15 months and "1st day of school"

Luke turned 15 months old on August the 19th.  He is growing like a weed and keeping us busier than ever!

Here are his 15 month stats:

Weight:  22lbs 15oz - 48%
Height:  34 in - 57th%
(Or somewhere right around there....I forgot to write it down)

Below is a picture of him at the doctor for his 15th month check up and shots. He handles shots like a champ and always has thank goodness. I would take these over a haircut any day!  He still FREAKS out when we get his haircut....such a beat down!

 

 

 

I always love seeing every one's adorable back to school pictures. I don't think I truly appreciated them until I had a kid. Well Luke's school gave us this little gem of a picture of Luke on his official 1st day of this year. He has obviously gone all summer but this is when the big kids start so they consider it the "1st day". Never a good idea to take food away from this kid then try to snap a pic. You will get this every time :). They are doing a re-do needless to say!

 

Loves, loves, loves books! 

Little play area at the Galleria because it's way too hot to do anything outside :).

We always get excited for football season and cooler weather...especially since we will be adding a sweet baby boy to our family!! Wednesday the 4th is the BIG day!!!  We can't wait!

38 weeks and trip to the zoo!!

We are officially one week from baby day!  So crazy to think we will have two little boys soon.  We are so excited, nervous, anxious, ready.....and already tired :).

We wanted to take Luke somewhere fun before his life totally changes.  We went to the zoo and he had an absolute blast!!!  It was a really quick trip considering I was about 38 weeks pregnant and it's August in Texas, but I'm so glad we went!  I really thought I would go into labor right there and was completely out of commission for the rest of the day but Luke loved it so totally worth it!!! Here are a few pics from the zoo and the 38 week update.
 

You would think this would be the "after the zoo, I'm exhausted pic"....nope, it was on the way there :)....sweet boy was a little out of it for the 1st half of the zoo.

 Doesn't know what to think about the gorillas!

Saying goodbye to the elephants...and all the other animals. 

 

We only did half of the zoo so we will have to go back and see the rest after #2 comes.  Good thing he doesn't really know that he missed a ton of the good animals.  They are very smart in separating all the good animals so it forces you to walk the ENTIRE zoo to see them all.  I was done when we walked passed the dippin' dots stand....I figured that was a good way to end the trip.  I can't believe they still have those!  They are so good and Luke loved them!

 

I was actually pretty impressed with the zoo.  If you get there early like we did parking is easy and you don't have to walk too far and the zoo is nice and clean.  I think you can even bring some of your own stuff in.  We saw some people with coolers.  We will definitely be back when it gets cooler!

 

Here is the 38 week update:

How far along? 38 Weeks...1 week (at most) to go!!

How big is he his week? Length of a leek...weight of a watermelon.

Best Moment of the Week?  Date night with Brent.  We went to Urban Crust in downtown Plano.  Saturday was a long day for both of us but it was nice to get out for one of our last possible nights out before the baby.  They have great pizza too!!

Trouble Sleeping? Yes...I am waking up a lot in the night

Miss Anything? Wearing normal clothes and feeling normal 

Movement? All the time!

Food Cravings? Still sonic drinks and spicy food.  We can also add Dippin' Dots to this list...I drove to a random mall for these one day only to find out they have them much closer to my house!  I'm kinda over having cravings...I will get something in my head and will go crazy until I go and get it. 

Belly Button - In or Out? The top part pretty much stays out the whole time now....it did this with Luke too.

Symptoms?  Constant Braxton Hicks!  All day...everyday!

Wedding Ring - Off or on? On, but it comes off the second I get home.

Happy or Moody? Not moody....just pretty exhausted all the time.  Thank goodness I have Brent around to help with Luke....he will wear you out in NO time :).

Looking Forward to? Meeting our sweet baby boy in a week!! And, of course, the sono Friday.  I am anxious to see what they say he weighs and compare to how much he really does on Wednesday.  I always wonder how accurate this is.  They said Luke would be a pretty big baby (around 8lbs) and that was pretty off.

37 weeks!! Officially considered "full-term"

I honestly can't believe I am 37 weeks!!  My doctor said if I haven't had him by Sept 4th she wants to induce.  I'm REALLY hoping this happens on it's own because I just feel like there is something about going in to labor naturally like I did with Luke, but I have to admit, it is comforting having a goal date.  So crazy how fast this pregnancy went by!! We are getting so excited to meet our sweet boy!! We can't wait to see how Luke will react to his little brother.  We have tried our best to talk to him about it and prepare him but I don't think he really has any idea what is coming :).  Here are a few pics of Luke and the 37 week update!

 

 

 

Fun at Nana and Papa's!!  Luke is now REALLY into books!!  I have to say I love this because he will just sit in my lap and read with me.  So incredibly sweet :).  He has never been much of a cuddlier until recently.  He will now come up and give me a hug and blow me kisses and it just melts my heart.  Such a sweet little boy!

Sitting in Toby's dog bed (neighbor's dog).  This is after he chased him around for an hour.

 

He is semi-obsessed with dogs....he definitely does not get this obsession from me :).  My friends rudely call me the "dog hater"....which I am not at all by the way!!  That being said, I wouldn't call myself a dog lover either!  Luke absolutely LOVES dogs....of any shape and size.  He is not remotely scared of them...which makes me even more nervous that one will get annoyed with him because he will just get up in their face.  I guess I should appreciate he likes them and isn't scared but he is just going to have to stick to hanging out with the ones at the pet store because they aren't coming home with us :). 

 

Here is the 37 week update:

How far along? 37 Weeks...2 weeks (at most) to go!!

How big is he his week? Swiss Chard??

Best Moment of the Week? Double date night with Brent, Jen and DK. We went to Fearings for a nice night out to celebrate before the baby comes. Such a great meal and nice to enjoy a night out.

Trouble Sleeping? I am waking up more and more now but I think it's because my mind is racing at night.

Miss Anything? Wearing normal clothes  

Movement? All the time!

Food Cravings? Sonic drinks and spicy food 

Belly Button - In or Out? The top part pretty much stays out the whole time now....it did this with Luke too.

Symptoms?   Really bad headaches and constant Braxton Hicks! I seriously feel like I have them all day, everyday!

Wedding Ring - Off or on? On, but it comes off the second I get home.

Happy or Moody? I've been more emotional lately. I have had a few days where I am sure Brent thinks I have gone a little crazy. Thank goodness he is a understanding husband....and it helps we have gone through this one time before :). I feel like I've been MUCH better this time around...but he may not agree.

Looking Forward to? Meeting our sweet baby boy in a few short weeks!!  And, of course, the sono Friday.  

36 weeks

Here are a few pictures of Luke and the 36 week update!

Crazy hair day at school....this was about the best we could do...he wasn't into it at all :).

Kid is all BOY!!

 

Loves trucks now!!  One of his new obsessions.  He prefers mom to play these with him....I think I make better truck sounds....

We went to a birthday party at Little Gym and he of course found the basketball goals and balls.....he had no interest in participating in the other events with the kids :).

 

Video of him shooting hoops....he gets soooo excited when he makes a basket and will clap for himself.  So funny. 

 

He is also really into saying "bye-bye" to everyone and blowing kisses.  So very sweet :)

 

Here is the 36 week update:

How far along? 36 Weeks...4 weeks (at most) to go!! It is really crazy to think that I had Luke at 38 1/2 weeks...that is only 2 and 1/2 weeks away!! I do not feel ready for the new baby to be here that soon!

How big is he his week? Head of romaine lettuce

Best Moment of the Week? Just enjoying the weekend with family. It was pretty busy but great! I got to celebrate Cynthia's (my sister-in-law's sister) sweet baby boy at her baby shower. It was great to catch up with everyone!

Trouble Sleeping? So much better. I still tend to wake up a few times but I feel so much more rested these days!

Miss Anything? Having energy and feeling normal. I have really had such an easy pregnancy but everything is starting to hurt a little more and I am definitely more uncomfortable.

Movement? All the time!

Food Cravings? Sonic drinks.

Belly Button - In or Out? In, but very stretched out, and little parts of it will pop out after a big meal.

Symptoms? Fatigue and feel exhausted about 95% of the time!

 

Wedding Ring - Off or on? On

Happy or Moody? A little irritable and anxious these days.  I feel like I have a lot left do you and we are running out of time to do it all.  I feel like I'm finally making progress in the nursery though 

Looking Forward to? Sono Friday and meeting our sweet baby boy in a few short weeks!!!!!

35 weeks

It's been a fun, crazy, productive week!  We were able to celebrate Natty's engagement to Dennis with a little girls dinner!! We just couldn't be more excited for them!!  Natty has been one of my best friends since college and Dennis just fits right in!!  He is a wonderful guy and someone we definitely approve of to marry our friend :).  I can't wait for all the wedding festivities....especially since I won't be prego for any of them!! YAY!! It's always fun to get everyone together again!!  CONGRATS AGAIN Natty and Dennis!!

The Bullard's came in town on Friday and the girls were able to go to the sono with us.  It was such a fun weekend with everyone!  Luke had such a fun time with his Grandad, Mo, Aunt B, Uncle E, and cousin Kenli!  Of course, I didn't get as many pictures as I wanted but here are a few.

 

 

We were able to sneak out and enjoy a little date night at Eddie V's for an early anniversary celebration. Thanks for 3 wonderful years B! Can't wait for many more :).

 

How far along? 35 Weeks...5 weeks (at most) to go!!

How big is he his week? Honeydew melon

Best Moment of the Week?  The Bullard's spending the weekend with us!  Also, baby #2 had a growth spurt, and Brent and I enjoyed a nice date night :).

Trouble Sleeping? SO much better now that my doctor got me a little help.  I have always been really against sleeping meds but desperate times called for desperate measures and I feel like a whole new person!!!  Brent says I have been out cold in the best deep sleep :).

Miss Anything? Having energy!!  Sunday was a ROUGH day!  Brent and I both were extremely exhausted from the weekend and Luke was teething pretty bad...so not his normal happy self.  We all were in bed by 7pm and asleep by 8.  I really don't think I have ever felt that worn out.  I think my body was telling me I overdid it!    

Movement? Yes....he is active!

Food Cravings? Back to Sonic drinks.  My friend Erika craved these during her pregnancy and unfortunately passed these on to me.  Plus it tastes pretty good now that we are consistently over 100 degrees.  My drink of choice right now is diet cherry limeade.

Belly Button - In or Out? In, but very stretched out, and little parts of it will pop out after a big meal.

Symptoms?   Fatigue and what feels like extreme exhaustion.  I still have Sciatic pain off and on but this is either getting better or I am just finally used to it.  I have had this since about week 10.
 

Wedding Ring - Off or on? On

Happy or Moody? Happy  

Looking Forward to?  Sleeping some more :).