Weekend in KY/ OHIO!

Josh's last day of school was last Friday, which means summer has begun in our house!  Anya and I met Daddy at work and left from there to go to Ohio/ KY to see Mimi, Aunt Cindy, Uncle Tony, and Cousin Mary.  Anya did a great job in the car even though she didn't sleep.  We also made great timing, with only a few stops needed in-between.  Luckily we didn't hit any bad traffic or construction!  Anya loved getting out to run and get her wiggles out.

The first night we stayed with Mimi (my grandma) at her house since it makes the drive a little shorter. It was great to visit with her at her house and have breakfast with her the next morning too! 

Then we drove with Mimi to Cindy and Tony's house.  We got tons of cuddle time with Mary!  It's amazing how much Mary is growing and changing.  She's getting chubby cheeks, smiles all the time, and is much stronger than when we visited 2 months ago!

My cousin Emily just graduated H.S, so on Saturday we went to her party.  It was so nice to visit with my relatives.  The weather was so nice so everyone was outside.  Anya had a blast blowing bubbles,

 playing with her favorite uncle in the world,

going down the slide,

 and playing with Avery. 

 Aunt Regina's cupcakes were the hit of the party!  My favorite (and most popular) was the peanut butter Reeses!  It was amazing & was a brownie on the bottom! Yum!

 

 

On Sunday we celebrated my dad's birthday!  Cindy made chocolate cupcakes and homemade ice cream. 

 

On Monday we went home, making a fun stop on the way.  We always pass Fair Oaks Farms and decided to check it out.  They have tours you can go on inside the barns to see cows, ice cream, parks, gardens, and ponds.  We decided to just walk around and enjoy the awesome rest stop.

 

It's hard to believe the next time we will see Cindy, Tony, and Mary is after the baby is born.  It still blows my mind to think that we will soon be a family of 4! 



Baby #2: 30 weeks, Anya: 25 months

Tomorrow I will be 30 weeks.  It's hard to believe that in about 10 weeks we will have our baby boy in our arms.  I still am having a hard time wrapping my head around that.  This pregnancy is going by so fast...Anya has been such a distraction and has kept me busy. 

How Far Along: 3rd Trimester, 30 weeks tomorrow

 Size of baby: almost 3 lbs (according to Baby Center), around 15.7 inches long.  Yesterday at my appointment the doctor said I am measuring 28 weeks.  That never happened with Anya!  However I am right on track for weight gain.  How is that possible that I'm measuring small but gaining enough?!

Maternity Clothes: Yes!

Gender: It's a BOY!!!  I will officially reveal his name the day he is born!

Movement: He is much more active at night.  Last night Daddy felt him move a ton!  He is still breech with his head on the right.

Sleep: Sleeping fine, minus this cold!!

What I miss: I don't think there's really anything that I miss right now:-)   

Cravings: The strawberry cheesecake waffle cone I got at the flea market was delish!  It definitely was a nice treat since I hardly ever have ice cream anymore. Praise God I passed 3 hr glucose test!  I'm also craving crisp veggies with dip.  The celery sticks I had last night with ranch seemed much tastier than they should have been;-)

Symptoms: Nothing new that I haven't mentioned before.  I am starting to get more tired for sure!

Best Moment this week: Anya came with me to my 30 week dr appointment yesterday and she heard the baby's heart beat.  When we came home she grabbed her stethoscope and placed it on my tummy and said "Baby Heart, boom boom."  It was adorable! 

30 weeks with Anya!

 Now for Anya's update at 25 months! 

Anya has grown up so much in the last two months.  It's crazy to think that two months ago she was saying a bunch of words alone, now she is stringing together small sentences!  Her vocabulary is really taking off.  Everyday she says new phrases and it's so exciting to truly be able to talk to her and know her needs/ wants, etc. 

Anya loves numbers.  She loves when I take her finger and help her point to things to count them.  Whenever we read a story she wants me to take her finger and help her count whatever is on that page.  Even when the book isn't meant for that.  It's so cute!  I love how she counts..."One, two, (sometimes she says three) then "YAY!!" and starts clapping.  She says two like she's from the south.  Wish I could bottle it up! 

A few days ago she started saying "Charlie"...I miss hearing her say "Char Char!!!" I was driving her in the car and it clicked and she said "Charlie" ten times in a row.  It was like the light bulb turned on and she was thinking "so that's how you say his name!"

Last week we went to her two year check-up.  Anya talked the doctor's ear off.  We are so blessed to have an awesome pediatrician!!!  She is so great with Anya.  Anya weighs 29 lbs and is 36 inches tall.  She did so well in the office, probably because we've been practicing "doctor" with her new dr toys.  I couldn't believe it but she didn't even cry a peep when she got her shot! 

I can tell Anya has gone through a growth spurt because her cheeks look fuller and she just looks like she's filling out.  She also hasn't had much of an appetite lately so I can tell the growth spurt she was having is over. 

Anya is an awesome sleeper!  She goes to bed at 7:00pm and sleeps until 6:30-7:30am.  She also takes an afternoon nap.  We just got a video baby monitor for Anya and her brother and it's been fun to watch her on the camera!  She still wakes up cranky most days from naps. 

We are definitely working on sharing, not throwing food, and not screaming.  Every now and again she goes through these stages where she does this weird throaty scream thing...it's very frustrating.  Well, we are in that phase again.  She went through this a few months ago too.  I'm trying very hard to be consistent with discipline.  She is totally testing me. 

I can't believe her hair is getting so long.  When it's dry she still has soft curls so it's hard to tell how long it is.  I thought this was so cute of Daddy brushing her hair after bath!

Anya found my bracelet and shoes and decided to go "grocery shopping" with baby.  Little Mommy she is!

 We went to the petting zoo after the baby dr appointment.  She was thrilled to see the horses, cows, and goats!!!

Waving to the cockroaches.

I can't wait until Anya is a big sister!!
Happy 25 months Anya!!!

Good-bye to dinner planning & preparation!

Last night I went to my first ever Wildtree Freezer Meal workshop.  I can't even begin to tell you how much I need something like this in my life!!  Having a toddler and being pregnant makes meal planning/ preparation difficult, and let's face it I was sick of giving my family "meals" like frozen pizza and tuna melts! 

A good friend of mine, Melissa, has just started working for Wildtree five months ago.  I really wanted to help get her business growing so I did a tasting at my house for my gender reveal party.  Everything was so tasty and healthy (they are now Organic certified!) I was sold.  But what I like most are the meal workshops.  Melissa sent us a grocery list of produce and meats to buy and how to prepare them and then we complete each meal at the workshop.  Wildtree Freezer Meal Workshops have 10 meals that you prepare, but they serve 6+ people so a bunch of us divided each meal in two so I left with 20 meals (plus some of those meals will give leftovers!)  I can't even begin to tell you how great I felt going to bed last night knowing I have dinners ready to cook for the next month!  And these meals are going to be gourmet compared to how we've been eating around here!
With the workshops you are purchasing Wildtree products so now I can make these meals again in the future.

 So what's for dinner tonight?  Crock pot quesadillas!  Here is the filling:

I wish you could come over and smell my house!

 

There's nothing better than taking a ziplock bag (filled with delicious food) emptying it and putting it in the crock pot!!! Now I can spend more time with my family this summer, and less time stressing about

 "What will I make tonight?"

 

I loved the workshop so much that I will be hosting one in July.  I figured it will be so great to have meals on hand the last month of pregnancy/ post-baby.  These workshops are perfect for working parents, new mothers, pregnant/ tired Mommies (like me!) really anyone can benefit!

If you are interested in hearing more about Wildtree or coming to my workshop please contact me and I'll hook you up:-)

http://www.mywildtree.com/202577/

 

May Days

 

 

Here's a peek into what we've been up to the past few weeks. 

 

Lots of this:

 

I don't know what we'd do without our water table!!

 Kisses for Charlie

 I love this girl so much! 

 2013 Square foot gardening...this year we are growing tomatoes, zucchini, snap peas, green beans, jalapenos, basil, cilantro (in window boxes).  

I can't wait to make homemade salsa and spaghetti sauce!!! 

 Anya has become quite the artist lately.  She loves painting!

 Bath after this...

 Whining girl...

 

Watering with her Mickey watering can

Charlie's last few days as a fur ball.  He got a buzz cut for the summer.  It was shorter than I wanted but it's growing on me and actually looks really cute on him.

 

 

 I had every intention of getting a family picture on Memorial Day.  We were all dressed coordinating colors....but it didn't happen.  I am so glad I captured the sweetest picture ever though.  We made a quick stop at Jewel to pick up food for Memorial Day.  Since Anya always takes her shoes off in the car Daddy just decided to carry her into the grocery store.  When we got back to the car she wouldn't let go of him!  I had to capture it on camera.  It was so adorable!  Anya loves her Daddy so much.

 

 Anya loves her Easter basket. 

 Rough-housing with Daddy is so much fun!

 

I can't believe June is almost here!  This has been the fastest month ever!!!