Lately

We learn all sorts of things at nursery:)


Sandbox fun with Brody and Elise. Between myself, Natalie, and Lauren, we make up 7 children under 3 years old. It's awesome. Wait, does that count as an official preschool?


...and the decontamination that followed


Yep, our washer died. Bless it's heart. Because my wonderful inlaws bought us brand spanking new ones, we sold our dryer here the same day we listed it on Craigslist. Laundry has never been so fun!

"Can somebody please get me outta here before these vultures mash my head in?!?"


...a little dress-up...

...a little wedgie-picking...

...a few little fall festivities...



...a few pig-tails...


...and a little story time... (This is exactly how they were when I walked in the room). How can I not be crazy about these missies?

Jocelyn Photo Shoot Preview

Of One Heart, Emma On The Ice

This picture hangs in my living room. I bought it right after we moved into our first home in Minnesota because it was a beautiful representation to me of strength and sacrifice.

*Fast forward 4 years*

After a rough morning, I had just put Hannah and Ellie down for their afternoon nap and was walking with Jocelyn hoping for the same result. As I passed this picture, I glanced up and caught my reflection. I looked at it differently this time. This time I simply saw a mother, a sleep-deprived, financially-crunched mother with too many irons in the fire, simply trying to navigate her children to warmth and safety. I was touched by the parallels of Emma and myself...and every other mother out there trying to do the same. I am so grateful for a Heavenly Father who pours out his tender mercies even when I'm not at all seeking them. A shout out to all you incredible moms out there!

From then 'til now

This is basically a "picture dump" from our late summer. In backwards order of course...thanks user-UNfriendly blogger. We are totally enjoying our new little Jocelyn. We can't figure out who she looks like. She is a good baby and has already been to more activities than Hannah did in her first 6 months of life. We are so grateful to Grammie and Grandpa, Aunt Jenna, and Nannah for traveling and bearing with us in those last days of pregnancy and first days of bringing baby home. Couldn't have done it without you all, no lie!


So, yup, this is us now. Walbruch, table for 5?!?

Finally!!!!!

Jocelyn Karin Walbruch
-Wednesday September 1, 2010
-12:02 p.m.
-9 pounds 13 ounces
-21.5 inches
-Full set of eyelashes, an adorable dimple on the right cheek, two excited big sisters, a total life-saving Aunt Jenna, one RELIEVED mama, and a proud papa.




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We're thrilled beyond words...thank you for all your thoughts and prayers!

D-Day come and gone

Well, this is just no good. No good at all. NO. GOOD. I thought my 3rd child was supposed to come early if anything. I know, I know, I'm only 1 day past my due date but here's the deal: I live on the other side of the United States from all family. It's a BIG DEAL for them to come. My in laws were here all last week and even stayed an extra day to try and coax baby girl into appearing, Jenna is here until Saturday, then my mom comes Sept 2. I was so excited to have almost 4 full weeks of help/rescue and I've about gone bananas as each day of potential aid has slipped away. I've walked this neighborhood until every part of my body aches and not even a hint of a contraction.
Yes, I've been up since 4:40 scalding peaches and yes, it is now 6:00 a.m. and my AC just turned on. Help people!