Baby C #3

As everyone says, each pregnancy goes by faster and faster. I cant believe I am 2 weeks (or less) away from meeting our third child! I have my last two drs visits scheduled, the house is as clean as it is going to be, and his sweet clothes are packed and ready for the hospital. I got some pacifiers yesterday and I think that was the last thing I needed before we go! I have been having contractions on and off for the last two weeks (which I did not do with the other two), but as of yesterday I am one lame centimeter. I would love for him to be born this Saturday (tomorrow!) because it would put one week between his and Luke’s birthday and then one week between Luke and Preston’s birthdays. We all know that means he will not be born this Saturday, but we can hope! I decided I should probably get this post up and going since he will be covering the blog after he gets here!

This was the day I found out I was pregnant. Ironically, I had taken this pic of Preston for our adopted baby’s scrapbook. Ha. Ha.February-Five weeks-Appleseed

February 14-6 weeks-Size of a pea

Week 7-Blueberry

March 8-9 weeks Size of a prune-10 weeks

March 16-10 weeks Easter-March 31-12 weeks Mama turns 30! April 6-13 weeks Week 14-Lime

May 4-KY Derby-17 weeks-Onion

Mother’s Day-May 12-18 weeks

May 15-18.5 weeks-We found out you are a boy!!

May 18-April’s Wedding-19 weeks

19 weeks-Mango

20 weeks at the beach-banana

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June 7-Waiting on Baby Ellis, your BFF-21 weeks

June 8-Nashville for Laura’s wedding-22 weeks Week 23-Grapefruit

 

Pregnant Mamas-June 20-23 weeks 

WEEK 26-Artichoke-photo courtesy of Kate (that is why there is an awkward squat going on)

July 24-Gabby is almost here-28 weeks

July 28-Shower for Lila Cate and Elliette-29 weeks  

Week 30-My Dinner

Week 32-Cabbage

September1-34 weeks

Week 34-Butternut Squash

September 7-Preston’s Birthday Party-35 weeks

Pineapple

36 weeks-Maternity pics courtesy of Luke  

Week 37-Honeydew

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Preston’s 3rd Birthday

Because I am due one day before Preston’s real birthday, we decided to celebrate a month early. We had his party at Menagerie Farms and It Was Awesome! The set up is amazing, the kids were entertained the whole time, and all I had to do was provide cupcakes. Everyone went home sweaty and tired so I think that means it was a good little boy’s birthday party.

We started out with a photo session at home because I knew as soon as we got to the farm their attention would be elsewhere.

Turns out, Preston already had better things to do than a photo shoot with his mom and sister.

Kate gave me plenty to work with though! On our way to the farm!

Going over the farm rules!

Luke and I had a goat milking contest. Unfortunately for him, I worked at Happy Times for 10 years and am a goat milking pro. He mightve gotten squirted for his lack of skill.

Preston is a natural.

Next we got to ride ponies!!!             Then we got to feed the goats!  

After that, we fed the fish in the pond, and then we did a little gold mining.     

Each kid turned in their gold for a prize…a train whistle!!!

The last thing we did was eat! We had Preston’s Farm Friend cupcakes, Chicken Feed (chex mix), Farm Fresh Veggies, and cow and pig ice cream sandwiches for the adults!   We wore this sweet (almost) 3 year old old!!! Such a perfect party!