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!

Here we go again!

I think by now most of you know this....but numero tres is on the way!!  We are very thrilled to be expecting a third bundle of joy and to be completing our family.  I'm currently about 14 1/2 weeks {already in the 2nd trimester} and due October 23rd.  I had a handful of visits to the Dr., seen the baby on ultrasound about 4 times and we've heard the sweet little heartbeat; all confirming that everything is going well.

Brynn is sooo excited about the baby, she seems to switch between thinking it's a boy or girl...currently she thinks another little brother.  And I think Evan is going to be in for a big surprise come October.  Because, ya know, he's not quite 2 and doesn't quite grasp the concept of "a baby in Mommy's tummy" !  :)

And yes, this WILL be the final addition to our family!  This. Shop. Is. Closed!  Having three kids under 4 years old is our limit!  And if we are to be so blessed to have three healthy little ones to love and watch grow...what more could we ask for?

The picture is how we told our families, so it is a few weeks old, but they all got it and our very happy for us as well.  Oh, and I added a new ticker over on the right side!

Phone Pics

Just sharing some pictures from my phone, since I don't lug around the real camera everywhere we go.

 A few weeks ago we had a crawfish boil and Evan was busy inspecting him!

 Nice day = a long walk to run off some energy.

 Choo-choo at dance!

 Some one was sleepy.

 Water table fun in the sun!

 She was soooo excited about her pink nail polish!

 Little diva liked these sun glasses the best because they had pinkish colored lenses!

 Happy guy leaving a birthday party at the park.

 Blowing her party blower.

 Little Miss thought it was so fun to sit in the front seat while we were sitting in a parking garage.  We were waiting for little brother to finish up his nap.

 Faux hawk!

 Evan got some new kicks!

{I won't mention how small the shoes were we had been shoving his feet into.  Whoops!}

 While we were out, Brynn asked to get in the stroller AND asked me to lay the seat down.  She promptly fell asleep.  For someone who hardly ever naps these days, that was huge!!