36 weeks! (33 days!)

Well we are narrowing in on the last month! Yes folks it is the last month now; only 33 days left. Below I have some photos taken from the front and side to keep my mom at bay (she demands it).

We joined a new softball team this year. HEY (Hutchinson Ecumenical Youth) directors and their spouses/significant others have made a co-ed team! We won last week-it was a great, fun game. Mike wasn't able to make the game due to work, I (Amy) got to play catcher and made a sweet offensive play. Yes catcher-it is the safest in slow-pitch. You let the ball drop to be called a strike or a ball.

We are getting really excited to meet the little tyke. Thank you for all those who have kept us in prayer as we have begun this journey. As soon as Chi makes his appearance we will post pictures! And if we hear of any news we'll keep you in the loop.

**On work related prayers-Amy is preparing for VBS at Oak Heights starting on June 12th. Mike is still working at Menards and enjoying his work. Please pray that he continues to love that job and is able to work his schedule around the baby's coming.

Much love,

The DuFrenes!

Showers and weekend with the crew

Mike and I had a wonderful weekend. On a spur of the moment decision (based mostly on the forecast) Mike and I thought it would be nice to go down to the cities. So on Friday afternoon we packed up the vehicle with Thiessen in toe and we headed for the DuFrene house! We had a nice, relaxing evening with the DuFrenes and Pati, enjoying wonderful food-tacos and DQ cake.

On Saturday we woke up to a busy day. I, Amy, had a baby shower! It was a wonderful time with friends. College friends, Kali and Megan, were the hostesses; my sister, Tami, made the drive out for it; the "crew" girls, Rachel, Johanna, and Stef, were able to make it; and Nancy (Mike's mom) were all able to join the fun! Below is a picture of that group!

Mike also had a very busy day planned for himself. We are so excited for our friends A.V. and Stefanie as they are preparing for their wedding (Sept. 10). Mike is in the wedding and so came down and got fitted for his tux! Then the boys, A.V., Matt, and Justin (I don't know who else was there for the full event) went and played some softball in the rain! After both groups were done with their "planned" events we all met up to watch the Twins lose in the 11th inning at Joe Sensors for some delicious food!

We both feel so blessed by our friends and constantly are missing them.

Love you all!

Amy (and Mike).

The promised pictures!

Below are some of the pictures from my (Amy) trip to Kansas City with the girls. Or you can click here to watch the video that I created.

Even if the Twins lost (which they did) it was still a fun trip!

The last Hoorah!

Well Mike and I went our separate ways this weekend. I went with the ladies (Kali and Megan) to Kansas City to see the Royals kick the Twins Bullpen's butt. And Mike when with the guys (Bryan and Jeff) to Brainerd. I think I won the contest of the better weather. We both had a blast, I was still in shorts Saturday night, as it was still in the 60s at least. Mike on the other hand woke up to snow on Sunday morning. Crazy! But we will be posting a few pictures later (well I will be, I don't know if the boys got any or if they would be internet appropriate :) ). Thiessen had a blast with "grandma" this weekend. They got to play frisbee and run around. He did enjoy eating his bed but other than that had a great weekend.

Much Love,

Amy, Mike and Thiessen