From Your Big Cousin

My Mommy and Daddy were so excited to tell me that you are a boy! I can't wait to feel you kick when we go on the cruise together next month. I am looking forward to seeing your Mommy and Daddy. I miss them. My Mommy told me that you are a very lucky baby, because you are blessed with two loving parents. I can tell you one thing about them--they give great hugs and kisses! I can't wait until you are born. We are going to have so much fun together. I'll teach you some things...you know, since I am your big cousin and all. I can give you lots of tips on how to get your way. Because I always do! I wish we lived closer, but Mommy and Daddy said we are going to visit you a lot...especially when you are very little. My Daddy and your Daddy will teach you how to play soccer. I hear you already have some great kicking skills!
I love you!
Love,
Savannah

Our first touch/ more like touchdown

We picked up your parents at the airport in Colorado to attend cousin Marys wedding. All along I thought your parents were having a baby girl. When I saw your mother at the airport just one look and I new you were going to be a boy. Then Codie on the way to the Condo not only felt you kick once but three times. When it was my turn, nothing could have prepared me for what I felt next. You kicked so hard that you actually hurt my hand. You definitely should play soccer like your daddy, uncle Ryan, and Aunt Codie. Hockey also would be pretty cool, your uncle Josh would be in heaven if you ended up playing hockey. You obviously are active enough and may need a outlet with sports. The next day papa was able to feel you kick which blew him away. However it was the coolest to see uncle Josh and his expression when he got to feel his nephew kick for the first. Your parents faces looked like they were about to cry as they watched Josh's face feeling you for the first time. Nothing could have been more special then being blessed to feel your babies baby. Love you Nana

Baby BOY!!!

I just can’t even believe it! A little boy is just what we wanted. I had a feeling you were a boy with all the kicking and moving you like to do. I said “it has to be a boy because they are some strong kicks!”. I don’t think I have ever been this happy in my life. The ultrasound tech asked us if we wanted to know and both of us said “OH YES! We have been waiting on this!!”. The second she said “you are having a sweet little baby boy”, my heart dropped. I immediately started crying and had the biggest smile. I looked over at your dad and I think he was still in shock! We had made a bet in the waiting room and your daddy bet girl, but I knew he really wanted you to be a boy! Either way, mommy won some money on that bet! I remember when we first found out we were pregnant we use to listen to this song…

 Anything like me- Brad Paisley

 I remember saying I don't care either way
Just as long as he or she is healthy I'm ok
Then the doctor pointed to the corner of the screen
And said "You see that thing right there well you know what that means"

And I started wondering who he was going to be
And I thought heaven help us if he's anything like me
He'll probably climb a tree too tall and ride hes bike to fast
End up every summer wearing something in a cast
He's gonna throw a ball and break some glass in a window down the street
He's gonna get in trouble oh he's gonna get in fights
I'm gonna lose my temper and some sleep
It's safe to say that I'm gonna get my payback if he's anything like me

I can see him right now knees all skinned up
With a magnifying glass trying to melt a Tonka truck
Won't he be a sight with his football helmet on
That'll be his first love til his first love comes along
He'll get his heart broke by the time he's in his teens
And heaven help him if he's anything like me

He'll probably stay out too late and drive his car too fast
Get a speeding ticket he'll pay for mowing grass
He's gonna get caught skipping class and be grounded for a week
He's gonna get in trouble we're gonna get in fights
I'm gonna lose my temper and some sleep
It's safe to say that I'm gonna get my payback if he's anything like me

He's gonna love me and hate me along the way
Years are gonna fly by I already dread the day
He's gonna hug his momma, he's gonna shake my hand
He's gonna act like he cant wait to leave
But as he drives out he'll cry his eyes out
If he's anything like me there's worse folks to be like
Aw he'll be alright if he's anything like me

 I use to cry every time we heard the song come and we would talk about how if it was a boy then they were going to be just like their dad. You have the best dad in the world and I know that even though we may be in for some trouble along the way, when you grow up you are going to be one amazing man. We are so happy! I can’t wait to do some real shopping now! You may be one of the most spoiled little boys around. We love you with all our hearts!

Welcome to Colorado!

I got to feel you kick for the first time!!

You took your first plane ride out to Colorado last night for your second cousins wedding. I was surprised at how big you have grown since the last time I've seen you! Your mommy wanted to wake you up so that I could feel you, so she drank some juice to get you going. And you started kicking like crazy. I'm convinced that you really like me already because your mommy said you don't normally kick that many times in a row! You must know a good person when you feel it.

Nana and Papa got to feel you too! Papa just did for the first time this morning... his response "WOOOOOOOOOWWWW! AWESOME!" he's so excited, he was even looking for baby books yesterday at the airport. You're going to be spoiled rotten.

I love you!!

Mema and Pop Pop Loves you

Hi Little One,
We are so excited about you! We love you already and we know how much your Mommy and Daddy love you as well. Savannah has shown us the love of grandchildren and is paving the way for you. We are getting quite a collection of baby things and toys at our house that you can play with when you come. As soon as I find out if you are a boy or girl then I can buy some more things for you. I want to buy a baby monitor for your room because they are so nice to be able to see what you are doing when Mommy and Daddy are not in your room. We will love to come and visit you and want you to come and visit us. Our family and friends here are excited about you also because they know and love your Mom and Dad. July will be a special month because of your birthday and your cousin Savannah's birthday.
Love Mema and Pop-Pop

Happy V Day Little One

Hey baby,
It's your father here. I can't wait to meet you or even just find out whether your a boy or a girl. Your are already one of the most important things in my life and your not even born yet. Your mother and I love you soo much and we tell you that every night. We are counting down the days until we get to see your little face. Happy Valentines Day!

Love,
Dad

My Tiny Valentine

Happy Valentine's Day baby! This day has become even more special to me because this year I have one more tiny Valentine. The more I feel you moving around the more real it all becomes. Your tiny little kicks let me know that there really is a baby in there! So just keep on kicking me because I like knowing you're there.

Appointment update!

We had an appointment today. Everything is looking good with you peanut. We really were hoping to find out if you are a little peanut boy or girl… but it looks like we will have to wait until February 23^rd! I know it’s only another 12 days, but 12 days seems like forever. Hopefully we will have so much going on these next couple of weeks that time will go by fast. Next Friday we leave for Colorado. The doctors told me that I have to walk up and down the aisle on the airplane and your mommy hates the thought of walking around on the plane. We also got to hear your little heart beating today. It’s always so exciting to hear the sound of your heart beating. Last time your heart rate was in the 160’s, but this time it was in the 150’s. After the appointment we went out to lunch at this burger place. I normally don’t eat burgers… but I ate the whole thing with fires! Probably not the best thing for me to eat, but today you liked it! We can’t wait for our next ultrasound! Hope the time goes by fast.

Little Soccer Player!!

Today your mommy was telling me you were going to be a soccer player. You've been kicking up a storm in there!! I decided you will probably need this outfit.

week 17 rap!

Its week seventeen,
do you know what that means?
You’re about the size of a palm,
and you’re still pretty clam.
You’ve been hearing mama talks
her and daddy have been taking you some walks.
tonight you’ll meet riley
i’m sure you’ll think very highly,
of her.
she’s got the softest fur.
she will love you like her own
hopefully she wont mistake you for a bone.
I cant wait to find out if your a girl or a boy
then i can buy you things other than a unisex toy.

The Bump!

The baby bump is here! I took this picture at 16 weeks. I need to start taking pictures every week, because every week I get a little bigger! I made daddy go the mall with me this weekend to buy some new clothes. You are just growing so much that I cant seem to fit into anything anymore. I also had to buy a dress for Mary's wedding in Colorado. I am worried that the dress I bought might not fit in two weeks! I guess we will find out...

Baby meet Riley

Today is the beginning of week 17, I can't believe we are already this far. Every Tuesday I get an email from WhatToExpect.com with updates on baby developments for the week. This week was all about getting you use to loud sounds. Daddy thinks that its time for us to introduce you to Riley! I am sure when daddy gets home from work tonight he will be busy trying to get Riley to speak to you. I still find is amazing that you can hear us. I walk around the house all day and have conversations with you. I tell you everything that comes to mind and at night daddy reads to you. Our next OB appointment is this Friday and our 18 week ultrasound should be scheduled soon! We can't wait to find out who we have been talking to in there!