Laughing...

At the pregnancy ticker on the side bar of the blog... I guess I've run out of time and it's decided that our baby is one day old. Ha! I wish I were so lucky! Chloe was born at 38 weeks and Cooper at 39. This stubborn little girl has now seen her due date come and go... She has to come out eventually, right?!

Pregnancy Update

Well, we've made it to 37 weeks and are pretty much ready for the baby to make her arrival when ever she is ready. We've decided that November 29th would be perfect (two weeks early), maybe she'll cooperate! We had a date that we decided would be perfect for Cooper's arrival and he cooperated, maybe we'll luck out again! Probably not... :)



We had another ultrasound on Thursday to check on the baby's position- she had been breech but turned a couple days ago! And to make sure that she was growing ok since she measured small- 4lbs 3oz at 32 weeks. She had a growth spurt over the past month and measured at 6lbs 3oz! I'm just hoping she doesn't gain more than another pound and a half before she makes her debut!



The ultrasound was once again amazing to watch. She was licking and sucking on her hand. It will be interesting to see if she does it after birth-- the ultrasound tech joked that she was hungry! She even has quite a bit of hair-- I had no idea that you could see hair on an ultrasound-- just amazing! Here are a few pictures of her licking her hand. You can actually see her tongue!



As for me, I'm feeling pretty good. Pregnancy at 29 is harder than it was at 22 and 26-- yes, I was young when we had Chloe! I've never really had braxton hicks contractions with either of my other pregnancies, but I've been having them for the past two weeks and this morning they were pretty regular... and kicking my butt! I had to pick up the house, make beds and do the dishes because there was a showing (our landlord put the house up for sale-- but thats a whole other post in itself!). Apparently I've been pretty lucky not to have braxton hicks before!



So, thats the 37 week pregnancy update. Maybe we'll even decide on a name for Baby Girl Baron by the time she makes her grand debut!

October Happenings

We've been busy, busy, busy this month! Here are a few highlights- all from the last week!

On Friday, October 23rd, Chloe's class put on a presentation to share their ABC books they started working on at the begining of the school year. Chloe was chosen to do the introduction and explain the project. She did such a wonderful job, speaking loudly and clearly, welcoming all the parents and telling about the books. Do we see public speaking in her future?! Way to go Chloe!

On Saturday the 24th, we went to my parent's ward Halloween party and trunk or treat. The kids had a blast with their cousins-- they were having so much fun that I couldn't get anyone to pose for decent pics!!

On Monday the 26th, we were invited to Family Home Evening at some friends' house to make caramel apples! The kids had fun decorating the apples with all sorts of yummy treats! Cooper mostly just wanted to eat the mini marshmellows!

On Thursday the 29th, I chaperoned Chloe's first grade class on their field trip to Remlinger Farms. It was cold-- 45 degrees!-- and rainy, but we had a great time! I thought the bumpy bus ride might put me into labor!

Today, Chloe had her class Halloween party and my mom watched Cooper for me so I could go help out (did I mention that she watched Cooper so I could go on the field trip too?! Thanks Grandma DD!!). The kids all had a blast doing activities and showing off their costumes.

Tonight we had our ward Halloween party. We had yummy chilli and cornbread, watched the kids parade around in their costumes and then they trunk or treated in the parking lot. We are overloaded with candy and it isn't even Halloween night yet!

Justin's 33rd Birthday!

Friday was Justin's birthday! We had a yummy steak dinner followed by coconut cream pie. Here are a few pics of Justin and the kiddos!

Singing "Happy Birthday"

Justin getting a little help blowing out his candles:

Cooper stuck his finger into the pie for a quick taste!

Baby Girl Ultrasound Pics-- For Grandma Joyce!

We got to see our beautiful baby girl today, via the amazing 3d/4d ultrasound technology they have nowadays! This is the first kiddo we've seen inutero like this and it is amazing! Here are some pics of Baby Girl Baron (maybe we'll decide on a name by the time she makes her arrival)!

Face Profile

We think she looks like Cooper did as a newborn!

Cooperisms

Cooper started *really* talking a couple months ago and he says the funniest things. I thought I'd record a few here on the ol' blog before they slip away from me.

Today we went to the midwife, whom Cooper calls the "baby doctor." She let Cooper push the button on the doppler to hear the baby's heartbeat, to which Cooper exclaimed: "There is a ghost in Mom's tummy!!"

When he says the word 'music' he mixes up the S and the C, so he says "mucis." Its not uncommon to hear Cooper say, "Turn up the mucous!" while riding in the car.

Last week, he was throwing a tantrum in Target and I told him he was being naughty. He very angrily replied to me: "Me not a naughty boy, me a busy boy."

Justin got new glasses about a month and a half ago. After two days of Justin wearing them, Cooper finally noticed. He told Justin: "Those no your glasses Daddy. You no have doctor glasses." Apparently to a two year old, they look like glasses a doctor would wear.

Beautiful Fall Weather

We've had the best weather over the past few months-- we had an abnormally hot and dry summer and now we've rolled into gorgeous fall weather with crisp, clear blue skies. I love it!

The kids and I went to the park with some friends this afternoon after school. Cooper let me snap a few pictures of him playing, like a big kid, way up high, doing dangerous manuevers on playground equipment not designed for fearless, yet luckily well coordinated two year olds.

Who told my baby boy he could grow up?!

Justin and Chloe at the Sounder's Game

Its no secret in our house that when it comes to sports, soccer is at the top of the list. While we go to Mariner's games and enjoy being at the ballpark, we've loved having a MLS Soccer team finally in Seattle! Not only are the Seattle Sounders a kick-butt team, but the games are super fun to go to. They are loud, fast paced, up out of your seat, cheer your butt off, exciting matches and the fun that the crowd has is just infectious!

Justin took Chloe to the Sounder's VS. Chivas match on Saturday. She enjoys watching the games at home on tv, but wasn't a fan of being in the stadium at first. The crowd is LOUD and it bothered her-- until Justin bought her a horn of her own! According to Justin, she blew that horn constantly and had a blast! I think Justin was successful at converting her to becoming a Sounder's fan for life!

Not so happy about the noise:

Having fun with Dad now!


After the game, showing off her new status of 'Sounder's SuperFan'

And being picked up at the park and ride by Mom and Cooper:

A sweet Chloe moment

After church, as we were eating lunch, I asked Chloe what she learned about in Primary today. She answered that they talked about prayer and got to write down three things they were thankful for and something that they want. The something she wants is toys, which was not suprising. Then she told us that she was thankful for her brother, her sister (ahhh), and her cousins. I admit it melted my heart a little to hear the part about her sister!

And then she later told us that she can't wait for her sister to get here and doesn't want anymore brothers!

Coop-Vader

Justin and Cooper stumbled upon this voice changing Darth Vader mask at Goodwill-- I think we've already gotten our $1.99 worth of fun out of it!

Soccer Season!

Yesterday marked the start of Chloe's soccer season! In true NW fashion, the months of sunshine and record-breaking lack of rainfall came to an end Friday night and it rained all night long! Chloe was not detered at all by the chilly, rainy morning and headed out to her game with a smile on her face! She had a blast and is happy to be playing soccer again!

All dry, in our front yard, ready to head out!

Starting to look a little soggy:

And afterwards-- wet, but still wearing a smile!

Thumbs up for the start of soccer!!

Imagine Childrens Museum

A couple weeks ago, my dear friend Emily (who is also pregnant, with a baby girl and due about a week and a half after me!), invited the kids and I to the Imagine Children's Museum in Everett with her and Blake. The kids were excited to go and had a blast. This is hands down the best children's museum that we've been to-- Chloe was excited to go back and Cooper had never been. Unfortunately, we were too busy chasing the kids from activity to activity to take many pictures, but I did manage to snap a few! Thanks Blake and Em for inviting us along!!

The First Day of First Grade!!

I can't believe Chloe is a first grader! Time is just flying by! She was excited to go to school this morning and was even more excited when we got there and she was the first in line to wait at the door of her classroom! She is in a K/1 split class and after a line formed behind her, one of the kindergarteners came up and stood in front of her in the line. She was quick to tell the girl "you have to go to the back of the line" (not in a mean way) and made a motion to the end of the line with her thumb. It was pretty funny! Here are some pics from this morning:

"Ok Mom, enough pictures, lets go!"

Posing in front of her classroom door, just like her dad did as a kid! Room 33!

She was excited to see that her buddy Evan is in her class again this year!

At her desk!

Name tag on, time for mom to leave!

29 Years Old and 22 Weeks Pregnant

As usual, I'm behind in what I'd like to blog about! We've been having a great summer and it has proven hard to keep up with! Instead of trying to play catch-up, I'll just go with what is current... We returned to Idaho last Friday for another mini-vacation. We had fun visiting with my grandparents, exploring the area more and just relaxing! Saturday marked my 'First Annual 29th Birthday.' We celebrated with a yummy steak dinner and homemade carrot cake! Have I mentioned how much my grandparents spoil us while we're there?! I had a great birthday- relaxing, in the company of family, and it also marked the start of my 22nd week of pregnancy!