Yeah, third trimester!!!

I am finally writing on my blog, yes I know it has been a very long time. So as of Sunday the 14th I am officially in my last trimester with this pregnancy. Our precious little Parker is growing strong and quickly. I am loving the movements. Pregnancy isn't easy but it is surely worth it!!!

We just got back from California. Brian helped his dad re-shingle the roof for the first 4 days, which the boys and I spend relaxing. We did go to the Jelly-Belly Factory which was fun! Then on friday we got to go to San Fransisco which was a great day. We went to the aquarium, wandered the piers and went to a Giants baseball game (which they won). It was a really great trip and I am terribly sad it is over. I have great in-laws!

Scrapbook expo

So I spent friday and saturday at the Scrapbook USA expo and it was so much fun!!! I went with my mom and my aunt Cindy. We took a few classes both days, which are always great. We found a lot of great deals and had a lot of fun. I love scrapbooking!!!!

Baby Update

So I had a doctor's appt last week and the baby is growing and doing well. Next time we get to do an ultrasound and find out whether it will be pink or blue we will be buying. I have begun to feel movement in there which is great!! Any suggestions for a boys name??? We are stuck. It will be Brooklyn if it is a girl (which I am hoping for cause I have 2 boys...)

Brian's AT

Brian is going to Germany this september. His guard unit is going for their annual training. He is really excited for the experience of being there and seeing the sights. I am bummed that I do not get to go but I will have a new baby to keep me preoccupied. He doesn't get much time for sight seeing but seeing any of the sights there would be worth it. But I am sure he would rather be home with the baby.

And baby completes our family...

So I found out I was pregnant about 4 weeks ago, about mid January. I couldn't have been more excited. Then I found out my due date is Labor day of all days, ironic... YES! Even better was the fact that my husband, Brian, will be out of the country on my due date...what a pickle. Anyway, I think it will work out ok, especially since both my boys were 10 days early and both were fine. So, this is the first time I have experienced morning sickness and I must say that it sucks!!! I send props to all those who had it worse than I did or even at all! It makes everyday life seem impossible. Anyway, we are hoping for a girl and please only one! Multiples was never something I could wrap my brain around. This was just a quick entry to update my blog (since I am a slacker). YEAH, time to prepare for a baby!!!

Our Christmas Whirlwind

So Christmas is over and the real world is knocking on my door. I am fighting it off as long as I can since we still have New Year's to celebrate.
Christmas was great. We had our family party on Christmas Eve which was fun. Almost the whole family on my mom's side made it to the party. Of course it went late but we had fun. We opened Christmas Eve presents. Of course they were p.j.'s but it is a fun tradition none the less.
Christmas day was just fun, nothing to do and nowhere to go. We started with our Santa gifts at about 9. After those fun games were over we unwrapped the gifts under the tree. Everyone got lots of stuff. It was great.
My sister, Meg, was here from California and that was great. We did lots of fun things as a family. Including last minute shopping, seeing Santa at the mall, playing Disney charades, laughing a lot and just being our normal, weird selves.
All in all it was a great week. I couldn't ask for a better family.

My cousin Sam came home from his mission yesterday. It was so good to see him!! He served in Mexico and loved it.
Thanksgiving with our family was great! Getting together with my family is always an adventure. On black friday I attempted to go to Walmart for a specific toy and I FAILED miserably!! It was crazy busy and raining to add insult to injury. Anyway, I have successfully finished my Christmas shopping earlier than ever before! My presents are all wrapped too (mostly because that is my favorite part!) I also got to set up my Christmas Village houses, which is always a great fun.
I love this season, and now I can sit back and enjoy it. I hope everyone else can too.
REMEMBER THE REASON FOR THIS SEASON!!!