Sunday Afternoon

It was a pretty gloomy Sunday but we still managed to have a nice afternoon outside.

Kona boy enjoying some fresh air

Nevaeh and daddy

Mommy, Daddy and Kona (taken by Nevaeh after she posed us, she actually told Jacob to tilt his head!)

Daddy and Nevaeh taking a break from their basketball game

COOKIES

Nevaeh and daddy cracking some eggs

Cheesing it up for the camera

Heart shaped cookies?

Nevaeh shoving as many chocolate chips in to her mouth as possible!

While at Kohl's we decided it would be a brilliant idea to purchase a cookie press.. well needless to say it wasn't such a great idea after all.  It turns out it is a little messier than expected and for $23 it better work VERY well.  So, it will be going back to Kohl's 

ASAP.   Well even though it was pretty messy the cookies turned out great! 

Beach Day

Here we are at the beach!  We were there on 2/28 but due to MORE issues with camera we were unable to post.  It was so warm that day... we had to make her pants shorts and let her run around in her undershirt!

5 month ultrasound

We had our 5 month ultrasound and the baby is doing amazingly well!  Our little munchkin' is really active much more active than Nevaeh ever was at this stage and it has been so much fun feeling this one move SO MUCH!  We were able to check out his/her heart, brain, tummy and limbs (including a great shot of some big Samoan feet).  I can't believe how emotional I got, I figured it wouldn't be a big deal since we had been through it before but I just feel that much more blessed to be able to have such a healthy kid AGAIN!

Anyway, we did NOT find out the sex of the baby.  I think it is a boy, just because he/she is so active and I did have some slight morning sickness this time around.  BUT I am secretly hoping for a girl.  I know we already have one but knowing how special and strong the bond between sisters is I feel the need to give that to Nevaeh.  I can't imagine life without my sisters, a best friend is one thing but a sister... no comparison.  Don't get me wrong, I LOVED having my brother for as long as I did, it was a very comforting feeling to have such a strong big brother in my life.  He did everything a big brother should, he was funny, caring, protective and picked on me like only he could, but still a little sister for Nevaeh would be GREAT.

With that being said, I am grateful the baby is big and healthy, no matter the sex!

Only 19 more weeks to go before we meet this little bundle of joy!!

20 Weeks...

Here is a picture of Nevaeh (posing like only she knows how) and daddy and then a pic of me and the baby.  

I am currently 20 weeks and growing.  My little lady just had to jump into the shot, what a cutie.  Man this belly is popping out over night but I can't complain because I LOVE IT!  

We have our 5 month appointment next Tuesday and we get to find out the sex of our little baby BUT we have decided to keep it a surprise... I think it will be so much fun to find out on delivery day what our baby's name will be!  Jacob doesn't agree with me but he is willing to go along with it.  I know the excitement of finding out on our baby's birthday will be super extra special!

I will post another picture of my growing self in a few weeks!

Drum Roll Please...

Here I am at 4 1/2 months (18 weeks)!  I am showing ALREADY!!  I can't really complain, I love it and can't wait for everyone to be able to notice.  My tummy is bigger at 18 weeks this time around than it was with Nevaeh but over all I think I am much healthier with this pregnancy!  

I think I will update every few weeks with a new picture!  

jen

Camera?!?!

Sadly, our camera is on strike!!  It took it's last picture about 2 weeks ago and now refuses to open up it's lens.  So now that I am finally starting to really "show" I have no camera to document it.  I am now 17 weeks along and my tummy is noticeably bigger, slightly rounder and puffier, kind of cute, I think.  As soon as we buy our new camera we will post a picture of our growing little one.  

I am still feeling GREAT, not a care in the world.  Other than I am now starting to show and I haven't exactly disclosed my pregnancy information at work.  I wanted to prove that I am an asset to the company before the big "reveal" but I think I might have to let the cat out of bag within the next week or so.  A girl in my training class asked me "are you planning to have more kids" and as soon as I muttered "yes" she asked "WHEN?", I don't know maybe I am just being paranoid but I think she is on to me!  I know it is illegal to fire me based on my pregnancy but I am sure they could come up with some other reason if I wasn't a STAR at my job, right?  I don't know, but so far I am doing great.  Passed 4 of 8 training exams with almost perfect scores, so I think I am going to let them know after I pass the next two.  My tummy is begging not to be sucked in anymore... especially after lunch!

Now about my little Nevaeh.  She LOVES her new school!  She cried the week before she started because she continued asking "when am I starting school?" and we would say "next week" then she would say "I am never going to school" and whimper.  She has now been in school full time for a full week and it is as if she has been at that school for MONTHS!  She is such a social kid, thanks to daddy!  I am so thankful that she enjoys going to school and doesn't mind being there from 8 to 4.  If it wasn't for her easy transition I don't think I would have been able to fully focus at work... 

I feel so blessed and thankful for everything and everyone in our lives... we honestly couldn't ask for anything more.

OH, I have felt the muchkin' MOVE!!  Crazy...