Brayden's new sleeping arrangements and Father's Day

Last Saturday, this is where I found Brayden napping. He had taken his pillow and all of his "animals" (i.e. stuffed animals) under the bed with him. He did the same thing on Sunday and again yesterday. Maybe is room is too bright during the daytime to nap. I don't know & I really don't care...as long as he is napping!


We didn't do much for Father's Day this year. Matt requested Char-Grill for dinner so that was our big Father's Day "feast".

My two silly boys!

28 Week Ultrasound

Wow!! Only 9.5 weeks to go!!! We still have SO MUCH to do!! I know it will get done though, and if it doesn't, oh well!

About a week & a half ago, we had another ultrasound done to check on Miss Lilly's growth. She continues to be right at 50% and to measure right on track!! This is such a huge blessing! Because she is still breech (or was at the time), we got some really good photos of her face!!

When you look at her face next to Brayden's at about the same age (this is at 30 weeks for him), I think they look a lot alike. Especially their noses which is great...Brayden has a cute little nose now! I do think that Lilly's mouth is shaped differently that Brayden's though.


Otherwise, the pregnancy is going well. I get tired more easily these days, but I have also been working more hours so that could be a big part of the problem! I am definitely carrying Lilly a lot lower than I did Brayden which is causing different aches & pains this time around. Nothing too bad though thankfully! Also, at the 28 week appt, I had only gained about 9 pounds. With Brayden at the same point, I had already gained 19 pounds. Makes me wonder if she is going to be smaller than Brayden or if I am just all baby. Either way, as long as she is healthy, I don't really care...less for me to lose afterward! I have another appt this Thursday and we will hopefully get the official c-section date then!

Recent School photos

I don't know how they do it, but Brayden's school photos always turn out good!! He refuses to smile at the camera for us anymore but at least he cooperates at school! These are from about 2 weeks ago.

This is such a classic Brayden face! I love it!!

Belly shot

I have had several requests for some updated belly shots, so here you go. Please excuse the extremely tired look on my face. I am exhausted today!

29 weeks...only 10 weeks to go!!!

For comparison sake, here I am at 28 weeks with Brayden. I think I look bigger with Brayden at 28 weeks than I do with Lilly now at 29 weeks. What do you think??

We got some really good ultrasound photos last week. I will try to get them uploaded in the next few days along with Brayden's most recent school photos.

Proud of my Boy!!

Maybe I am just a proud momma, but I was rather impressed with Brayden's coloring ability when I saw this picture on Friday. I asked his teacher & she confirmed that he actually colored the bubbles all on his own. He is also really into drawing circles & loops these days which is what most of the rest of the drawings are :)

Brayden's Tree House

When I was little, my dad built me a tree house. It wasn't actually in a tree, but rather a fort type structure that was up in the trees. I spent hours up there as a kid "cooking for the governor" and just playing. We made "monkey grass" berry juice, fermented the corn growing in the field behind the house, and mud pie cakes served on red bud leaves. It was great!

The biggest problem with the tree house was the steps. They were really steep (think ladder) & it was not very safe to climb up/down especially if you were carrying something. Enter Brayden into the picture...

My dad decided to redo the tree house & make it safer to get into, but to also add to it. He replaced all of the railings, completely redid the steps going up/down & added a slide & swing. Here is the finished product. It looks AMAZING & Brayden LOVES it!! He can spend hours going the stairs & down the slide!

As Brayden & Lilly grow up, I hope that they enjoy the tree house as much as I did when they visit Grammy & Paw!

New Favorite Activity

A few weeks ago my parents bought Brayden a sand & water table and I finally got it put together last Saturday. I had been looking for a cheap used one, but hadn't found one yet so I am really glad that they got this for him. He LOVES it!!! I can actually move the table on the deck so that it is in front of the kitchen door & see him from the entire kitchen. It is really nice because he can play outside and I can still cook, wash dishes, etc in the cool comfort of the house :)