Field Trip

Brooke's preschool class went on a field trip to Black Island Farms today.  They got to go on a hayride, pick pumpkins, see animals, and play on the big slide, train, and bounce house.  The kids had a blast and didn't want to leave when it was time!

 Going on the hayride, Cole was scared of the big tractor at first.

 The sun was really bright, but we all got fresh carrots picked from the ground.

 In the pumpkin patch... all the kids got to choose a pumpkin and cut it off the vine.

 
 Brooke and her pumpkin

 Cole and his pumpkin... it was "heby"

 Back on the hayride

 Looking at the animals.  Brooke said, "those are BIG chickens!"... they were turkeys

 Great big hayslide.  Brooke climbed all the way up the back multiple times.  Cole was too scared.

 Riding the horse swing... again Cole was too scared.

 Train Ride

This was a sandbox of corn.  The kids thought it was great.

30 Weeks

30 down... 10 to go... and it better be 8.  I am probably jinxing myself by saying that but I'm hoping that since my first two were early she will be too :)

Went to the doctor today.  Well her partner actually, Dr. Wood had her baby last week and is out until Thanksgiving.  I am still measuring small.  Big surprise.  She said that my growth is consistent though and since I was this way with my other pregnancies she isn't worried.  Its probably just because I have a long torso and lots of room to hide a baby.  My blood pressure was also high for me... 135/80, but still in the normal range so they're just going to watch it the next couple weeks.

I feel like I have gotten huge in the last month.  I know others would disagree, but to be honest I get really sick of hearing how small I am.  I realize I may look small, but I certainly don't feel that way!  Turning over and getting in and out of bed is a huge task.  I dread the nights when one of the kids wake up crying because it takes such effort to get up.  (which by the way is becoming way too frequent... if anyone has suggestions on how to get a 2 and 3 year old to stay in their own bed I'd like to hear them!) I'm starting to get more tired all of the time.  Clothes are a joke.  It is an ordeal to find something that fits that doesn't make me look frumpy and that is comfortable enough to wear all day.  I have to go to a business dinner with Matt's firm next week and I'm already stressed about what to wear. 

On the bright side, I have been going to the chiropractor here and there for pain in my back and hips and it has helped immensely!  I'm still sleeping at night and still feeling pretty good during the day, I just hope it continues! 

I pulled out my boxes of baby clothes yesterday so I can start going through and seeing what I have, they are still sitting on my living room floor.  I've made a list of basic things I know I still need, but I've yet to go to the store and get them.  I keep thinking that I need to finish all of my sewing projects, but I just don't have the ambition.  Maybe nesting will kick in soon?  Or does that go away with your last baby?  It certainly seems like I had everything ready to go with Brooke and Cole by this point in time.

This is a terrible picture because I only had my cell but it is a comparison of 26-30 weeks.  Its amazing how much she's grown in just a month!

Happy Birthday Cole!

Cole is 2 years old today.  I cannot believe how fast time goes.  He still seems like such a baby to me, yet we're going to have another newborn in only two months.  He definetly has his own little personality and lets you know what he wants... and boy is he getting into that terrible two stage!  We sure love him though!  Happy Birthday Baby Boy!

And a few of Brooke because she is such a cheeser and can't be left out of pictures :)

Master

I don't know why I didn't post this sooner, but better late than never :).

Matt officially graduated with his MAC (Master's of Accounting) at the beginning of August.  We are so proud of all his hard work and dedication!  There have been lots of early mornings, late nights, commuting, studying, tests, presentations, etc.  and not once have I heard a complaint out of Matt's mouth.  He is so dedicated and hard working and I'm so grateful to have a husband that works so hard for our family.

Tomorrow is his first day at his "official" grown up job.  He was worked at the school district since 2002, with the exception of his mission, so it will be a BIG change and I'm sure something he will miss.  But... this is what he has worked so hard for the last couple of years and I couldn't be more excited for him!  Out of all the accounting students in Utah, he was one of only three total and the only one from Utah State chosen for an internship .  He worked hard at his internship and he has earned a position with a (hopefully) great company! 

Now on to the CPA exam...

28 Weeks

I went to the Dr. today for my 28 week appt.  Finally made it to the 3rd trimester!  Only one more to go!  This is the last time I will see Dr. Wood before she has her baby.  She is hoping to be back around Thanksgiving so hopefully she'll be there to deliver baby.

Everything looks good except I'm measuring on the small side... surprise surprise.  This is one of the bad things about having to change doctors.  I LOVED Dr. Horsely and he's been through enough with me that he knew I'm just small and its not a cause to worry.  But... driving all the way to Logan just to have a baby didn't seem worth it.  Dr. Wood had me do an ultrasound just to make sure everything is still ok.  It is and actually by ultrasound measurments baby is right on schedule and weighs about 3 lbs.  I tried to tell Dr. Wood that.  I just never get very big, but oh well I got to see baby again :)  She is still laying sideways so hopefully in the next few weeks she'll turn head down.  I just might lose it if I have a breech baby.

I've started my countdown, I don't know if that is a good or a bad thing, it will probably make me more miserable in the end, but hey at least it gives me something to do.  I start going every 2 weeks now so that means only about 6 more appointments!  In the mean time, I try really hard to be nice and not ornery but I have a feeling it is only going to get worse as the weeks go by.  I apologize to my family in advance.

First Day of Preschool

Brooke's first day of preschool was today.  She was super excited and kept asking from the time she got up if it was time to go yet and if she could go put her backpack on and get her lunch.  Her teacher's name is Mrs. Lisa and so far she loves it!

*I didn't have a camera here so I took these with my phone, that's why they aren't the greatest quality.

Old Ephraim's Grave

Matt, Mike, Karen, and the kids rode the 4-wheelers up to Old Ephraim's grave on Labor Day.  The kids were super excited and had a blast.  Brookelyn was afraid there might be a real bear and it took a lot of coaxing to get her off the 4-wheeler.  Once she got off then she was fine.  I would have loved to go... but riding on a bumpy road when you are 6 1/2 months pregnant doesn't exactly sound fun.

Cousins

Erin took these pictures at our Labor Day Barbeque.  She did a great job!  What cute kids!

25 Weeks

This is a little outdated, but these pictures were both taken at 25 weeks.

Things I Want To Remember:

• Weight gained as of Aug. 23 - 9 lbs.
• I am starting to need maternity clothes.  Few, if any of my pants fit anymore.  I must carry my girls differently than Cole because I needed them with Brooke but not at all with Cole.  I haven't gained any more weight this time than I did with him.
• I'm still running 5-8 miles most days
• She's very active
• "She" still doesn't have a name - I like Jillian but Matt still isn't sure.  We both like Berklie but it is too close to Brookie.  It has to be a name that I can shorten... like Brookelyn to Brooke, Jillian to Jill, etc.
• Sleeping is a pain!  My low back and hips hurt all the time.  I sleep with about four pillows and still wake up multiple times a night.
• People are finally starting to notice that I'm pregnant... I've had 3 people ask me in the last week when I'm due.  Thats a first.

Update:
As of today, I am almost 27 weeks... next week I will officially start my 3rd trimester.  I think my belly has almost doubled size in the last couple weeks.  December can't come soon enough! 

Big Boy Bed

We moved Cole into a big bed at the beginning of August.  At first he was adamant that he wasn't going to sleep there, but he's done great.  We usually have to lay by him for a few minutes but then off he goes to sleep.  My baby is growing up!