A Few Things We've Been Up To

 Jacob has been obsessed with green "snoothies" (smoothies) this summer.  We have made one every morning.  It consists of spinach, yogurt, oj, and whatever fruit we have on hand....a lot have been made with peaches my personal fave!  Anywho, little man loves to help make them and has gotten to the point where he can almost do them himself.  This picture was taken the morning our blender broke. :(....the last smoothie with our blender of 9 years.  Don't worry, we went out to Target straight away and got a new one.

 Jacob started back to school last week.  He is LOVING it.  His teacher this year is Mrs. Linda.  She is very engaging and they are doing all kinds of fun things.  He is only 4 days in and they are already working on their home addresses and the pledge of allegiance.  It's going to be a good year!!

 We went to the mall the other night for a little Sweet Cece's treat.  This dude could eat ice cream for every meal if we would let him.  After ice cream we went and looked in the Disney store.  They had Jake and the Neverland Pirates stuff.  Jacob could not have been more excited.  He is crazy about this show.  I'll admit that I like it too.  It's super duper cute and the music is way to catchy!

 Here he is with the Tic Toc Crock

Last Saturday night, Jared and Jacob had their first camp out in the backyard.  I was sad to miss out but thought a hot, uncomforable, pregnant woman sleeping on the ground wouldn't be the best idea.  They however had a blast.  After setting up our tent, roasting marshmallows, telling not so scary ghost stories, and putting on pjs it was time for bed.  Jacob was a champ and stayed out there all night.  When he woke up the next morning the first thing he said was, "this was fun.  can we do it again?"  Sweet, sweet boy!  I'm sure there will be lots of camping nights in your future.  Oh - Samson slept out there with the boys too!!

 My two guys getting ready for a fun night

 This sweet thing got a hematoma in his left ear over the weekend.  On Monday I took him to the vet.  He ended up staying to have a little procedure done.  When doc told me they were going to put him to sleep and began explaining the process I had a little meltdown.  Being that this dog is my first child and my hormones are out of control I couldn't control myself and the tears just kept coming.  I'm sure the vet and nurse were a little confused as to what to do with me.  Anyway, after pulling myself together Jacob and I said goodbye to Sam.  He had to stay overnight.  This picture was taken when we brought him home.  He was SO excited to be back.

He even posed for me so I could get a pic of his poor little shaved ear with stitches.

I love this dog so much!

Still can't believe summer is over and another school year has begun.  We have had a great summer of traveling, swimming, hanging out with friends and family, and just relaxing.  So thankful for my sweet little family and the time I get to spend with them.

A Little Trip To The SC

 Jared, Julie, Matt

Jared left last week for a 10-day trip to India with a couple of friends from church.  This is a kind of "scouting" trip to determine our church's role in this country in the coming months and years.  Jacob and I have been able to talk to him a couple of times since they left.  They are having a great time.  Jared told us there are monkeys everywhere....Jacob thinks this is great.  He comes home in 2 days and we can't wait.

Knowing he was going to be gone for such a long time, I decided that we needed something fun to do.  Luckily, this little thing was born the day Jared left....

 meet our newest cousin Charley

My mom, Jacob, and I headed to South Carolina for a few days and it was a perfect getaway.  Charley is the cutest!!  I had forgotten how they just sleep all the time at this stage.  Holding him made me get so excited to meet our newest addition in a few months. :)

Charley's older brother Graham is 11 days older than Jacob.  He came back to my aunt and uncle's for some sleepover fun with us.

 such sweet little buddies

I sure do wish they lived closer

These two did not stop from the time they saw each other until the time we said goodbye.  Time was filled with hide in seek, jumping on the bed, puppet shows, basketball, football, chasing each other, cars, swimming, laughing, and of course...pirates (our newest obsession).

 we swam a lot

 a little pajama football action

 so funny watching them tackle each other

 I guess you could say we had a family reunion of sorts.  My cousin who lives in Ohio was there for a visit too.  This is her little girl Caroline.  She is almost 2 and the tiniest little thing you will ever see.  She said my name while we were there....and I have a hard name people.  It was adorable!!

 she got right in there with those big boys

Since my grandparent's have passed away, going to visit is not the same.  It was weird not going to their house or seeing their sweet faces.  However, I love being with the rest of my family.  We had a lot of fun, ate a lot of good food, laughed a lot, and just enjoyed being together.  I am so glad Jacob got to spend some time playing with his cousins.  From all I could tell he had a BLAST!!!

I just hope we can get back soon for another visit.

And in closing, my latest belly shot.

this was taken at 21 weeks, we are now at 23 1/2

I can't believe we're only 17 weeks out.  We can't wait to meet our sweet baby!

A Few Belly Shots

I stared the belly shots a little late this time around.  But, better late than never.  Here I am at 17 weeks.

18 weeks

Jacob is obsessed with my "growing" belly

I love this one.  He loves to give the baby kisses.  So sweet!

Me and two of my favorite boys.

19 weeks

Here's to hoping I'll remember to take one each week from here on out.  I really do love to watch this sweet baby grow!!

Beach Blast (Part 2)

We headed to St. Simon's, GA and Destin for a week of fun in the sun with Jared's family.  We had a lot of sun, water time, laughs, good food, and great weather.  It doesn't get much better!

We found another lighthouse on the pier at St. Simon's.  Jacob liked this one too.

Playing on the huge, beautiful oak tree

Getting ready to leave for the wedding (one of Jared's cousin's got married)

Backdrop for the wedding.  It was georgous!!!!

This kid danced all night.  Hilarious!!!!

Baby Bumps

We had to go swimming the second we got to Destin

Out in his boat.  Jacob is really into pirates right now and this was his ship

Flying his first kite

I love my little man

We just heart the beach so much!!!  I am so thankful we have the ability to go TWICE a year.  Thanks Renna and Papa Doc for another wonderful week of fun in the sun!!