Halfway There!

Woo-hoo! I am 20 weeks along and feeling great! Feeling rather large, but, that just goes with the territory! ;) 

I'm feeling my little Beau boy move around and kick here & there. The first few times I felt it I was kind of startled! I had forgotten what those little movements felt like. At first he was just moving right before lunch and when I would lay down to go to sleep. Now I am starting to feel more movements throughout the day. I love it! 

This is the best time of pregnancy, in my opinion. I am still feeling good, but not huge, hot & miserable yet! So far I have gained 11 lbs. from my very first visit. So I feel good about that, but I read the other day I can expect to gain a pound a week from here on out. I'm hoping not, but we'll see! I'm also trying to get in some exercise here & there, but not being as consistent as I'd like. I am just trying not to stress too much about that part and just enjoy this chapter. 

Here is my 20 week pic! 

Growing Boy!

When I was 13w5d we found out that our little baby is a BOY! We went to a place and paid to find out early. I just wanted to know soon so we could get his room done early while I was still (relatively) small and feeling like decorating. This summer before he will be born will be full of birthdays and the hot heat (ha!), so I just wanted to get it marked off the list. 

So this past week, I went to my actual doctor for my 19 week sonogram which showed he is STILL a boy! I have to say I was a tad nervous that since we found out so early, there might be a chance that the original sono tech was wrong. But she wasn't! So we are still having our little Beau Landon!

One new thing since the last pregnancy- 3D ultrasounds! Look at his little face! 

He is not quite done forming so his face will still change some, 

but I do think he already has his Daddy's full lips! :)

Here are my first belly shots! 
I started showing MUCH sooner with Beau than I did with Owen.

Thanks to Pinterest for the cute idea for belly pics. :)

Gender Reveal!

Our appointment to find out whether our sweet baby #2 is a boy or girl was today, January 4, 2013! The day before, Matt's mom, Nonna, called and texted everyone in the family to get their votes on whether they thought we would have a boy or girl. 

Here is the final vote! Tied 10-10! Then, we realized we forgot Owen, who said BOY. So it was ahead 11-10. Then, we realized we forgot Logan E., who said GIRL. So we were tied again! 11-11!

Nonna, Poppa, Uncle Hunter, PaPaw, GiGi, Aunt Bekah, Davis, Mikah & Reed met me, Matt & Owen at SonoCare at 9am to find out 'WHO' we are having! The sonographer looked around at the baby's head, and then showed us the feet....I was thinking, WHO CARES, lady! Show us the important body part!! haha! 

Sweet little profile!

FINALLY, she said "Oh! There we go!" And I said, "Do you know what it is???" She smiled and said "Yes!" And just sat there??? I was like, "WELL WHAT IS IT?!?!" haha! She smiled big and said, "It's a......

BOY!"

 

We all erupted with "YAY!!" and giggled and laughed! Of course I started crying! I was so excited! I would have loved a little girl but I reeeeeally wanted a little boy! 

I really feel like God gives you what you get for a reason. Who knows what that reason is, but I'm thrilled that he has chosen Matt & I to be parents of two little boys!  

I have SIX tubs of clothes up in the attic of boy clothes that I'm thrilled to go through again and get to use again. AND- they will be the right season since this baby will be a summer baby like his big brother!

So far, we think his name will be Beau Landon. Landon is Matt's middle name and we just like the name Beau. We'll see! If I don't hear a name I like better between now & then, that is what it will be!

We are so blessed and thrilled and can't wait to meet our second baby boy!

"Owen-isms"

Since this blog's main purpose is documentation for our family, I wanted to log a few things Owen has said lately so that we don't forget them. He is just SO funny and is always making Matt & I laugh. He also says the sweetest things, too!

While watching The Hunger Games with us (I know, not a great parenting move, but whatev!), when Katniss was falling down the cliff, every time she hit the mountain he would say "Oh! Ow! Ugh! Ugh! Oh!" like he was making the sound effects for her. Matt and I CRACKED up!

We went to eat at Cracker Barrel with GiGi & PaPaw one night when Daddy was out of town. Owen went to the restroom with Dad and came back and said "Mommy! I got to use the hanging potties!" 

At the Carnathan Christmas,  Before we ate, we all said something we were thankful for and Owen's answer was "my daddy, my mommy & our baby!" 

Owen wanted to play deer hunter, so I was being the deer for him to shoot.

Owen: boom!
Me: uuugghh!! (I died)
Owen: I'm gonna hang ya on the wall!! Daddy, look at that girl deer I shot!
Matt: she sure is a pretty deer. 
Owen: yeah, pretty DEAD!

Mom & I were in the car  with a grumpy little boy in the back. I was getting on to him for being ugly. Mom threw in some thoughts too. He said, "When we get to this stop light, I'm unbucklin' my seat belt and getting out and LEAVING y'all!!!!" We tried not to laugh, and I "got onto" him again about using nice words. He then started whining and pouting. Being Christmastime, Mom & I started singing, "Oh you better watch out, you better not CRY, better not POUT...." at which point he interrupted us and said exhaustedly, "OKAY OKAY, enough!!" 

At bedtime one night, Owen said, "Mommy, if you were an animal, and Daddy would shoot you, I would miss you." 

Owen told me he had his arrows but couldn't find his "bowen." I asked what's a Bowen? and he said its what you shoot the arrows with! 

Once Owen was told that I had a baby in my tummy,  he asked me if I ate the baby since the baby is in my tummy. He later asked if the baby is going to play with the bones inside my body. When I told him no, he said, "Well *I* played with your bones when I was in your tummy!

When Owen was rocking out on his new drumset, he said, "I'm like Fozzie! Am I a Muppet????"

Owen sneezed and then said "ew gross! Boogers!" so I gave him a napkin to wipe his nose and he said "That was awkward!"

I answered one of Owen's questions with "No way, Jose!" to which he replied, "Yes sir-ree, Bob, Jose!

His first Christmas where he was really talking, he would say that Santa says "Ho Ho Ho! Carry Missus!"

2 Year old prayer: Dear 'hevly' fadder, tank you for mommy, tank you for daddy, tank you for my school, tank you for pigs and lizards and Reed. AMEN

Car conversation  on the way home:

Me- Owen, did you have a good day today?
Owen: Yes! I didnt bite my 'frin!' (friend)
Me- Oh, good!! I'm glad!
Owen: I tackled him.

Another prayer: Dear God, thank you for Elmo and puppets. Please keep us safe from mouses and goats that bite.

Walking out the door one morning, Owen says 'Whoooo wee! It's cold in here!!

Our funny little guy at Christmas time

2012

We love you SO much, Owen, and are so blessed to have you as our son!

Christmas time!

Christmas time is here! The tree is all decorated, our elf on the shelf, Gus, is keeping a watchful eye on us and Owen got to meet Santa! We are really enjoying the holiday season this year with Owen. He is so "into" it that it makes it way fun. Next time this year, we will have TWO little ones in the house! Can't wait!

Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree!

Hanging ornaments like a big boy!

 

Telling Santa he wants a scooter and a race track

Baby #2- First Ultrasound

Today was our very first ultrasound for baby Kelly #2! We heard the little heart beat and got to see the little "gummy bear." I just loved it! When we first saw Owen, I just started crying and was so emotional. With this one, I smiled really big and just loved looking at it. Matt mentioned that in the car that I didn't cry this time. I said, 'I know. Poor baby. He/she is already getting treated like the 2nd child!" Haha!

Precious little one!

Here is a pic from this week. Only 9 weeks and I already have this crazy bump! With Owen, I was about 15 weeks before I started showing. I was scared it might be twins..haha! But, today's doctor visit proved that it wasn't. So yay for that! It is funny, with Owen, I couldn't WAIT to wear maternity clothes and just BE pregnant. Now, I'm like nooooooooooooooo!!! I am not ready. But, such is life. So bring on the stretchy, comfy, elastic!

The doctor said baby looks great and she'll see me in 4 weeks! Easy peasy so far! Thankful & blessed. Prayers for a smooth pregnancy and healthy baby are appreciated!

Trick or Treat! (and another baby!)

We had so much fun this Halloween! Owen, being 3, is really fun now at holiday time. He totally "gets" it and understands everything. It is so neat to watch! He trick or treated like a pro. He knew JUST what to do! Ever since this spring when we took him to Medieval Times in Dallas, he loves to pretend to be a knight. So that is what he was for Halloween. 

This is our first holiday season in the new house & new neighborhood. So we decided to host a Halloween party for friends. We trick or treated then just had dinner together. Our neighborhood is PERFECT for trick or treating. It was a lot of fun!

Our cute little boos & ghouls! 

Front row, L toR: Reed(4) Owen(3) Bella(3), Aubrey(16 mo), David(3)

Back row, L toR: Luke(5), Davis(5)

A special treat, not a trick: We are having another baby!!!! We are SO thrilled! We found out on Halloween, so that night, after the party, I changed Owen into a "big brother" shirt and had him go walk out to the living room where the fam was standing around talking. I told him "This is your special shirt, go tell GiGi to read it." He said, "What does it say?" I told him I'd tell him later. 

Once they read his shirt, there were squeals and giggles all around. It was great! We called the other family members who live out of town to tell them. Everyone was so thrilled. Finally, Owen said, "WHAT DOES MY SHIRT SAY?!?!"  Haha! He realized it must have said something exciting by everyone's reactions! So I told him "Mommy has a baby in her tummy. You are going to be a big brother!" He was SOOOO excited and started screaming and running around saying "I'M A BIG BROTHER! I'M A BIG BROTHER!!!"  It made me cry. It was so sweet & special! 

The big brother is so excited!

We are so blessed & thankful and excited about a new addition to our little family! Little one should be here around July 1. Thank goodness for having the neighborhood pool this year! ;)