Monday, March 29, 2021

Photo Dump - End of September, Beginning of October 2017

 

The weather is still nice enough to go next door and swim at the Ray's!



Reading Harry Potter with dad

Maxwell had a field trip to Safety Town but I was on a work trip and had to miss it.  One of the mom's took pictures for me. He had to go with another class because he wasn't able to go on the day his class went (I can't remember why...I think he was sick?)


The other teacher

And since I was traveling, Mrs. Cynthia was nice enough to take a pic of Emmalyn at school and send it to me.  I sure appreciate all the support out there for our family that helps me it easier for me to be a working mom!

I had a Kraft meeting and then went to the Network of Executive Women's Leadership Summit.  Here I am with the other ladies from CROSSMARK.

At the dinner

Feeling good about how I look - rocking that pregnant glow

The Conference was in DC and since this was my first time there, I took some time to go to Arlington National Cemetery with a couple work friends and then explored more the rest of the day on my own.  I found it really empowering to just site see by myself and do whatever interested me!

JFK's Burial place


Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Washington Monument

The only bad part of traveling alone - lots of selfies

Or you find a "safe" looking stranger and hand them your phone so they can take a picture of you


Lincoln Monument

The White House - I was surprised by how small it was.


Vietnam Memorial

Then I enjoyed a wonderful late lunch by myself!


The fun continued once I was back home.



Snuggles with Mrs Mary Ann, Mr Chris and Ozzi

We took pictures to use for our announcement about the baby

playing together!

a visit to the doctor (not sure why now... maybe flu shot?)


My tomato plants are out of control - but still growing tomatoes!

Another group shot from the conference


Happy 50th birthday Mary Ann!


We got family pictures taken for Christmas cards (it's been a long time since we've done this!).  Wanted to document our family of 4.

September 19, 2017

The last four weeks have been fine.

I have nausea all the time but not really throwing up (only when brushing my teeth - - yuck).
I am really tired.  I find myself falling asleep while watching tv before 10 pm - - which is not normal for me.
After my blood test as my doctor's visit, she prescribed a progesterone supplement pill for me because I was low, just like I was with Emmalyn.

It seems like the kids are always headbutting my belly or jumping and climbing on me - which I do not like.

I have been able to keep my weight basically where I was when I got pregnant, which I feel good about.

I don't have have any strong aversions or cravings...  I wanted popsicles... It's hard to drink water because it just doesn't sound good.  I'm not too keen on meats but it's not as bad as last time.

I definitely have a stronger sense of smell.

I've had some a couple zits and a cold sore pop out.  Not fun.

I'm definitely dealing with round ligament pains, which is the worst!

I get up in the middle of the night to go potty more than normal.

I need to eat often - but it can be just a little food like crackers sometimes. I feel like eating will help me feel not as sick but it doesn't seem to be working like that.

Traveling for work...look at that tired face! Yikes.

Blowing bubbles with our neighbor Michael


Playing goalie

Cute little spectator/cheerleader

It was hot so we went for Hawaiian snow cones after the game




The flowers had grown so big that it was time to pull them and reclaim my sidewalk

Snacks and drinks at the park

The bruising after my blood draw

Sweetly sleeping princess

We went to Castle Montessori's fall family party


It's football season!

We love Emmalyn's teacher (she used to be Maxwell's) - Mrs. Cynthia!!



Emmalyn's assistant teacher - Miss Cassie

Ready for a soccer game with her team - the Herding Cats!  It's nice to be inside for her games.

Listening to Coach Stephen

Best part of the game - snacks

working hard, building up a sweat at his game

We went to Oktoberfest in McKinney with my friend Michelle and her son, Jack, and Husband, Shawn.

He was NOT happy that mom made him dance with the German dancers

Apfelstrudle 






Doing the house of mirrors

Look at those muscles!