Parenting skills....

So maybe we should work on our parenting skills when our little guy gets here. . . .

Adam and I have had quite the influence on my little nephew haven't we??? : ) My sister and bro-in-law came over the other day and Adam got Oscar all riled up. I just had to post this video.... his laugh is adorable.

This past weekend we went over to Boise to watch my brother play football against Bishop Kelly in the semi-finals. Unfortunately they lost, but my brother had a great season. We had a little time to head over to the mall before the game and do a little shopping. Of course my husband's stamina for walking around the mall lasted about 10 minutes but we were able to find this cute little outfit.

I think this outfit is a keeper and our little man is going to look like a stud.

24 weeks

The buddah (as Adam calls it), is getting bigger. Much much bigger. I had a traumatic experience with this growing belly this past weekend..... the beginning of my first stretch mark..... :( Although it is only a 1/4 inch long - I have the feeling it is the beginning of more to come.

Now normally I might be opposed to admitting how my body is changing, but I figured there are lots of mom's out there who have gone through this same experience and might have some advice. So the question is.... has anyone ever tried any stretch mark cream that actually worked??? I am willing to try something (because I know if I don't, I'll always wonder what if?), so if anyone has any suggestions I would love to hear it.

I hope nobody is taking this the wrong way - I do love my growing little boy and would do anything to have him here - but ya know.... it doesn't hurt to try :)

On an unrelated note, my little sister is engaged!

She is getting married Feb. 5 in the Idaho Falls temple and isn't wasting any time getting wedding stuff done. She has been engaged for a 9 days (I think) and already has the temple booked, the reception venue, a dress picked out and bought, and engagements done! We were able to go out yesterday and get some pictures done but quickly ran out of light due to daylight savings. We tried again today but it was very wet and cold! I still think we got some good ones. I am super excited my sister and am glad she can join me in the married world.

Officially blogging!

I decided to officially join the blogging club! I love reading other people's blog, so I thought it would be good if I started my own.

As most of you know, we are expecting a little boy this February and couldn't be more excited. My baby bump is growing rapidly and people are now starting to say to me "wow, you look pregnant now!" In fact, I had my 23 week appointment this past Saturday and the doctor actually asked me if I was retaining water because I had significant "spike" in my weight. Awesome. Thank you for informing me that I am getting fat :) I didn't know what to say, "uhhhh no? I don't think so?" But yes, I am getting bigger.

Baby boy has been kicking and flipping a lot lately. It's so fun. I'm sure that once he gets bigger and is all up in my business I won't be saying that but for now I like it.

Here is me at 22 weeks.
Other than working, I am staying pretty busy with photoshoots, editing pictures, and hanging out with my hubby. We have the same work schedule which is nice because we have our evenings together. We haven't bought any baby stuff (besides a few onsies) so I'm looking forward to shopping for baby stuff. I think that will make it seem a little more real.