18 weeks: baby #2

Wow. Almost half way! It is crazy how much faster pregnancy goes having a baby/toddler to keep me busy. On the flip side, I do feel like I am further along when I look in the mirror and see a visibly pregnant belly. Like am I the only one who feels like they popped way sooner than I did with Goldie. I don't know if this baby girl is a little on the chubby side but man... I'm already bumpin'!

Pregnancy Symptoms: Still going through some morning sickness. Blah. Trying my hardest to not throw up but am failing miserably. I don't know what it is but I get really sick it seems with pregnancy. I am already in the wake up in the middle of the night to pee stage. :) yay! haha. I've had problems with my SI joint from an old soccer injury, and it always flares up when I'm pregnant. Other than that I'm doing great! I feel like I'm starting to have more energy, but then 4 comes around and I need a nap!

Weight Gain: 8 lbs. I am good at packing on the pounds... what can I say!?

Cravings: Still spicy chicken sandwiches- chick-fa-la, or McDonalds will do! Then also this protein shake I make thats bomb!!

Queasy: Smells still.

Maternity Clothes: my pants still fit but my high waisted ones I have to do the rubber band trick... which is not comfortable... and I'm all about comfort! So maternity jeans and yoga pants! Maternity pants are like all too big in the waist. It's like I need a smaller size but they don't make a smaller size so... yeah.

Movement: Yes!!! I have felt the little butterfly movements and some big movements that have made me like freak out! Like a tiny elbow or knee poking me!

We love you baby girl!!! Your big sis is sooooo excited to meet you, she gives you loves and kisses all day!

Baby #2 is a...

GIRL!! We are having another girl!! I must say I was a little surprised, I thought we were having a boy (again- I felt this way with Goldie too), but I am so excited to have two sisters close together. They will be 20 months apart, so it will be so fun! Scott guessed right again! He said he always thought he would be a girl dad, and I thought I would be a boy mom... but apparently I'm a girl mom! And I am loving it :) Goldie has been so fun, so if this girl is anything like Goldie I say give me all the girls! Hopefully they like soccer, because I don't know anything about dance ;)

I found out at 15 weeks, so a little early because we can't wait! We went to fetal fotos at south towne mall and it was actually pretty legit. The guy that did the ultra sound was great and Scott actually could point out it was a girl! We got to see the little one sucking her thumb, looking at us, and kicking her little legs. I swear there is nothing like seeing your baby. It truly is a miracle to watch them grown inside and outside the womb. Motherhood is magical. But she is healthy and measuring great!

I hope Scott is ready for all the estrogen coming for him... especially in the teenage years ;) We are so excited for this new addition! Now I need to think up some girl names...

California Sunshine

We spent some of last week in Cali for my cousin Erica's wedding. It was a much needed vacation, that went by way too fast! We decided to drive and we were really nervous with Goldie... I mean 10 hours in the car is a long time for anyone, but for an active toddler... SCARY! But she surprised us both and did AMAZING! Thanks to my sisters KarLei and AuBrey, and the Foster Farms chicken commercial with the singing chickens (she loves that commercial!) she was able to keep entertained.

Erica's wedding was so beautiful, I wish I took pictures of the reception because it was a dream. She got married in the San Diego Temple, on the most beautiful, sunny day. We were able to sneak to the beach for a little bit before her luncheon. Goldie was really intrigued with the ocean, we will have to take her back when she's actually able to play and have fun in the sand.

Overall it was a nice getaway and fun to see our California family! It was also nice to be able to swim in the warmth and get some sun on our skin! We are excited for some warmer temperatures!

I have so many sleeping pictures of her, but I just can't handle the cuteness.

We stayed at the most beautiful resort in Escondido, I just wish we were there longer!

Apparently while we were in the temple all Goldie did was get down and smell all the flowers. She is so gentle with them!

We hadn't been back to San Diego since we lived there our first summer married. It was fun to bring up all of those memories of that summer we spent working and playing in San Diego.

Goldie and Dada waving bye to the ocean.

Happy as long as there was food in her hands.