New Project

So, my best friend asked me to do a Project 365 with her.  For those of you who do not know what that is, it is taking one picture a day for an entire year.  Needless to say, I was skeptical.  I know that I cannot commit to taking a photo every single day for various reasons.  However, I agreed.  One week into it, and I realized I already failed!  Haha.  So, I twisted her arm and instead I am doing a Project (Almost) 365!  :)

So here it begins....

Day 1: Our New Addition- A sweet baby boy due Sept. 8th

Day 3: Alivia- Laying on the couch with a boy!

Day 4: 20 Weeks!

Day 5: The Baby Bedding- Should not have gone to Babies R Us!

Day 6: My Goofy Dog- She immediately went into this pose when I tried to take a picture of her. 

Day 7: Apple Snack

Day 9: Clematis- Pulled into the driveway and noticed that these bloomed today.  Don't mind my shadow, I didn't say that it was going to be professional grade photography! 

Well, that's it so far!

     We've been doing well.  The kiddos are very excited that we have 29 days of school left (but who's counting?).  Our upcoming schedule is crazy between baseball games, dance recital, and boy scouts.  I guess I better get used to that, though, because according to some friends that only gets worse as they get older.
      As I continue to progress farther into the pregnancy, I am becoming more comfortable with the reality of the situation.  It has taken me a VERY long time to accept the fact that it is actually happening and to feel like I'm not going to "jinx" myself by telling people.  Seeing the precious baby on the earlier ultrasounds (I've had at least four or five) did nothing to settle my fears.  However, the last ultrasound, accompanied by feeling the kicks, flips, and jabs, has helped immensely.  Hearing from the NP/Ultrasound Tech that everything looks perfect made a good majority of the nerves disappear.  Last weekend, we took a HUGE step and bought many baby items, including some very cute clothes.  I'm sure everyone who has been through a miscarriage (or multiple ones) can relate to this.  I'm getting very antsy though.  I just want to hold this baby.  To know that he's real and to know that he's safe with me.  September seems very far away.  Plus, I want to see if I'm going to get a brunette this time!  Wouldn't that be strange?
    The kids are very excited about their baby brother.  Alex immediately realized that he would be able to teach him to play baseball.  Alivia took some time to get used to the idea of it being a boy.  "But where's the girl?" was a common phrase out of her mouth.  Now, though, she can't wait.  They each bought the baby a stuffed animal and have been contributing name suggestions.  Aiden is at the top of their list, although Mike very strongly dislikes it.  Alex keeps suggesting names of boys in his class and Alivia so far has come up with: Sink, Thorenco, and Zefo.  Yikes!
     More pictures coming soon!  Plus some recent ones of our trip to the aquarium.  :)