Update

Wow, it's been 6 months since my last post and obviously tonz has happened!

After a 5 year engagement Brady and I finally tied the knot on June 26th. We had a small ceremony and a huge party and bbq to celebrate afterwards. Getting married was a huge weight lifted from my shoulders! I love Brady so much, he is my best friend and I am so grateful for him!

We welcomed our baby girl Josslyn on July 2nd after a very long labor. Despite a few minor complications it was actually a very peaceful and intimate delivery. The first thing that popped in my head when they laid Joss on my chest was how much she looked like her big brother! lol She has been a very happy and precocious baby. She hardly cries except for food and when she's in her car seat.

At 5 months old she's rolling over, sleeping in her own bed, sitting up with little help, eating pured, mild foods, smiling and laughing all the time and making cute lil baby talk. I expect her to start crawling soon as well. We are so happy to have this little ray of sunshine in our lives

Halloween was pretty mellow this year. We had Brady's sister and her husband over for fondue and drinks. My sister took Gavin Trick-or-Treating so I stayed home and passed out candy. Here are the kids' costumes; Gavin as Iron Man and Josslyn as a beautiful flower!

Thanksgiving was great this year. My Dad took us to The Grand America for the most delicious buffet! Gavin had a hey-day trying all the new food and couldn't wait for dessert of course! lol It was really fun watching Josslyn have her first taste of potatoes. She loved them; it was adorable!

This year was full of many things to be thankful for! I couldn't have asked for a better family, I am so blessed!

Baby Update

So I've made it to a milestone I wasn't sure I'd make it to; 35 weeks. With my last pregnancy I had complications and was put on bed rest and then induced at 35 weeks, so to make it this far with little or no problems is huge! It's such a relief to know that my baby is happy and healthy and that I have a doctor I can go to if I have any questions or concerns and know that she will address them professionally and sincerely! From this point forward however, I am driving blind. I don't know what to expect and I feel a little self conscious about that. I feel like I should know more about what is going to happen, but I really don't. Last time everything was planned out and I was in the care of a hospital when all the surprises took place. This time I'm doing it on my own and all kinds of awful visions are flashing before my eyes; what if I'm at work when my water breaks? Will I be able to drive or will I have to ask someone else? What if I don't know I'm having contractions because I honestly don't remember what they feel like? LOL I know, I'm so over-reacting, but as silly as my concerns sound they are legitimate to me. I've had faith thus far that things were going to work out and they have, so its time to breath a little deeper and take my faith a little further. =D

They Grow Up Too Fast

So, its been a few weeks, but I wanted to share a couple milestones in my little boy's life. He recently lost 2 teeth and learned to ride a 2-wheeler. It's funny how a tooth and the removal of training wheels can make such a huge impact in your life. I started thinking of all the things this little tooth is going to lead to; kindergarten, braces, dating, driving, college, marriage, kids...and I started to feel sad. You spend so much time wanting your kids to grow up and be more independent so you can gain some of your freedom back that you forget to enjoy the carefree moments and the little things that make life so special. Each passing day is getting closer to a time when I wont have my baby boy around, to when I cant grab his chubby cheeks, when I cant set him on my lap and read a story, when he wont need me to tie his shoes, when he wont want to call me Mommy or kiss me any more and as much as I dont want those things to happen they are and so therefore I must spend each day in the present and treasure each moment.

1st tooth gone.
No more training wheels!

2nd tooth gone. (Mom was dumb and had him look into the sun lol)

Baby News

I'm really bad at updating this blog, but since I actually have something to write about I thought it was the perfect time.

I started this pregnancy thinking what a breeze it would be (comparing it to my first) and quickly found out that I was dead wrong. It almost seems like I have never been pregnant before because everything has been different than my first. Persistent nausea, loss of appetite and a few lbs, horrible insomnia, almost constant back pain, detachment and loneliness and just being plain uncomfortable. I'm happy to say that I am feeling much better and am getting more adjusted to being pregnant.

More happy news; we found out that we will be adding a GIRL to the family! I am excited, yet fearful. I hope I have what it takes to raise a daughter since I've never been very girly or had the typical bonding experiences with my own Mom. I am looking forward to picking out cute clothes (although not in pink of course) and doing my baby's hair (my sisters never let me do theirs) and all the other new and exciting experience a girl will bring. A big part of me thinks that this is a lesson I need to learn in life so I'm going to have faith that things will work out and try to enjoy the ride. :)