Goofy Kid

What can I say? He has been doing goofy stuff like this all week :)

Christmas Morning

Santa brought Keegan a big tent and tunnel set for Christmas. Here he is coming down the stairs to see it Christmas morning.

We finally felt like "real" parents as we spent way too much time putting together the set after he went to bed.

In the afternoon we went to Matt's oldest sisters house and had dinner, played poker (I won) and just had a great time with family. Merry Christmas!

Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve morning we woke up to several inches of snow and beautiful blue skies. So, we bundled up and played in the show and shoveled the driveway.

In the evening, family and friends came over to our house to enjoy an easy and relaxing dinner, and lots of presents. Keegan's favorite was a train set. He knew what it was as soon as the wrapping came off, and Dad couldn't open up the box fast enough. Among many things he also got a rocking horse, books, Star Wars toys, a shield, stuffed animals and much more! Thanks everybody!

In attendance were, Kat and Ray, Tom and Brittany, and Mom and Dad Huber.

Christmas Family Picture 2009

and one that includes the fourth member of the family :)

Abby even enjoyed being in the middle of it all.

Merry Christmas 2009

38 Weeks: A post for posterity

During my first pregnancy I was very good at taking pictures and keeping a baby journal of all of my thoughts and bodily changes. Of course, this time I haven't done either. So, I am stealing this questionnaire from the blog of a pregnant friend of mine.

• When did we find out I was pregnant: The beginning of April, period was two days late. I actually had a doctors appointment to talk about infertility treatments and of course they start with a pregnancy test, and it was positive!
  
• How long before we got pregnant: This time 6 months.
  
• How I told Matt: He didn't come to that doctors appointment, so I stopped and got some hot chocolate from Starbucks and brought it to him at work. I said "the doc can't start me on Clomid" and when he asked why I said "because I am already pregnant!" Woo hoo!
  
• How we told our parents: I honestly can't remember. I think we just told them.
  
• Weight gained to date: 25+ pounds (nothing compared to the 60+ i gained the first time)
  
• Any Contractions? Not any real ones, just Braxton Hicks.
  
• Belly Button: Completely flat. Except for when I sneeze, it becomes an outie.
  
• Best part of pregnancy: Being spoiled by Matt, and feeling the baby move.
  
• Worst part of pregnancy: The discomfort in every part of my body, and the total exhaustion.
  
• Complications: For the first 16 weeks I had awful morning sickness. Enough to require perscription anti nausea meds. Now, horrible back pain.
  
• Nesting: I've actually been putting off the nesting as much as I can. First, because in order to get her side of the room ready (she is sharing with Keegan) I had to get Keegan to sleep in a big-boy-bed (which ended up not being a problem). I've also been hesitant to buy girl clothes, maybe because I still can't believe we are having a little girl.
  
• Favorite Ultrasound: The anatomy ultrasound. Even though we didn't get to find out the gender at that appointment, we got the best look at her, and got to see her stick her thumb in her mouth and start sucking.
  
• The Name Game: She was supposed to be Isabelle after my Great Grandmother, but my mom just named her dog Bella, and that kinda spoiled the name for me. I've liked the name Cadence for awhile and when I started thinking about it the name it just felt right. At this point, we still have not picked out a middle name.
  
• Some of the most surprising things about pregnancy: The most surprising thing is that this pregnancy has been completely different than my first one in every single way. I had morning-sickness way worse this time. The back pain is not as debilitating as it was last time. I haven't gained as much weight as the first time. She has actually "dropped" where KP never did.
  
• Craziest craving: Once again, not any crazy cravings. I have really wanted chocolate and greasy foods, and nothing really heavy, or that I have to chew too much. Most meats have not sounded good at all.
• Other thoughts: I have been having very realistic dreams the last few weeks about going into labor. Last night I actually kept dreaming that I was having contractions, and thinking "yay, it's time!" But then I would wake up and realize that nothing was happening. Also, before, my water broke in the middle of night when I got up to go to the bathroom. Now, everytime I get up to pee I wonder if this is the time it is going to happen.
  

Our little Santa

Thanks Aunt Jess and Aunt Jo for the cute Santa outfit!

That can't be comfortable

I just went in to check on KP and I couldn't open the door because this is how he was sleeping. Yes, that is his clothes hamper on top of him.

Dear Keegan

A sweet message to Keegan from his friends: http://nvwitteandkids.blogspot.com/2009/12/dear-keegan.html.

37 Weeks: Belly Pic

And just for comparison, here I was at 37 weeks with Keegan. It's hard to believe but I carried him even higher than this little girl.

Children's Museum

One of the best gifts that Keegan for his first birthday was a membership to the Children's Museum. We have used it so many times this year. It is so great to be able to go and if it is too busy, or Keegan just isn't in the mood we don't have to stay too long and know we can come back another day. It has been fun to see Keegan grow up this year and see the different things that he enjoys to do at the museum each time we go.

The other cool thing today was that this guy was there hanging out with his family.His name is Josh Blue and he was the winning comedian on season 4 of Last Comic Standing (the only season I have ever watched). Super nice guy, and great dad, his son and Keegan are 10 days apart.

She's a BIG girl!

I am now 36 weeks along in the pregnancy, and we had an ultrasound today to check on our little girl. First of all, it is still a girl, which I was actually nervous about since they never got a "great" picture before. Second, she is going to be BIG. Right now she has a head circumference of 13 inches (Keegan had a 14 inch head when he was born), and she weighs approximately 7lbs 6oz. Babies tend to gain about 1/2 a pound a week in the last month. I have 3 weeks left till my c-section, which means that she is going to be a 9 pound baby!!! (Keegan was 8lbs 2 oz) Whew! I think that I am now leaning towards the c-section rather than the VBAC.

"De-de!"

We went to visit my co-worker Mimi and her brand new baby girl. Once again Keegan was in love! He was so sweet cuddling with her, and he kept pointing at her, saying "de-de!" which is how he says baby.

Don't take a man's cookie ...

Tonight was the Ward Christmas party. Keegan had a great time flirting with the little girls and this is my favorite two shots. I'll post more pictures later.