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  

All the crazy kids playing in the play room!

Me and my awesome sister Laurie

My Aunt Wonderful Wanda

Nephew Coby, brother Chris, Brother in Law Jeff and my Dad

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

Me and the man

My little brother Joseph

Nephews Michael and Tony

Sweet Mandi

My older brother Chris

My Mama

Me and the little man

Mom and Dad talking strategy on feeding this army of people!

My cousin Joy

The Kelding’s

Uncle Lloyd, Joy, Aunt Wanda, Judith and Janice 

My Mama and her awesome sister Wanda 

At the time Future sister in law Sonya (now official SIL)

Sweet boy enjoying turkey dinner

Nana and Trenton being silly    Soon enough I will be posting pictures from Thanksgiving 2010 and will  have 2 awesome little boys to share it with!

A Boaters World

Sunday was one of those days where I got little to no sleep, housework was out of control, laundry needed to be put away and all I wanted to do was sleep. Gene suggested we take out the boat. I was hesitant because of all of the stuff that needed to get done, but bargained with Gene. I said if he helped with the house stuff we would go. It actually worked! I wonder how many more times this will work?!? We all split up and the house was done in a matter of minutes. We packed up the boat and headed out. It is so amazing what a few hours on the water can do for your stress level! I love that Trenton really enjoys the boat now. Makes it much more relaxing for us.

We have started to use our little camera and the pictures are great, but it’s easier to capture these moments without the fear of dropping my nice camera in the water!

I love this picture of them!

My big boy moving around the boat with no problems!

Trenton loves his Daddy

They are so goofy. They always say “Peace Dog” to each other

Oh WoW! Another Mommy and Trenton picture.

I can’t say it enough how much I love having  a boat. It is one of the best investments we have made. I asked Gene if he thinks I will still be going out in a couple of months! I will be HUGE so we will see!

Congrats Joseph and Sonya 7/10/10

Saturday evening my younger brother Joseph married his fiancé Sonya. It was an evening wedding and outside! In July that means hot, hot, hot! Trenton was going to stay with my niece, but we decided that we would take him with us. With that last minute decision came an outfit dilemma. I ran to a resale shop down the street and found the nicest shirt and dress shoes and paid less  than $15 for both!! I love a good deal. My brother asked me to read in their wedding as well, which was such an honor. I read 1Corinthians13. It is the most amazing verse about love and I am very happy that my brother found love. Trenton was very well behaved during the ceremony and ran around like a crazy child during the reception. He and my niece Mandi just love each other! They ran, danced, kissed, hugged and had the best time. I am so glad we took him with us. Kids are so cute at weddings!

My handsome man all dressed for the wedding!

I am feeling pretty big these days. Finding a nice dress to wear was difficult, but I did it. Don’t we look awesome!

I promise Gene had a great time, he just doesn’t smile often in pictures.

My older brother Chris and me!

Chris and his son Coby

Coby and Gene

Coby and Nana (my Mom)

My older sister Laurie and me!

My little brother Joe and his new bride!

Laurie and her husband Jeff

And pretty much from there on we danced the night away! As many of you know Gene and I love to dance. Well I think Trenton has gotten that gene because this boy never sat down! 

Mommy and Trenton doing the boot, scoot and boogie line dance

My handsome boys!

There is a silly dance you do at every wedding that tells you to stomp your feet, slide to left, clap your hands….ringing any bells? Well Trenton love it. Enjoy Mommy and Trenton getting their dance on!

Everybody clap your hands!

How low can you go….can you go real low?

5 lemonade, 2 sprites, 2 pieces of chocolate cake = sugar high smile

That’s it, I’m done, NO MORE PICTURES Mommy!

I can’t believe my little brother is married! My little sister Kym is the last one to tie the knot! After that all 5 Riley kids will be married! My parents are very proud and really enjoyed themselves. It was great to see our family together having a great time!! We are very lucky to have such a close family!

23 Weeks

 

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 23 Weeks

Size of baby: over 11 inches long and weighs over a pound. He is the size of a large mango!
Total Weight Gain/Loss: Gained 8.5 lbs
Maternity Clothes: 100% in maternity clothes. Still wearing a lot of dresses!

Gender: BOY!!   Trace Daniel
Movement: He moves a lot. Can actually see real movement now! Still active at night the most!

Food Cravings: Anything with cheese. This week it is mac n cheese! Cannot get enough!

What I miss: Cool weather! My ability to control my body temperature!

Sleep: Sleeping pretty good. Have to get up at least once to go to the restroom.

Symptoms: HEART BURN. Could spit fire most of the day.

Best Moment to this week: Trenton told me he was going to teach his brother to “play with transformers”. Trenton told the neighbors that we were having twins! LOL and best of all Gene got to feel real deal movement last night!

What I am looking forward to: Finishing Trenton’s room and organizing the baby stuff we already have. Doctors Appt next Wednesday 7/14. I get to decide when my C-Section will be (and then all the real panic will set in because I will truly know how much time I DON’T have left!

Happy 4th of July

Our 4th of July weekend was met with some horrible news. Gene’s Aunt passed away Friday evening unexpectedly. With me being pregnant and needing all of my personal time at the end of the year Gene had to travel to Del Rio without us to be with his family. We are very sad to have lost such an awesome woman. I am sad I missed family time and the funeral. With Gene gone Trenton and Mommy had to find things to do. With all the rain I have to admit we were tired of being cooped up in the house.  Saturday we cleaned house, got Trenton a haircut and headed to my parents house. My sister and I were going on a hunt for fabric while my Dad watched Trenton! Sunday I was even more tired of being inside so Trenton and I loaded up, had a breakfast date and then spent the day at the zoo. It was nice just the two us of. We took our time. ate a lot of snacks and rode the train. It was a fairly hot and humid day, but that didn’t stop this pregnant Mama! We got to the zoo early enough to beat the holiday crowd.

Everyone needs a Spider Man ice cream before going inside! 

Taking a gaze at the sea lions

Climbing through the tunnel in the fish aquariums

He kept saying “Look at the sea turtles'”

Pure bliss with the snacks all over his face to prove it

Checking out the stinky Giraffe’s. I had a hard time with all the zoo smells, but made it through somehow!

Awww he totally posed for me!

So Trenton kept asking “I want to see Elephants, Lions and Tigers?” but once we got to the elephants he said they smelled like poop so we moved on.

Oh my goodness it was H-O-T! Stopped for my favorite treat an Icee!

 

Due to the heat and excessive sweating I had going on we decided to skip the kids zoo (shame on me I know!), but headed to see the new Dinosaur exhibit!

He loves Triceratops and went back to see him several times

 

T-Rex was a bit scary. He moved and roared and was HUGE! Trenton and many other kids would not go near him. This was as close as I could get him!

After seeing dinosaurs we checked out the ducks and turtles and headed for the train. This was the highlight of his day!

We were leaving as everyone was coming so the train line was little long. This is Trenton enjoying his millionth snack of the day!

Choo-Choo

So cute! Waiting for the train to go!

After a long drive home, detour due to traffic we finally made it home. We both laid down and took a 3 hour nap. That evening we did not see fireworks or anything. We ate dinner, climbed in bed and went to sleep. Not much excitement, but we did wear red/white/blue!

Happy 4th!