Rock's Day

Since Story is SO unpredictable, Rock's birthday was at a stand still BUT since I hadn't gone into labor on Wednesday, we continued on with our plan of taking him to one of his favorite spots, but still near our hospital!  After all the sights and sounds of the LA Zoo, we headed over to Cheesecake Factory for his birthday dinner.  I don't know why but he likes CF too.  He did get his cheesecake and birthday song, he was very happy with that. 

I do feel a bit sad that it won't just be Rock and Key BUT I know and can't wait to add Story to the mix. 

Rock's Quiet Birthday

This year we had a quiet celebration for my little man, considering I'm due any moment.  He was great and not wanting a gala, maybe because he didn't care as long as he had his cool presents and cake.  Well, he got both!  He LOVES his gifts from his aunties and uncles.

Waking up to his card and present from us.

The guys working hard to figure it out.

Rock's first time eating Cocoa Pebbles.  He's been asking for years (amongst other sugary cereal) but I refused, Abba jokingly said when he turns 4 but then it was something PJ really wanted to give him on his 4th bday, that's my hubby for you :)

He loved it of course!  He kept asking, and still asks, to eat it the morning and at night.  Not sure when he'll have another bowl.

I can't believe he is 4 now!  We love him so and pray for his soul daily.  This week we are planning a birthday/family day outing but that will be determined by Story's arrival.  I wouldn't mind her waiting til we celebrate Rock's birthday, BUT after that, she needs to move out of my uterus!!!

Easter and 38 weeks

This Easter was pretty low key with the family, but definitely a delightful date night with my awesome hubby.  I was reminded by our Easter family picture that soon we'll be adding a little girl, how fun! 

I'm 38 weeks and very, very over this pregnancy.  I just want Story to come out and cuddle with me. According to my doctor I have double the amniotic fluid that most women have at this stage!  This past Tuesday, while having lunch with my mother and sister, I was asked again if I'm having twins!  I know it's not there fault, they're just asking.

A Family Gala for Story

My wonderful sisters were kind enough to throw Story a baby shower.  It's always fun hanging out with my family.  We're really a loud, fun, silly, make-fun-of everything, bunch.  Perhaps if you're around, get ready to be made fun of, and laugh at those being made fun of :)  Highlight of the evening was bringing out the old pictures of our family, wayyyy too funny.

My silly niece who refuses to be in pictures.  Love the cute dress though!

Beautiful little Brooke.  She just makes me smile with her beautiful face!

Key had a grand time exploring the yard.

Praise God for family and the love that flows from them.  We are not perfect, we are far from it.  We get on each others nerves at times, want certain things to change about us, and more (hey we're sinner so what can we expect!), but what abounds above all of these things? Love that will stick it out, no matter what. (1Cor13:3).  

Ohdeedoh

To my surprise, my bassinet cover idea for Story was on Ohdeedoh...how fun!

(picture taken from Ohdeedoh site)

Growing Big

My little girl is making big adjustments in her life.  She's been sleeping in her own big girl bed, and now has started potty training.  She looks so cute and small in her big girl bed, and she seems to love it, especially when her "Snow Man" is there.  I hope to continue the potty training but who knows what will happen when Story comes.  She runs around in her "birthday suit" and manages to make pee pee in her potty, and other times on the floor!  But she's slowly learning, and God is growing my patience.

We LOVE her SOOOO much!  She truly is a BIG blessing in a little package.  How we pray for our Key Hava.

Story Time

Last Saturday, the thirteenth, was Story's baby shower, thrown by the wonderful Heather and side kick Alisa.  It was just grand and wonderful.  Heather did such a great job, and looked nice and fresh like if it all took a couple of hours to prepare and decorate (I probably would have been frazzled!).  In fact Eleazar was another of Heather's awesome side kick's who did a whole lot.

Key in her tea party dress

Everyone's competitiveness was really coming out in one of the games.

Since chocolate was on the line, PJ went full force to win all that he could.

Then the tummy measuring game...Cheryl, do I really look THAT big?

Mamma was the clear winner, and she didn't even cheat...good job mommy!

Arts n' craft time!  Who doesn't like that :) Well, the guys sat out on this one

The kids had a ton of fun running around and exploring Alisa's sorority house (totally cute house!)

It was fun hanging out with the girls, and kind of them all to celebrate with us.  Thank you again Heather, Ele, and Alisa!