Mini Austin trip

This past weekend we decided to load up and head to Austin to visit Tim's cousin and his wife and son.  Landry was so excited for our road trip!

You see what I mean?  She loves him!

Cindy and I decided to take the kids to the zoo, and before we even got there, this kid was out!

She loved helping push Chase around the zoo!

Posing with the potbelly pig

Poor Chase never had any alone time!

She was so tired after our day, that she fell asleep on my lap at dinner.  She hasn't done that in a while!

And again on the way home.  Our mini trip wore this girl out!

19 Weeks

                                 

How far along? 19 Weeks

Size of the Bambino? The size of a Mango
Maternity Clothes? Yes. I have a closet full of cute maternity clothes, but for some reason I still find myself feeling that “not having anything the wear” feeling.
Weight Gain? Not sure. I go to the doctor next week.
Stretch Marks? Not yet
Gender? We are still thinking boy. We find out on May 30th for sure!
Name? We have a girls name picked out, and we have the boys names down to two. I think once we know for sure, we will pick one.
Sleep? Sleep is starting to be an issue. I can fall asleep so easily, but I toss and turn all night. Then I have to get up to go to the bathroom a couple of times a night, so I’m waking up so tired.
Cravings? Everything! Nothing in particular, but I seem to be hungry all the time. If you talk about it, I will probably want it!
What I Miss? Sleeping on my back, and just sleep in general.
Symptoms? I’m feeling great for the most part. I love the 2nd trimester!
Belly Button? Still in, thank goodness.
Best Moment? This past weekend, Landry was laying on my lap and I was playing with her hair, and I looked down and realized she was laying right where the baby was. It was such a surreal moment having both my babies right there.

18 weeks

How far along? 18 Weeks

Size of the Bambino? The size of a Bell Pepper
Maternity Clothes? Yes
Weight Gain? 10 Pounds
Stretch Marks? Not yet
Gender? We still are going with boy. We find out on May 30th for sure!
Name? We have a girls name picked out, and we have the boys names down to two.
Sleep? I’m starting to really toss and turn throughout the night. I can’t seem to find a comfortable position. I know this only gets worse!
Cravings? Nothing in particular. If I hear someone talk about food or something specific, I usually want that!
What I Miss? Sleeping on my back
Symptoms? I’m feeling great for the most part. I love the 2nd trimester!
Belly Button? Still in, thank goodness
Best Moment? Spending Mother’s Day knowing I have the sweetest little girl and a sweet baby inside of me.

Mother's Day

To my baby girl-

You made me a mommy 4 years, 3 months and 8 days ago. I am so proud of the little girl you are turning into. My love for you grows more and more daily. You blessed my life more than you will ever know. When I think back on all that we have done together and what fun we have experienced I am filled with nothing but joy. I love you my boo. 

To the baby growing inside me-

I am so excited to be your mommy. The day I found out you were here my heart grew even more. I cannot wait to see the memories we will make and the fun we will share. I love you already more than you will ever know. 

Happy Mother's Day!

17 Weeks

How far along? 17 Weeks

Size of the Bambino? The size of an Onion
Maternity Clothes? Yes.
Weight Gain? 9 Pounds
Stretch Marks? Not yet
Gender? We still are going with boy. We find out on May 30th for sure!
Name? We have a girls name picked out, and we have the boys names down to two.
Sleep? Sleep is getting better this week.
Cravings? Still fruit and French fries. To me this is the weirdest thing, but I guess that’s why it’s a craving!
What I Miss? Nothing really
Symptoms? I’m feeling great for the most part. I love the 2nd trimester!
Belly Button? Still in, thank goodness.
Best Moment? I had a doctor’s appointment this past week. I’ve discovered that this baby likes to sit low and on my left side. Every time I feel a little kick, that is where it is coming from. Still love feeling this little person kicking inside of me.

16 Weeks

How far along? 16 Weeks

Size of the Bambino? The size of an Avocado
Maternity Clothes? Yes.
Weight Gain? I’m not sure. If I had to guess I would say about 5 pounds.
Stretch Marks? Not yet
Gender? We are still pretty set on boy. There are only a few people that think this might be a little girl.
Name? We have a girls name picked out, and I threw a boy name out there this week that Tim actually likes, so we might be sticking with that one.
Sleep? I fall asleep wonderfully. Then at about 5 AM, I’m wide awake. It has gotten worse this week. It’s a good thing makeup covers the bags under my eyes!
Cravings? Fruit. Tim went to the store yesterday and brought home a pineapple, apples, oranges, blackberries, blueberries, strawberries and a cantaloupe! I can’t seem to get enough fruit. But, on the other hand I still want French fries.
What I Miss? Nothing really
Symptoms? I’m feeling great for the most part. I love the 2nd trimester!
Belly Button? Still in, thank goodness.
Best Moment? This week I had a great moment. Yesterday, as I was sitting in church praying over this baby and our family and asking God to protect us through all that we have going on, I felt a small little thud thud. The best feeling in the world. I had forgotten how great it was to feel your baby kick for the first time. Now, all I want to do is sit still and feel for it. God works in such great ways.

15 Weeks

How far along? 15 Weeks

Size of the Bambino? The size of an Apple
Maternity Clothes? Yep. I’m pretty much living in leggings right now. Some of my non maternity tops still fit, but I’ve pretty much transitioned into maternity.
Weight Gain? I have not been to the doctor in two weeks, so let’s just go with 3 pounds still :).
Stretch Marks? Not yet
Gender? We are still pretty set on boy. There are only a few people that think this might be a little girl.
Name? We have a girls name picked out, and are starting to talk about the boy names we like. Every one I throw out there, Tim vetoes.
Sleep? I fall asleep wonderfully. Then at about 5 AM, I’m wide awake. During the week, this is fine, but I want to sleep in on the weekends.
Cravings? Still French fries. I don’t really have any aversions except chicken, not crazy about it right now.
What I Miss? Nothing really
Symptoms? I can really tell that my body is starting the stretch a little bit. Every morning when I get up, I’m a little sore in the tummy area.
Belly Button? Still in, thank goodness.
Best Moment? More like the funniest moment this week. We talk to Landry all the time about the baby. I want her to be as involved as she wants to be and she loves talking about it. Up until this week, she has always called it her little sister. She really wanted a girl. Then on Thursday night, we were sitting in my bed talking and she looked at me and said “Oh mommy, I forgot to tell you, I think my little sister is a boy”! I said “huh”? And she said,” I think she is a boy now”. So cute! I love her little innocence right now. It’s adorable, and she says the funniest things.

14 Weeks

How far along? 14 weeks, 1 Day

Size of the Bambino? The size of a Nectarine.
Maternity Clothes? For the most part, yes. I seemed to of “popped” earlier this time, so I’ve pretty much transitioned into them full time.
Weight Gain? I gained 3 pounds as of my last appointment.
Stretch Marks? Heavens no, and I pray I won’t get them. I never did with Landry, so hopefully I won’t this time either.
Gender? Tim and I both think Boy.
Name? We have a girls name picked out, and have narrowed down the boys name to a couple we like.
Sleep? I’m starting to get up about once a night to pee, but other than that, still sleeping soundly.
Cravings? This go around I have been craving salty. I’ll pass on cake, but give me french fries, and I’m good to go!
What I Miss? Nothing really
Symptoms? Other than the slight headache every now and then, I’m feeling great!
Belly Button? Still in, thank goodness.
Best Moment? Telling Landry and seeing the baby on the sonogram again. Landry had her suspensions that something was up, but I didn’t want to say anything until we knew all was good. She’s been so sweet to me about it. Always rubbing my back and my belly. I know she is going to be the best big sister. Also last week, we had my 12 week appointment and got to see the baby again. I love seeing him/her wriggling around in my belly. Such a sweet sight.

Baby #2

Surprise!

This little baby up there is the main reason I have not

 posted in 2 months or so! 

We are overjoyed and ecstatic about the new addition

to our family. 

I'm a little over 13 weeks and I do plan on

doing weekly posts. 

I'm having Landry participate this time though! 

I'll be back soon with the whole story and hopefully a new look to this blog!

Happy Valentines Day

Happy Valentines day!

Today was a good day.

My girl all dressed up for Valentines day

I made some valentines for her party at school. 

She was so excited to pass these out!

They had a dance at the school.

Melt this mama's heart!

I pictured 10 years from now when

she has her real school dance.

I hope she enjoy's them more than I did!

Then after the dance we went to visit

Tim's mom at her school

and eat lunch with her.

Landry loves going to her school because she is

surrounded by big kids.

This is my favorite Valentine!