The 4th of July

We spent the 4th of July weekend in Central IL at my brothers home. We relaxed outside a lot and watched the boys. They are getting so big and active. I really slacked on the photography. My Sis in Law and mom got some good pics too. These are just a few of my efforts to capture the weekend. The boys shared a lot of adorable moments and laughs that the camera never caught. The memories are captured in our hearts and minds, I guess.

The best part was watching their faces capture their first fireworks show. They were in awe.

Logan, AKA "Loggie bear, LB"

I told ryder to get in the pool after dinner, but he ran and jumped in before I could get his clothes off!

Grandma giving outdoor baths to the boys.

Post-baths...they just laugh at each other.

some pics are blurry...I wonder why...Ryder is never still.

LB and Jesse

Ryder and "Papa"

We headed to the park, the boys loved swinging.

Watching the fireworks. They are so darn cute.

Chubs was along for it all. Crazy as usual.

Thanks Jesse & Erin for hosting and taking care of us!!

Grandma & Grandpa's

We traveled to my parents 2 weekends ago for a visit. I try to get home every other month or so. It is so hard to visit everybody since my best friend, brother and parents all live in different directions all over the state. So we try to spread the visits out. When I do head home I try to get a haircut. It is nice because my parents can babysit. We enjoyed our visit. I was able to relax, eat good food, get my hair done, and catch-up on paperwork.

We headed to Menards Friday to buy a cheap pool for Ryder to play in.

He looks dazed & tired here, but he loves pools and water.

At the park down the street with his grandparents on the teeter totter.

With Grandma.

Ryder enjoyed visiting his grandparents, as usual. He loved having 3 adults undivided attention. He soaks up all the attention and love.

We are very blessed to have my parents in our lives! They continue to offer unconditional support and love to us all.

28 Weeks!

Time has flown by with Baby T2. Only 12 weeks to go. I began journaling at the start, but that stopped by the 4th month. Where is the time for that?

We do not have a name picked out yet. We like to wait till the last minute. I am starting to get a little anxious because we have not even cleared out the room for him. We still need to order a bed and a few other things before arrival. We can go the Pac n play route if he comes early.

I have been feeling fantastic to the point of forgetting I em even preganant until the past 2 weeks. I am really starting to pop out. The weather makes me feel more tired an sluggish too. All my doctor appointments have been uneventful, which is good. I did the glucose screen last visit. I am assuming all is well since I have not received a call.

I go for the next check-up in 2 weeks (30 weeks). Then I will begin going every 2 weeks for routine checks. We have our final ultrasound at the end of July (32 weeks). I can't wait to see the little guy. He has been so busy in my belly over the past couple weeks. He is very active. I like knowing he is alive and well, but it can be distracting while working.

In the meantime we are enjoying our summer as 3 or 5 if you count the fury family members. We have a lot of family time scheduled for July. Can't wait to watch my nephew and Ryder hang out over the next month.

Hope everyone else is enjoying their summer as well.

Fathers Day

We enjoyed fathers day around home this year. We went to an early lunch and then to Sports Authority to buy Kevin some new running shoes. Ryder ran away during our trip to Sports Authority. I thought 2 adults could keep him contained, but I was wrong! I heard him across the store, saying "ball, ball." He was checking out all the balls near the front door.

After we got him up from his nap we headed to a 9 hole course near home so Kevin could golf. It was beautiful outdoors.

Kevin & Ryder

Ryder attempted to steal all the golf balls.

First put.

Checking out the clubs.

He loved the cart.

We had a great time, but Kevin coud not concentrate at all. Ryder took off again on the course. WE had to chase him down. I think its time to purchase a harness or leash.

Kevin and I missed our own fathers who live out of town. It is hard when relatives are spread across the state or country.

We are blessed to having amazing fathers in our family!

Kevin's B-Day

We had a few friends over for Kevins birthday. It was nice to catch-up with some of his old college roomates. We shared lots of laughs and missed a few that did not get to make it. We were entertained by Ryder and one of his girlfriends Maddy.

Helping daddy start the grill.

Loves his snacks like momma and dadda....and chubs!

Stacey & Maddy

They are holding hands.

Playing with Uncle Bazon.

Wanting to trade Maddy a chip for her paci.

He is checking out Maddy's toes.

Long Day...ready for bed. (with Uncle Brian)

Blessed

Today I became overwhelmed by feelings of sorrow for a dear, and cherished friend. She has been trying to conceive a baby for a couple years with no luck. Most recently she has been tested, and attempted a few fertility drugs to assist with no success. This week she was told she willl never be able to bare her own child due to being in a late stage of endometriosis. She is one of the strongest women I know, and demanded I waste no time being sad, or having "pitty" for her. She and her situation inspire me to feel blessed, and thankful for my children.

In the last few years I have come to realize that natural concepetion is not a given, but a blessing. I have a few friends that are trying hard to conceive. I continue to pray they will have happy and healthy babies someday. Once you have children you pray God will protect them from harms way. My heart aches for those parents that lose a child. There are not guarantees in life. We all have struggles and pain at some point. It is sometimes hard to feel blessed when you are busy focusing on all the other issues staring you in the face.

Thank you God for blessing me with many things I take for granted everyday.

Best Buds

Ryder had a playdate with his buddy Jake. They are both so active and got along so well. We had a great time watching them together. We did not stay at the park long since it was 90 plus that day.

So what do best buds do together???

play.....

share their drinks...

maybe not...

swing together....

Eat together....

Look out the window together in their underware....?

We can't wait to play again!