It's a......

Saw the doctor yesterday and it's a GIRL!!!

She is around 6-8 inches and weighs around 6oz right now, at least I think that's what the doctor said. I was just in awe about how much detail you can see on ultrasounds. I'm 18 1/2 weeks along so she has lots of growing to do.

I'm not crazy about 4D ultrasound pictures, they are a bit alien-like and weird. I couldn't get them to scan properly so I took a picture of the pictures.

The Budding Artist

Isaac and I went to a Gymboree Art class on Monday. He was less than thrilled and so was I. It was okay but, in my opinion, too product oriented for the wee ones. So that afternoon we finger painted at home.

The weather was gorgeous so we headed out to the backyard, set up his picnic table and got to creating. At first Isaac was very hesitant to even come near the table. I decided to start without him hoping he would join me. He would come over for a peek every once in a while but still wouldn't touch the paint. I then turned around to "look at the shrubs" and Isaac sneaked over and stuck his first finger in the paint. That's all it took. He had a ball and has asked to paint again everyday this week.

and you say..."Finally!!!"

Yes, I'm finally updating the blog. It's been a while, well it's been since Halloween. Ooops! It's been bothering me that I've neglected this and it's really been bothering Hammy. I think when she said, (and I'm paraphrasing) "If Molly can update her blog almost daily with a newborn baby, a 1year old and a 4 year old, you can update yours." And you know, she's right.

So here it is. The last few months in review:

October came and went with Isaac's birthday. He turned two! My long time friend Molly, who owns Lucky Horseshoe Photography, took some great pictures of the festivities.

Next came Thanksgiving. Scott and I decided to break in our new kitchen and host a family Thanksgiving. It was a lot of work but actually really fun. I couldn't have done it without the help of Hammy. Thank you!!! Silly me has pictures of the house but none of all the family that attended.

We had something extra special to be thankful for on this day. We found out we were expecting a new addition to our family!!! Baby is due August 6!!!

Next came the Christmas holidays...we had three this last year. One at home, one at Pappy's and one at Hammy's! Isaac raked in the gifts this year! We also had our first real family picture taken this month, again, thanks to Molly and Lucky Horseshoe Photography.

January came and went thank goodness. Morning sickness, afternoon sickness and oh my, evening sickness! Never really sick but mercy did I feel awful!

This past month has been soooo much better, for the most part... I'm into my second trimester so I'm feeling really good and thankfully so because my beloved 2 year old has decided he doesn't need to nap anymore! Oh the misery! This is the worst idea Isaac has ever had. It's not all lost though. We, or should I say, I, still have rest time. Same routine as always, Isaac and I read a few books and then we sing and rock in the glider. He usually falls asleep and then I put him in the crib. Only now, he wakes up, cries for a minute or two and then parties with his stuffed animals while I shut my door and lie down for an hour. It works for us.

Hope you enjoyed the very brief (but long post) recap of the last few months. See you in a couple of days!

Happy Halloween...yesterday!

Isaac wasn't quite sure what to think about trick-or-treating. He either wanted to go in to our neighbor's houses or run up our legs in fear. Before trick-or-treating we went to a party at Gymboree. Here are a few pictures from our Halloween day.

Happy Birthday!!!

Isaac turned two today! What a day we had! Isaac started the morning by throwing up a few times. "Woohoo! I'm two! Barf barf barf...woohoo!" Luckily it was short lived and he is back to pigging out at meal times already. I know in 15 years Isaac will be so pleased that I caught his regurgitation on video and even more pleased that his dada was quick enough to move the gift out of the way in time.

I still can't believe how much he as grown. Everyday he does something new. Can this little toddler really be the same baby that grew inside me for nine months; the same baby we brought home from the hospital two years ago? It's hard to believe how fast they grow. Today, like last year I went through the day thinking about labor and pushing and the first time I saw him. Will I do this every year? I hope so. What a happy and life-changing day that was. Happy birthday Isaac. Mama loves you!

pre-puke present

post puke present

why get dressed again if you're going to yack


feeling much better now!!!

my little streaker

it's looking like a kitchen!

had the granite installed today...won't be long now!

Cabinet Install

I've been at my mom's for the last few days so Scott sent me some pictures of the cabinets from his phone. They aren't the best quality photos so the color is a little off but you get the idea. They did most of this in one day! We are waiting on the granite install on Friday before they can finish hanging the rest of them. I am soooo excited! Can't believe we're almost done!

breakfast area and my new desk

laundry room

quick sewing project

Today was clean out Isaac's closet day. He's outgrown a lot and I needed to pack up or give away some things. Well, knowing how much Isaac loves anything to do with "the wheels on the bus," I couldn't pack up this t-shirt. So, while he was napping a made it into a pillow for him. Can't wait to give it to him.

tea party

More museum pictures! Isaac loves having tea parties in the little house. This is in the Tot Spot upstairs in the museum.