28 weeks & counting

Ah, how awkward you can feel taking a mug shot... alas, here we are at 28 weeks, little Lincoln (we are pretty sure this will be Lincoln, have I mentioned that?...) snug inside. He is still quite active and seems to enjoy being tucked against my right rib cage (really? do ya gotta?). Mason enjoys patting, pointing, rubbing, and kissing my belly and calls it "baby" - hopefully he'll feel as fond when he comes out :)

As a side note, as the weather is finally turning warmer, I now have plans to sit in a kiddie pool on the back porch all summer long. Anyone with me?

P.S. We have found our next place to live! Although our current location has been SO perfect for us, in anticipation of baby #2 we wanted to get into a place with more space. We'll be moving Memorial day weekend and not too far from here, just a few minutes away from Matt's work. This next location also seems to be just perfect for our needs... Heavenly Father truly watches out for all of us! Anyway, more to come later!

Art time

Although I try to have Mason color and whatnot at home regularly (I bought him fingerpaints a while back... still haven't attempted that yet...), when a friend told me about this art time for little guys/gals I thought it was a great idea! If/when we move away from Utah County I am going to miss all of these cool programs they have locally... hopefully our next home will be as kid oriented :) These are some pictures from this week - I couldn't resist a picture of him in his apron!

Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day!!

18 Months

No needles this doctor's visit, which was a pleasant surprise! We have a fabulous 23 lb, 32.5 inch bean sprout who is wowing us each day with his leaps and bounds in development. They really seem to take off around 18 months, learning and displaying new skills every day - it is incredible! His language is one of those skills and it is really fun to hear him say (or attempt to say) new words. He is FINALLY using 'Mama' (he had occasionally said it before, but not much and not really towards me) and I am not tired of hearing it yet :) - I think it is adorable. These are some "easter/18 month" pictures -- our little stud muffin!

Graduation!!!!!!!!!!!

We were so blessed that Matt's Mom, Dad, and Step Mom were able to come out for his graduation last week! We had so much fun spending time with family and friends - the week went by WAY too quickly, but we have a ton of good memories to remember! The weather was a little topsy turvy (hello, we just got snow this morning! someone needs to tell Utah it is time to get warm and stay warm) but we had some beautiful sunshine included in the festivities. A big thanks to Kristen & her fam for letting us crash their house Thursday night for a family birthday/graduation party! In true form, the week was inundated with good food, including the largest steaks I have ever bought in my life. 1.5" Porterhouse cut just for us.... they were massive! No one went hungry, that is for sure.

As a side note, I happened to barely use my camera all week... I guess I was too busy with the details?? Who knows. So, these four pictures are as good as it gets for now until I acquire copies from other attendees! Whoops!

Although Matt wasn't too keen on being forced into dressing up and attending both university commencement and his college convocation, it was a good time and really helped 'seal the deal' on the last 5 years we've spent in school! He has been so amazing as he has worked full time (allowing me to stay home w/Mason!), attended school year round (no breaks since 2005!), and still managed to be an active member of the community (our HOA, church leadership, etc). He is a very talented, strong man (and will no doubt be embarrassed that I wrote this) and I am lucky to have him!

I am so, so proud of him.

24 weeks... FINALLY a picture!

Baby #2, I do love you so, I am sorry I have neglected picture taking. Here you are in all your glory at 24 weeks!

P.S. I didn't really have a huge problem with water weight with Mason (or at least it wasn't noticeable to me until the very end) and yet I couldn't get my ring on YESTERDAY. Poo! At this rate I may be swollen to the size of an elephant in no time. I will be employing all suggestions to avoid it, as provided by google, asap. Any additional suggestions are welcome!

Happy Anniversary!

(...this is a prom picture, not wedding... but, you get the idea :)

Happy 39th Anniversary

Mom & Dad!