Balloons

I blew up 30 balloons for Andrew!!! (Should have bought bigger balloons!) After catching my breath... we practiced our colors and counting. He also hid his Mickey and would dive to find him. All the blowing definitely was worth all the smiles I got. :-)

Playing

At church in his tabernacle. He has an AMAZING teacher!!!

He is really into trains and tractors right now!!!

Playing with his laptop!

Grilling like daddy. He is putting a play hot dog on their. I think daddy should start wearing a hat too!

Playing with Baxter and getting puppy kisses. He LOVED it!

27 weeks

How far along? 27 weeks Last week in 2nd trimester! Ben weighs almost 2 pounds (about the size of a head of cauliflower) and is about 14 1/2 inches long with his legs extended. He's sleeping and waking at regular intervals, opening and closing his eyes, and perhaps even sucking his fingers. With more brain tissue developing, Ben's brain is very active now.

Heartbeat: 160s Went to the doctor this week and apparently Ben liked all the sugar from the glucose test

Maternity clothes? Yep!

Sleep: Rough week on sleeping

Best Moment This Week:  Celebrating 5 years with James!!! It has gone by so fast in many ways but at the same time I feel like I have been married to him forever. Can't imagine doing life without him. He makes my days so much happier! (And easier... he is such a good daddy)

Movement: ALL day long! Unlike Andrew he stays low and I usually feel him on the underside of belly.

Food Cravings:None this week...

Gender: Boy... our little BLT!

Labor Signs: None, thankfully!

Belly Button in or out? In.... but stretched. 

What I Miss: Less dreaming, more sleeping, less reflux and regular pants ;-) but definitely worth it. I am so thankful this pregnancy has been easier than Andrew so far.

What I am Looking Forward to: Meeting the Uganda choir this week!!! We have two high school girls staying with us and we are super excited!!!

Since this is my journal, I want to record some other information that does not fit in the above questions. :-)  I went to the doctor this week. I had gained a lot of weight this month. The doctor said it could be one of three things: a. the beginning of water retention usually associated with preeclampsia, b. glucose intollarance, or c. need to be eating healthier. Praying for c! She looked for swelling (another preeclampsia indicator) but found none! So right now, no signs of preeclampsia! Thank you, Lord, Healer of all!

I took my Glucose test this week and should have the results on Monday. Mostly likely, will have to take the 3 hour test since I failed the first test with Andrew.  I go back in a month and then start every 2 week appointments! The end is approaching which is getting bitter sweet knowing that we plan for this to be our last pregnancy.

Houston Shower

This weekend we were showered with many gifts for Ben. We had so much fun seeing our family! We are very thankful for them! Thank yall for blessing us so much! We love yall!

Cute Diaper Motorcycle Nana made! I am not sure I can take this apart! I am thinking it will become part of the decor.

LOVED the adorable cake! So clever!!! 

The guests

Our family of 3... soon to be 4

Thank you Shelly for organizing everything! You did a great job!

Grandpa Visits

Grandpa came to help James build a new gate for our backyard. Wes also was very sweet and spent all day helping.  Grandpa spoiled the kids with donuts. 

Two happy, sugared up boys

All ready to help

Yay for a new fence!

Sweet boy wants to help so bad

Andrew asked Aunt Shelly to blow bubbles. Of course she spoiled him!

Poor Hannah had a shadow all day! He loves her so much! Hannah. Where's Hannah?

Both boys helping

Ethan showing me his tool

After the gate was finished we ate a yummy dinner. Wes did an excellent job smoking the chicken.

We celebrated Paul's 32nd birthday.... I forgot real candles but he had to have something to blowout!

Thank you Wes and Paul for working so hard building our new gate! Thank you Ranell and Shelly for letting us steal your husbands! We are so thankful! No more pulled muscles trying to open it ;-)

Wordless Wednesday

On the way to Growth Group, Andrew insisted on bringing his Bible like us. Who could say no to that?!?!

The boys

Ethan came to visit while Hannah was napping. Hats are a must around here :-)

Love that face!

Helping himself to a Capri Sun

No wonder Shelly doesn't want to buy Ethan fancy clothes. This boy LOVES dirt.

Teeter Tottering for the first time. I think it is a hit.

Ethan enjoyed it too.