Grandpa, Uncle, and a Basement

Let me start off first by telling you about the new obsession in Noelle's life. Helicopters! Ever since we went to the boat races in St. Clair and she was able to learn about the crazy new flying machines she has been hooked! We had to print off pictures of Helicopters and at least twice a day she requests that we color them. Every time she steps foot outside she immediately directs her attention to the sky, searching anxiously to glimpse a view of one. Luckily, we do see a few outside. This is her first real obsession with something and Tom and I get a real kick out of it when she says "Helicoper" ten times while looking completely serious and staring intently into our faces. I'm sure it's the first of many things that will catch her eye and make a daily appearance in our lives, but for now we are constantly talking about Helicopters!

This past week my Dad and brother came down for the week. Grandpa had a class in Ann Arbor and it was very convenient to spend time with us. Noelle took and instant liking to Uncle Alex and wouldn't leave him alone the entire time. I became a distant figure and Alex was the only one allowed to take her for a walk, or push the shopping cart. She even wanted "Uncle" to change her diaper, but for some odd reason Alex refused to do that! Whenever Alex tried to play a video game Noelle would sit right between her arms and try very hard to get his attention. Uncle Alex also brought her some G.I Joe

helicopters that I'm sure added to her love of him. A shower was the worst because the beloved Uncle would disappear for awhile as Noelle pounded on the door and cried until he came out! There is no privacy when she attaches herself to you.

Another reason my Dad decided to stay at our house was to give Tom help with the basement. The three men were able to frame in the entire thing only working a few hours every night and it looks wonderful! We are so excited to get the thing finished and add 700 sq. ft. of living space. We are so grateful to my Dad, because it would never get done with just Tom doing it himself. Also, Dad will come back down to help with the electrical and drywall. It is wonderful beyond words to have so much help!

I have now reached the 18 week mark in this pregnancy. I have an ultrasound tomorrow which possibly could yield the sex of this baby. Tom and I are still unsure if we want to find out so only tomorrow will tell and if we do decided to find out I will be sure and post the ultrasound pictures and surprising news on this blog!