Vida 25 weeks Ultrasound

We had to go in and have a second ultrasound once I was passed 20 weeks because it was hard to distinguish Vida's 4 chambers of her heat. So... just to be safe we had a second ultrasound done and everything is fine. I wasn't too worried- but you always get a little nervous when it comes to your baby. 

Here's here latest 3D image at 25 weeks and a few fun Vida facts from the past month/ 

It's hard to really tell... but to me it looks like she has Marc's nose and my lips.

Dear Lord, PLEASE let her have Marc's nose! 

She's healthy and weighs about 2.5 lbs. now. 

Kicked the other night at dinner every time we called her name. 

Get's really squirmy right when I'm ready to go to bed.

Starting to give me heartburn especially when it's time for bed. 

Right on time for her due date. Measuring exactly where she should be. 

Tripp's getting ready for her and reading his "I'm a Big Brother" book every night.

He loves to pat my belly and say "Hi baby."

26 weeks

I abhor taking or having my picture taken alone.

I get embarrassed and always make a goofy, uncomfortable smile. 

I can't help it. 

Wish I was one of those girls who posed and looked poised in a picture by myself. 

Just not me. 

So... here is rare moment. A picture of me alone. 

Well, technically I am not alone since I'm carrying a little one in my belly. 

So I guess it doesn't count. 

26 weeks down.

14 more weeks to go. 

20 lbs. heavier. Hopefully, not much more weight to gain than that. 

(Still puts me about 40 lbs. less than when I was preggo with Tripp. OUCH!)

Can't wait to meet our little Vida. 

A Thankful Moment

Matthew 19:14

Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these."

Days like these I bask in the joy of how blessed I am to be a Mom. 

The simple, carefree days playing in the sun.

Thank you Lord for my sweet little man.  

Power nap

My attempt to wear Tripp out at the zoo failed.

 FAILED!

He passed out in the car on the way home for a short, ten minute power nap and now he's wailing in his room because he is NOT going back to sleep.

Awesome. I'm exhausted and now he won't sleep.

I have an urge...

I have an urge, a recent urge to dye my hair. Alone. No going to the salon. Paying no more than $10 for the box off the shelf.

I'm tired of roots, especially the grey ones I keep finding.

Do I do it???

And... I'm ready to go back to my natural color, which would mean no more blonde. I'm sure this is just hormones. The same hormones that made me want to chop my hair off, which I still regret to this day.

Oh...To dye or not to dye. That is the question...

Family pictures

It's very rare that we all get together in the same place but when we did- we tried to take advantage and get some family pictures. As you can see, trying to get two toddlers to cooperate is a bit tricky!

 Here's attempt number one at a family picture with the grandkids...

And here's the final attempt. I think it's number five! 

Don't you think this will make a great Christmas card! 

Chris, Marc and Dillon. Handsome men! 

Tripp has decided there is no need for anymore photos! 

But there's always time to get some love and kisses from your grandma. 

July 4th

They love to swing!

Escaping the heat. We only lasted about ten minutes at the park! 

Tripp got his first ice cream treat from the Ice Cream Man. A Shrek popsicle. His face was died green for the rest of the night. 

Rena and her mom and Delilah. 

Marc and his Mom

Listening to the band play. 

Watching fireworks. 

Love them in this picture! 

Ending a long day resting on Mommy's knee.