The Del Curto Family

Hazey, Lazy Summer

2011-09-11T10:23:00.000-07:00

Our summer was filled with birthday parties swimming, swimming, and more swimming! Claire and Sophia are little fishes in the water! Sophia will now stick her head under the water and even jump off the edge into the big pool (with her swim wings of course ). Claire is my little adventuress, not afraid to jump, run, and swim off towards the deep sections. It is always an adventure taking these two courageous and energetic girls anywhere!!!

These girls are just peaches and cream with a little spice! Claire had so much fun at her Claire “Bear” Birthday party. With every present she opened “ooh and ahh” utterances were heard from her candy sweet lips! She is a little ham (wonder where she gets that ;)). Claire loves to dance, run, jump off furniture, play with her babies, read, talk, talk, talk, and cuddle her “bee” (blankey). Some words and segments she says are “I want that”, “I all done”, eat, more, numma numma (banana-her favorite), dog, cow, ducky, cat, nugget (for chicken nugget-another favorite), cheese, juice, yes, no, book, bird, fish (shish), su su (Sophia), baby, night night, bye bye, mom, dada, nanny, granddad, yaya, jiggy (jenny), jo jo (grandma Jo), bear….it goes on and on!!!!

Claire is also my champion fit thrower. She is as happy as a little lark, however if you try to take away food, or a toy (which can be a number of dangerous items she finds) she throws her self on the ground and wriggles like a crocodile. She truly can be a “bear”!!! Claire does giggle, laugh, kiss, and smile all the time! It is such a joy, just don’t take anything away ;)!

Sophia had a great summer getting ready for our pre-school and her Cinderella birthday party! For 6 months straight she would tell me “mom, I’m having a pink Cinderella birthday”! I made a castle cake, we hung up some princess style décor and Cinderella came to our house to play games with Sophia and her friends! Sophia was in heaven. When Cinderella came in she ran up to her and held her hand. Then she took her to the castle cake and pointed to an edible glass slipper we had created saying, “Look Cinderella, there’s your shoe!” She is too much fun! Cinderella and the girls went on a scavenger hunt, dressed up, danced silly, and had their faces painted! It was absolutely perfect!

Sophia is growing up way too fast! She knows almost all of her letters and sounds, shapes, and some numbers. She knows all of her colors (and has for a while now ) She loves to dance, read Fancy Nancy (ooh, la la), play outside, go to pre-school with her friends, play with her friends at church, draw pictures of her family, play dress up, puzzles, and loves anyone who shows her the slightest affection. She has turned into an amazing cuddler. She is a little sassy and a lot of sweet! I have to say though, I think the age of three is going to be the most difficult thus far in my limited parenting experience! She wants to do EVERYTHING herself, even that which is dangerous! Half of the time I feel like the best mom in the world. The other half, I feel like a frightening Ogre. I don’t really like that side of myself, but it is a reality that all mothers must face. I can try to do my best, except my human effort, and hope and try to become better! If I keep learning, paying attention, and keep trying I think my sweet ones will turn out wonderfully! A lot of praying helps too !

Sophia is a hoot, just the other day she threw on a pretty dress and announced “I’m ready for my people!” I don’t know who her people is, but Heaven help us! She is my little performer! She gives it her all at her dance recitals and gives everyone a show (sometimes that includes picking her nose!) She is a gem.

I feel so blessed to have these beautiful, crazy, messy, adorable girls!

Jerad and I are doing great too. We are grateful for Jerad’s job and my pre-school. I am teaching 6 girls this year, and so far it is amazingly quiet, fun, and all things adorable! I’ve started a reading system called the Daily 5 and love it!

Bubbly Rose Boutique

2011-08-04T11:12:00.000-07:00

Starting a new blog and new business! Soooooooo excited!

Bubbly Rose Boutique

Mega December Post!!!!!!! For journaling purposes :)

2011-01-12T11:21:00.000-08:00

December was full of fun, magic, and family time!!! The Sunday after Thanksgiving we went to Nanny and Grandad's house to decorate the tree and kick off Christmas! The girls loved eating yummy snacks and hanging the bling on the tree!

I love this stage in life where we are creating our own family traditions! We kicked off Christmas at our house with yummy treats, decorating our own tree and watching Polar Express! We also had a visit from our Elf on a Shelf, Red!

Grandad and Kelly came over for dinner and a movie! Sophia opened up baby Stella and we all snuggled up to watch the Polar Express (A family favorite! Can you tell!!!)

Nanny came to visit and read Sophia stories!

In December we also continued our tradition of going to the Gaylord and visiting Santa at Sendera Ranch Elementary.

We also started some new traditions! We visited the Nativity Program at the Colleyville Stake. They had a live Nativity Program with beautiful music and actors. We walked through rooms with Nativities from all over the world. One room was decked out for a Tongan Christmas. The tree was trimmed with balloons, streamers, chips and candy! My kind of tree!

Christmas Eve we spent the night at Nanny and Grandad's with Mandy, Ron, Aubree, Jenny and G Jo! We made cookies for Santa and ate Pot Belly Sammies! Yumm! We were going to re-inact the Christmas Story, but the kids are still too young. I definitely want to start that tradition next year and have a more Christ centered Christmas celebration. The girls were so overwhelmed with what Santa brought them. It took thema little while to get excited! Sophia's favorites were her toy story dolls and Snow White doll!

We visited family, ate, and ate, and ate, opened presents, and felt covered in blessings from the Lord with health, family, and love!

Happy New Year

2010-12-31T21:21:00.000-08:00

We had so much fun playing, eating yummy treats, and dancing like crazy to ring in the new year! Hope you are having a fabulous New Year's celebration!

Claire Bear Claire Bear

2010-12-01T12:09:00.001-08:00

Claire is 6 months old today! She has a head full of hair, two bottom teeth, sits up on her own and does an army crawl! She is growing up way too fast! She is the happiest little girl and just goes with the flow! She loves to eat ,play play play, peek a boo, take baths, wrestle with daddy, giggle at her sister, give kisses, read books with mommy, feel everything, hide under the coffe table, and did I say play! She eats solids once a day, takes 3 naps, and sleeps 12 hours at night.

Thanksgiving

2010-12-01T11:55:00.001-08:00

We have so much to be thankful for this year! Two beautiful girls who are adored by so many. Jobs, health, the gospel, and amazing family and friends. Jerad's grampa was recently diagnosed with lung cancer. His grampa and my mimi are both battling lung cancer. We feel blessed to have them as such great examples in our lives and pray we may be able to give them comfort in this time.

Jerad and the girls and I spent thanksgiving with both of our families. Sophia loved the cake balls shaped like turkeys and playing with her cousin!

I spent the weekend at Jerad's parents house with the girls. Thursday night and Friday morning I was on a scavenger hunt for black Friday deals! Sat we made christmas shirts for the girls and Sunday was church and decorating his parents house for Christmas! It was nice to spend so much time with everyone!

Locked Out

2010-11-04T19:08:00.000-07:00

Yesterday late afternoon I was setting the trash in the garage when all of a sudden the garage door slammed closed and locked! Inside Claire was in her crib and Sophia the Stinker was at the door. My heart dropped! I tried to get Sophia to turn the lock, but she couldn't figure out how to unlock it. In a panic I ran to my next door neighboor who said he could help by kicking the door open. In hind sight we could have drilled through the lock or knocked the handle off with a hammer but I was in major freak out mode. So we took the more dramatic route. My garage door is in need of serious repair and I need to keep a key on me at all times!

Sopapilla Cheesecake

2010-09-24T06:26:00.000-07:00

Having two little girls is a roller coaster ride full of funny, pull your hair out, and sweet sweet moments! Two year olds make me laugh!

The other day I was putting a chicken in the oven and Sophia said "Look, it's a froggy!"

We were dancing to she'll be coming around the mountain and Sophia heard the horses and exclaimed "Claire Bear's awake!"

Claire loves to Talk and Giggle

2010-09-14T18:11:00.000-07:00

Claire's Blessing

2010-09-14T17:44:00.001-07:00

Well it was over a month ago but I finally have my pictures from Claire's blessing. All of Claire's grandparents and aunts and uncles came to celebrate her special day. Claire is an angel sent from Heaven. She loves to eat, sleep, laugh, and play. She is so darn smart and tries to mimic sounds. And she LOVES to talk talk talk all day long! She also loves to snuggle! We are so lucky to have two beautiful healthy girls!

Sophia is Two

2010-08-25T19:08:00.000-07:00

On August 15th our beautiful, tenacious, and spirited little girl turned two. She brings such joy and laughter to our hearts and homes every day. Each morning she walks into our room bright eyed and bushy tailed announcing "all done night night"! She smothers us all with kisses and snuggles and then asks "Is oatmeal ready?". She loves to help take care of Claire, do dishes, cook, dance, sing, and play with her little toy animals! She often says "Mommy, hold you" when she wants me to pick her up and snuggle. (I love it!) She has only one speed....fast...fast...fast. When her pediatrician asked to see her walk she slowed down to a jog! She is a petite little thing in the 25th percentile for height and weight (25 lbs, 33 in).

We had so much fun at her under the sea b-day party! She LOVED her CUPCAKES! She threw a fit because she had to wait to eat her cupcake. After she settled down we had hot dogs, chips, dips, and watermelon. The kids then played outside in the pool and beach ball sprinkler. Everyone had so much fun. Sophia opened so many wonderful gifts: books, clothes, movies, a princess suitcase, puppets, rockin shoes, dress up clothes, her new favorite bear "ooooh" who sings CREEPY songs when you push his tummy (our favorite new toy too, thanks Lee lee), and of course her new tricycle!!!!!! We loved seeing all of our grandparents, parents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. We missed a few of our friends this year, but hope to see them next time!

Sophia you are very loved!

Playtime is the Best!

2010-08-25T18:43:00.000-07:00

Sophia and Claire LOOOOOOVE to PLAY!

Train Ride

2010-08-25T18:22:00.000-07:00

Jerad has the week off and we are having fun!!! Today we went on the mini train ride at Trinity Park! Sophia was soooooooo excited to see the choo choo! She also loved chasing the birds. She fell down and scraped her knee but was a trooper! She got right back up and was chasing birds again! Claire bear slept on the train, until it started raining! It was a cool and beautiful day. We met my dad for lunch at Pot Belly's and then went shopping! Momma got some new clothes!!!!

I loved the way Sophia smiled when she saw the choo choo! She is a precious gem!

A Streaker and a Leaker

2010-08-03T19:37:00.000-07:00

Wow! Being a mother of two is A LOT of work! Sophia is a very very (did I say very?) energetic two year old, full of personality and spunk! The other day I caught her naked on her potty putting on my deoderant! What a silly gal! She also likes to take off her clothes in less than 30 seconds and hide them! So random! Potty training is on her terms and may take a while! She knows what she wants and peeing in the potty is not her thing right now. I am so learning patience!

Claire had her two month check up and was given a clean bill of health. She is 13 lbs and 23 7/8 inches! She is in the 95th for wieight and heighth and 80th for head! She is growing perfectly. She is an angel baby and so happy all the time. When she gets fussy it means it is time for a nap! After her shots is the grumpiest she's ever been (poor baby). She is now on reflux medicine and hopefully this will help her not to spit up mid nap! She is eating every 2 1/2 to three hours and takes several naps during the day. She is smiling, cooing, and ROLLING OVER! Yes at two months old she is rolling over from back to belly.

The STREAKER

While at her two month check up... I was holding little bear talking to the doc when I turn around to find Sophia completely undressed! She got naked so fast...it was shocking! I had to bribe her with a sucker to get her clothes back on!

Life is crazy, but sooooooo FUNNY!

2010-07-20T11:39:00.000-07:00

Claire at 7 weeks

Sophia at 7 weeks

Claire Bear

It is amazing to see the uniqueness of each child from the early weeks of life! Claire bear is snuggly, even tempered, sensitive, loves to eat, and loves to sleep. She is a lot quieter than Sophia was at this age. Claire is a quiet observer, soaking in every ounce of what is going on around her when she is awake. She likes being on a routine and for the most part is an easy going kind of gal. Most of the time you can lay her in her crib for a nap and she drifts off to sleepy land (sometimes it takes 5-10 min of crying-not too shabby)! We love to snuggle our chunky little bear!

Sopapilla

Sophia is definitely TWO! She is so full of energy and always on the go---non stop! I love her vivacious personality! She loves the pool! She never stops talking and loves to sing. We have had so much fun playing this summer! There are so many things I love about two year olds...the imagination, wanting to be independent, the laughter. The rest of it I would like to maroon on a desert island!

It is so hard to keep my house the way I want it with a toddler and a newborn, but at least we are having crazy fun!!!!!!!

Claire Elizabeth

2010-06-07T13:49:00.000-07:00

She's here! We are so excited to welcome home little Claire. She is a gem and her big sister adores her!!! We welcomed Claire into the world on June 1st. She was 8 lbs 1 oz and 20 inches long! A lot bigger than her sister!!! All is wonderful and everyone is healthy. The only battle thus far is sleep deprivation! Getting up every 2 to three hours at night and only getting sleep in two hour blocks is new to me, seeing as I had to wake Sophia up to eat! She is a very content girl when her belly is full...so I have no complaints! We love her so!

A Baby, a Toddler, and One tired Momma

2010-05-05T17:52:00.000-07:00

This pregnancy has flown by and I can't believe our little girl will be here soon. Today Jerad, Sophia, and I got to see baby D at my 36 week sono. She was just precious, about 6 lbs right now, and has lots of hair already! We can't wait to meet her. I am ready for her to come and have started to relax and slow down on the EXTREME NESTING! Now all I want to do is eat yummy food, SLEEP, SLEEP, SLEEP, play with Sophia and snuggle up to Jerad. I was in hyper crazy nesting mode for a while but now that I pretty much have what I can do ready, I am actually taking time to relax. Pre-School ends next Thursday and the baby could really come anytime after next week. I'm due June 3rd, but I think she'll be a couple of weeks early!

Sophia

Sophia is almost 21 months now and is talking up a storm. She is putting together sentences so well now! She loves to push her babies in the stroller, bathe them, feed them, and dress them. She is also addicted to shoes (such a girl)! She will ask random people to take off their shoes so she can put them on! Her exact words are "shoe off" (in a demanding tone). She is a dare-devil and loves to jump off of her bed, the couch, the play set outside, anything really.

Her favorites are: Daddy, blanky, ice cream, and oatmeal! She loves to pretend to be animals, play with cars, color, read, and go to the park! She also loves to help clean and cook. When she is stirring she puts her hand on her hip just like mom! Too adorable.

Easter

2010-05-05T17:26:00.000-07:00

Easter was a blast this year! We stayed the night at Jerad's parents and had an easter egg hunt that morning! Aubree and Sophia were so cute, running around collecting eggs. Sophia wanted the eggs to go back into the egg carton instead of her basket, silly girl! They loved checking out all the goodies in their baskets and eating a yummy breakfast (homeade biscuts...I can hear myself salivating!) After spending the morning with Jerad's parents, grandma jo, jenny, and mandy and aubree, we headed to Mimi's. Sophia loved hunting for easter eggs in Mimi and Grandad's back yard. Everytime we go over to Mimi's she thinks it's time to hunt eggs! I can't wait to spend Easter with both of my girls next year!

Sleeping Beauty

2010-04-08T17:04:00.000-07:00

We finally made the switch and Sophia is now in a big girl bed. Baby girl # 2 is due June 3rd so we wanted to make sure she was adjusted to her new bed before the baby came. The first night she knocked on the door and cried for about 15 minutes. We scooped the little chicklett up, put her in bed, and gave her kisses! She proceeded to knock on the door and cry for mommy for another 30 minutes. We scooped her up, put her in bed, and gave her kisses! Then a miracle happened! She didn't get out of the bed the rest of the night! Yeah! Now she sleeps in her bed every night with no problems!

Today at naptime I walked in Sophia's room to check on her and found the little angel fast asleep in her glider. Soooo adorable, my snoring princess.

30 weeks and Counting

2010-03-23T17:54:00.000-07:00

My bestie Nicole took my maternity pics on Thursday! How I love them so! Here are just a few of the wonderful pics she took. To check out more of her work go to pickleposh.com

This pregnancy has flown by. I have felt great (for the most part) and enjoy all the kicks and love taps from baby girl. Sophia has no idea what is in store for her, but I have a feeling that neither do I!!! She loves babies, baby dolls, and taking care of mom and dad. I guess I'll just have to worry about her loving the baby a little too much! I still haven't started on the babies room, I have the decor just haven't done anything with it!

Nesting has also hit me! The unfinished room is bugging me, I scrubbed all the baseboards in my house and cleaned and dusted all the windows, revamped my 72 hour kit, and am waiting for Jerad to get back so he can help me with the baby's room on saturday.

Camera Woes

2010-03-10T16:39:00.000-08:00

I bought a new camera(well new for me:)) and haven't been able to download any pics. I have tons of posts for journaling purposes but do not like to post without pics! I am waiting on the cable to arrive so I can safely download all of my wonderful memories.

Until then I need to post something before I forget everything!

What's been happening:
*Sophia had hand, foot, and mouth virus
*I have to do the 3hour glucose screening
*Jerad and I celebrated our 6th anniversary!!!! YEAH!!!!
*Sophia is talking up a storm, loves the park, and loves to run around with her blanket on her head!

Pretty in Pink

2010-01-05T21:26:00.000-08:00

We were elated to find out we are having ANOTHER girl! I am now dreaming of the cutest photo sessions ever and countless dress up and tea parties. I would love to add a little boy to the family someday, but right now two girls sounds like a blast!!! Now we just have to come up with a name...

Snow Bunnies

2010-01-05T21:21:00.000-08:00

We loved the double dose of white Christmas. Here are some of our favorite moments in the snow!

Christmas Fun

2010-01-05T21:00:00.000-08:00

It was so much fun getting ready for Christmas this year! Sophia loved all of the decorations and would give us plenty of "oohs" when we lit up the tree. We all had fun planting winter pansies (even if the rabbits already ate them), visiting the Gaylord, baking, and getting in the Christmas spirit.

On Christmas we spent time with both mine and Jerad's family. The Bailey party was a week earlier. Sophia loved all of her new gifts, but her babies were her absolute favorite. I can't wait to spend Christmas next year with both of our loves.

A white Christmas, together with family, healthy and happy kids...those are the greatest blessings we could ask for.

On Christmas morning Sophia was a little hesitant to play with her toys. After seeing the baby stroller she was off!

November Fun

2009-12-05T07:57:00.000-08:00

Sophia and Dillyn

Nicole and Dillyn

We were busy spending time with friends and family in November and are looking forward to Christmas this year. I love baking, making crafts, and cozying up to my family by the fire with Hot Cocoa in hand! I do not have any Thanksgiving pictures to post yet, but hopefully will soon. We stuffed our turkeys, watched football, and did some 3am shopping on black friday. I've almost finished Christmas shopping! Yeah! I still have ornaments to make from Sophia to grandparents and picture blocks!

On another notehere are some things Sophia is doing at 15 months:
*Says and signs words: please, eat, more
*words she says: all gone, up, out, puppy, baby, Aubree, momma, daddy, hi, bye bye, duck,ball, milk (pronounced GULK), and many more
*she loves to climb, cook, and play with her babies
*she loves to pretend to read, and play play play
* dancing queen

Funny Things:
*she Quacks when she sees a bird
*she calls EVERYONE Aubree because she loves her cousin Aubree
*she says up for down too
*she does leg extensions while dancing

And Then There Were Four

2009-11-16T11:44:00.000-08:00

I should be napping right now, but it has been over a month since I posted anything. There has been a lot of things happening since my last post.

For starters I'm PREGO again! Ready or not, here baby #2 comes. We should expect the new bundle the first week in June, or sooner :)! I don't know if I'm ready for the newborn stage again, but it has to happen sometime.

Halloween was so much fun! Sophia actually went trick of treating to three houses and LOVED it! I can't wait until next year!

I am so excited about the holidays and can't wait to feel "normal" again if ever I was. I just hate pregnancy sickness. It is getting better.

I am obsessed with eating right and not gaining much weight this time, but it doesn't seem to matter. I'm just thankful this baby really doesn't like sweets or soda.

Regulars in my life:
Laughing Cow cheese
Honey crisp apples
Reading the Lost Symbol
Dancing with Sophia
Feeling Blah
Teaching cute kiddos
Insanity :)

Changes in the Hair

2009-10-05T13:45:00.000-07:00

I can't believe it is October already. I LOVE LOVE LOVE Fall! My favorite time of year. I love it when the weather changes and the leaves color. Change has been the most consistent constant in my life and I embrace it. I find joy in the everyday constants too like: playing with Sophia, baking treats, reading, moments of queit serenity, and teaching.

Change, however, can be refreshing and revitalizing! Here is my big change for the fall: I chopped off my hair, and I LOVE it!

On another note, we have been busy decorating for fall, making decorations, making baby gifts, hanging with friends and family, and playing outside (a lot)! Sophia is busy eating things after they have been in her pockets for HOURS (grody), talking, talking, talking, climbing on everything, and puting away mom's things in the strangest places (favorite place to "put things away" is the bathtub), and giving lots and lots of hugs and kisses!

September

2009-09-18T21:29:00.000-07:00

This month has been full of fun and changes. Preschool started on the 1st of September and has been wonderful. It is hard work, but so much easier to manage 6, four year olds instead of 18, five year olds. Management issues are at an all time minimum compared to Kinder. These kids are so smart too. We are moving into being scientists through the five senses and putting letters together to make words. It has been exhausting, seeing as I haven't worked in over a year. Sophia is enjoying playing with some girls around her age. I do miss her while I'm teaching, but it is fun for both of us.

Random Pics!

Little Miss Piggie

2009-09-04T13:57:00.000-07:00

Sophia can finally wear PIGTAILS!!!!!!!!!!!! It is so much fun, yet soooooooo sad at the same time. Our little girl is starting to look older. Kids grow up so fast. We are loving this age! Playing chase, singing, dancing, brushing each other's hair (and teeth), and snacking together.

Sophia's first trip to the temple!

Happy First Birthday Sophia

2009-08-17T18:04:00.000-07:00

Dearest Sophia,

This year has gone by so fast. It seems like days ago, not one year, that we were flying over pot holes to get to the hospital. At about 6:30pm on August 14th I was chatting on the phone to your Yaya when POP!!!!! my water broke right then and there on the couch. I frantically washed up, shaved my legs, and polished my piggies while Yaya tried to keep me calm. When your Daddy got home from work he was in for a BIG surprise. With bags already in the car, I announced that my water had broke and the Hospital L&D was waiting on us to arrive.

We hurried off on the MOST exciting adventure of our lives. The birth of our first baby girl! Your Dad was driving safely but very very quickly, as we flew threw stop lights and were air born at several points in the journey. My contractions were literally 2 minutes apart, and VERY painful. We arrived safely and were now waiting on your arrival. Even at that moment, we never knew just how much we were going to love you. My contractions were very close, and very painful. Drugs helped, but soon wore off and the second dose was no match for the contractions. Finally, at 1am I met the man of my dreams, the anesthesiologist!!! From that point on it was a breeze.

After 15 minutes of pushing you were born at 8:13am on 8/15/09 weighing 6 lbs 13 oz and 19 inches long. There you were, my heart, the most perfect being my eyes had ever beheld. So tiny, so new, so fresh from Heaven. I did not cry when I first saw you, but my Momma instinct kicked in from the moment you were born. I had an urgency to feed you, take care of you, and protect you. After we cuddled and nursed, the nurses finished testing and discovered you had low blood sugar. You were whisked away to have a giant IV placed in your head, I cried for the first time.

The first couple of days were difficult because you were not feeding well. They had to give you the bottle to help with low blood sugar and you were having some trouble breast feeding. By Tuesday, many lactation visits, and plenty of tools, you were finally breastfeeding and off the bottle.

We brought you home on Sunday. You were a wonderful little newborn. You slept all the time and cried when you were hungry or tired. A couple of weeks later your naps went haywire and you were a little fussy, but reflux medicine helped.

Your Daddy and I loved every minute of your first year. It was hard and required much sacrifice, but it was worth it. By 8 months your reflux was gone and by 5 months you were finished with physical therapy for torticollus.

We love you so! You bring so much joy to so many people. You are a spunky determined little girl who loves to read, talk, run, and play wit your Daddy. You are my heart, walking around outside my body. How can someone possess such a deep love. I feel closer to my Heavenly Father because of you. I now know a little of the love he has for us. I could not imagine loving you anymore, but everyday I do. My heart should burst...but my capacity to love just continues to grow. I love you and your Daddy so...

Happy Birthday to our little Sopapilla!

Love you so,
Mom and Dad

Crazy Girl

2009-07-26T19:37:00.000-07:00

Sophia's favorite game: run from Mommy!

It is unfathomable to think that Sophia will be turning one in August! This first year with her has gone by so fast. It has been a miracle to witness her growth physically and cognitively. Here are some snapshots of our crazy life together!

Falling!

Mischievous!

Following in Daddy's footsteps!

Fireworks, Friends, and Small Town Parade

2009-07-26T19:18:00.000-07:00

Our Forth of July was filled with a pancake breakfast with friends, small town parade, and fireworks with family. Sophia had fun watching all of the patriotic patrons marching the streets of Haslet. She even enjoying admiring the old cars, festive floats, and fire engines! The sound of vrooming motorcycles was the only time her pouty face made an appearance! Despite the sweat, we were able to keep relatively cool, hydrated, and hot dog full bellies! Later that evening my Dad and Kelly came up to watch movies and enjoy our community fire works from the best spot in town! Our backyard!!!

Just Keep Swimming...

2009-07-26T18:48:00.000-07:00

Sophia's first summer has been a BLAST! We started off the summer with Mommy and Me swimming lessons! Sophia was the youngest baby there, 10 months old, but she was the bravest and often the Ginny pig! The toddlers learned to bend down and pick things up in the water, reach towards the stairs, turn around, and jump back off, and hang on to edge of the pool. While some of these activities were heart pounding at first, I was proud of how brave Sophia was. She loves to go to the pool, what kid doesn't? Now that she is running around everywhere, the local splash pool has a new shark on the loose! Beware sunbathers, playing children, and any objects shiny or sparkly (such a girl). Despite the 16 pool closings due to miscreants who poo in the pool, we have had fun getting tans and splashing around!

Haslet Style-I'm a Journalist

2009-07-08T10:34:00.000-07:00

If you get the Haslet Style it came out today! The article I wrote is The ABC's OF KINDERGARTEN READINESS! Check it out if you get a chance! This is my first time to ever write an article for a magazine. It is not perfect, but it was sooo much fun!

Exciting News

2009-07-03T07:47:00.000-07:00

I may be a little crazy, but the world needs us crazy people to have faith and JUMP into life. Many of you know that I taught Kindergarten in Denton before staying home with Sophia. I love to teach. I love to see the light bulbs of inspiration as kids discover things for themselves and share it with others. I want to share my gifts with others in our community and bring in some income, so I have decided to teach Pre-School from my home! I am going to offer MW or MWF classes from 9:00-11:45. I am soooo excited about this new adventure in our lives. I am working on the room right now and will post pics as it comes together.

I just started spreading the word in our community, but the newsletter does not come out until the end of July. I have also written an article for the Haslet Style magazine called The ABC's of Kindergarten Readiness. It will come out in the back to school addition.

I am only taking 5-6 kids in order to keep a low student/teacher ratio. I can't wait until everything comes together. If you know anyone who is looking for a pre-school spread the word!!! I have a flyer and other info but do not know how to link word documents to posts.

Teaching again will be a breathe of fresh air!

Hi Daddy!

2009-06-22T06:21:00.001-07:00

Happy first official Father's Day Jerad!
My friend Natasha from Sweet Lime Photography took these pics and some other sweet ones of our family that I will post later. She is having a contest for a free photo session, so check out her site.

Sophia is so fortunate to have a Dad like Jerad. He is fun, sweet, considerate, and protective. He has always been the VERY involved Dad and loves to spend his free time with us. He never imagined he would be so in love with our little family. Sophia and Dad love to play, swim, take walks, and cuddle on the couch!

Side Note: While taking pictures on Saturday June 13th, Sophia looked at Jerad, waved and said "Hi, Dad"! How sweet! What a perfect Father's Day gift!

Pittsbutg,TX Home of the Hot Link

2009-06-19T08:34:00.000-07:00

Some of my favorite childhood memories are nestled between the towering pecan trees and running crawdad creeks of East Texas. Every summer I would map out my Papa's land. Me, my cousin, and some crazy chickens were pioneers on a trek across the great wilderness. Along the way we were met by water mocasins, rabid wild dogs, boars, and angry chickens! We would seek refuge in the tall oak trees and look out across our vast beautiful empire. When the sun blazed our backs we would dip our toes into the sparkling stock ponds; not too far, for fear of the mocasins kept us from breaking too many rules. So many adventures, so many memories.

In May we visited my papa in beautiful Pittsburg, TX. A birthday celebration with hotlinks, chocolate cake, and family.

Silver and Gold

2009-06-03T12:57:00.001-07:00

"Make new friends but keep the old, some are silver and the others gold!"

May was a month of visits from friends of old and new. My friend Juliann, who I roomed with in college came down to Texas for a visit. I was fortunate enough to get to see her while she was here visiting family. Her family lives near Houston, so we met in Waco for some lunch. Sophia and Juliann's 4 month old baby boy, Kai, had fun talking to each other. Sophia cried most of the way there, but was as happy as a clam when we got out. When it was time to go home she was zonked from all of the play. It was so great to see my dear friend.

Around the same time some friends came to stay with us (well really with Sophia). We had so much fun with Nick and Maddie. Sophia LOVED them so! She laughed and giggled to her hearts content. She was so excited that she didn't take her naps and woke up at 5am to greet us in the mornings! Sophia and Nick had fun playing ball. Sophia really liked it when he would throw the very soft soccer ball in her face. What a weirdo!

We all had fun watching movies, making pizza, swimming, and playing games. It made me realize how busy your life gets as your kids get older. We had so much fun with these sweet, creative, funny kids!

Diva Darlings and Puppy Pals

2009-05-20T07:54:00.000-07:00

Last Tuesday I got to spend the day with some of my favorite Divas in training. They are sooooo adorable together. I can't wait to hang out with Ms. Dillyn and Nicole this summer. Zoo, swimming, shopping...! The girls were crawling EVERYWHERE this time! I only got about a 15 min break the whole day. I was exhausted. There were attempts to eat dog food, make a break, and poop poop poop! You'd think I was watching puppies!

Side note: While at Jerad's parents the other day Sophia actually succeeded in drinking from the dogs' water dish! YUCKO! I also catch her carrying socks in her mouth all the time. Hmmm.....?

I just love snapping pics of these girls!

My First Mommy Day

2009-05-18T04:20:00.001-07:00

I'm so behind in my posts, but for journaling purposes I need to write about these memories! We had a beautiful mother's day weekend. The morning started off with good morning kisses and cards from both of my sweethearts! No time for breakfast: 8:30 am church ensures no time for pancakes before. After a beautiful sacrament meeting we headed off to Jerad's mom's for lunch.

Sophia had fun kissing on baby Aubree and playing with Nanny and Grandad.

We then headed over to my Mimi and G-dad's! Sophia was the life of the party; babbling in her alien talk, clapping, and dancing. I'm waiting on pics from my dad so I can finally post a family pick. We haven't taken one since Christmas, and THAT one will never be posted!!!

On Saturday my mom, sister, and g-ma came over to visit. We had fun talking, laughing, and of course enjoying the Sophia show. It really is like this: "I want to come see Sophia today. If your there, that's great too." Babies bring so much joy to everyone. I could not have imagined how much I would love our little Sopapilla would bring to mine and Jerad's life, let alone everyone elses.

I've dreamed about being a mother since I was 16. I've written countless poems to my future children. I know it has been/will be difficult and a windy, bumpy road, but I LOVE it! The joy, laughter, and love are immeasurable! I can't wait to see what the future holds for our family. I want to soak it all up day by day. I am so grateful we can be together forever.

Southlake Art Festival

2009-05-13T06:13:00.000-07:00

A few weeks ago we went to the Southlake Art Festival in the square. We usually attend the main street art festival, but couldn't make it because of the rain. We had a wonderful time. Beatiful art, lovely weather, and some good food. Add in family time and it makes for a memorable day!

Sophia love love loved riding on her Daddy's sholder! She was also thouroughly entertained by the water fountain and all the people stopping to say how cute she was.
To end our beautiful outing together, we ate at Snuffer's (one of my fav's)! Sophia loved eating our food at the restaraunt. Is this a diva pose or what? I think she was giving her order to the waiter!

Double Trouble

2009-05-01T21:07:00.000-07:00

On Monday Sophia and I traveled to Burleson to take care of Dillyn, my friend Nicole's 6 month old little girl. I thought I would need an ambulance to get me home at the end of the day, but it was actually fun. There was A LOT of eating, playing, jumping, crawling, baby tv, and little napping! Even though I survived and we had fun, I do not see twins in my future.

Little Bunny Froo Froo

2009-04-16T17:42:00.000-07:00

We had a wonderful first Easter with Sophia and both of our families. Church, food, egg hunt, and family time are a staple of Easter and we did them all!

Sophia was almost 8 months old this Easter. She is growing so fast. How does time go by at lightening speed? She is crawling all over the place, standing up, and moving from one piece of furniture to another. She loves to clap, dance, and wave. Her favorite games are: exploring the house and playing crawling tag! I swear she says mama and dada, but it could just be gibber jabber. I love her little "alien talk". I know blah blah blah won't be as cute when she's a teenager! It's amazing how much change has taken place; in her growth, cognitive development, emotional development, sleep, play, and feeding schedule.

Having children really does change everything! In a wonderful, messy, crazy, joyful, blissful way!

I'm an Aunt!

2009-04-07T06:32:00.001-07:00

We welcomed little Aubree Kay Moore to the family on Saturday March 28th! She weighed 7lbs 9oz and was 19 inches long. I'm glad that I now know the joy of being an aunt to a precious baby girl. For a newborn she is very alert and stays up for long stretches. She is a squirmy little thing and I swear she already smiles. It is amazing to see her and Mandy interact. She knows her momma and will just stare at her while she talks. I am so excited the next generation is starting to grow. Two grand kids down and more to come.

Temperament Study

2009-04-06T09:50:00.000-07:00

I was reading that research shows a child’s temperament is pretty much the same from birth. I want to track Sophia with these same questions during different stages of her life. I think it is so interesting that we get to know these little spirits, who they are, what they like, what they may become, from birth. Sophia is an action adventurer according to the personality test. I wonder what the rest of my kids will be like! Here is Sophia at close to 8 months.

Activity level: Is he very active, not so active, or somewhere in between? Active
Rhythmicity: Is she regular or irregular in regards to her basic biological functions? Irregular
Approach-withdrawal: Does she seem to enjoy new situations or is she slow-to-warm-up? Slow to warm up some people. For others she is great.
Adaptability: How rapidly does the novelty of a new situation or person wear off? After she warms up she is good 
Intensity of reaction: When he is hungry, how intense are his wails? Mild
Quality of mood: Does she seem generally negative or positive? Positive: as long as she gets what she wants, she is happy!
Distractibility: How easily does a new activity disrupt one that's been ongoing? She is distracted very easily!
Persistence: What's the extent to which an activity, once undertaken, is maintained? She is very determined and focused.
Level of sensitivity: How intense does a sensory stimulus (lights, noise, or activity) need to be for your child to respond? She has eagle ears and responds to the slightest noise or activity. She is very curious and aware of the world around her. She wants to touch and see everything in her world. She’d rather play than eat or sleep!

I think Sophia will be a very strong and determined woman. She will face challenges head on and stop at nothing to accomplish her goals. I think she may have difficulty accepting change. I am excited about what Sophia will bring to our family and the world!

Moving in the right direction: Sophia's Crawling!!!

2009-03-24T09:11:00.000-07:00

Sophia has been scooting and rolling for a while, but yesterday was her first day to crawl forward at a good speed. We went to Joshua yesterday to help my mother-in-law. She had thrown her back out so we decided to make the family's dinner, dust, and pack Mandy's bags for the hospital. She will be having Aubree any day now! I can't wait for the counsins to be besties! Anywhoo, while I was cooking in the kitchen Pam exclaimed, "Maegan, she's crawling"! I ran to try and video her first crawling adventure, but could'nt figure out my sister's camera :(!!! Oh, well. So this is her second day of true crawling. They grow way too fast. These past seven months have really flown by!

Bobble Head

2009-03-22T08:26:00.000-07:00

It's the new dance craze: Bobble Head Baby! This is too funny. It takes a little bit for her to get started, but then Sophia reveals her newest dance move!

Backwards Baby

2009-03-17T06:14:00.000-07:00

This video was taken about a month ago. Sophia had just discovered "crawling", but it was backwards. She is bouncing, rolling, pulling up on her knees, and doing some type of wierd push up with her bum in the air. She is already everywhere with her rolling, but I know she really will be everywhere when she figures out this crawling thing!

Discovery

2009-03-11T14:50:00.000-07:00

The world is a beautiful place!

Mandy's Shower

2009-03-09T20:29:00.000-07:00

Thank you to everyone who helped with ideas for Mandy's shower. We had so much fun and she loved everything. I had so much fun making her gifts. I love to make custom bow holders, picture frames, and tutus. It was a perfect day. I can't wait for Aubree Kay to make her appearance at the end of March.

Randomness

2009-02-27T21:33:00.001-08:00

These are some of my favorite pictures from the month of February!

A Day in the Life of a Redheaded 6 Month Old

2009-02-08T18:46:00.000-08:00

This is a little look into the daily life of a crazy redheaded 6 month old! We are having so much fun and just wanted to share it with you. Sophia is almost 6 months old now and here are some things she loves to do:
• Roll, roll, roll to see what she can find
• Eat veggies, fruit, and cereal
• Sit up and play with her toys
• Laugh, giggle, and squeal
• Make funny faces
• Grab at anything in her path
• Play outside
• Sleep all night long
Everyday is an adventure, the same, different, amazing, exhausting, messy, frustrating, joyous, and just plain miraculous.

Cake Therapy

2009-01-28T09:25:00.001-08:00

Do you ever have one of those days where you just wake up feeling BLAH! That was me yesterday. It wasn't a lazy in bed all day feeling, just a "I really don't feel quite right" feeling. I cleaned, baked, took care of Sophia, yada yada yada. I was not getting any better. I read my scriptures then took a nice long wonderful bubble bath. That helped a lot. It probably washed away some of my blues. I was feeling better, but still something was just a little off. Later that night, as the streets filled with sparkling ice glitter, I drove to my friends house for a cake decorating class. After a near death experience I finally made it there. It was wonderfully therapeutic. The cake was no where near perfect, or even party worthy, but it was the medicine I needed. Now I have the cake deco bug! I keep of thinking of excuses just to make cakes. Super Bowl, Valentines, Happy Friday! There's only one problem. Who's going to eat them?

On a Roll

2009-01-15T19:20:00.000-08:00

On Sunday Sophia rolled over from her back to her belly. This is her rolling over for the very first time! She has been rolling the other direction for a while. Now that she can do both she just keeps going and going and going. I laid her on her blanket and went in the kitchen. Next thing I know I heard a clang and she was across the living room hanging on to a table. She is five months old today---man how time flies! I guess I'm in for it now!

Baby Shower Ideas

2009-01-11T12:47:00.000-08:00

Hello! I am throwing my sister in law a baby shower in February! I have some ideas about decorations, food, gifts, etc. I was wondering if there is anything you've seen or done at a baby shower that you thought was just so incredibly adorable. This is her first and she is having a girl. Any suggestions will be mucho appreciated!

Sophia's First Basketball Game

2009-01-05T12:57:00.000-08:00

Sophia and Dad had a great time at Casey's basketball game! She loved watching the players move up and down the court. She must have gotten bored because she fell asleep towards the end of the game. Whistles, hoops, hollers, buzzers, and squeaky shoes could not keep this baby awake! She soooo is my daughter!

Holiday Fun

2009-01-05T08:43:00.000-08:00

With how crazy the holidays are I haven't posted for a while. We had a wonderful and tiring first Christmas with Sophia. We stayed the night at Jerad's grandparents and watched Christmas vacation while eating the yummiest mushroom treats. Sophia went to bed pretty easy but woke up a couple of times with a "where the heck am I cry". With a plug of the passi she was back asleep, but between the symphony of snores and baby sounds I didn't get much sleep. At 5 am we were awaken to the sounds of a happy baby ready to see what santa brought her. We woke up the rest of the family and watched our 4 year old cousin open his presents. Sophia got a GIANT bear and an old fashioned noise maker (one of those rolly ones). From there it was off to Jerad's parents and then to my grandparents. Sophia was so good and everyone loved their pictures from her (thanks tasha :)). We've enjoyed taking time off from work and visiting family. Yes, even I got a break from work. Jerad took down all of Christmas and cleaned the entire house!!!! How lucky am I!!!

Santa Gets A Present

2008-12-13T19:01:00.000-08:00

Well Jerad and I thought it would be fun to take Sophia to the mall for her first trip to meet Santa. I was expecting lines out the door, screaming kids, and paying one million dollars for a tiny photo with Santa. To my surprise the line moved pretty quickly, only one tot screamed, and we only payed 1/2 a mil for 8 tiny photos. Finally we made it to the front of the line where we watched a pre-school aged boy and newborn baby take the cutest picture ever with Santa. Now it was our turn. We placed Sophia on Santa's lap. Hey, no screaming or crying. This was going "pretty good"! Then I could see it coming. Santa was about to get an early Christmas present. Oh no! Santa don't bounce her up and down so fast! Smile, 1 2 3, blaaaah! Santa got a spit up surprise. Being the sweet old man he is, he looked at Jerad and said "TAKE HER NOW"! We ended up getting a cute pic. She looked a little grumpy. How would you look if you were about to spew. Hopefully next year she will smile for the camera and give Santa a candy cane instead.

Sophia's First Thanksgiving

2008-12-03T15:54:00.000-08:00

For Thanksgiving we were in the good ole town of Joshua pronounced josh-u-way to the natives. I was a little stressed (understatement) for no good reason at all. We ate the yummiest thanksgiving food ever (gotta love those sweet potatoes with marshmallows on top) at my Mimi's, snapped a few pics, and then were off to Jerad's Grandparents. We planned on leaving my Mimi's early so we could spend time with Jerad's fam from out of town, but of course with a 3 month old it didn't happen! Nevertheless, we made it and had a good visit. I stressed for no reason! I guess now I will be ready for Christmas and decide to go with the flow.

Getting Crafty

2008-11-19T13:46:00.001-08:00

Adjusting to motherhood has been an adventure! I always thought of myself as a natural at being a mother, even though there have been many prayers and tears in my journey thus far. Staying at home was a different adjustment and I didn't know if I was cut out for the housewife thing. There are so many things I am not a natural at and neither was my mom. I have had to actually learn new things and practice, which that is something I do love...learning new things. I love to bake, but am learning new things to cook. I love making things like tutus, bows, and other crafts for the house and Sophia! What I am still working on is how to scout out deals for groceries, etc. and manage a budget ( now that we are a one income household). I love to organize, but really don't know where to start! Sophia takes 1 hour naps max, so I don't have a lot of free time. I know with practice and time my capacity will increase, so for now I will admire those of yall who have been at this for a while!

Family Outing

2008-11-05T10:35:00.000-08:00

On Saturday we went to my favorite restaraunt Joe T's and then to the botanical gardens! Sophia loved being outside, I think she'll be a naturalist. There are also some other random pics of Sophia in her bumbo watching baby einstien and her chewing on her wedge (i guess it doesn't work for a strong wiggly worms!).

Halloween 2008

2008-11-02T16:06:00.000-08:00

Halloween Fun

2008-11-01T09:59:00.000-07:00

What a crazy week! Sophia and I have been on the run! We went to visit my friend and her brand new baby, went to the physical therapist, and went to visit everyone where I used to teach. She was so adorable in the Halloween tutu Nicole made for her. We made caramel apples, yummy sugar cookies with delectable frosting, and yummy soup and paninis. My dad (now called Grandad) and his sweetheart Kelly came over for Halloween goodies and pictures. Sophia was a spider! By the time we got her in her costume she was ready for bed! Today we are off to Joe T's, my fav restaurant ever, and then to the botanical gardens. I am determined to post more often. Oh, on Friday of last week Sophia rolled over from her belly to her back! Every time I lay her on her belly for tummy time she ends up on her back. The little turkey!!!!!!!!!!!

Fall Fun, Sophia on the run

2008-10-23T13:29:00.000-07:00

We went to the pumpkin patch on Tuesday with Lacey and Abby. The girls were too cute. I tried to get some cute pics but Sophia was being a little grumpy! Maybe it was the bees following me everywhere. They weren't swarming anyone else, wt heck!!!!!!! I guess I smell too sweet ha ha! Sophia is now 11 lbs and 10 weeks old.

Before you vote consider this! Posted by JERAD

2008-10-04T12:03:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NU6fuFrdCJY

7 weeks and lookin good!

2008-10-02T16:57:00.000-07:00

Sophia was a whoppin 9lbs 12 oz last week, I just love her little rolls! She has reflux and so we are on medication and REFLUX PROTOCOL (sounds official like the FBI or something). She prefers to sleep in her carrier right now because it is uncomfortable for her to lay on her back. I'm sure as her reflux settles she will be able to sleep on her back or side again. We are having so much fun dressing up and playing. She sleeps great at night and always has, lets hope it sticks. It's the day time naps that usually get interrupted by poo or upset tummy. She has started "talking" a little, it is soooo adorable. I know she will be doing more and more each day!

Four Weeks-Life at Warp Speed

2008-09-15T13:26:00.000-07:00

Sophia is 4 weeks old now, wow how fast it came! She is now a whoppin 9lbs 1oz! I can't believe how fast babies grow. She is trying to coo a little and makes the cutest noises. I can't wait until she begins babbling! We are having fun going for walks, taking baths, and playing! I am soo excited for Halloween. Sophia is going to be the cutest spider around.

Growing Girl

2008-09-03T10:23:00.000-07:00

Sophia is growing like a weed. On Friday she was up to 7lbs 3 oz and almost 21 inches long. Sophia and I are starting to get into a groove, how long it will last I do not know!!!! We have had some rough days where her schedule was out of whack, but with continued effort and consistency I know she will continue to be a happy and healthy baby. I've finally been able to do the regular everyday things again like shower, make-up, make dinner, laundry, read! It has been so much fun watching her grow and change every day. She is having fun with bath time, and I swear she grins at me! (don't dash my hopes and tell me its gas!!!!!!!!!!!!) Are adventures have included a poo fest at the Dr, where she proceeded to squirt out poo all over mom and dad as we were changing her diaper. It was not until later that I discovered it (yellow poo) all over my jeans! Oh the joys of motherhood, I couldn't help but laugh until I peed my pants!

Note about one of the pics:
Dad and Sophia have the same sleeping habits, who would've known!!!!

Sophia Grace

2008-08-26T16:24:00.000-07:00

She's finally here! Sophia was born on Friday morning August 15th at 8:13 am!!!! My waterbroke Thursday night at 6:30 and then 14 hrs later she was here! She was 6lbs 13 oz and 19 in long. After a low blood sugar scare for the first 24 hrs she was doing great! We had a little trouble with feeding but now the little snorter is moving and grooving! Friday will be her 2 week check up. Time does fly and each day is a new adventure. Can't wait to post more about what she is doing. She is such a strong baby already. She can roll over onto her side and lift her head up for brief periods of time. Can't wait to see what is in store as she grows!

33 weeks: Someone get this baby out of me!!!

2008-07-15T12:42:00.000-07:00

Well, all along I have been saying how pregnancy has been so great and so much fun. I have finally hit the point where fun is gone and in its place is heartburn, huge ginormous swollen body parts, rapid water weight gain, and difficulty sitting, standing, rolling, eating,......! I have about six and 1/2 weeks left minus or plus a few: since babies usually don't come when they are supposed to. Even though I may not look it (some may beg to differ) I feel like I weigh a bazillion pounds.

On another note I am very excited about a shower some of my friends are throwing me tonight, and the shower my MiMi and other friends are throwing this weekend. The babies room is close to being done, and after the showers I can't wait to put the finishing touches on everything! I can't wait to pack for the hospital and know I have everything I need! I know this is just a fantasy, but a girl can wish.

3D sono

2008-06-20T15:49:00.001-07:00

Hello everyone!

It has been a while since I blogged, but I promise to do better! Summer has been fun so far. I have been spending the first few weeks organizing all my school stuff and putting it in the attic. I have also been cleaning out closets like crazy and organizing my house! Other than that I have had a blast decorating the nursery, reading, and hanging out at the pool!

Summer News:

Nicole is having a baby girl too and my cousin Rory just gave birth to her little girl, Sarah, on Tuesday June 17th! She is beautiful. When I was holding her I could feel the burning desire to meet my baby girl. I can't wait...I hope the next 10 weeks doesn't seem like an eternity. Another friend of mine is having a girl too....it is girl mania! Too much estrogen up in here!

3D Sono:

Jerad and I saw our little girl today via 3D sono! She was being such a turkey, we only got one good shot of her face. She was using the placenta as her pillow and the ambilical cord as her blanket. When I tried to get her to move she gave us the cold sholder and turned the back of her head towards us. What a little toot! We did get to see that she already has a little hair! I think she is cute as button. Who does she look like......hmmm.......I don't know! We are just glad to see she is still a girl and has all of her parts!

It's a girl!

2008-04-05T14:37:00.000-07:00

We went to the doctor on Tuesday to see our little bean at 19 weeks along! I fully expected to find a healthy beautiful baby boy, but to our surprise we found out we are having a beautiful BABY GIRL!!!!!! It was amazing! When we first saw her she was sucking her thumb. She started to move around like crazy and then eventually found her thumb again! I want to share some of the pictures because they are too cute! I feel like one of THOSE PARENTS already, wanting to show everyone pictures of my baby even if she is still in utero!

15 weeks and counting!

2008-03-07T13:58:00.001-08:00

Well, my prego friend Nicole told me about this blog thing, and I thought I would entertain myself and bore you! I am 15 weeks pregnant and soooooooo excited about little bean. The first time we saw bean he looked like a bean/gummy bear. When I was 10 weeks preggers we heard bean's heart beat at a whopping 170 bmp. Bean is above average from utero!
At 15 weeks I am finally passed the nausea stage, but no weird cravings, or any cravings for that matter have hit me yet. I can't wait to want to eat something crazy like eggs drowned in chocolate syrup! My husband has to be the greatest. Yesterday for our anniversary he brought home a pizza, coke, and a boppy!!!!!! A boppy is the greatest invention ever, get your mind out of the gutter, it is a body pillow! With my growing bump it has been getting more and more uncomfortable to sleep. He is my hero!
On another note I am happy to say I never officially got sick b/c of pregnancy, only some bad chili last weekend! I am now feeling better and have enjoyed a lazy day at home thanks to the lovely snow! We got at least 6 inches in Haslet! I wonder if anyone will ever read this. I'll try to make it a little more interesting next time!

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