What will probably be the last pregnancy post

I'm not planning on having the baby anytime soon, I just know I probably won't take the time to blog again. I still have lots of organizing and cleaning to do so I've got to prioritize my time! It's amazing to me how the belly can stretch out in the last trimester of pregnancy. I'm glad I actually documented it this time so I could see how amazing the whole process is. I'm feeling about how I think I should for being 35 weeks: Uncomfortable, tired, anxious, nervous, swollen, hot, heavy, irritated. Wanna know why I feel all of these things? I'm not getting much sleep these days between bathroom breaks, my sciatic nerve is driving me crazy, I've put on over 40 lbs. so that means my joints are hurting, I don't fit into my maternity clothes anymore, and the sweating is out of control because the humidity this summer has made being outside almost unbearable (my ring finger is up 3 full sizes). Despite the negative side of being about 9 months pregnant, there's lots of positives. Keith's really hit with the reality that a baby is coming, I can pull the pregnancy card whenever I want, people don't even remotely judge me for taking seconds they actually encourage it, I can fully blame my cranky mood on my hormones, and I am having dreams about this baby all of the time because I'm so excited to meet her. As frustrating as it can be to have the baby kick various organs inside of me and keep me up with her movement, I love feeling her and knowing it will be just a short time before I can snuggle her in my arms. I realize how lucky I am to have this opportunity to be pregnant again and know that every minute of these past nine months will be worth the sacrifice to bring one of God's children into our home.

27 weeks

29 weeks

33 weeks

35 weeks

Mackenzie the morning after she was born

Can't wait to meet you baby girl*!

*No name has been picked out, we have a list and we'll name her when we see her

4th of July

I've been in Idaho for the 4th before, but I'd never been to the parade or fireworks show. Both were so fun! The kids had a great time at the parade because there were a lot of bands and candy to catch.

My brother Caleb playing the drums with his high school band

 The fireworks show was wonderful. While it didn't come close to the theatrics of Thunder over Louisville, our seats were right under the fireworks and they were nonstop for almost an hour. We were so close, we ended up getting hit with a lot of firework debris. It was pretty funny to hear people shout out as they were pelted with a huge piece of cardboard.

Kenz watched for a few minutes with Kate and Taft, then hid under my blanket for the rest of it

Thanks for letting me steal all of your pictures Nycole!

 

 

 

Island Park

For the last 5 years, my family's made it a tradition to float the Snake River in Island Park. The first year was shortly before Keith and I got engaged.

My mom said we were obnoxious and lovey dovey on that trip.

 In 2008 I went without Keith because I was pregnant and thus no pictures were taken because he's the one who remembers to do things like that. I don't think we were able to go 2009 because we were in Kentucky.

2010: Kenzie seems so much smaller last year. She didn't really care for the tube then either.

And this year Keith had to miss out again. I did feel pretty guilty enjoying such a beautiful day while he was back in Kentucky studying for boards.

David with Paisley getting ready to raft.

She was in the tube with me for about 20 minutes. Then despite her crying, my family let me drop her off in the raft where she eventually calmed down and spent some one-on-one with my mom.

The scenery was gorgeous

My little bro Caleb- check out those abs!

Kate and Taft were brave and floated on their own for awhile

We saw a moose at the end

We capped off the perfect day with buffet at Craigo's aka Pizza Pie Cafe.

Gotta love that Oreo Pizza

Idaho

I have awesome sisters who were willing to drive me to and from Idaho and hang out with me while I was there. Mackenzie was doing a little better with the trip and liked having her cousins in the house all of the time.

Kate was so sweet and held Kenzie's hand as they went down the slide together

This is monumental. Mackenzie has NEVER liked swinging and for some reason she decided she was going to join in the fun and give it another go.

Taft is getting a great sense of humor and he's such a fun kid to be around.

The kids on Sunday

Paisley is the happiest little girl! Always clapping and smiling

To beat the heat, we set up a little sprinkler pad for the kids to play in

And set up a Buzz Lightyear sprinkler

Kate wasn't crazy about Mackenzie shadowing her all of the time and Mackenzie wasn't a fan of Paisley following her around so this picture made me laugh because they really did need space.

Nighttime is so much cooler in Idaho and Utah. The kids decided to play duck, duck, goose with Rachel, Caleb and my dad.

The kids all piled onto Uncle Caleb

Party Time

Brandon and Katie set up their fun slip n' slide on their hill again this year and the older kids (not mine) had a lot of fun.

Because dad wasn't there to take Kenzie, grandma took his place, compression hose and all. What a good Grandma!

This is how Kenzie acted in between all of the partying and time she wasn't with her cousins. I don't think I've ever seen her throw so many tantrums in such a short period of time. Every day she asked me if we could go home and told me she wanted daddy. I never realized what a homebody she is. I was able to get out one night with my roommates which was a blast. Keith's parents watched her and said she was much better without me around.

Sophie and Eva had a combined Birthday party while we were there. It was princess themed and Joy did such a great job with it.

Sophie rocked while Kenzie sat. She was between laughing and screaming the whole time trying to decide if she liked it or not.

Eva and Sophie were so incredibly sweet and let Kenzie help open their presents.

Brandon and Katie bought all of the girls Princess dresses which they loved.