32 weeks... 8 to go!

I can't believe that in just 8 weeks we will be a family of 4!  This little guy is growing wonderfully and Dr. B is super happy with our progress.  I have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes again and so far things are going smoothly with that.  It's a blessing and a curse having it but we prefer to look at the positive side.  One of the positive things about it is that we get to go in weekly to get ultrasounds, starting at 34 weeks.  We have only had two with this pregnancy so we just can't wait to take a peek at our little guy again.   His room is coming together a little more slowly than things did with Sophie's but I am happy with our progress.

I have learned a few things with this pregnancy that I wish I would have been more on top of.  First, I wish I would have journaled about these past two experiences.  Not only would it have been helpful to compare but since this will be the last time I am pregnant I think that in the future it would be fun to look back and read about how I felt.  Another, could of-would of-should of is that I wish I would have taken pictures along the way to document my growth.   I have seen so many cute ideas on pinterest and just having those memories would have been fun.

Our little guy is still without a name but we have narrowed our choices down to two.  Who knew picking a name could be so difficult?  Even without a name, our baby is still very loved!  The three of us can't wait to meet him.

Garden.... Take 2

Last summer, we attempted our first garden.  We weren't very successful but we are excited to try again.  We have a watermelon plant, a variety of tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers.   Josh's thumb is getting greener and greener... so hopefully we get some DELICIOUS veggies from our garden this year. 

BIG GIRL!

Sophie is growing like a weed and so fun to play with!  She has a great imagination, an amazing vocabulary, the best dance moves, and a sweet singing voice.  Life with her is never dull and she makes us smile and laugh everyday.  

The BIG 30!

Josh isn't a big fan of birthdays but we (his family and I) wanted to do something special for him since he was turning 30.  On his actual birthday we spent the day as just the 3 of us.  We hung out at home and tried to complete the tri-fecta. (This year, we only got to two of the three.)   If you dont know what it is, you are sure missing out.  Joe's Farm Grill, Liberty Market, and Joe's BBQ all give you $10 off your birthday meal... so basically it's FREE!  Which is something that makes my amazing husband REALLY happy!  On Saturday, Steph and Joel hosted a BBQ at their house for Josh and then after that we went to a spring training game.  It was a perfect way to celebrate Josh!  Cubbies cupcakes from Sprinkles, baseball, and family... there isn't much more that he could want.  

Spring Break Fun at the Children's Museum

Over spring break, Sophie and I met up with Aiden and Janae at the Children's Museum here in Mesa.  There were so many things that Sophie enjoyed doing while we were there.  She had fun playing in the kitchen and pushing all of the buttons, walking up and down the stairs in the theater room, stamping in the arts and craft area, playing the piano, and much more!  Sophie didn't do much playing with others but found a lot of things to do by herself.  

Funny Story:    They have a little eating room in the museum where we ate lunch.  After Aiden and Sophie finished eating they went to play in the eating room along with two other little girls.  While Aiden and one of the little girls were playing with the foam cubes and tunnels, Sophie was feeding another girl her bottle.  Janae and I just laughed as Soph grabbed this little girls bottle and held it up to her mouth.  Sophie was as so content sitting with the little girl and watching Aiden and the other little girl play.  

PARK DAY!

In the beginning of March we got together with the Pinch's.  We absolutely love hanging out with them and letting Aiden and Sophie play together.  We first met up at this delicious little restaurant for breakfast and then headed over to the TRAIN PARK!  I had been dying to take Sophie there and it was definately a great first visit.  The parking lot was completely full when we pulled in and much to our surprise it was some kind of fun kids day at the park.  They had jump houses, games, face painting, characters and much more.  Sophie wasn't a fan of the jump houses, the Elmo that walked around, or even the Merry-Go-Round.  She did like the train ride and running around with her cousin!

After we went home, took a nap and packed a little picnic for our next park play date.  Our best friends were getting ready to move to Oregon and we were squeezing as much time in with them as possible. The kids had so much fun running all over the place and playing football!  Sophie sure will miss her Jeromiee.   

22 and 23 months

Sophie's latest and greatests:

Sophie: I eat O's, it fall down, annnnnnd then... LUCY EAT IT!

 Sophie: Momma, I wanna read a book
 Me: What book do you want to read?
Sophie: Left foot, left foot. Feet, feet, feet. How many, many feet you meet?
(Talking about The Foot Book by Dr. Suess)

 Sophie: Good Morning Daddy!
 Josh: Good morning, Sophie!
Sophie: I awake! (looks, shakes her finger, and whispers to me, "NO PIGTAILS!")

 Sophie: (looking at my tummy) Hi Brother! Hi Brother! (then kisses my belly)

 Sophie: I go pee!
Josh or I: Ok, let's go potty.
Sophie: (after going potty) I go pee! I get gummy bear!
 Josh or I: What color do you want?
 Sophie: I want two.
Josh or I: Ok but what colors do you want?
Sophie: PINK and Orangie

 (while Josh and I are going potty)
Sophie: I hold you. or Push it out. or You need paper? I get it. or I proud of you! or Don't fall in!

 On our way to Costco
Josh: Sophie, what do you want for dinner?
Sophie: Pizza. And a drink! I hold it!
Josh: Is daddy going to eat pizza?
Sophie: Noooooo, daddy eat hot dog.

 Sophie is talking so much these days. It truly is amazing what she comes up with and how much she comprehends.
 * Sophie sleeps all night in her big girl bed. She loves turning on her machine and lamp all by herself before we read stories before bed. Her favorite thing to read before bed is her Bible.
 * She is not a fan of brushing her teeth or PIGTAILS!
 * Sophie went through a picky stage and didn't eat much but now her appetite has returned and she gobbles up whatever we put in front of her.
 * Sophie loves O's and they are pretty much the first thing she asks for when she gets up in the morning. She occasionally requests them for dinner or a bedtime snack. She will eat them with a spoon, share them with Lucy, and drink the milk from the bowl.
 * Sophie is quite the singer. She loves Little Bunny Foo Foo, Wheels on the Bus, Up on the House Top, and MOVES LIKE JAGGAR!!!
* Sophie loves the outdoors and could spend her days going for walks, kicking her ball (aka playing soccer), and playing with her friends next door. (Our next door neighbors are great with Sophie and she loves hanging out with them)
* Sophie is doing really great about going potty. We have a few accidents every now and then but we can't complain. This has been such an easy process for us/her and we are soooo proud of her!
* Sophie loves spelling her name. It usually goes like this, P-H-I-E.... YEAH!!! SOPHIE!!!!

 In about one month this little lady of ours will be turning two! I can't even believe that TWO whole years have flown by and that shortly after that she will be a BIG sister. She is getting cuter by the day and making us laugh all the time. Life with Miss. Sophie is just the greatest and we are soooo proud to be her parents!!