How I spent my Memorial Day Weekend

The hardest part about leaving Bakersfield, was saying goodbye to some of the best people and friends I have ever known. I knew that I couldn't wait too long before going back for a visit. Adam was kind enough to give the okay to plan a solo trip out to see my girls. It worked out perfectly with our friend Rachel's baby shower. The only people that knew I was coming were Marissa & Jayme.

 I seriously couldn't get enough cuddle time with the Mooney kids. They are family and I miss them so much. Here I am with Braden right before his last wrestling tournament of the season.

 Madison & I before she went to cheer that afternoon. I got really sunburned watching her, but it was worth it to see her so happy and doing her thing.

 With the Luke, aka "birthday boy!" He warmed my heart so much and kept talking about his wife, Taylor, and how he couldn't wait to come to Mason's house this summer.

 Besties and of course Luke had to be in the picture. It was his birthday after all.

 Celebrating 4 years!

 Marissa did a great job planning Rachel's shower.

 Our friend Jamie P. made these yummy chocolate covered strawberries.

 With Rachel. She had no idea I would be there until I surprised her at church that morning. All of our kids are the same age and we have been pregnant at the same time with each pregnancy (except I was still in Houston while pregnant with Mason)

Rachel being showered with love. We can't wait to meet Abigail in July.

 With two of my favorite people Marissa & Jayme. This was after Jayme and I sat on the couch having an ugly cry over how much we missed each other and the direction our lives have taken us this past year.

 The group. These are the girls that made it so hard to say goodbye to Bakersfield. A piece of my heart will forever be in Bakersfield due to them.

Right before Marissa & Jayme drove me to the airport. Adam asked if we were wearing sunglasses because we had been crying and I laughed and said that would have been a good reason. Instead we just figured it would make for a better picture. We're cool like that.



Adam's Memorial Day Weekend

For a few months now, I've had a trip scheduled over Memorial Day Weekend. Originally, Adam planned on staying in town with the kids. This is the first time he has had all the kids to himself for three days straight. Finally, I convinced him to travel four hours by himself with the kids down to Houston to see our families. It would make for a fun weekend and allow him to have a little help.

From what I was told, everyone had a great time. One of the mornings, Adam met up with his parents and took the kids and our niece, Faith to one of our favorite parks. My MIL took several pictures of the kids playing.

 At the end of the day, Taylor called it an early night and went to bed. Adam decided to take Mason for cookies and even shared a coke with him.

20 Weeks

Pregnancy Highlights

How far along: 20 Weeks

Size of Baby: 6.5 inches and 11  ounces

Total Weight Loss/Gain: Gained a total of 10lbs.

Maternity Clothes: Everything except Summer Dresses and some of my tops

Gender: It's a girl!

Movement: Anytime I'm sitting down or laying down. She is really active and likes to make her presence known.

What I miss: Laying on my stomach at night. Chinese food - It's given me headaches so I've been avoiding it.

Cravings: Garlic Herb & Shrimp Tacos with Avocado from Rubio's and I was able to have some this past weekend. I surprised one of my girl friends and flew to Cali for her baby shower.

Symptoms: Heartburn. Frequent bathroom breaks.

Best Moment of the Week: Finding out the sex of the baby and being able to refer to her and pray for her by name. Also Adam was able to feel Peyton kick for the first time this week. I love that we were able to share in that moment together. The Lord has blessed us!

Gender Reveal of Baby #3

Wednesday afternoon, we had my ultrasound to check out the anatomy and the sex of our baby. We were very fortunate to find a babysitter so that Adam could attend the appointment with me. Our doctor actually did the sonogram and was extremely thorough and explained everything he was looking for. I was very impressed. On top of that, he gave us a DVD of the ultrasound.

The baby looks very healthy but didn't really want to have a picture taken, at least of the face. Thankfully it cooperated and we learned we are having another little girl!

Neither Adam & I had any inclinations with this pregnancy. After polling facebook, most of our friends and family kept saying they thought it was a boy. I wasn't convinced it was a boy, but I wasn't convinced it was a girl either. We were both in shock. I think my mouth dropped open immediately.

By the time of the ultrasound, normally we have names picked out. This time, we only had a boys name picked out. Adam didn't really want to discuss girls names if it wasn't necessary, because we are both very opinionated people. So we didn't have a girls name until last Wednesday evening. The process was very painless and we both love the name of our second little girl: Peyton Nicole.

Here is a picture of me at 19 weeks. I took it the morning of my appointment on Wednesday.

Ten on Tuesday

Thanks Chelsea.

1. Have you ever used Craigslist?

Yes. We sold my old truck on there within 10 hours of posting it. We also found our house in Bakersfield through Craigslist. We will probably try to sell my current car on Craigslist in the next couple of months. If anyone is interested in a gently used car(less than 36,000 miles - we take really good care of our cars but need a larger car for our growing family), let me know.
2. Can you sew?
Yes, but it has been a very long time. I was just telling my mom that I would love to take a refresher course but have no time.
3. Do you pour syrup on your pancakes or dip your pancakes in the syrup?
When I eat pancakes, I pour it on. I'm more of a waffle girl.
4. Rain storms: Love them or hate them?
Love them, as long as I don't have to worry about my house blowing away. It didn't rain in Bakersfield much, so our kids didn't realize what rain was until we moved back to Texas.
5. Do you like swimming?
Love it! Growing up, as soon as my parents got home from work, I wanted to be at the pool. I lived in the water half of the time.
6. What kind of drink do you order at Sonic?
I don't really drink soft drinks or really sugary drinks, but when I do, I like an orange slush from Sonic.
7. Are you funny?
I hope that I am. My kids think I'm hilarious and I can make Adam laugh, so that is all that matters.
8. At what age will your kids get cell phones?
When they are driving, so probably 16. But there will be a lot of rules and I will have no problem taking their phone away if they are not followed.
9. What’s your favorite vegetable?
Broccoli. I wasn't much of a vegetable lover until after 25. Now I enjoy most of them. There are still a couple that I won't eat.
10. Were you a Girl Scout?
I was a Brownie for a couple of years. I'm not exactly sure why, but I decided not to go any further. I still have my Brownie sash and beanie with all of my patches.
 

19 Weeks

Pregnancy Highlights

How far along: 19 Weeks

Size of Baby: 6 inches and 8.5 ounces

Total Weight Loss/Gain: Gained a total of 10lbs.

Maternity Clothes: Everything except Summer Dresses and some of my tops

Gender: We find out on Wednesday. Only 2 more days!

Movement: I'm starting to feel kicks more and more and not just when I lay down at night. We have a very active little one.

What I miss: Laying on my stomach at night.

Cravings: Garlic Herb & Shrimp Tacos with Avocado from Rubio's, which happens to be in California. Funny how when we lived in Cali, I craved foods in Texas with my pregnancy with Taylor and now it's reversed.

Symptoms: Heartburn. Frequent bathroom breaks.
Best Moment of the Week: Wednesday we find out the sex of the baby. I love that we will soon be able to refer to this baby by name. I'm sure there will be a couple of sleepless nights until our appointment Wednesday afternoon.

Weekend Recap in Pictures

Since moving back to Texas, so much of our time has been tyring to make up for not getting to see family or friends for the past 3 years we were in California. In that time, we haven't really had a chance to come down to Katy and just see our friends. One of Adam's good High School friends celebrated his 30th birthday this weekend and we jumped on the chance to hang out. It was a quick trip, but we enjoyed every minute of it.

 Mason & Taylor loving on my parents dog Cassie. She is getting old and we aren't sure how much longer she will be around, so I wanted to make sure to get some pictures of Cassie with the kids.

 She has never been afraid of big dogs, thanks to my parents labs. She loves Cassie and tells everyone that it's her dog.

 Sweet hugs for Cassie. Taylor could lay like this forever.

Mason & Cassie.



 Braden, Taylor, Benjamin, Christopher & Mason hanging out at Al's birthday party.

 All of the kids checking out Al's next door neighbors dog.

 The one moment I got Taylor to sit still long enough to get a picture of her.

 High School Friends - Adam, Brad, Al, & Chris

They wanted a "hard" picture.

The guys celebrating Al's 30th birthday!