22 weeks

I have such a majestic pose ;)

On the phone (not so majestic).

I am still feeling really good! I love the second trimester.  I have got my eating a lot more under control.  I eat a lot more often throughout the day so I am not so ravenous around brownies and the like.

We found a book called 'The Wild, wild Inside: A view from Mommy's Tummy" and my kids really like it.  The book is narrated by the baby that is inside her mommy's tummy and she talks about how people will always ask her mom what the baby is doing and she always says the same things.  Like, sleeping, eating, kicking.  And the baby explains that she isn't doing just those things, she dances like a ballerina, or plays baseball, or cooks food for hungry puppies, or does yoga and flies rocket ships.
Q has really gotten into it, he is always coming up with things that the baby is doing.  And even though he still says he wants a brother, he always calls the baby she.
So today I tried to tell the kids that the baby was sleepy so I needed to take a nap, and Quincey said, "No, Mom the baby isn't tired she is wanting to dance."  Ahhh man.  

Maiya is Three!

My baby girl turned 3 yesterday!  She is such a fun little girl.  She is very independent, she loves to wrestle her brother, and LOVES the color pink.  She also loves to paint and color, which we do a lot of.  Her most favorite thing to do though, is to take out all of the blankets and towels from the inn closet and puts them in a big pile on the floor (inside or outside) and "make a house." She then brings her babies, and other toys of choice and will sit there and chat with them.

(for example...)

I was looking at cake ideas on the computer and she saw this pink pony cake and she fell in love with it.  So, we had a great time making it.  And when I asked her what her favorite part of her party was, she said, " My Pink Pony Cake!"

We had so many friends come to her party on Friday night. We all had a great time.  Here are some pics of present opening. 

On Sunday morning (her actual birthday) Quincey and I got up and decorated with balloons and streamers.  We also had birthday muffins, and she got to open some presents.

She loved wearing her new dress and jewelry to church. 

20 weeks

Yesterday, I hit 20 weeks.  I am more than half way now!  I am most definitely feeling pregnant now.  I have to sleep on my side to be comfortable (I am normally a 100 % back sleeper, so I always dislike giving that up).  My number one craving for this pregnancy so far is BROWNIES!!!!  And normally, I am not crazy about brownies or chocolate in general.  So, this baby's middle name is probably 'Sugar'.  I have been having heartburn which I never had with my others... that isn't much fun.  But other then that, All is well!  It really surprised me when they said the placenta was in the front, because I feel lots of kicks.  G was even able to feel a kick the other night already! 

19 week Ultrasound

I got an ultrasound done today, and it was really neat to see the baby! It always makes it a little more real when you can see the hands and feet and the cute little head.  One thing we got to learn about our little one though is that he/she likes privacy!  The baby kept it's arms around it's face and it's little legs closed the entire time, so we weren't able to find out the gender.
At first I was disappointed,  I was looking forward to telling the kids and to help prepare them more for what's coming. But, we didn't find out with Quincey and I remember how much fun it was to find out the old fashioned way, so I guess a few more months won't kill us.  Maybe I will have to go back for another ultrasound, and the baby will be be less private then.  
Quincey and Maiya were very fascinated by the Ultrasound.  And Quincey became really kind of giddy.  He had a hard time not smiling and giggling and telling us how much he loves us.  And when the tech put the heartbeat waves up on the screen, Quincey said, "And there is the babies sharp teeth!"  I love how sweet he is.  He has been taking care of me.  Asking if the baby needs some water, or if the baby needs to rest.
Here are the pictures! 

The baby kept waving at us!  Hi Mom! Hi Dad!

cute little arms.

Stop taking pictures! I am trying to sleep ;)

Parade, Birthday, Baby, and Vegas Baby!!!!

It is about time to update!  Here are a couple of pictures from 4th of July.  We went and saw a parade in Bayfield with some of Geren's family, and then went to his Aunt's house and got to eat lots of yummy food.  The kids loved the 4th of July, and the fireworks. 

It was Geren's 29th Birthday on Sunday and we had a great day.  He actually gave a talk in sacrament on his Birthday that brought people to tears (myself included).  After church the kids and I drew pictures for him to decorate the wall with. At this point, Q got the idea to give daddy a present, so he went to his room and grabbed a couple of his toys and gave them to him for his birthday.  So, then Maiya got in on the action and found the closest thing to her, Quincey's scriptures, and gave them to him for a present.  This went on for awhile.  Maiya also gave him one of Quincey's shoe, and a Wii remote, and Quincey kept getting more toys from his room, quite entertaining.  And Geren loved those presents, because they were so thoughtful.  ;)

The kids helped me make a German Chocolate Cake for Geren (that is his favorite). 

I wanted to record that on July 9th I felt baby's first obvious movement. The next day (Geren's Birthday), I was feeling all of the acrobats and continue to do so. Sure makes it feel a lot more real! I feel like I didn't record these kind of things with my other pregnancies, and I wish I did! So, get ready for lots of details with this one.  I am 17 weeks today, and this is how I look (not too much different from 15 weeks, as expected ;)  My ultrasound is scheduled for Aug. 1st.  So, make sure you vote before then!  So far 6 people have guessed a girl and 1 has guessed a boy.  I wonder why everyone thinks I am having a girl. ;)

I am still feeling really good!  I sometimes forget I am pregnant, I have a lot of energy etc.  I do get kind of ravenous around sweets though (cakes, cookies, ice cream etc.) which definitely reminds me I am pregnant.

This Friday we are off to St. George to spend a couple of days with Geren's brother and his family.  Then we will head to Vegas so Geren can take his tax exam preparation classes.  The classes are M-W and the kids and I get to stay in the Hotel Suite and swim in this swimming pool.  I can't wait!!! :)

Butter Fiasco of 2011

I did already post these pics on facebook, but I wanted to put it on here to record for family history. Mostly so that I can show my kids how much they put me through when they were younger ;)
The kids got into my fridge and pulled out a 1/2 pound of butter and flicked it tiny pieces all over the room. Of course by the time I found it, it was melting all over the place! Not the easiest to clean, but we got it worked out.

15 week Belly Pics

Oh... so precious. ;) But seriously, I do think it's kinda fun to have the beginnings of a baby belly.

Here is me drawing focus to it.....

And here is me just standing there.....

And here is picture of my new haircut that I got today. 

I am still feeling really good!  No nausea at all.  I don't know how I got so lucky, but I am thankful for it.  My next appointment is July 5th.  Only about another month until we find out what gender baby #3 will be.  I think I will put up a poll to see what your guesses are, those are always fun ;)