Mommy and Baby Jett say Thank You!!!

Today we had Baby Jett's shower and it was so much fun!  Let's just say I have the best friends around!!!  They put together such an awesome afternoon with lots of yummy food and two cakes to die for! (yes, i said 2!)  Baby Jett received tons of great gear, fun toys, and lots and lots of diapers and wipes!  Thank you! Thank you!  Here are some pics of the celebration...

Help you, Mommy?

Funny Story...

So you don't realize that everything you say to a 2 year old is stored in their memory bank "literally!"  Cruz is playing with his choo choo track the other night and yells out "Help you, Mommy?"  I'm like, help you? What is he talking about?  After a few rounds of this I realize he's just repeating what G and I are always saying.  "Can I help you?"  "Can Mommy help you?"  "Do you need help?"  We hadn't explained that he has to change the YOU to ME!  So funny!!!

Muscles

Cruz has decided that a year of flintstones vitamins have really made his muscles bigger!  And to prove it, he wants me to take pictures of them all the time!  Here are a few so you get the idea...

Any yes, my child loves to be naked or in his skivies!

Speaking of skivies, here is a sneak peak at some that will be featured in my new etsy shop called Two Turtles.  How cute is this little model?  He wanted to "pose" for me and everything!

and more muscle shots...

Stay Tuned...

Just a heads up to all my supportive friends and family...


I have been trying to find ways to embrace my inner Mommy and the fact that I'm about to be surrounded by boys of all shapes and sizes!  As you all know, its really hard to find fun, unique, one of a kind items for little boys these days.  So, therefore, I'm starting my own Etsy shop featuring all things boys!!!  I'm calling it...

... Two Turtles ...

since I've been blessed with two turtles of my own!  So please start spreading the word for anyone who may have a little dude at home or may need to purchase a baby boy gift for a friend!  I am currently working on getting my Etsy shop and Paypal accounts set up so I will keep everyone posted!!!

Thanks!

K

Happy Valentines Day!!!

So both of my sweethearts decided to surprise me with these beautiful flowers on v-day morning!  I was so excited!  I got hugs and kisses and chocolate too!  All of my favorite things from my favorite boys!!!

30 week update

I can't believe that I am 30 weeks pregnant!  It has gone by fast and slow.  (if that makes sense!)  We are fast approaching my April 14th due date and I feel like there is so much left to do.  What? you ask.  Well I don't know but I'm sure there's something I'm forgetting!   I do have a severe case of "baby brain!"

today's appt with Dr. Chambers...

BP: 98/60
Baby's heart rate: 150
Mommy weight gain: 31lbs

Slumber Party!

So have you ever heard the phrase, "2 of a good thing is better than 1?"  Well we were so excited to have our niece Hailey over for a sleepover last night!  First of all, Garrett and I love spending time with her and secondly, Cruz needs a partner in crime for all of his 2yr old escapades!!!  We all had a blast!

Cruz and Hailey making rice crispy treats!  YUM!

Time for popcorn and a movie!

Bubble Bath before bedtime!

Whoever said that the 2's were terrible...

So I'm not sure who exactly came up with this phrase but I beg to differ.  The 2's at our house have been relatively drama free until recently.  I'm not sure if its the lack of sunshine, warm air, and mommy's patience but our little man has suddenly turned into a BRAT (and that's putting it politely!).  I've come to the realization that days after I pop out a newborn into this world, I'm about to face the...

"THANK GOODNESS FOR WINE" THREES!!!

He yells and bosses, and stomps at us about everything and then throws a fit if we do not grant his wishes immediately!  Its exhausting!  God and I are growing close on the subject because I have to ask for an extra bit of sanity when I wake up every morning.  I'm sure this is all normal and he will turn into the polite, well adjusted, respectful young man that we're molding him to be, however, in the meantime I may pull my hair out!  Please pray for Garrett and I during this time and pray that our "time out corner" gets a break real soon!

Here's just a glimpse of a meltdown today in the car because we wouldn't give him a 3rd sucker.  Yes, thats right!  He had already cleared 2 of them!

  

You gotta love it!

KC

Sweet Punkin'

Today was Jett's (2nd) 4D ultrasound.  The first time he wasn't very cooperative so we went back today to get some better shots.  He is adorable and looks just like Cruz!  He was actually doing some crazy gymnastics trick and sucking on his toe at first!!!  Once he moved around a bit, we got some great shots of those sweet cheeks that Mama can't wait to kiss on.

Here are a few.  Hope you enjoy!

The calm before the storm

Well Cruz and I decided that we should get some fresh air before this weekend brings in sleet, ice, and snow.  We went to Earlywine park to run, play, swing, and slide at least fibe, (five) with fingers, times!  So much fun with my little man today!  Hopefully we can continue to entertain each other for the next few days when we may be stuck inside!!!

Here he's asking me "Mommy why you take my picture?"

and still asking while he's sliding down

going down backwards

Testosterone City! (AKA My house starting April 2010)

So we finally finished the boys room (except our final tv purchase for the playroom).  We decided that it would be best for the boys to share a bedroom so that we could make our back room a playroom for all of the toys, balls, cars, trains, games, etc. etc.  They both turned out so cute and fun!  Cruz is in heaven in "his" playroom!  Yes, I don't think he's realized that someday soon, he will have to share it with baby bro Jett!

Cruz and Jett's Bedroom

The Playroom

Reagan Lynn Blackburn

Yeah!  My new niece Reagan arrived today!  She was born at 1:17pm weighing in at 8lbs. 12oz.

She is perfect in every way and quite gorgeous, I must admit!!!  Big sister Hailey came to visit and wanted to hold her immediately!  She is going to be an amazing little helper to Mommy and Daddy!

Garrett and I are so excited to be an Aunt/Uncle to the new precious punkin!

Cruz's First OU Basketball Game

We took Cruz to the OU/Missouri basketball game today and he absolutely LOVED it!  He stood the entire game and yelled and clapped and held up his #1 finger every time the band played Boomer Sooner!  He has been taught well!  His favorite part was when Boomer or Sooner (we're not quite sure which is which) came by and gave him a high five and fist bump!

It must have been a total success because the game wore him out so much that now at 4:38pm, he is still taking a nap!!!

Baby Jett update

26 weeks down and only 14 to go!  (technically, 12.5 for me since we're scheduled for April 14th!)  Holy Cow!  I just said that out loud!  12.5 MORE WEEKS!!! Whoa!  I have so much to do!

Anyhow,  my doctors appointments are relatively boring at this point.  Its the usual weigh in, pee in a cup, blood pressure check, and listen to Baby Jett's heartbeat.  Here's what we got this week.

BP - Normal
Jett's heartbeat - 150
Mommy weight gain - 22lbs
Glucose Test - Normal

And yes, I finally took a picture of my belly...

Potty Training In Progress...

Well my goal has been to have Cruz potty trained by the time Baby Jett comes in April.  Since I have read that it is best to start with boys once they show interest etc. etc., we haven't pushed very hard with Cruz up to this point.  Well folks, I have the answer to all you're potty training questions!  Send them to Nana's for a week and voila'!  Cruz has officially been in big boy undies for a week with only a few accidents!!!  He has done fabulous with us here at the house and I think he's starting to get the hang of it at school too!  I think Nana could charge big bucks for this service!  I'm going ahead and reserving Jett's spot at "Nana's Potty Camp 2012!"

Mommy is sad!  My baby is growing up way too fast!!!

Happy pooping to you all!!!

Its a new dawn, Its a new day, Its a new life...

Spending New Years in Vegas for the 2nd year in a row with Garrett's family and we have had a blast!  Lots of shopping and spa time for this pregnant girl have left me feeling refreshed and re-energized for a new start to a new year!  Its so exciting!

We spent the last hours of the decade at a small club/bar in the Wynn hotel called Blush.  It had a retro swanky vibe and the DJ was playing all my favorite tunes all night!  We watched fireworks on the patio at midnight and I toasted the new year with a swig of champagne a la orange juice!  It got Jett fired up for hours!!!!

Me and Eryn

Garrett, Marshall, James, and Austin

Bustin' a Move!

Cheese!

The gang!

Hope everyone had a fabulous evening!!!

Happy 2010 to all of you!