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Saturday, September 26, 2015

Dear Asher, (24 week letter to baby)



Asher,
It's so strange, we've finally decided on a name, it was daddy's choice and it took me a while to say yes but I really loved the meaning it means Happiness/Blessing and that is truly what you are. Our next task is to find a middle name we have so many choices and honestly choosing your name is a daunting task, there's so much to consider but we hope you love your name as much as we do and forgive us if your middle name gives you terrible initials, we are trying! Today officially marks the 24th week that you have been in my belly! Your movements are so much stronger and I feel like you are constantly trying to communicate with us via Morse code. You love to nestle right by mommy's rib cage and love our afternoons with daddy (that's when I feel you the most). Not only have you been growing like a wild flower I have been growing too and I'm loving every second of it. We just got done with your two beautiful baby shower's and Oh boy are you loved! We are truly blessed with the most wonderful people around. I've been wondering a lot about your temperament and trying to imagine all of the great lessons we have ahead. I have also been planning the fun stuff but I have a feeling daddy will be in charge of that. Can I just tell you that you have already impacted our lives so much, our future looks so bright and shiny. I feel so bonded and connected with your dad and it's so so amazing to be in such sync with the person that you love (I hope you can find a love like this one day). He's been working really hard ( I hope you can learn that from him) and he talks to you everyday, he especially likes to wake you up. I've been reading to you every night from the books that our family and friends have given to us, you and Lola seem to be enjoying the bedtime stories. In 16 short weeks you will be here & we will be ready. We love you so much already.

Love,
Mommy





Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Hello 20 Weeks!




My Oh my, how time flies! I can't believe it's been 20 weeks that our baby boy has been inside my tummy. I'm finally showing enough to get comments from strangers (Fun?). I'm feeling strong kicks daily & daddy finally got to feel his first kick the other night. Baby loves to hear grandmas voice and gives a strong kick every time shes on speaker phone. As far as symptoms go they haven't been too bad. I'm amazed at how quickly my body is changing and I'm really feeling like mom already! Our baby shower is this weekend and I can't wait to see everyone from back home. I've always felt like I'd still be in Phoenix when I had my first child so it's strange to think that I'm half way through and everyone is JUST going to see my tummy. I can't WAIT! I have a feeling these next 20 weeks are going to go by so quickly.
I've been feeling extremely emotional and every time I see a mom with her baby I do the happy dance inside.  I can't wait to just hold him and kiss him. I'm not looking forward to the sleepless nights but I have a feeling it's all going to be worth it. I have been dreaming up what he is going to look like and be like, just wondering what adventures await us. The anticipation to meet him is building up and driving me crazy but I also want to savor these last few months with just my husband and I. We've been living a pretty quite life so far, I think it's going to be quite the change for us.
Here are some photos from the past couple of weeks  I wanted to share. Thanks as always for reading & for those of you who didn't know I opened up an etsy shop selling some of my paintings
so check it out when you have a chance. Vast and Brilliant Shop
More Puppy love for Daddy

Hawaiian Ice (Nom NOM)

OMG! My new favorite
20 weeks!
Baby S at his 20 week scan

Lola loving on daddy

Trying on baby shower dresses