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October 17th, 2008 by Natalia

Here are some pictures from Ashton’s 1st basketball game. (They aren’t great… because I took them with my phone… but - hey it’s better than nothing right?)

Goons- Before the Game

During the game

October 15th, 2008 by Natalia

Jackson and I had a picnic the other day. He was so cute. We started out sharing grapes and strawberries.

He decided that the grapes were his and the strawberries were mine.. He moved them accordingly.

Apparently, I didn’t get the picture so he moved more.

Come to find out… I was supposed to share “my food” with his friend… His Sponge Bob ball. He was actually trying to feed Sponge Bob.

He’s so cute.. I just want to eat him up!!!

October 9th, 2008 by Natalia

I’ve been working really hard on Kylie’s room. Kev painted the walls a bright yellow a couple of weeks ago and put the bed together. I finally got around to making the bed. Today, I made the letter’s to spell KYLIE over her bed. I’m proud of my craftiness! It’s really hard to see the color with the lighting and the YELLOWNESS  of the room!

October 8th, 2008 by Natalia

Kylie seems to have had a growth spurt. I am now 34 weeks and 4 days. She measured 37.5 weeks at my appointment yesterday. At my last appointment, two weeks ago, she was measuring 33 weeks. I’m not feeling a November baby. My midwives are guessing she will arrive before the end of the month! YEAH!! I’m so excited and yet… holy !@#$ I’m not ready!~

Here are some comparison belly pics.

32.5 weeks

34.5 weeks

32.5 weeks

34.5 weeks

32.5 weeks

34.5 weeks

So if you want to change your VOTE (Game Kevnat3)as to when this baby will arrive. Do it soon!!!!!

September 24th, 2008 by Natalia

Finally, I was able to locate the back up and restore my site. I’m so happy! How about an update since it’s been a while since I was able to post?

Yes, I’m still pregnant. I’m huge as a matter of fact. Here are the latest pictures taken today at 32.5 weeks.

I’m starting to get anxious. I’m tired of being big and tired, but my house isn’t ready for Kylie yet. So I have to get my butt in gear and get the rest of the nursery put together, the clothes washed, and get my bags packed… Times a tickin a way! ( I think that the nesting thing is about to kick in…. These things not being done, are starting to drive me nuts) If anybody wants to help me, let me know.. I’m taking volunteer apps as we speak!

Jackson has now figured out that he can in fact get out of his bed without help. So that is exactly what he does when we put him  in bed… he pops right back up… over and over and over… Too bad duct tape is illegal….. that’s all I’m going to say!

Ashton is doing good in school. She starts basketball practice tomorrow. That should be fun!

That’s all I can think of… Like I mentioned earlier… I have lots to do… and sitting here won’t get it done!

August 25th, 2008 by Natalia

I can’t believe it. Ashton started the 3rd grade today! *Tear* They just built a new school a little less than a mile from our house. So this year she can walk to school. This morning we walked. I thought I was going to die. My butt cheeks tried to go AWOL on me. I was going forward and they just weren’t going to do it. Have you ever seen some one fighting with their own ass? Well, that was me this morning… I’m massaging them while walking down the street. Pounding on them.. telling them that if they don’t take me home right now… I would never feed them anymore of that yummy coconut cake. (We all know that when you eat that stuff… that’s where it goes.) I must have looked like some pot-bellied, butt rubbing, pervert, pushing a stroller, while talking to her bum. Hopefully, anyone in the hundreds of cars that passed by, assumed I was talking to Jackson and not my butt. I don’t remember that walk being so hard in the past… We’ve done it a million times… I guess being 7 months pregnant.. and not walking much lately because of the extreme heat is taking a toll on me. By the time Jax and I returned home I was sweating profusely. I mean drenched.. You’d think I had just run a marathon… But nope… Just a slow walk home and a struggle with my fanny. I’m picking her up in the car this afternoon… I’m not making that journey, again, in the 100 degree heat. I’m going to have a preventative chat with my backside this evening in preparation for tomorrow’s walk!

August 8th, 2008 by Natalia

Yesterday we had a 3D ultrasound and confirmed the FACT that Kylie is a girl. She was so active that it was hard to get a good picture. She was kicking and punching and flipping. She was opening and shutting her mouth like she was talking. It was so cute!! I wanted to be sure and post these pics as soon as possible, so that my princess could see them while she is visiting Grandy.

2D- Girly Parts

3D Pics (Click to Enlarge) I thought they were easier to see when they were smaller…

It was a really neat experience. I’m just glad to confirm that she is indeed a girl. Let the frilly shopping commence!

August 4th, 2008 by Natalia

I’m so proud of my little man! For the past 6 days Jax has been totally content being put to bed wide awake… in his own bed. As you can see from previous posts, this is a huge accomplishment for him. I am so happy to put him in his room and not have to lay with him at all! ALL NIGHT - he sleeps alone in his room. It’s so refreshing…

Now, we’ve conquered 2 things on my “I DON’T THINK IT WILL EVER HAPPEN” list. 1. Weaning… I thought I was going to have to go to college with him! I’m proud to report that the little stinker has been boob sober since January 26th. 2. Sleeping in his own bed - YEAH!!!

Now, our next projects to tackle on the list will be potty training and getting him to talk more… then we will move on to kicking sissy’s boyfriends in the shins… but that’s much further down the road. Afterall, he’s only turning two next month! Gotta start early!!

July 30th, 2008 by Natalia

I’m having a hard time deciding which crib bedding to go with… I like them all!!!! I’m looking for different.. I’m looking for something girly, but not pink baby princess… I want something that will grow with Kylie. Ashton and I are leaning towards #’s 2, 5, 6, and 10. Tell me what you think. I made them click*able… so I could go back and find them again!!!

July 29th, 2008 by Natalia

Anyone who knows Jax, knows that he and sleep have never been great friends. He has always woken up every couple of hours searching for me. He’s always had to be held down to go to sleep. Whether it was in the high chair or carseat or in our arms… sleep just wasn’t something that he was going to do on purpose. Well, about 2 weeks ago we finally got him a twin bed and have been pretty consistent about making him sleep in it. Most nights I was having to lay with him until he fell asleep and then sneak off only to be woken up a couple of hours(if I was lucky) later to start the whole process over again. We’ve had a couple of good nights, but mostly not.

Then all of the sudden, two nights ago, I think he came to peace with the idea of sleeping alone in his bed. For the past two nights he has crawled in his bed, after his bath, around 730 saying “night night.” I’ve turned on his one and only favorite DVD - Sponge Bob and told him “night night” and that I’d check on him in a bit. I shut the door and leave the room. He lays there a while and when he starts to doze he jumps up and starts flipping the light on and off. He throws his blankets and pillows on the floor and puts his feet on the wall and kicks a little. After a couple of hours….he passes out. This I can handle… He’s not screaming as if someone just took his favorite toy away. He’s just restless. What’s super awesome is that last night and the night before… he didn’t wake up upset or get out of his bed until 630 am when Kev was leaving for work!!! I know to most people this is no big deal… but for us… 930- 630 is a HUGE accomplishment…

At this rate, I might just make it through his childhood without having to visit the insane asylum. It’s amazing how much better you feel when you get your rest!!! I hope it continues! Now let’s just pray that Kylie is a good sleeper…