Family night at the Blues game, take 2

As you may have read before that we went to a Blues hockey game last month and my phone was lost/stolen. So, we had take 2 at it last night again. We had an excellent dinner at Shogun, yummy sushi!!! Then we went to the Blues game. Aydan had a blast! And so did Mommy and Daddy. The Blues won, which is always an added bonus! (esp against the Blackhawks) No phone were taken.. we even came out with everything I went in with.. including a new shirt for Mom and a new hat for Aydan!!
Fun Family night out!

 Aydan is very into the game... he loves going to see the Blues...  he says "Go Blues!"

And of course you can't go see the game and no get Popcorn!

74 DAYS until my due date.

29 weeks

I'm 29 weeks today and feeling good. I had a fun filled shopping day with Mama Hood today. Aydan was a trooper and we got some things needed checked off my list, yay!
Baby update: It says this week its important to start getting more iron, calcium, and protein. Its important to start paying attention to kicks and let doctor know if anything changes a lot. It said the baby could be around 15 and a half in long now and weighs around 3 lbs.
I also have my doctor's appointment tomorrow! My 3-D sono in 2 weeks from tomorrow, double yay!

Merry Christmas to All!! and Aydan's 3rd Christmas

This was a fun year for Chrismtas! Aydan really got into it all and can now open his own presents! yay, mom and dad don't have to anymore! He really did have a good time this year and enjoyed all the lights, decorations, presents, trees, etc. Which in turn, made it fun for Mom and Dad this year.
We had some friends over Christmas Eve morning. Followed by a good nap. Then we went over to Grandma and Grandpa Hoods for Christmas Eve. We did presents, went to communion, had a excellent dinner, and then did more presents. Aydan was worn out when we got home and sleep good! Christmas day we went over to grandparents again for brunch, yummy and some relaxing time. Then followed by a great family nap! yay! What a great Christmas.
Next year we will have our whole family with us... Aydan and our new baby girl on the way.

 Aydan in his adorable Christmas sweater.

 Aydan opening Plato!

 Christmas morning! Santa time.

Opening his stocking! Thomas time.

Aydan's New Big Boy Room!!

Aydan big boy bed came today!!! He was excited. (wasn't happy he couldn't play with his trains while they were setting up, but yet still happy). Once it was put up he got on it and started jumping. He doesn't care about the dresser, but what 2 year old would. I love how both of them look now that they're in there and I think he really really likes his bed.

Here's some of my many pictures I took to mark this big event!

 His last picture in his bed playing

 He didn't want to get out. He didn't know what was happening.

 His new toy, Alphie. Let him open it while they were setting it up to distract him.

 The bed up!

 Bed is up and all made.. ready to go for Aydan.

 The room all together. Its a little tight, but its just fine with Aydan.

 Playing tools in his new bed... how could anyone sleep when there's playing to do.

All tucked in.. night night big boy!

Christmas Sweater Party

Well the 2nd annual Christmas party was a success. The ones who came last year, had better ones this year. The new-bees didn't quite get it yet. Next year should bring in some interesting sweaters. I hoping to see someone have one that plays music or have lights on it. yes!! That would be an instant win! It was a good time with good friends.
We also did our family Christmas with the Suchomski's/Pyle's this weekend. My neice, Vivian, came to play with Aydan... which I think he really enjoyed. He keeps saying "find Vivian." My sister, Dad, Nancy (his new wife) and 2 of my new step-brothers came too. It was a good weekend. I wish I could have seen all my family this year or that they lived closer...  maybe in years to come!

 My sis and I at the party.

 Almost all the participating contestants in Ugly Sweaters!

Aydan and Vivian playing trains!

In Baby world. She's really wearing out mama. On days like today at school, where I had to be on my feet a lot! My tummy was sore and rock hard by the time I got home. Had some R and R with Aydan when I got home, which was nice.  OH, and 82 until my due date.

28 weeks!! Some days feel like 20, some like 40, ha

Hello 3rd Trimester!!
Of course, I'm tired... but I've been tired already, so now its just more tiredness, ha. She preparing me for the non-sleep that will happen once she's born. I am also now down to my 2 week appt. So I go back right after Christmas. Then go back again the 2nd week in Jan for my 3-D sono. The doctor I saw last also said we could probably schedule my c-section at 32 weeks, so we'll see.
This week: She is developing billion of neurons in her brain and adding more body fat (aka baby fat) in preparation for life in the outside world! The Baby nows weighs about 2 1/2, like a butternut squash :)  And around 15 in long. Her head is also growing, to make more room for the developing brain. 
She'll still kicking a lot. She's a mover. She actually managed to keep me up most of the night Friday night. gooo. We did just finish a family nap, which was awesome.. and much needed after not much sleep this weekend. I have just 2 days of sleep this week before our 1 and a half Christmas break. 

 Here's my newest picture. Our light in our room is broken, so did it in the other babies room. You can see Aydan new mattress in front for his new bed that's on the way.

 Aydan came in for some belly hits while trying to do this. ha. Had to put it up.

Some of my Projects.

Here are some pictures of finished projects for the babies room.

1st the picture I painted. I was going to show it after hung it, but waiting on the proper backing to hang it.. and since was taking pictures of other things... decided just to take this picture too! Its just laying on the bed right now. Its a water lily.. minus the water.. but I like how it turned out!

2nd the... bow/hair ties/hat holder. Its cork board I painted white. So there are hooks at the bottom and its cork to pin anything else on I want. There is also pink ribbon around the edges. I really like how this turned out.. its simple and yet going to useful.. I'm sure it'll look fuller when can actually hang it.

Here are some of the headbands I got online. I'm not big on the big bows.. but definitely do like something pretty for them. I was super impressed with this set I got too. They are Super super soft and not tight on the head.. so should be comfy for her.

And lastly. Something else I didn't make, but that's ok. Its pretty! Its a burp cloth.

Oh, and 89 days til my due date.

27 weeks and 1 day.

I had my appointment today. I did my glucose test. It went well. The babies heartbeat was good and strong. Everything checked out good with the baby and me!
As for the baby: She around 2 lbs. or more by now. Comparable to a Chinese Caggage, ha. And somewhere around 14-15 in long. The baby's brain is very active now. A lot of rhythmic movement could now just be the hiccups. (I think I just feel her kicking and doing summer-salts more than anything!) She can aslso now blink her eyes, which have eyelashes. She may even be able to see the light that filters through the womb now.
Here's the technical picture of what's going on. hehe.  :)

Aydan visits Santa and our 1st snow

Aydan went to see Santa yesterday morning! They had a fundrasier here in town at the Union Hall, called "Karing for Kids." You go eat breakfast and see Santa. All money goes to taking children to go get clothes and things they need.
Since Aydan cried last year and wouldn't sit on Santa's lap, I didn't know what would happen this year. He did much better this year. We hung out, ate, let him watch numerous other kids go and see Santa to get used to it. When came his turn.. he walked up with me, and starting walking slower when a few feet away. I had to pick him up and put him on Santa's lap. Santa came him a candy cane, which then allowed us to get a picture. Oh, and he also told Santa he wanted Handy Manny for Christmas, yay!

It is also snowing right now here for the 1st time this year. It took until December 12th for it to snow, but its really coming down today. There must be 1-2 inches out there already, and still a little more to come. Probably try and get Aydan out to play in it today!

Also in baby news. 91 days left, yay! And I'm 27 weeks today. Baby update tomorrow after my doc appt.

Daddy's 1st baby girl shopping trip

Justin was in Chicago for his State's Att. Conference this week. He knows I love Carter's for baby clothes and now anytime he goes shopping without me, he always goes in there to get stuff for Aydan, and now the baby girl on the way.
I must say after he said he bought the little girl some clothes I was very interested to see what he would pick out. I'd say it was a success and I was proud of him!

1st pick:

A pink and brown cheetah print sleeper. This is adorable! Also, very adorable because its one of the two things I picked out from there when I stopped in a month ago. We think alike! Unfotuntely we bought the same size, so I'm going to take it back and get the next size up!

2nd pick:

This outfit set is the cute pants (of course, that's why featured in pic), also came with short sl onesize and long sl onesize. Cute.. it'll be one of the 1st purple things for her!

3rd pick:

This is a pj set. Its cute. Not my favorite. Only problem is the size will have this set for the summer time. So we'll just exchange the size for her to wear it in the fall instead of the summer.

Over all, this little girl's daddy did GOOD! Before we know it, he'll be putting pony tails in and bow on top!  :)

Aydan's Christmas Outfit

Aydan had the cutest Christmas outfit last year from Grandma from Janie and Jack with penguins on it. So... this year Grandma found it again!!! Its a penguin with a top hat! Aydan will look just adorable this year. Pictures to come after Christmas of course.

Aydan goes to Candy Cane Lane w Grandma and Mommy!

Tonight we took Aydan to see Candy Cane Lane in Wet Frankfort and he had a blast! The characters he saw and recognized and said their name out loud: Mickey Mouse, Star Wars, Head (which is potato head), Lighting McQueen, Mator (tamator from Cars), Santa, Buzz Lightyear, Snoopy, and many others. He kept saying "Mama, More!" every time the car moved on to see more. And when we were done, he just kept saying "More, More, More." So, I'd say he had a good time tonight... too bad the lane doesn't last longer! There's always next year!

The pictures are kinda crummy, but I forgot my camera and this was the best I could do in a moving car. 

26 weeks...

I'm now 26 weeks. New baby developments this week. She can now not only hear me, but hear Justins voice too.. and hear our conversations. She will be reaching 2 lbs very soon (or I believe her to be 2 lbs already, a little ahead of the game). She is now sleeping and waking in intervals, could be sucking her thumb, and opening and closing her eyes.
I am 98 days from my due date!

I made a lot of progress on my painting this weekend. The flower is done, just have the lily pad and water to do. Also got some other items in... the lid for the hamper (had a problem when the hamper came, no lid :(  and the piggy bank (looks just like Aydan's, only in blue), and the cork boards to make a hair ribbon/bow holder! Lots more projects to do!

This is my newest belly pictues..

Delayed Thanksgiving pictures

Aydan thinking his a baby again. We brought his over for his 6 month old cousin.. and he climbed in, ha.

Aydan showing Avalinn how his trains work

Mom and Dad eating dinner

Aydan and Avalinn eating breakfast

Posing Aydan and Avalinn in front of tree for a Christmas picture