Circus is in town

Dustin came home yesterday and suprised Kolton, (and me) with tickets to the circus. I am not sure who was more excited out of the 3 of us. We knew that Kolton would love seeing all the animals and watching the show, but he suprised Dustin and me both with how much he enjoyed it all. Of all the acts, Kolton seemed to be most impressed with the elephants. Everytime they would come out, he would start shouting and clapping and wouldn't take his eyes off them. He and Dustin both enjoyed the dirtbikes in the cage, he talked a lot about how they went around and around and around but did'nt crash, and seemed very impressed by this. At one point I think I even heard him yell to them "be careful". He kept asking to see the tigers, but once they came out, I think he could sense something because he kept saying they looked sad. I have to agree, that part made me a little sad too. Overall, it was a great time, some part of me will miss the one on one things we are getting to do with him now. I hope to get a lot more of these memories in before the baby comes. Although I wasn't able to get many pictures I did get a few of Kolton's face intently watching the show. I have some video as well, but having trouble getting it uploaded, hopefully Dustin will figure it out for me soon. So enjoy the pictures for now.

Shower Time

Well its been a while since I have posted. I really have no excuses other then just being lazy. I haven't taken the time to download pictures but finally got around to it. So on to the updates.

I am now 31 weeks along. It seems like we have come so far, but to think I still have 9 weeks left, I feel like its never going to end. I am feeling pretty good overall, just try to avoid the heat as much as possible. Even the pools are too hot in the afternoons.
Some friends of ours got together and gave us a baby shower this past weekend. It was really great to have everyone here to celebrate this new baby. We are blessed to have so many friends and family to share in this time with us. Kolton is getting very excited for his baby brother to get here. Right now, I am wishing we had a name picked out so that we wouldn't have to refer to him as "baby brother" to Kolton, but all in due time. Here are some pictures from the day.

Cupcake tower, Diaper cake, and Favors















Jamie (my sis in law) Myself, and sister Jodie


















Heather, Jamie, myself, Jodie and Angela
Friends for life
















Time to open gifts















Big Brother Kolton wanting to help

















On Sunday, Dustin decided to fix the crib and move the mattress up. When Kolton saw Dustin go get his "tools" out of the garage he decided he needed to help. This is a video of Kolton (and Dustin) fixing the baby bed. If you listen closely you can hear Kolton telling us he is fixing it for his baby brother. It was really sweet how much he wanted to help, and how proud he was to do it all by himself. I even caught myself getting teared up just watching him want to be a part of all this. I couldn't be more proud of Kolton and the love he already shows for his little brother.

Fathers Day Pictures

I just wanted to share some of the pictures we had done for Dustin's fathers day gift. It took Kolton a bit to warm up to the photographer and he still didn't smile a whole lot, but we got some great shots. I think he is starting to sense the baby coming, he has really become attached to Dustin and me lately. He wouldn't sit down for the pictures, kept saying "want my mommy", I was sitting not even a foot away from him. Once I gave him a stool to sit on he got more comfortable and we got the following shots....Lets just say, I think I have a little football player on my hands...

Hope you enjoy!!!


















































































































Ok..I'm not all that excited about showing my
belly, the goal was to have Kolton give the baby
kisses..instead he wanted to compare thought it
was too cute not to share...

More Vacation...Fiesta Texas

Well, even though I am 7 months pregnant, Dustin was dying to take Kolton to Fiesta Texas to ride some rides. I have to admit, the thought of taking a 2 year old, and my pregnant self to a theme park in the middle of June was not something I was looking forward to, but Dustin was so excited, I couldn't say no. I was very nervous but for once, things went perfectly and we could not have had more fun. Kolton is my little dare devil. He LOVED the rides, exspecially the ones he got wet on. Unfortunatly, I wasn't able to get many pictures of him on the rides being that I couldn't go along, but I did grab a few. Kolton was such a trooper, I think we got worn out long before he did. He was in a perfect mood and never whined or complained once...until we left that is. We had to drag him out kicking and screaming, but once I put him in the stroller, he was asleep before we even left the park.

















Waiting to get on his first roller coaster
















He was so exctied, he latched the belt before Dustin
got in, the attendant had to reset the ride...
















have to ride with your hands up...















The Wagon Wheel ...kid version of farris wheel














Kolton and mommy on the train at Six Flags

Lake Medina Vacation

Well for our family vacation this year, we decided to stay close to home and take a short road trip to lake Medina, just west of San Antonio. We stayed at the Thousand Trails resort in a cabin and although it was hot, we couldn't have had a better time. There were white tail deer all over the place and Kolton even got to hand feed a couple of them. They were a little nervous but we were still able to get close enough for some great pictures. Dustin is now worried Kolton won't ever want to hunt with him.

One of the many bucks wandering around
















Kolton trying to feed the buck



















Playing on the swings
















He wanted to climb the tree

Lots to update

Last time I posted, we had just found out we would be welcoming another little boy to our family. We had some computer issues so I havent been able to update since.

Things are going great with the pregnancy. I am now starting my 26th week, and things are looking great. I have been off all my medications for nearly 3 months now and thriving. Other then being miserable in this Texas heat I don't really have any complaints. The baby is now measuring exactly where he should be, we have are hoping that he will be close to 8 or 9 pounds although I won't believe it till he gets here. Our due date is September 22, and it can't some soon enough although I am trying to get in as much one on one time with Kolton before then.

Kolton has been having lots of practice in the "big brother" role. Aunt Jojo is nanny to an adorable 4 month old little girl, and if its any insight to how Kolton will be with his little brother, I have NO WORRIES. When they are here, Kolton wants to do everything from feeding her to changing her diapers, or just trying to entertain her. I can't wait to introduce him to his little brother and watch the bond that will be between them.

More to come from our San Antonio vacation...

Kolton announces...

Cars and Trucks, Dirt and Mud...looks like we're gonna have another little Stud...

Well we had our ultrasound today...and it's a BOY. Just like his big brother, this little guy was very quick to show us that Kolton was going to have a little brother. Other then getting to see all 10 fingers, and toes, and a strong heartbeat, he was being pretty shy. After several attempts to get him to change positions, we gave up on trying to see his face. Everything looked good according to the ultrasound technician, and going by the measurements he is nearly 2 weeks ahead in growth. Looks like this little guy is going to try and out do Kolton on size. Kolton measured about a week ahead until the end of the pregnancy where he then started showing to be 2 weeks ahead of growth. We will continue to monitor the growth just to make sure everyone is staying healthy. I think I am just going to have BIG babies, which I have come to accept as long as they are healthy. We are so excited for Kolton to become a big brother and he seems to really be getting excited about it. We took him into the ultrasound with us, he was very excited to see and hear the heartbeat, as were we. When asked do you want a baby brother or sister, Kolton answered sister everytime, until this morning which he said brother...guess he knew something we didn't. Kolton is going to be a great big brother and I can't wait to introduce them for the first time. I hope to get some pictures at our next ultrasound to post on here, that is if baby decides to cooperate.
Allthough we were hoping for a little girl, we know God has a plan and we feel so blessed to welcome this little miracle into our lives. We can't wait to meet you little one. It took a lot to get us to this point but we made it thus far, from here on out should be the easy part..at least for me...

Until next time,