To All The Other Pregnant Women Out There...

     Is there any other pregnant women out there that are about 6 months along...and feel like they belong at Sea World?  Well....I can't help it.  I've always been amazed at women that can go their entire pregnancy feeling beautiful and loving their very pregnant bodies.  I, on the other hand, feel like Shamu.  Hey...I guess when we go to the beach in three weeks I'll fit right in with the other mama whales.  

     Now don't misunderstand me... I feel extremely blessed to have this baby, and would do what ever it took to get him here...healthy and happy.  I guess I'm just trying reeeeeally hard to find the humor in my ever expanding butt, rather than be depressed about it.  And the boobs...well, lets just say they've become the size of two individual planets.  Uuuuuugh!  And what's with the stuff that hangs over the back of my pants, that has replaced any sign of a waistline?  Not to mention, everything I put on is super tight and constricting...always on the verge of no longer fitting.  Oh...and fact that my legs will no longer comfortably stay together when sitting down due to my belly...well that's just the best part (eye roll).

     My very encouraging, wonderful husband says it's beautiful (ummm yea, ok...as I roll my eyes again).  He's been so sweet and supportive.  But, it's kind-of difficult to accept things like..."Awww, honey...that's just part of being pregnant.  I think it's beautiful."  from someone who has lost about 15 pounds and continues to get thinner and more fit, as I get more and more plump.

     Anyways...I just had to get that off my chest.  I feel better when I'm able to vent about things...rather than keep them all pent up.  Express NOT repress, right??  So now I think I'll go eat another chocolate cupcake. 

       

Uuuugh...is it October yet???

Definitely not the best pic, but my Lilee Boo took these next few, 

so I had to show off her photography skills.

She said she wanted a picture with her baby brother and 

had seen me set up the camera on my tripod.  I set the timer and showed her which button to push.

"Don't move Mom", then she tippy-toed over just in time.

Still...even with all the "chocolate covered chubby feelings"...I can not wait to meet this baby boy.

Best Daddy In The World...

...or at least WE think so!

Daddy with the two people that make him smile the most...

Excited to see his new baby boy...

and already in love for the third time.

Happy Father's Day to my wonderful wonderful wonderful husband!

A GIRL AND HER DRESS...

If your wondering how this 4 year old little girl plans on spending her summer...these pictures will give you a clue.  She's always looking for new comfy's (aka...pj's), a new bathing suit, or a new dress.  And once she gets something new...she wears it for days.  What is it about a little girl, and a long flowing dress?  The spinning and twirling and posing in front of the mirror...even after wearing the same dress for two days straight...it never gets old.  Now that she can wear a size 4, (which she's been anxiously awaiting for quite some time) the toddler section is quickly passed by, as she makes her way to the "big girl" section.  Because..."They have all the pretty dresses!" 

Wrappin' Up Spring and Startin' Some Summer!...

Last week was Lilee's last day of school.  She was sad to leave all her friends but excited to start some summer fun!  Also...it was the last week for soccer.  Lilee got a trophy with her name on it (which, to her, was like being handed a million dollars!).  

Last day of school

Lilee with all her buddies

Soccer girl!

We had to celebrate Memorial Day on Saturday.  So...Gramee and Papa's pool is official opened!  With all the family together...we sat outside and watched the kids swim for hours...and it actually felt like summer.

Cutie Hunter...I think he thinks he's too big for pictures

Lots to look forward to!  Lots of swimming and playing outside, grilling out and pigging out, spending time with one another.  Oh!...and my favorite time of the year is coming up...BEACH TIME!! (...sigh...)  Only 5 more weeks...can't wait!  So...until then...we'll be grillin' and chillin' at Gram and Papa's!  Bring on the hot dogs, hamburgers, pool water, and sun-parched skin!!!!

Update On Baby...

     We had our anatomy ultrasound yesterday and got to see our beautiful baby boy. He's measuring about 10 days BIGGER than the average...so either he's in the middle of a growth spurt, or he's probably gonna be a BIG boy. Everything else checked out great. Hunter and Lilee were very excited to see him moving and kicking, and Mommy and Daddy were just relieved to hear that everything is still looking good. (...Whew!)

 

Mothers Day Wrap Up...

Is there anything any better?

4 months...

Our baby boy is really growing!

What a BLESSED mothers day!  

How Did You Do It All, Mom?...

How did you do it all, Mom...

most of the time all by yourself? 

How did you find the energy...

for all three of us girls?

Was it strength, determination, faith...

you've said all of our lives "it was God".

Still, sometimes I wonder how you possibly raised us all...

alone, but without lacking anything.

The things you did...

I will never forget.

To us...

you were a teacher, nurse, counselor, cook, chauffeur, and friend.

Now that we each have our own...
we see maybe of glimpse of the love you've always had for us.

It was your inexhaustible love that I remember the most.And for that...I love you, Mom.








This is my favorite picture of you.  You were 19 or 20 (it think)...before you became a Mom.

Now, look at what you've brought into the world.  

Three girls, now with babies of their own...and more on the way.

You should be proud of the Mom you've always been...

the Mom you are now...

and the Gramee you are to our kids.

~Happy Mothers Day~

Thanks for being you, Mom.

We love you like crazy!

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Katie, Lilee, and Baby Boo

 Aimee and Easton

 Emilee and Baby Charlee.