Mother's Day

Andrew's school had Muffin with Mom. Since I had to me in my class, Robin was sweet and let me go in early. LOVE my pot and LOVE this picture of my little man!

 

 

 

 

 

After our day at Schlitterbahn, we went out for dinner. Mr. Man is way more into snuggles with Daddy... but I was able to steal a few kisses.

 

 

LOVE them!!!

 

 

Baby Andrew

 

 

What Mother's day would be complete without ice cream?!?!

Schlitterbahn

We spent Mother's Day at Schlitterbahn. It  was cold and cloudy, but we still had a great time enjoying time together. One of our last big outings as a family of 3. So thankful for these memories!

Loved seeing all the smiles and hearing shouts of glee!!!

Caldwell Zoo Visits

Recently, the Caldwell Zoo came to our school with animals... Andrew HATED the frog. His teacher told me he was screaming!

 

 

 

 

Hannah on the other hand loved looking at it.

 

 

Marley was brave enough to touch the hissing cockroach.

 

 

Marley and Hannah both touched the farret.

Rachel's Graduation

Rachel recently graduated and James, Andrew, and I went to her  graduation.

 After lunch and a nap we headed to the pool. It was freezing, but Andrew loved it!

Watching the bunny.... not so sure about it...

Hanging out with  PawPaw

34 Weels

How far along? 34 Weeks. Your baby now weighs about 4 3/4 pounds (about the size of a cantaloupe) and is almost 18 inches long.  Her central nervous system is maturing and her lungs are continuing to mature as well.

Heartbeat: 140s

Maternity clothes? Yep!

Sleep: Ugh! Rough week.... can't get comfortable. Even ended up on couch a couple of nights.

Best Moment This Week:  Celebrating Ben with church friends. We were spoiled with LOTS of goodies. I also had a surprise Diaper Shower from my sweet kids at schools. We are now ready for Baby Ben :-) Well... if the nursery was done ;-)

Movement: ALL day long!  

Food Cravings: Sour candy like sour straws

Gender: Boy... our little BLT!

Labor Signs: None, thankfully!

Belly Button in or out? Very stretch and has lost most of its poking.

What I Miss: Being able to easily pick things up off the floor and getting off the floor with out a struggle

 What I am Looking Forward to:   James has assured me we are going to start working on the decorations for Ben's room.

 

I go to the doctor on Friday. This was the appointment we found out I had preeclampsia. There are no signs that I have it again, but I will be more nervous at this appointment. We are praying for peace for both of us this appointment. We know God is faithful and His plans are bigger than our plans.

Wordless Wednesday

33 Weeks

Giving Ben kisses
 

How far along? 33 Weeks. This week Ben weighs a little over 4 pounds and has passed the 17-inch mark (about the size of a pineapple). He's rapidly losing that wrinkled, alien look and his skeleton is hardening.

Heartbeat: 140s

Maternity clothes? Yep!

Sleep: Pretty good!

Best Moment This Week:  Going to Schlitterbahn with Andrew. He had a blast!

Movement: ALL day long!  

Food Cravings: Sour candy like sour straws

Gender: Boy... our little BLT!

Labor Signs: None, thankfully!

Belly Button in or out? Very stretch on the bottom... poking out on the top

What I Miss: Being able to easily pick things up off the floor. On the bright side, it has made Andrew an excellent helper ;-)

 What I am Looking Forward to:   Ben's shower from our Bible Study Class

Zoo Time

While Gigi was here, we took a trip to the zoo. It was perfect day because it was overcast with a breeze. Of course we stopped at the bird house. Andrew was more timid about feeding the bird this time.

Gigi loves her birds!

We fed the fish and ducks!

Saw the black bears. 

Watch the penguins. They would swim right up to Andrew. 

Scud the bird is trained to run back and forth if you call his name. Andrew LOVED this. Gigi and A must have done this 6 times!!!

Tractor time

Andrew wanted nothing to do with the goat. I was trying to get him to relax by asking him questions. When I asked him what  a goat says and he baaa... so did the goat!!!! It scared him to death! Needless to say Gigi and I got a good laugh. 

Anything can be a hat!

32 Weeks!

A little late....

Kissing... or eating... Baby Ben

How far along? 32 Weeks. This week, Ben measures over 16 inches long. He weighs about 3 1/3 pounds (about the size of a coconut) and is heading into a growth spurt. He can turn his head from side to side, and his arms, legs, and body are beginning to plump out as needed fat accumulates underneath his skin.

Heartbeat: 140s

Maternity clothes? Yep!

Sleep: Much better since we discovered I need Pepcid for my reflux. :-)

Best Moment This Week:  Finishing the front yard flower bed!

Movement: ALL day long!  

Food Cravings: Sour candy like sour straws

Gender: Boy... our little BLT!

Labor Signs: None, thankfully!

Belly Button in or out? Very stretch on the bottom... poking out on the top

What I Miss: Not coughing :-)

What I am Looking Forward to:   Having a little family vacation... the last one as a family of 3

Baby Andrew

We have been working a little bit on Ben's room. Andrew wanted in his crib.I think I have a pic of Andrew like this when he really was a baby.

And he tested out the playmat.

Drum Time

My own private concert. :-)

Easter Day

After being at the farm, we came back to Gigi's 'farm" . Andrew petting the bunny.

And helping Gigi feed the duck.

We went to James's childhood church with Grandpa and Aunt Rachel.

Our family

Gigi also had an egg hunt for the boys. Andrew was the egg hog. Poor Noah!

 

Wearing the Mickey Ears the Easter Bunny left him. 

What a fun and full weekend!