Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Nursery theme....
Friday, January 23, 2009
The count down is on....
On the subject here is the latest update...
I am almost to my third trimester if you can believe it! I think the first trimester went by really slow and the second has gone by pretty quick.
I am definitely in maternity clothes now, it is quite evident that I am "with child" lol. Haven't gotten on a scale lately and don't really intend to, but I think I am in line with where I should be. (I say that not having any real idea!)
Now that we know Peanut is a girl, she has acquired a couple more nicknames...Lil Miss Pea and SweetPea. She is moving around a lot these days, there is always some gurgling of one kind or another in my abdomen (insert gas joke here Katie). Derek has felt her kick, it is still pretty weak, but getting stronger by the day. I was sitting in a meeting yesterday and got a definitive "kick" from her, it actually startled me, but didn't hurt.
What has been hurting is the heartburn...it is a killer! It has been pretty constant for about the past 2 weeks. I have a stash of Tums at home, in my desk and in my purse so they are available at all times. My stash ran out this week at work and it was a very painful experience. Sorry mom, the Walmart tums are just not the same!
I am in full baby gear mode, when I am not wanting to work or sitting at home, I have been reading a lot about different products...cribs, strollers, car seats etc. etc. There is SO much that you have to get and different safety factors to consider. I have been reading a book that helps determine what is worth spending money on and if the more expensive brands are really worth it. In most cases they aren't, you are just paying more money for the brand name.
We still haven't decided on a name, so by all means comment with any suggestions! Just because we aren't going reveal the favorite doesn't mean we are not open to suggestions. :)
That's the update...getting more and more excited by the day.
Birthday Part Dos
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Basketball shoes
These are the basketball shoes that Ryan got for Christmas, after carefully asking Ryan what his basketball team colors were, we place the blue stripes in the sides of his shoes. As you can see, his team colors are actually orange and black....and one of the orange inserts was nowhere to be found. He went with the one orange and one black shoe stripes. I got him explaining his shoes to my mom on video...kinda funny. :)
Basketball on Saturday
We had our first scheduling conflict with Derek and Ryan's basketball games this past Saturday. Ryan was playing in Arlington at 3pm and Derek was playing at 5pm in Bremerton. I was in charge of taking Ryan to his game. The final score was 10 - 6, Ryan's team the Mavericks were victorious, Ryan scored 5 of his teams 10 points! Way to go Ry! I tried to upload these in order 3 different times, and it is just not happening today. :) So watch the second one first (him driving to the hoop), then watch the first one (shooting free throws from being fouled driving to the hoop), and then watch the third one...its a surprise!
Friday, January 16, 2009
Happy Birthday Derek!
I went shopping after work...I had some gift cards to Motherhood Maternity (thanks to my dad & Vonda!), I got myself a new maternity outfit (as fashionably modeled here) and a few other shirts as well! I feel like I have literally doubled in size in the past week. I know it is just the beginning, but it will take some getting used to.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Basketball Fun...
Ryan had his first basketball game last Saturday in his new basketball league. He has graduated from the YMCA league and is now at the boys and girls club. The game was out in Monroe at 9am...that means we leave our house by about 8am...I demand a latte (decaf of course), Derek gets a Pepsi and we are on our way. The game Saturday was a good one and ended up tying in overtime.
Above is Ryan in warm ups. Below is him shooting free throws. Notice the clap when he misses the first one...he is not competitive or anything! :) Derek thinks the follow through on the second one is just great!
Watching the parents at the basketball games is always entertaining...these are 8 year olds and they get into it! Though thinking back, I remember being pretty serious about my 100 yard freestyle relay in the 8 and under category at summer swim league.
On a random side note....I saw the BEST MULLET EVER on an 8 year old that was playing in the next game. Business in the front....Party in the back. Sorry that I don't have a picture of it to share with you.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Snow fun...
Belated Christmas...
So to keep with tradition, I procrastinated wrapping presents as long as possible and actually reached an all time low....wrapping Christmas day! Since I knew we weren't opening presents until Katie got home, I had the morning to wrap! Below is Mom's beautiful tree (and my Dad's foot!).