4.28.2013

Lexi’s first baby shower

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My friend Tara and I are due on the same day! She is having a baby boy, Jase, and we were blessed to get to celebrate them together at a shower last weekend!

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These crazy fun girls were our hostesses! They are so talented and creative and so we had a blast!

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“Bows and Bowties” was the theme

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Cici and Mimi were able to join me to celebrate our 4th generation GIRL!

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There are different points when it hits you while you are expecting and getting to open pink things sure did make me realize even more that I will soon be holding my daughter!

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We had a blast taking pictures in the photo booth that the lovely Sam Angel set up. She’s the talented girl that’s taken our gender reveal pictures AND maternity. How did I get so blessed with such talented friends?

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Thank you to everyone who helped celebrate our little girl!

4.27.2013

34-35 weeks

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34 weeks at her baby shower

I’ve again been slacking over the past month but we are growing GROWING! I’ll include two weeks in this update since I was able to go to the doctor this week as well.

Babycenter says at 35 weeks, Lexi Grace doesn't have much room to maneuver now that she's over 18 inches long and tips the scales at 5 1/4 pounds (pick up a honeydew melon). Because it's so snug in your womb, she isn't likely to be doing somersaults anymore, but the number of times she kicks should remain about the same. Her kidneys are fully developed now, and her liver can process some waste products. Most of her basic physical development is now complete — she'll spend the next few weeks putting on weight.

Total Weight Gain: 18 lbs… seeing numbers on the scale that arent fun but hopeful I’ll lose it all just like with the boys!

Gender: IT’S A GIRL!!!!!

Movement: When Dr Myers was checking her heartbeat she kicked him, twice. He laughed and said, “Well she’s active!” I laughed and said, “Um yes VERY!”

What I miss: Not having a bruised ribcage. She is sitting up so high on my right side that I constantly have to push her down. I have a short torso so I feel bad that she doesn’t have room but it definitely is uncomfortable!

Sleep: Very hard to get comfortable but sleeping fairly well.

Symptoms: This past month has brought on the braxton hicks, more stomach ligament stretching that’s painful, acid reflux and just simply uncomfortable. My body often tells me to STOP and rest, although its hard to do. These past 2 weeks I’ve had contractions daily but of course they arent anything worth calling the doctor over, just annoying. I really wish there was a button to tell my body there was no need to prepare itself, we are going to cut her out Smile

Cravings: ice ice baby

What we are looking forward to: We will now start weekly doctor’s visits. I’m looking forward to seeing what the doctor says when he checks me this next week. Who knows.. she may decide to come early?!?

Notes: This is my last week of work and then we will spend the following 3 weeks to do last minute prep and enjoy our time as a family of 4 before ALL of our worlds’ change. For the better of course!

4.26.2013

Happy birthday Griffin!!

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Cant believe our first born is FOUR! Love his sweetness, zest for life, love of others, all boy self! Happiest birthday Griffin Jonah

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I still remember the first time I saw you. I had dreamed of being a Mommy since I was a little girl and you were more perfect than I could have ever imagined. To look into your eyes and see you look back at me was incredible. To know that hearing my voice calmed you and being able to kiss your sweet cheeks anytime I wanted was amazing. I had no idea that kind of love and happiness you would bring to my life… and now 4 years later you are still making me the happiest mommy alive. SO blessed that you made me a mommy, so thankful you are my little boy and so grateful and proud of you!

 

4.25.2013

Orange and White Game

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Even though it was a very busy day with the birthday party, we couldn’t miss the Orange and White game later in the day so we packed up and threw on our orange!

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Griffin sported his new overalls from Tyty and Cara to match his Daddy

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It was a beautiful day and the boys LOVED it!

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We sat right beside the band and Carter danced and clapped to EVERY song they played.

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Crazy to think that we had just moved to TN this time last year when we went to the Orange and White game.

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Even Lexi got in on sporting the orange… hey we start them early around here!

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All tuckered out after a LONG but fun day!

4.24.2013

Snapshots of Griffin’s Batman 4th birthday party!

 

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We had a blast celebrating Batman style with our almost 4 year old! Griffin had been talking about this birthday party since back in September.. literally! We have been in superhero mode hardcore lately so it just seemed natural to dress up and party!

I had fun planning and decorating for the party as well, thank you pinterest. Griffin’s requests were pizza, cupcakes and Batman games so we did just that. Once all his friends left he said, “Mommy, that was the BEST birthday party ever! Can we have another one tomorrow?” That to me means success Smile

Thanks to everyone who helped him celebrate and make him feel so special!!