24 Weeks

24 weeks

I love love love the baby bump at this stage. As strange as it may seem to some I love being pregnant--especially in the second trimester.

I love that I can eat whatever I want--and I do--and I love that I can still do what I need to around the house and take care of Crew. 

I have been purchasing the cutest flannels and fabrics for this baby girl. Sometimes I buy fabric without a thought of what I'll use it for because it is so cute. 

I am having a very hard time deciding on crib bedding though. Everyday I change my mind and I think I may end up making her bedding. 

I find I am wearing skirts and dresser every day because they are so comfortable and light. 

I have already started 2 quilts for this girly and I can't wait to show off the finished product. 

I have a serious nesting bug. I am organizing all my drawers and throwing away junk that I didn't know I had--or that is just now occurring to me that it is junk :-) We bought a BlendTec and all I want to do it try new recipes.  

We haven't talked about name choices a whole lot. I like a few and Adam likes a couple but there is are none that we have decided on thus far. 

Half Way

I am 22 weeks today. 

I love the baby bump in the second trimester and am feeling great!

We are still so excited that we are having a girl and I am constantly thinking about her nursery and all the cute clothes that come with having a baby girl. 

Half way there!

Pictures of Crew

I realize that I took a small break from blogging--it was rather nice--but I also realized I wasn't taking as many pictures of our family (Just Crew really). So here are some pictures of Crew outside playing. He is almost 2 years old (but looks like he could be turning 3) and loves to be outside playing any sport he can--currently it is his new t-ball set we got him.

I still can't believe how blonde his hair is!

 

Crew's 2nd Birthday

Crew turned 2 years old on Sunday. He is the best little boy and Adam and I had so much fun celebrating his birthday with him.

I had been looking forward to Crew's birthday and I couldn't wait to give him his presents. In all honesty, it is a lot more fun to be apart of your child's birthday than it is your own. Not only was I excited to see his excitement for the day but I also had a lot of memories about his delivery day.

Crew was born with a tender little heart, full or trust, and love. He came down from heaven with talents and love that he shares with us everyday. Right away we knew one of his talents was coordination because this kid can throw, kick, or swing for a ball better than anyone his age. He also is a very good communicator with a high vocabulary and ability to understand and comprehend information. He is tender to the core and we love him so much.

There is something special about being a mother that can't be put into words. It is as though my life is more complete now,with the addition that Crew brought to our family, than it could have ever been with out him. I know I will feel this way about all my children.

Happy 2nd birthday Crew!

 Pure Joy!

When I asked Crew what he wanted for his Birthday he said, "semi truck" and then he followed it up with "cars" and in conclusion he said, "buy it". Pretty clear--got the hint. 

So he got a semi-truck 

 and cars

 I had filled his room with balloons the night before and he played with them all morning. 

 Next to Cars and Trackers/trucks Crew's favorite thing is Mickey Mouse. Which I included in the birthday festivities with a by making Mickey Mouse Pancakes. 

Crew's new favorite toy is his excavator..given to him by his bestie Will. After Church Crew went out back and played with is excavator (which is what he also calls it. He knows all tractor and truck proper names). 

 I am so in love with his boy and his herringbone vest!

And the grant slam for the day was a motorized car. He did ask for a car and maybe we spoiled him with this one but come on...is it not every kids desire to have one of these. Crew and his cousins rode in the car all night. 

Grandma Harrison got Crew the Disney Cars Movie. A favorite.

Crew blew out his candles--actually he blew out his candles many times. Adam had to keep relighting them because as soon as he got one lit Crew blew it out. By the time we finished singing there was only one candle lit. Smart boy--He knows how to get his wishes to come true. 

Highland City Parade

This morning Crew and I were in the Highland City Parade. It was fun, hot, short, and entertaining. Crew did awesome on the trailer we were riding in. He waved at all the people and said "hi". 

Last Saturday I entered Crew in the baby contest for Highland City. I was hoping Crew would win a sweet toy at the raffle but instead Crew won for his age group! What a stud! As a bonus (ha ha) we got to ride in the parade with all the other baby contest winners. 

It ended up being more for than I had anticipated. 

And this boy turns 2 tomorrow!