33 Weeks down... 7 to go!

Me at 33 weeks...UGH I can't believe I post these pictures! I have quadrupled in size since I last took a picture 8 weeks ago and I have 7 more to go (this is also when the baby starts putting on the weight), so... I'm going to be huge. I think she's ten pounds. I feel her EVERYWHERE!

So, I'm pretty much having as much guilt as anyone can have about having another baby so close to having Jack. I've had a few HUGE meltdowns where I just can't stop crying thinking about it all. Don't get me wrong I'm so grateful for this sweet little baby that I'm being SO blessed to carry. I am very aware of what a gift and honor it is to be able to be pregnant (even though it's one of the hardest things I've ever done). I have just enjoyed Jack so much; I've really never felt overwhelmed with him... he is my little buddy. So, the thought of kicking him out of the "baby seat" so quick makes me cry. Everyone keeps telling me he is so social and happy that he'll do just fine... I really appreciate these comments and hope that they are right. Hopefully I'll be a supermom like my cousin, Jess and handle it all just great! :) Anyway, this is a totally random post. Hopefully I'll only have to post one more prego picture and she'll come early!!

California

Jason is in MAJOR study mode these days. He is spending 12 to 15 hours at the library each day. My aunt, uncle and family came to AZ from California last week to attend a wedding here so Jack and I drove back with them and stayed for a week so that Jason could get some studying in and Jack and I could have a little fun.

Last night Kenna, my cousin, text me to ask if everyone could talk to Jack because they missed him so much. We're not talking adults or little kids we're talking 4 teenagers (two of which are 19 and 22) and a 9 year old. He seriously makes friends wherever he goes. He is in this mode of saying "Hi" to everyone every two seconds... but, he says it with so much enthusiasm you just can't help but say it back. My cousins also thought it was really funny that he'll "bak" like a chicken anytime he hears the word chicken. He also says, "UP, UP, UP" and holds his hands up to you when he wants to be held... no one could resist him... even my cousin Clayton's friend that was visiting from college. When we got on Skype last night so they could all see him he just got so excited... I've never seen him get like that on Skype... he kept saying, "Hi, Hi, Hi, Hi" and with so much intensity!!!!!! It was so cute. What 1 and a 1/2 year old can make friend's like that? I love it.

Jack and Cam... yes, he needs a haircut.

Jack and Nick

Swimming and playing at the pool.

Yummy Treats!

Santa Barbara

Family Visit...

My parents and sister came down for my dad's spring break, unfortunately, I put them to work on the nursery while they were here! :) It's not quite done so I'll post a picture when it is all finished, but here is a before picture. I felt so bad for them because you could tell they were all just so sun deprived! My dad would just lay out on our lawn chair every day and he'd take Jack on a walk every morning. I'm glad the weather is getting better in Utah... just in time for the temperature to creep up down here in good ol' AZ!

Jack snuggling Grandpa

Hanging out with Auntie C-Nizzo (as Jason calls her)

Beautiful Mesa Temple-- this temple has quite a history for my family. My mom's parents and grand parents drove clear from North Carolina to be sealed in this temple. On the way here they were in a horrendous accident. Everyone survived. My mom got so emotional when she saw this beautiful place. It really is a beautiful temple.

Before... After will come soon.

I had to post these pics of Jack even though they are terrible quality. He is such a character!

Easter!!!

Easter was so much fun this year! Jack totally got into it all; coloring eggs, an egg hunt, and - of course- an Easter basket and candy!

Coloring Eggs

An Egg Hunt

He LOVED it...can you tell :)

His Easter Outfit