At the Park

Our little guy, growing up too fast.







I love how he reaches out for his Daddy's hand, but he doesn't really need it.  It's just there "in case."




Going up the steps with Mommy & little "brister" then down the slide!







We tried to re-take this picture  but as you can see, it didn't really turn out.  {the post from that day}











After the park, we went back home to jump in the bounce house

1st Football Game of the Season

I forgot I had to take pictures at the game for the paper, so we had to rush home from the lake to get there on time.  We made it! Whew.  Caden had his eye on the Tiger mascot.  He kept pointing to him.

25.1

I can't believe I'm in the 26th week already! This pregnancy has felt like it has flown, but when I think about the fact that I still have until the first week of December to go, I feel like it's dragging.  I learned from the first pregnancy, that I don't want to rush it.  Because right now, I'm used to one kiddo.  And it's 2nd nature to me now.  So throwing in another baby will be a little different.  I need to enjoy this time for now.  haha.

I also just realized last week that if I have this baby this Friday, that will be when one of my best friends had her baby.  Yes, that early.  He is doing VERY well.  A miracle baby boy!  But to think I could have another baby in 3 days is so crazy to me.

How far along: 25.1 weeks

Maternity clothes: I wore maternity jeans on Sunday, but they were too big, so I guess I still don't really need them yet 

Sleep: I did NOT sleep last night!  Neither did Jimmy.  For me, it might have been the coffee at 6:30pm.  I don't know.  I'm trying to get used to sleeping on my left side again, since I won't be able to sleep on my right or back soon.  That could have been another reason.  I just tossed and turned all night long.  So annoying.  

Best moment this week: Ordering the crib.  Should be in sometime next week, I think.

Movement: The baby is rolling around as I type. It really does move a lot.   

Food cravings/aversions: OJ, chips, fresh fruit, something warm because it's a little chilly outside  

Gender: No clue.    

What I miss: Not having to freak out about everything little thing wrong with my body. 

What I am looking forward to: setting up the crib and getting the room a little situated.  I won't be decorating it until after the baby is born.  That will be a great winter project!

What I have learned: I'm not as tired the second time around, which is weird.  I would think I would be

Milestones: Our baby has hair on its head and it's already a color!  Also it's about 1.5 lbs and a little over 13"  according to the average baby at this stage!  THAT IS INSANE!  

Just lying 'round

His little scar on his nose isn't gone yet.  :(  I'm so mad about that!



"Hey Dad!  Whatcha doin' on the ground?  I think I'll join ya!"




"Hi Mom!"



"AHHH! Goose pile on Daddy!"



And he's off!

24 weeks!!!!

I already posted my questionnaire update, so here is the bump shot!!!!

I'm only wearing that awesome outfit because it was picture day for volleyball.  Don't judge.

@ Riley's 4th Birthday Party

Checking out the scene with is water & Cheetos




Gotta stop by to see his girl, Julia




Doing a little painting.  I'll post the final product later :)

Baby Update 24w

How far along: 24.1 weeks

Maternity clothes: Still getting away without them. Just wearing my "fat" jeans when necessary.  I have pictures tomorrow for volleyball, I'm kinda nervous about trying on my khaki shorts.  

Sleep: TIRED!!!  I sleep well through the night, but I am still tired.  

Best moment this week: Finding out that I haven't gained a pound in 4 weeks.  :)  Worst Moment: looking at my legs and seeing how FAT they are!

Movement: Lots of it.  Still sporadic. Either the baby is pushing on my lower abs, or I've been having Braxton Hicks contractions.  The doctor also said it could be from doing so much activity or I need to get more fluids.  

Food cravings/aversions: Right now, at this very second, I just want popsicles.  

Gender: Still don't know.  I asked the doctor if the ultrasound people know for sure, and he said they do, so that tells me it's a boy.  Yet I keep calling it a girl.  Either way, it's going to be awesome and I can't wait to meet Baby #2.   

What I miss: my body. feeling good about myself.  going out until 2 in the morning

What I am looking forward to: Buying stuff for the baby.  Seeing how Caden reacts to it.  Watching him meet his sibling for the first time in the hospital and taking that family picture.

What I have learned: pregnancy can really make you feel crappy about yourself.  It doesn't matter how many encouraging words people say to you, you still feel down about how you look.  Well, at least that is how I feel.  But I also learned that it is sooooo worth it for the time being.  You get a great kiddo out of it and no matter how many times I say it grosses me out when I feel the baby moving, it's still the coolest feeling in the world.

Milestones: Realizing that there are way too many potty training toilets out there.  Yes, that has nothing to do with this pregnancy, but come on!  That's just ridiculous!  I can't believe I have about less than 16w to go.  This is flying by and it's going even quicker with volleyball starting and the holidays coming up.  Not to mention the weddings, the friends having babies, the late summer parties.....

At the Beach

Caden loves the beach!  But he is still into throwing the sand.  We got him to only do it a few times, so that was good.



















Dang it.  Tossin' sand







Time to go.

Pool Time

I didn't feel like going to the pool today.  The chlorine isn't really that great for Caden's eczema either, so we stayed at home and played in the kiddie pool.




And had a great time.



He loves to splash and blow bubbles in the water.

CFFD Summer Picnic

All this little man wanted was a balloon.  He didn't care about anything else.





His present!  A cool football!  Which he can catch by the way.  Kinda cool!




His friend David Henry!



Nicole, Jeremy & Baby Girl.   Jimmy, Sam & Cade took the ladies on the paddle boat.







Riley






Jimmy, I'm not sure running around with a sucker in your mouth is good to show the kids. Haha

Molly




Cade & his sucker.   mmm

Visiting Daddy @ Work

Love those curls



"hey!  outta my way!"







Awe. I just want to eat him up
























What boy doesn't like to wear hats?  Ours.  Lame.