Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Children’s Museum (picture overload)

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With Trace on his way and work being crazy I have been trying to do things with Trenton outside of our regular weekend routines. On Saturday my friend Amanda and I packed up our boys and headed to the Children’s Museum. I have been several times, but not since the huge remodel. It is even better than before. Jayden (Amanda’s son) is 1 1/2 and he has never been so it was super cute to hear him say “Oh You See” to everything!!! We had a blast and I think the boys and the Mama’s were exhausted by the time this trip was over. I definitely want to take Trenton back before school starts!

Of course as soon as we walk in Trenton is drawn to the train! He loves to turn all of the knobs and make the “chugga chugga choo choo” sound

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First (and only) craft of the dayDSC06703

Trenton is so big these days he just ran right up to all of the stations and started playing. He loved this game of rolling the golf balls into the holes. DSC06704

Trenton has a HUGE infatuation with golf balls!  DSC06710

Leggos! We love leggos! DSC06712

Trenton showing Jayden where all of the shapes go. I am so proud of him for knowing his shapes and also sharing with JaydenDSC06713

Look Mrs. Amanda let’s go this way!DSC06717

HUGE Telephone robot! He is made out of all kinds of telephones (Most of which we had as a kid)DSC06718

Bob the Builder! DSC06721

He did really good at picking up the pieces of wood and fitting them in the right spotsDSC06723

I offered to help and of course got told “No I do it, you get hurt Mommy”DSC06724

Calling Daddy from the museum to tell him about all of the fun he was having. DSC06727

My little scientist! I just think he looks so cute here! DSC06730

So something new in the museum is this GIGANTIC tower of flat disc’s suspended by cables. It starts on the 1st floor and ends on the 3rd. Or vice versa if you are Trenton. The sign said 5+, but this little dare devil climbed down the entire thing!DSC06734

Obstacle CourseDSC06735 DSC06736 DSC06737

Steps 4-5 were blocked so no pictures taken, but at the end he did get to slide down a pole like a firefighter!

J & T working together to balance the scale (or throw all of the bean bags on the floor)DSC06738

Trenton said he was “shooting a light into the Volcanos”DSC06739

Handsome JaydenDSC06740

Jayden and Mrs. AmandaDSC06741  

Since Jayden was nice enough to play on all the big kid stuff Trenton returned the favor by playing in the new Tot Spot

I think Jayden camped out in this car the majority of the time! DSC06744

Trenton had a tea party! DSC06745

Climbed on the tunnel and jumped off (guess this is why 3+ is not normally admitted)DSC06746

Posing my the cow! DSC06747

Busted! I caught you in the back of a police car! Let’s hope we never see this shot when he is older!! DSC06752

The ambulance was really neat. It was equipped with all of the stuff you need to save a life. I am really impressed on how much education children get from one place!

Super excited to hear his heart! DSC06756

He immediately walked over and wanted to hear Trace! Stole my heart! DSC06757

Let’s go boys we have lives to save! DSC06760

OH NO! This is my future! First ATM TransactionDSC06763

And look what he buys LOBSTER! DSC06766

What fun day would be complete without a popsicle!DSC06770 

If you have never been to the Children’s Museum I highly recommend it. I have never seen so much thought and creativity go into a place to benefit a child’s education. They had everything imaginable there. We plan to make several trips back!!

25Weeks

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Pregnancy Highlights

How Far Along: 25 Weeks

Size of Baby: 13.5 inches long and over 1.5 lbs. He is the size of an average rutabaga.

Total Weight Gain: 13 lbs

Gender: Boy! Trace Daniel

Movement: Trace is a very active baby. He moves all day long and usually sleeps at night with me. I guess that’s good except those swift rib kicks while on the phone at work!

Food cravings: Not much of an appetite lately. I feel full all the time. Trace sits really high (just like his brother did)

What I miss: Cool weather! Not having to pee every time I stood up!

Sleep: I am sleeping ok. I get up around 3 AM to go potty and turn down the air because I am so hot!

Symptoms: Heart Burn! Rapidly growing tummy. Hot flashes... Extreme exhaustion

Best “Big Brother” Moment this Week: Trenton told me he didn’t want this baby brother because he was taking to long to get here.

What I am looking forward to: Painting Trace’s room.

Doctors Appt: Scheduled for August 11 – glucose test

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

24 Weeks

Pregnancy Highlights

How Far Along: 24 Weeks

Size of Baby: over a foot long and has gained about 4 more ounces so well over a pound. He is the size of an ear of corn!
Total Weight Gain: 10 lbs

Gender: Boy! Trace Daniel (Dad doesn't like it suddenly!)

Movement: Holy Smokes this kid is active! He is kicking and moving like crazy! I guess he will be as full of energy as his big brother!

Food cravings: Mashed potatoes from Popeyes (rarely give in!)
What I miss: Cool weather! Sitting comfortably!

Sleep: The 3 year old is interrupting my sleep right about now!

Symptoms: Heart Burn! Rapidly growing tummy. Hot flashes...

Best Moment this Week: Trenton and I were looking at our friends blog (The Brewers) and he said "That's Bwady's brother and sister?" Me "Yes" T "Where my brother and sister?" Me "Umm...you are getting just a brother and he is growing in Mommy's tummy" T "No he isn't" Me "Well how where is he and how will he get here?" T "The mail!"

He is so funny!

What I am looking forward to: Just meeting my little man!

Doctors Appt: Well we scheduled our C-Section for October 27, 2010 @ 7:30AM. Got in an argument with my doctor over my weight! Glucose test to come on August 11 (28 weeks) which is around the time I started getting high BP with Trenton. Many prayers I stay healthy and stick to my scheduled date!

Thursday, July 15, 2010

Lost Footage Part 2 (Dance Party)

Last fall/winter this new game came out for the Wii and we decided to go out and purchase it one night. Well we had a blast and decided it would be a good idea to throw a Dance Party at our good friend The Scalise’s house. Some of us (the original dancers) decided to dress up 80’s style!

Even baby Zoey wore a sweat band! Small Cam Nov to July 10 044

Tori, Lanae and meSmall Cam Nov to July 10 045

My little Richard Simmons right here! Small Cam Nov to July 10 046

He followed the game better than some of the adults!Small Cam Nov to July 10 047

Yes these grown men were even getting into it! Small Cam Nov to July 10 048 Small Cam Nov to July 10 049

Mama and her boy! Small Cam Nov to July 10 051

I love a good party especially one that combines my 2 favorite things dancing and playing dress up!

Monday, July 12, 2010

Lost Footage

So I found some pictures on our small camera that we took at Thanksgiving 2009. I thought about not blogging, but then we would look back one day and wonder how we celebrated Thanksgiving that year! We go to Del Rio for the actual week of Thanksgiving and we celebrate it with my family the weekend before we leave. I never, repeat never have a camera with me in Del Rio. I guess I forget or just get to relaxed when we are there. Anyways this was Thanksgiving with my family. My aunt and her daughters came in town and it is always nice to spend time with them. Now on to the footage!

My cousin Judith, my sister Kym and cousin Janice Small Cam Nov to July 10 002 

All the crazy kids playing in the play room!Small Cam Nov to July 10 004

Me and my awesome sister LaurieSmall Cam Nov to July 10 005

My Aunt Wonderful WandaSmall Cam Nov to July 10 006

Nephew Coby, brother Chris, Brother in Law Jeff and my DadSmall Cam Nov to July 10 007

Playtime outside! I love fall for the fact you get to wear jeans and jackets

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Me and the manSmall Cam Nov to July 10 009

My little brother JosephSmall Cam Nov to July 10 010

Nephews Michael and TonySmall Cam Nov to July 10 011 Small Cam Nov to July 10 012

Sweet MandiSmall Cam Nov to July 10 013

My older brother ChrisSmall Cam Nov to July 10 014

My MamaSmall Cam Nov to July 10 015

Me and the little manSmall Cam Nov to July 10 016

Mom and Dad talking strategy on feeding this army of people!Small Cam Nov to July 10 017

My cousin JoySmall Cam Nov to July 10 018

The Kelding’s

Uncle Lloyd, Joy, Aunt Wanda, Judith and JaniceSmall Cam Nov to July 10 019 

My Mama and her awesome sister WandaSmall Cam Nov to July 10 021 

At the time Future sister in law Sonya (now official SIL)Small Cam Nov to July 10 023

Sweet boy enjoying turkey dinnerSmall Cam Nov to July 10 024

Nana and Trenton being sillySmall Cam Nov to July 10 025    Soon enough I will be posting pictures from Thanksgiving 2010 and will  have 2 awesome little boys to share it with!