my blog????

this is what happens when Olivia and billy play baby dolls, it started out with babys but then I guess Billy wanted a turn. He loves to play with the "bebes", he is very sweet hugging and cradling the babys.

Billy Boy

I have to post these b/c I just love my little red head!! He is just the cutest. Bo thought he looked a little "gay" b/c he does not like the sweater vest combo but I think he looks pretty G.Q.!! Daddy really doesn't like when I comb his hair over but oh well.......

Halloween!

Here are my super heroes!! I know, Billy has that stupid binky in his mouth every time but the kids were with my in laws and these are the only pictures I got. But they were still pretty cute!