Storms, Fires, & Shots

None of the topics in this post have anything to do with one another, but I didn't feel like writing a post for each topic.

Easter weekend and into this week, we had crazy weather in the Ft Worth area. We were under Tornado watch three days in a row. At one point the winds were 80mph outside our house. The windows were rattling and we even lost a few shingles. We are so thankful that was it and it was nothing compared to the devastation found across the south, especially in Tuscaloosa. Here are a few pictures of the view of the clouds from our backyard at 6pm.

Yesterday on the way out of our neighborhood, I turned off of our street to find this car. I was in shock. Not really sure how this happened, but I can tell it happened on the street while parked. Can you imagine if this were your car and walking out to see this? I don't believe firetrucks came to put out the blaze, because I would have heard it being so close to our house. Not sure what caused it.

Yesterday, I finally took Taylor to her 2 year well visit. It's a month late, but I really wanted to find the right pediatrician. I really liked the staff and our doctor. Everyone was so friendly and it was comforting to see Mason & Taylor excited to be at the doctor's office. Taylor only cried during her two shots, but was quickly better once she had a lollipop in hand.

Weight: 26lbs (36%)

Height: 34.75 inches (64%)

These two pictures were taken of Taylor this morning at the breakfast table. I'm surprised I was able to get her to sit still long enough to take a picture. She is such a wiggle worm.

Easter in Pictures

Just realized that I didn't post about Easter this year. My sister and her family joined us this year and so did my little brother. We had a delightful visit.

 The best family photo from Easter morning before church.



Ten on Tuesday

This week's ToT questions Chelsea posted are fun!

1. How many blogs do you read everyday and what are they? (I'm talking the ones you never miss)

I have a blog reader, so it updates me when one of the blogs I follow has posted something new. I don't follow blogs that I don't enjoy reading.

2. How many "best friends" do you have? Do you have different "besties" from different areas of your life?

I am very fortunate that God has given me three best friends. Each are from a different times in my life, but all three are very important to me and we stay in touch.

3. What is your daily makeup routine?

If I'm staying home and not going anywhere I opt to go be makeup free. It gives my face a time to breathe. Otherwise, I put on my Dermablend Concelear first. It's the best concelear and I've been using this brand for over 10 years. Next I apply my Bare Minerals Foundation. I love Bare Minerals and have been a loyal user for 5 years. I apply my Bare Minerals Warmth next all over my face but mostly focus on my cheeks. Next I apply the Bare Minerals Mineral Veil. After that, I put on my eye shadow, liquid eyeliner and mascara (in that order). Very last I apply lip gloss once I'm dressed.

4. What is your ideal girls night?

Getting dressed up, go to dinner, followed by whatever we want to do that doesn't involve kids.

5. Do you keep up with your nails/toenails or are they au natural?

I hardly ever paint my nails. I do keep them manicured however. My toenails are always painted.

6. What's your best roommate story?

I was in the room sleeping when my roommate came in with her boyfriend and they started "going at it." I walked out immediately.

7. What's your "go to" outfit that you wear more than anything else?

Being pregnant, right now it's probably wearing one of the sundresses I have in a variety of colors.

8. Do you have a beauty secret?

Instead of buying shaving cream, but a cheap bottle of Conditioner to shave your legs. It's usually cheaper than most shaving creams and it lasts longer. Also it leaves your legs moisturized.

Also, I always apply Baby Oil after I shower, before I towel off. I have extremely dry skin and it helps lock in the moisture once I apply my lotion.

9. Did you read Seventeen Magazine growing up?

I didn't have subscription, but I read it anytime I went to the doctor's office.

10. How did you learn to put on makeup?

My mom. When I was very little, she didn't have that great of lighting in her bathroom, so she would put it on at the kitchen table while I ate my breakfast. I would watch her every move.

15 Weeks

Pregnancy Highlights

How far along: 15 Weeks

Size of baby: 4 inches long or about the size of an apple

Total Weight Loss/Gain: Gained 4lbs.

Maternity Clothes: Shorts and a couple of tank tops

Gender: Find out May 25th.

Movement: Very small movements.

What I miss: Sleeping on my stomach

Cravings: Nothing specific yet. Just hungry all the time.

Symptoms: Heartburn.

Best Moment of the Week: I was laying in bed and felt the baby move for the first time. It was wonderful!

Exactly a month from today, we will learn if we are having a boy or a girl! The appointment is scheduled to be at least 45 minutes long, so I'm thinking there will be plenty of time to look around.

I didn't post a picture today, since I posted in the middle of the week last week. I don't think my baby bump has changed much since then. This morning, Mason & I were cuddling before we got Taylor out of her crib and he put his hand on my belly and smiled. He loves talking and hugging the baby. I can't wait to see him do this once the baby arrives.

Mason as Spiderman

How the bump grows

So last week, I posted a picture with my weekly update on Baby #3. I didn't get a chance to take a picture on Monday, so I took one today. Oh my! My weight hasn't changed, but my baby bump has definitely grown in one week. I guess you can say that I have officially popped. I think I was this size with Mason at 23 weeks. With Taylor I didn't start showing until I was almost 27 weeks. I've always heard with each pregnancy you pop sooner. I'm interested to see how big my belly will grow by the time the baby is here. It's a beautiful thing!

Baby Kicks

As I was lying in bed last night, I felt the baby move for the very first time. I immediately texted Adam to share the news with him. He is on a business trip and was at dinner, otherwise I would have called. It seriously is the best feeling. I was 20 weeks pregnant with Mason when I first felt something, or at least realized that the fluttering I had been feeling was actually the baby. I was 15 weeks pregnant with Taylor when I felt her move for the first time. I know towards the end, I'll be wishing my ribs don't become the target of all kicks, but for now I'm enjoying this.