Remlinger Farms

A while back I got a groupon deal for Remlinger Farms in Carnation, Wa. It looked like fun and we finally went a couple weeks ago. They had an AWESOME train that ran along the park. What can get better than that? This was half the reason I wanted to take Q, to ride on a train!This train was so cool and 'grown up' that Q would have NOTHING to do with sitting in our laps. He had to sit on his own and look at EVERYTHING! Along with the park rides, there was views of animals and little 19th century scenes they set up to look like mining, farming, railroad stuff.
This place is set up especially for little kids so Q could go on EVERY ride. Aside from the train his favorite was the roller coaster. Sorry, I didn't get a picture of that. He dragged us back to that one then got upset in line because the 'miner' front blocked the view of the coaster and he thought we weren't getting on!

Here Q is driving an old Jalopy around the track.
I was really impressed that he went on the Ferris Wheel and Carousel all by himself while other kids bigger than him wouldn't get on. Our cool cat just sat there and took it ALL in.

Notice the girl behind him crying!

They also had canoe ride. I wanted to jump in the water! It was a hot day!
On the flying pumpkins I forgot about centrifical/centripital (sp?) force and put Q on the outside. So the duration of the ride I was using all my energy to keep from squishing him in the corner!
Ian took him on the spinning barrels and was spinning so fast Q was plastered flat...we didn't think he appreciated that. He didn't ask to get back on, even though spinning is one of his favorite things to do!

Food, Glorious food!

My 21 month old son has FINALLY decided to eat real food!
I was just watching jealously as a friend of mine fed her son tuna casserole last week. I was wondering when that would ever be my reality since Q would only eat crackers, fruit, soft stuff. I made some homemade spaghetti sauce and since then Q can't get enough! He eats almost anything I give him now. And as an added bonus, he's sleeping through the night! Full tummy's are a blessed thing. This is even better since we're having difficulty giving him dairy or soy, so at least now he's getting something nutritious.

Stats today: 35 inches tall, 28 lbs. He's on track to be taller than Daddy already!

It's a ??????

Just wanted announce that we are expecting. Due in March. We're excited. We find out next month what it is.

Most everything is going well so far. My new doctors are super thorough and have discovered I have an additional condition called "protein S deficiency" that adds to my antiphospholipid blood clotting problem. I got the bad news this week that I have to continue my daily shots for 6 weeks after the baby is born. LAAAAMMMME! He thought I might feel better when he told me I could do them in my legs at that point. LAAAME! I'm already getting the nonstop bleeding and bruising...and I have 7-8 more months of this!!

My morning sickness is finally starting to subside, thank heavens. I was taking the nurses miracle recipe of vitamin B6 plus unisom to keep it under control. I was pretty good except for the evenings.

I can't believe how quickly my tummy has started popping out. I feel really lumpy! And I probably will until I actually look like I'm really pregnant. It's been a challenge to play and love my little Q without putting any pressure on my tender tummy. I had to start maternity clothes immediately since I'm so tender in the 1st trimester, and now that I'm less tender I'm too big for my normal clothes.

Anyhow, it looks like I get to add to the steady stream of Walker babies that have been coming in this year!