Newport Beach fun!

For a last little get away before summer ended we headed down to Newport Beach for some fun in the sun!  And for Scott's birthday!  {Be prepared for lots of pics!}

 The view from the hotel!

 We visited with friends and went on their boat around the lake.

Brynn got to hang out with one of her besties, Hannah!

 Taking the ferry over to Balboa Island.

 Ferry ride

 Scott and Brynn riding the ferris wheel...Brynn loved it!

 Me and Evan riding...he didn't like it.  

Wanted to get off almost as soon as it started!

 Brynn got to jump on the giant trampoline.

Here she is with her harness on waiting for her turn!

 Shaved ice

Yummy!

Beautiful day and lots of people out enjoying it!

Me and my boy!

Checking out the sand

She loved playing in the sand!

Didn't so much like when the water came up and got her feet all wet.

The Birthday boy enjoying dinner at Duke's!

The kids helping blow out the candle.

Playing in the sand after dinner.

The kiddos enjoying some pool time at the hotel!

Evan being goofy.

Taking a nap after all the swimming and before dinner.

It was a nice getaway and we all enjoy some time away to rest and recharge.  Our last little trip as a family of four!

Gestational Diabetes!!!

 I took the 1 hour screening test on the 2nd and my number came back high by 4 points!  I honestly wasn't surprised to have failed the 1 hour because I haven't passed it with either of the other two pregnancies!  I mean it would have been nice, but such is life.  Onto the 3 hour...

I took the 3 hour test on the 7th and got a call from my OB the next day.  Not good news!  I was over on two of the four blood draws {one of them by 1 point and the other by 7 points}!  So close, but gestational diabetes it is again!  Bummer!  More doctors appointments, more monitoring, more ultrasounds, and that dreaded modified diet.  I can do this....again!

Last day of summer camp!

Today was the last day of Brynn's summer camp.  Lots of crafts, singing, playing and making friends!  She absolutely loved going and I think we will definitely be signing her up next summer!

Brynn and her best bud, Riley!

28 weeks!

28 weeks!!  Where oh where has the time gone?

At 28 weeks our baby weighs about 2 1/4 pounds and is about 14.8 inches long from the top of its head to its heels. He/she can blink it's eyes, which now sport lashes.  With the baby's eyesight developing, it may be able to see the light that filters in through the womb. He/she's also developing billions of neurons in the brain and adding more body fat in preparation for life in the outside world.

Evan's rootin' tootinest 2nd birthday party!

We had Evan's birthday party yesterday and it was a success, even if it had to be rescheduled!  It was a family affair because of the change, but everyone had fun and that's all that matters.  It was Woody/Toy Story themed because it's one of his favorite movies, right next to Cars.

 Birthday boy didn't want his picture taken.

 He was a little unsure about everyone singing to him.

 Really enjoying his cupcake!

 Opening his presents!

 The Toy Story gang

 Riding his new tricycle from Mommy and Daddy!

 Presents!

Thanks for all the birthday love from our friends and family for our little guy!  He had a great birthday thanks to you all!!!

We finished off the night with a concert in the park!  The kids got to run around dancing to music all night.  Perfect way to end the day!

{And I totally slacked on taking pictures at his party!  :(  It's hard though when you're trying to host AND take pictures of everyone.  I guess I'll have to try and remember for the next party.}

Take me out to the ballgame...

We took the kids to their first major league baseball game tonight and they had a blast!  And the Angels won so that is always a plus!!!  Go A Team!!!  And to make the night even better it was fireworks night so the kids most definitely enjoyed that!

I was very surprised at how well they behaved...these kiddos always surprising me!

2 year well check

Evan had his two year well check today and did so well.  He is up to 27 pounds 8 ounces {40th %ile} and 35 3/4 inches tall {90th %ile}.  It looks like he is following in his big sister's long and lean path!

The pediatrician looked him over and he still checks out great!  She was impressed with his vocabulary and stringing words together.  He had one shot and was none to pleased with that...even gave the poor nurse a major case of stink eye!  He doesn't have another appointment until his 3 year visit, barring any sick visits.

Evan's 2 years old!!

How does it happen so quickly??  It seems like he was just an itty, bitty, squishy baby and now he is this big boy!

For his actual birthday I was, unfortunately, out of state, but we celebrated the next night by going out to dinner...just the four of us!

 A quick stop to ride car/bus/jeep thingy!

 Sissy had a turn too!

And after dinner the big guy blew out the candle of the giant piece of cake they gave him!  This weekend is his rescheduled birthday and I know he'll have a blast!

Happy Birthday to the cutest, silliest, smartest two year old I know!  We love you little guy!

24 weeks!

Twenty four weeks already...this pregnancy seems to be zooming along!  This week is viability week, meaning if they baby were to make an appearance now there is a chance  with modern medicine that he/she would survive.  But we don't want to see this little booger for another few months...so sit tight in there little one!!!

At 24 weeks the baby's skin is starting to gradually turn more opaque instead of see through.  At almost a foot long {about an ear of corn} the little one's body is starting to fill out and will soon start to plump up.  The brain is also growing quickly now and the taste buds are continuing to develop.

23 week ultrasound

I had an ultrasound today as a follow up to my 18 week ultrasound.  Everything looks great!  We got a great look at the heart...the baby was in the perfect position and the tech was quite pleased she was able to get so many shots!  All the other anatomy looks perfect as well!  Baby was weighing in at 1 pound 5 ounces and was dancing around in there!

Since everything looks great, I don't have to go back to see this doctor unless something comes up {like Gestational Diabetes}.  We are keeping our fingers crossed!

Great profile shot!

Sleepy baby in 3D

This one was crazy to see.  Good glimpse of the face and look at the bones in the arm!

One last look at that sweet little face.

And just earlier this week Scott felt the baby kick!  What an exciting week!

Summer Camp!

Brynn started summer camp this week and she was so excited!  She has a friend in the same class from dance and that definitely made the transition easier for her.  There were no tears or struggles when I left.  Just a quick kiss and a "Bye, Mommy!" and she ran off playing.

 She goes twice a week for 3.5 hours a day and comes home with all sorts of art projects!

After her first day we celebrated with some frozen yogurt and she crashed early that night!

Another trip to Palm Springs!

For Father's Day weekend we decided to head out to Palm Springs!  We stayed at my Dad's house, the guys enjoyed some golf and the kids loved swimming all day!

 We headed to the mall for a bit and the kids got to rode on the train!  They were so excited!

 A little blurry, but he wouldn't stop moving!

 So worn out...he fell asleep at dinner!

 My little fishy!  She loves swimming!

 Beating the heat with popsicles!!!

Yummy!

Mason enjoying his popsicle after lots of swimming.

 Once Evan warmed up to swimming...he loved it!

Brynn swimming with PapaDabaDoo....she had a blast!

We all had a good time and it wasn't too terribly hot!  It was a nice little get away and a great way to celebrate the dads!  Hope you all had a wonderful weekend!

Another haircut!

Little dude was overdue for a haircut so today was the day to get it done!  I think he looks a little California surfer!  Still doesn't mind getting his hair cut when he get to sit in and drive a little car AND watch Lightening McQueen.  Lucky boy!


We noticed Evan got his bottom right first molar a few weeks ago around 5/18 and it just finally finished coming all the way through.  He is up to 11 teeth!


I totally forgot to mention, to cement the fact that he is becoming a big boy, he ditched his binky at the end of April.  Pretty much did it on his own and it wasn't painful at all!  One night as I was putting him to bed he didn't ask for it, so I didn't give it to him!  That was it!  It was so surprising for us considering he was a binky addict and I'm pretty sure he would have had it at all times if he could.  How is he almost 2?!?!

20 weeks

How is it possible that I'm already halfway through this pregnancy?!?  Halfway through my last pregnancy!

The baby is now about 10 1/2 ounces and is about the length of a banana.  He/she is doing more swallowing of amniotic fluid these days, which is good for the digestive system.  Yummy!

 And Brynn wanted in on the picture taking action...so here's the silly little girl!

Ultrasound pictures

I finally got a chance to sit down and scan in all the ultrasound pics we've gotten throughout this pregnancy.  I'll start with the first pictures we got of the little bean and work my way towards the most recent.

March 5th:  6 weeks 6 days

This was the first peek we got at the baby.  Amazing to see a heartbeat on 

something the size of a blueberry! 

March 26th:  9 weeks 6 days

Look at how much he/she has grown!  Looks more like a gummy bear and little arm and leg buds have started to form.  We could see the little one wiggling around in there.

April 12th:  12 weeks 2 days

This was at our NT scan.  The NT measurement was within normal range, the nasal bone was present and combined with my blood test; our results came back fine with no increased risks.  The baby had its hands clasped right by its face like he/she was praying.  This was the first time we got to hear the heartbeat and the baby was about the size of a plum.

Here is another picture from the same day, but in 3d.  Which at this age makes the baby kind of look like an alien baby!

April 19th:  13 weeks 2 days

Baby was about the size of a peach

 May 24th:  18 weeks 2 days

Baby measured 8 ounces.  We saw the brain, nose, mouth, eye sockets, all 4 chambers of the heart, spine, kidneys, stomach, bladder and all ten fingers and ten toes!  And everything looked and measured on track!  I also started to {for sure} feel the baby kick a few days earlier!

So there you have it...all the scans we've had thus far!  I do know we have one more scheduled for the end of June and then we usually have a quick peek towards the end of the pregnancy to get a size guesstimate.

Mother's Day 2012

I had a wonderful Mother's day!  Flowers from my little loves, brunch, we visited the gardens at The Huntington Library and, finally, finished the day with cherry Diet Cokes from Johnny Rockets!  Not to mention lots of love and cuddles from the little ones!  A great day indeed!

The little princess got tired from walking around.

Daddy was nice to give her a lift!

Me and my little dude!