32 weeks and then some

Last week I hit 32 weeks. So technically that means I have less than 8 weeks until her estimated due date. I keep going back and forth between being really excited to meet her and hold her, and totally freaking out... Like when I am supposed to sleep??? I have been having a hard time taking deep breaths and last week it was hurting my stomach and now it is hurting my lower back to take deep breaths. I have been waking up every couple of hours and have to get up out of bed to stretch out my back. Going to prenatal yoga classes every week has really helped me know how to open up some space and deal with the pain. I think if I didn't go to these classes, I would be in far more pain.

At 31 weeks, I decided to book another appointment to get the 3D/4D ultrasound done. I am soooo glad that I did. Brian and I loved seeing her little nose and chubby cheeks and cute little lips. It was amazing to see. She was sleeping the whole time even through prodding and poking. She kept her hand near her face, just like I sleep. She is beautiful and it was fun to share this with my mom and Eileen. Thank you for coming.

Here are some pics from that day.

Look at those LIPS!

Dear Kaylin,

Momma and daddy are sooo excited to meet you. WE love seeing you move, which you do all the time. We are getting your room ready and love just going in there and staring at everything. We have less than 8 weeks until you are supposed to be born. We are trying to get everything done before you arrive, so don't come early ok? You are going to be so loved when you arrive. Everyone is so excited to see you. Even your cousin Rhys comes up to you in my tummy and says, "Hi baby Kaylin". He is even willing to talk to you. Daddy kisses you good night.

Our new favor tie thing is to dance with you to music. Black Eyed Peas is the best to dance to. I love you so much my baby... I really can't wait to meet you. You are loved so much already!

Love,

Mommy and Daddy

5 years!

5 years ago, I married my best friend. I love Brian. We have been through everything together. It seems so long ago and just like yesterday. We have changed so much and grown so much together. We have fought, cried, laughed and loved. God has always seemed to take care of us and we are always saying how amazing that is to get through it. We got our first dog, we bought our first house, we are about to have our first baby, we are lucky enough to continue to go on vacations every year. And though I am in my 7th month of pregnancy, this year was no different. We went out to a nice dinner overlooking the harbor of San Diego and I surprised him by already packing up the other car, ready for us to go up to Big Bear. He loved the surprise and it was nice to get away, even if for just the weekend back to the place were we were for our honeymoon 5 years ago.

Here are some pictures from our weekend getaway. We promised even after we have Kaylin, we would take advantage to go away for the weekend or night just the 2 of us. It really rejuvenates us!

Baby shower #1

So this past Saturday I had my first baby shower. It was so cute around my house. Eileen and Bre did an amazing job with decorations, food and fun. Bre even did my hair. I felt so beautiful that day and Kaylin got some good gifts. It was a nice mix of people coming out to say yea to our new family. My favorite game was when the guests had to guess what childrens book each first line came from. I got some childrens book from friends too and I have started reading them to Kaylin. I really want her to love books, so I figured I might as well start now reading to her.

Friends forever!

the cupcakes

the hosts

Love these girls

Where the surf meets the turf!

Last Wednesday was opening day at Del Mar horse races. Brian's company always goes on opening day and pays for admission and food vouchers. I have always wanted to go, so this year I decided that I wanted to go. I looked everywhere for a hat and found one at Macy's and it was on SALE! It was really hot that day, but Brian and I won a couple of races. We pretty much broke even. It was fun to spend the day there and have fun memories while pregnant!

Let the decorating begin!

So, have I mentioned how much I love Brian. He is amazing. He is fun to do projects with becasue he does them with so much care. Kaylin is lucky to have a daddy that likes to make things. We spend Friday night prepping the nursery and then Sunday Brian pretty much painted the room himself. I did little things here and there, but really he did it all. Then after he was done paiting, he installed a ceiling fan. It looks so good in there, I can't wait to get the furniture in there. I know we still have 3 months, but I am too anxious to wait.

4th of July

Yesterday was 4th of July and I really wanted to be near a body of water to relax by during the day, so Brian and I headed toward Mission Beach Bay side to meet with our friends for the day. Good thing we got there at 10 because it still took us 45 minutes to find parking, and Brian swears he took the last space available. We hung out there and snacked all day while both Brian and I got burned. I have the most funky burn lines on my legs, I think "pregnant brain" caused me to forget one leg entirely...

For the evening we went to the Wildman's for dinner and fireworks like we have for the past 6 years or so. There were about 30 people there for dinner and the show. From their front porch we can see 5 or 6 different firework shows on the bay and downtown San Diego. It is beautiful. We took our first "family" 4h of July picture... Many more to come.

Happy Birthday Angie!

So last Monday I went to Glen Ivy Hot Springs with my cousins to celebrate Angie's 30th birthday. So fun. It was so nice to hang out with the girls for the day. I love my cousins and they are so much like my sisters. We always did everything growing up together and they are so special to me. Especially Angie, she really helped me get through some hard times in my life and was always like the older sister I never had. It was nice to go in and get all muddy in the clay mud baths and then go down to the grotto and get mosturiezed. I decided to be brave and sport a two piece and got them to take a cute belly picture. I can't wait to celebrate every year there (Angie- we gotta make this tradition!) Here are some pics from the day.

. Kaylin's first tatoo! HeHeHe...

Birthday Girl and Me!

Sporting the two piece and 24 week belly!