35 weeks...

It seems crazy, I know! I am finally starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. You see, I don't do well with the whole pregnancy thing. I actually have great pregnancies (so I shouldn't complain) but I tend to be a little on the thick side, as it is, and 30 pounds doesn't help much. And to be honest, the constant "you look like you're about to pop" comments that i hear nonstop, wear me out. However, I love feeling her move around and it has been neat to see the difference from this pregnancy and my pregnancy with Gage. I cant wait to see how different (or similar) they are when she gets here! I have less than 4 weeks until my scheduled c-section and I CANNOT WAIT!!! I have been horrible about taking pictures this time and this one is far from great, but here it is! The 35 week belly picture. And before you say it, I already know, I look like I'm about to pop ;)

Family Pictures 2011...

I think maybe, since September was the last time I blogged, I should probably do a little catching up and get back on my blog game. I was 23 weeks pregnant then and had recently found out that we were expecting a little GIRL! Now, I am almost 35 weeks pregnant and have never been more ready to meet her! I am feeling great, and for the most part I have had an awesome pregnancy. I have only had a few days when I thought I might not make it through these 9 months ;) I have been terrible about taking belly pictures this time, so I thought I would share some professional pictures we had made a few weeks ago! I am beyond thrilled with how they turned out and so glad I went ahead and had them made. For some reason, when you weigh 25 more than usual and your belly sticks out a foot from the rest of your body, you just don't feel great about having your pictures made ;)

Gage is so ready for his little sister to get here! He talks about her all the time and always asks when we are going to get her. I cannot wait to see the look on his face when he finally gets to meet her!

Halloween 2011

This was Gage's 3rd Halloween and completely different from the years in the past. We are always so run down by dark, because we have so many people that want to see gage dressed up in his costume. This year we decided to have chili at our house for everyone in hopes that we could see everyone and still have time for trick or treating. Our plan worked out perfectly and Gage enjoyed having everyone here! This year, he decided on his own costume. For those of you who know him want be a but surprised...he was a Bull Rider!

And a cute one, if I do say so myself ;)

Emerson Kate Williams

Ok, so I've come to realize that my days of blogging every day are probably about over. I am always busy lately and when I have time to sit down at the computer, I don't actually have time to blog. Maybe an iPad would come in handy here ;) Anyway, last time I blogged I was 14 weeks pregnant and still very nervous about the next few weeks. Back in the Winter, I lost a baby at 12 weeks, so at 14 weeks I still wasn't in the clear.

I am now 23 weeks pregnant with a sweet little GIRL!!! So far everything is going well and the pregnancy has been great! I was very nauseous the first few weeks but never sick...THANK GOODNESS! I am not a good patient ;) I am feeling great now and looking forward to the next 16 weeks passing by QUICKLY!! I'm so excited for the Holidays to come. This time of year always seems to fly by for me!

Gage is beyond excited about having a "stister"! He talks about her often and asks about her every single day! I think he will be such a great big brother!

I would like to introduce to you...Emerson Kate Williams!!!

I have a scheduled c-section date for Jan. 11, 2012 and I can't wait to meet her!!

How Far Along: 14 weeks, believe it or not ;) They say the belly comes faster the second time...they were right! 

Weight gain: 2 pounds...I realize I look like I've gained much more, but I wasn't able to eat much for the first 12 weeks, so I actually lost a few during that time. I feel quite sure I'll make up for it ;)

Maternity Clothes: I wear my normal Summer clothes from last year for the most part. It won't be long and I'll be having to move on, I'm sure! 

Gender: Don't know yet!

Movement: None so far. Sometimes I think I feel flutters, but it could be wishful thinking!

Sleep: I had a few sleepless nights, but nothing like when I was pregnant with Gage. Hopefully I continue to sleep well!

Symptoms: For the first 12 weeks, I was extremely nauseous, but I never got sick. I feel much better now!

What I miss: Nothing so far! 

Cravings: Anything salty or sour. Absolutely nothing sweet!

Best Moment this week: To be honest, this week hasn't been the best for us. We have had the stomach virus. That, on top of being pregnant, wasn't so fun! This week should be better!

What I am looking forward to: Finding out what we are having in a few short weeks! We should find out the 2nd week in August!

Well, I have been scolded, by my Mother, that I need to start blogging again. To be honest, I have been wanting to get back to it anyway, but it just isn't the most convenient thing ever. I seem to never find the time.

In other news, Michael and I are expecting a baby in early January!!! We are beyond excited and thrilled to have another baby to love on soon! Gage isn't too sure what to think yet, but I'm sure he will come around. He loves babies and I know he will be the BEST Big Brother! We should find out what we are having sometime around the first of August and I can't wait to share the news!

The Summer has been so hot here that it really isn't even enjoyable. I'm not fan of warm weather and certainly not a fan of 100+ weather. However, we have managed to take Gage to Big Daddy's to go swimming several times already. He loves the water!

His favorite thing to do is jump off the "dina cord". I think these pictures of him jumping are just priceless!

Hopefully I will be able to get back to my regular blogging and I'll be talking to you soon! I'm going to do my best!

Gage is really into "Shoo Shoo Shrains" lately! He carries them around with him everywhere he goes!

He loves this cute little hat too! I think it is so funny to see him wearing a hat that is obviously WAY too big for him! I usually covers the tip of one ear! SO CUTE, I tell ya!

 The last couple weeks have been pretty nasty here, but before that, the weather was perfect for playing outside. I was able to get some really cute pictures of Gage on his play set!

 He's such a little monkey!!