Random thoughts

I have been rather slow with the updates the last two weeks. Actually I haven't been on the computer much. That is so not like me. However, Baby #3 has a mind of its own. I have been suffering from morning sickness the last couple of weeks. I thought all of that would over by now but I was not so lucky. The morning sickness has been mild but enough to take all my energy so all I can do is sleep. I had to drag out the relief band a couple of times just so I could function during the day and get some chores done. Of course the band does not keep me from throwing up but it will allow me to forget about the nausea and go about my day. I am now 18 weeks. Today we took a few pictures so you could see how much the belly was growing. The boys also wanted to play around with the camera so there are a few shots of Hudson and Ethan.

We are all about football right now. We had Matt's family over last weekend to watch the NFC championship game. Matt and Uncle Bob are still screaming about the Cardinals winning. We are already planning the Superbowl party for next Sunday. Right before the Superbowl we will have a birthday celebration. Hudson and Kara are both turning two. Hudson turns two on Feb 1st, and Kara turned two on January 17th so we are combining their birthdays. It just so happens that both kids love football so a Superbowl theme is perfect. Hudson already as a new Cardinals jersey to wear so he will be ready for the game.

Ethan is doing very well in Preschool and Karate. Yesterday his Karate instructor talked to us about moving Ethan up to the next Karate class. He has been improving his focus and trying really hard. In the next couple of weeks we will have a trial class and if all goes well then he moves up. The next class is 45 minutes long instead of 30 which could be challenge for an almost five year old. But the instructor believes that once Ethan is around the older kids he will actually pay attention more and learn from their behavior.
The weather has been chilly and it rained all weekend. I will admit right about now I am ready for spring and missing the Arizona sunshine. Not much else to report at this time, but I promise to do better about posting.





18 weeks


Ethan wanted a picture with the playoff towel.


The boys!

Photo by Ethan

Hudson always wants in the picture

16 Week Check up

I had another Doctor's appointment today. It was uneventful. I had to pee in a cup, weigh in, have my blood pressure checked, and then measure my belly. I gained three pounds since the last appointment but considering I lost a pound that visit I have gained a total of two pounds with this pregnancy. I keep getting the question "When do you find out what you are having?" I know have an answer, February 10th. It still seems a little weird to me that we are going to find out. It feels like I am cheating. But I kept the first two a surprise and Matt really wants to know so that is why I agreed to ruin the surprise this time. I still have a few mornings with nausea. It wouldn't be such a big deal if the boys wouldn't follow me into the bathroom and then want to know why I am throwing up. Nothing like having an audience at that moment. This week I started to feel the baby move. That still amazes me, even on the third pregnancy.....


This is my Samantha Harris pose


16 weeks


the orange tank top and black pants take two (16 weeks)

Playing in the snow

Yesterday we took the boys out for a drive and then to play in the snow. It was an adventure for sure. Hudson does not like the curvy roads. About half way to our destination he got car sick. Thank goodness he was dressed in layers! After he was all cleaned up we continued to the snow. The boys had a blast. Here are a few pictures.