So we are expecting our second child at the end of April 2014. We found out we were pregnant about 2-3 months ago and I kept forgetting to post the news. I guess things already do die down for the second child. We also found out on Halloween that we are having a boy!! The doctor said that it's 98% it's a boy after my first ultrasound during my first trimester testing. We are ecstatic!!!
It's funny with the second pregnancy...sometimes I forget that I'm pregnant and sometimes I feel worse than I did with my first pregnancy. I'm glad the first trimester is over and now I'm just getting bigger and bigger each week. All the tests have come out great and the date I most likely will have my c-section is April 30th, if not before.
For the time being, we are chasing around Lydia and moving things around in our little house to make room for baby boy.
Happy 3rd Birthday Lydia!!!
Lydia turned 3 years old this year. We had a small family party with our immediate family and then a small party with all her friends on the street block. And her nanny was so sweet and threw her a little party with all her friends she plays with on Tuesdays and Thursdays. By the end of the week I was all partied out. She wore her princess dresses the entire week and had a lot of cake. She really had a great birthday!
It's Been A While...
It's taken me a while to gather pictures and such for my next blog and somehow I"m super busy and keep slacking.
Here are our many wonderful updates:
New Member of the Family:
My sister had a beautiful baby girl back on August 7th, Kiernan Margie. She is now 4 months old and smiling and cooing like no other. Lydia is smitten with her and is a very good big cousin. Her job has been to give Kiernan her pacifier when she starts crying and she's become a pro at it. Lydia loves watching Kiernan and loves trying to either calm her down or make her laugh. It's been great having a newborn around and so close. Mary and Brendan moved just 4 blocks away from us so we take walks to their house often. Harley likes having Huckleberry so close too, or at least another backyard to play in.
Trip to the Ranch (Ricca's parent's ranch):
Ricca invited us to her parent's ranch for a Sunday lunch. The girls had a lot of fun feeding the horses and playing around.
Halloween:
Lydia was the cutest Minnie Mouse this Halloween. This might be the last time I have any influence on what or who she is for Halloween. She had a great time at all the festivities from the school parade to the block party. She was so sweet that after we ran out of candy she wanted to give away her own candy to the kids who came up to the house.
Here are our many wonderful updates:
New Member of the Family:
My sister had a beautiful baby girl back on August 7th, Kiernan Margie. She is now 4 months old and smiling and cooing like no other. Lydia is smitten with her and is a very good big cousin. Her job has been to give Kiernan her pacifier when she starts crying and she's become a pro at it. Lydia loves watching Kiernan and loves trying to either calm her down or make her laugh. It's been great having a newborn around and so close. Mary and Brendan moved just 4 blocks away from us so we take walks to their house often. Harley likes having Huckleberry so close too, or at least another backyard to play in.
Ricca invited us to her parent's ranch for a Sunday lunch. The girls had a lot of fun feeding the horses and playing around.
Halloween:
Lydia was the cutest Minnie Mouse this Halloween. This might be the last time I have any influence on what or who she is for Halloween. She had a great time at all the festivities from the school parade to the block party. She was so sweet that after we ran out of candy she wanted to give away her own candy to the kids who came up to the house.
School!!!!!
Saturday, September 28, 2013
Who was more excited that school finally started????....this Momma!! It was a great, long awaited day. After leaving my job at the beginning of the Summer, going through two big toddler transitions of moving to a big bed and potty training, not to mention the long, hot days we had, it was such a great relief for both Lydia and I.
She absolutely loves school! She is in the Orange Fish class this year and goes three days a week now. When I drive her to school she tells me that she's so excited to go to school and see all her friends and her teachers. She walks right in to the classroom just like a big girl, no crying, fussing or running away. I'm so happy for her. She's got two great teachers and there are more activities this year as she moved into the big kid hallway. She now has Spanish on Mondays and Math on Wednesdays.
Here are some pictures of her first day at school.
YEAH FOR SCHOOL!!!
She absolutely loves school! She is in the Orange Fish class this year and goes three days a week now. When I drive her to school she tells me that she's so excited to go to school and see all her friends and her teachers. She walks right in to the classroom just like a big girl, no crying, fussing or running away. I'm so happy for her. She's got two great teachers and there are more activities this year as she moved into the big kid hallway. She now has Spanish on Mondays and Math on Wednesdays.
Here are some pictures of her first day at school.
YEAH FOR SCHOOL!!!
Last Minute Trip to Atlanta before School Started
We were so excited to take this last minute trip to Atlanta to visit my friend, Jennifer and her little boy Philip. It was so exciting to decide on a Sunday, buy the tickets on a Tuesday and leave on that Saturday. Lydia did great on the flights going and coming from Atlanta. It was an express plane and small, but she was so interested in everything and it worked out beautifully.
We stayed at Jennifer's in-laws on Lake Lanier for two nights and they were the most hospitable! We had two bedrooms and our own bath in the house which was so convenient. Lydia loved being at the lake house. They had a boat, sandbox, doggies, an amazing view to watch the lake in the mornings and of course a great friend to play with about her age.
After our two nights there, we went to Stone Top Mountain about 30 minutes outside Atlanta for one night. We took the air tram to the top of the mountain, swam in the resort pool and ate some great meals.
All in all this was an amazing family trip that worked out wonderfully. Lydia was on her best behavior the entire 4 days/3 nights. It was so great getting out of town with just the three of us after a long hot summer.
We stayed at Jennifer's in-laws on Lake Lanier for two nights and they were the most hospitable! We had two bedrooms and our own bath in the house which was so convenient. Lydia loved being at the lake house. They had a boat, sandbox, doggies, an amazing view to watch the lake in the mornings and of course a great friend to play with about her age.
After our two nights there, we went to Stone Top Mountain about 30 minutes outside Atlanta for one night. We took the air tram to the top of the mountain, swam in the resort pool and ate some great meals.
All in all this was an amazing family trip that worked out wonderfully. Lydia was on her best behavior the entire 4 days/3 nights. It was so great getting out of town with just the three of us after a long hot summer.
Beautiful Pics
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
We went to a dear friend's son's first birthday party and they hired a professional photographer. She captured these gorgeous pictures of Lydia. I was so excited that I wanted to share them!! We can never get her to pose like this for us.
(that's her Daddy's beer by the side...please don't call the authorities :) )
Fourth of July
Monday, July 15, 2013
We went down to Galveston for the Fourth. Unfortunately Lydia didn't care too much for the fireworks and they scared her. Thank goodness we had 2 sound machines going and a oscillating fan. We had a good time with everyone. We got to take some boat rides, fish and swim.
She really did so well on the boat. We went out to the ocean and fished with Bubba and Ricca. She didn't mind waiting for the fish to bite.
On the way back to the house, she fell asleep in Daddy's arms. Thank goodness for sunscreen. It was so hot and sunny out that day.
Da and Daddy picked up a kite for Lydia and Harley wanted to participate. They tried to fly the kite on the third deck with more wind and it finally caught the wind.
At sunset we watched all the boats come down the canal from the day with Honey and Da.
Tried to get a good family photo from the weekend.
Well this is a very impressive picture and we can't take credit of the enormous fish that was caught. Ricca caught this great fish and we were measuring it up to Lydia's size.
River Trip
We got to go to the Riley's River house for Kacey and Brent's birthdays (they share the same birthday!). We had a great time and Lydia loved being there with everyone. Check out the pictures from that weekend!
Waiting patiently for the candles to be blown out on the cake...
Boat ride and hanging out with Da on the boat...
Um, Shark Fishing?
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
We fished in the Bay the other weekend with some friends and their adorable son...who Lydia is smitten with. We were out on the boat for about 4 hours and totally didn't know! The kids did so good on the boat and really enjoyed fishing. Only 2 hammerhead baby sharks were caught the entire time. The kids loved seeing them being reeled in and then released back.
Lydia whined and begged to go swimming with the sharks...um, NO - where there are baby sharks, mama isn't far! It was hard to get her to stop talking about how it would be ok if she got in the water as if sharks don't bite...quite comical. I really think she was trying to show off how adventurous she can be in front of her friend.
Lydia whined and begged to go swimming with the sharks...um, NO - where there are baby sharks, mama isn't far! It was hard to get her to stop talking about how it would be ok if she got in the water as if sharks don't bite...quite comical. I really think she was trying to show off how adventurous she can be in front of her friend.
Lydia's Reactions to My Simple Recommendations
"Hey Lydia, here are some q-tips to clean your ears out"...Shrek!?!?!
"Hey Lydia, here are some stickers for you to play with in the car"...Clown?!?!
Swimming!!
Lydia has been taking swim lessons each week for about 1.5 months now. She's really working hard at it and loves her teacher. She asks about swim lessons 5 days a week and keeps asking each morning what day it is and if it's swim lesson day. I'm glad she's really taken with the water since we live in Houston and this activity is the only thing that gets us by in the hot humid Summers.
