31 Weeks!

Little One!!

I truly can't believe we are in this final stretch.  We are in the single digit count down...9 weeks!!  You are getting bigger & stronger by the day.  You are already about 3.3 pounds the size of 4 naval oranges!  I feel like you have to be bigger for how much my tummy has grown. 

You really enjoy your alone time when all is quite in the house.  Maybe you will be more of an introvert & thrive on it being quite & peaceful.  Sorry that is not the norm in our house right now things are a little crazy.  Between Hallee & Kingston & our busy schedule there is little time for solitude unless it is nap time or bed time.  I promise we will sneak away to have some quite alone time when you arrive. 

We got to see your little face this week & you are beautiful!  You have your dad's lips which make my heart melt.  You look like a little dancer in there with your acrobatic skills...Auntie Emily is proud!  We love you so very much Zo!!

XOXO
Mommy

Zoey Ryan!!

We invited our family to enjoy a 4d ultrasound looking forward to seeing your little face.  This is one of my favorite things because we get a sneak peek of what you will look like in just a few short weeks!  Well you decided that you did not want us to see you!  You were facing my back & had your arm along the side of your face we could see.  On top of that you were holding both of your legs in front of your face.  So even when you did move all we could see was a little sliver of your face between your legs.  Silly girl!  

So we rescheduled for another day hoping you would be more cooperative.  Today we got to see your sweet little face!!  You look SO much like your sister it is crazy.  We truly can't wait to hold & kiss those chubby little cheeks!  You got lucky & have your daddy's big lips, you are going to make many jealous. We love you so very much Zoey!!

Sweet Zoey Ryan!

Laughing at the fact you are putting your foot on 

your forehead again!

Sleepy!

30 Weeks!

Princess!

We are three quarters of the way done, I truly feel like it was just yesterday that we found out we were having another little girl!!  I feel like I am going to blink my eyes & you are going to be here.  I can't lie that I want you to live in my belly forever.  

You weigh 3 pounds like a head of cabbage.  That is almost half what your birth weigh should be...according to me! :)  Im hoping you decide to stay in the mid 7 pound range.  I visited the doctor again this week & of course you sound healthy.  I have been rolling around a lot the last few day.  You better enjoy the room cause I have a feeling you are not going to be able to move around much longer.  Your kicks & jabs are ever stronger so we enjoy watching the show that takes place.

I pray that you hear us talking about how much we love you.  You seem to enjoy when we read Hallee & Kingston bible stories at night cause that is when you wake up.  I know that you hear us all pray about how much we feel blessed to be your family.  We love you to the moon & back Zoey!

Love
Mom

San Diego Zoo & Wild Animal Park

So we got some Zoo passes & they have been so much fun!  We visited the Zoo one afternoon & it is SO big & has so much to see.  You both truly enjoyed all of the animals & making their noises.  Another day we took a trip to the Wild Animal Park.  There was not as much to see there as the zoo but Im hoping that once summer hits & they open all the exhibits back up we will get to see more animals.  It was still fun watching you both admire the different exhibits.

29 Weeks!

Little Sis!

This week you weigh 2.5 pounds 15 inches long, the length of a butternut squash.  Your bones are getting stronger in there so I have been trying to drink milk daily, which is not my favorite.  I have been eating cereal almost every morning so that I make sure to have my milk :)

I had the wonderful opportunity to get away for the weekend with our church.  They bless us staff wives each year with a relaxing retreat at this fabulous little bed & breakfast.  It was a great time for me to relax & get a little break from the crazy schedule I keep most times.  Your dad & grandma helped out with Hallee & Kingston so you had me all to yourself.  I look forward to this weekend each year because I get a pampering massage, delicious food, sleeping in & much needed girl time.  I always leave feeling refreshed & encouraged by the other wives there.  Needless to say I am a spoiled little lady & have to head back to reality this week. 

I can't wait to share relaxing moments with just the two of us with you in my arms.  I pray that you learn the importance of recharging & community early in life.  My hope is that I get better at this & can be a great example to you of the important qualities of life.  We love you so much baby girl, cant wait to kiss your face!!

Lots & Lots of love
Your Mother

28 Weeks!

Zoey!

We are officially in our 3rd trimester, the home stretch is here!! We got to visit the doctor this week & hear your sweet little heartbeat, that never gets old.  I start visiting the doctor every 2 weeks from here on out so I will get to hear you more often so the extra visits are worth it.  I also had to do the annoying glucose test this week!  That is when they make you drink this lime sugar water (tastes like flat sprite) & sit there for an hour until they draw your blood.  The worst part is that they make you fast before the test so I was SO hungry by the time my test was done!!

You weigh the same as a Chinese cabbage. I have to admit I have never seen one, that I know of so I really don't know how big that is.  All I know is that it is approximately 2 1/4 pounds.  I feel like you should weigh more then that since I personally feel SO big!  Lucky for me I have your daddy that reminds me how pretty I am & how good I look.  You are going to love how great he is at complimenting his girls!  Love you so much little one.

Love

Mom

27 Weeks!

Lovely!

This week was Easter so we were able to celebrate all that was done for us on the Cross.  It is always exciting to think about how different our holiday experence will be next year when you are here to enjoy it with us.  I can't wait to see you in your sweet little Easter dress & pretty little bow!  Hopefully you will keep your bow on your head unlike your sissy :)

You went through a growth sprit this week & are now 2 pounds, the size of a head of a cauliflower. You are already opening & closing your eyes & maybe even sucking your thumb.  Don't get used to being a thumb sucker your mommy is kind of a stickler on that one.  Im sure that your daddy will let you get away with it when he is with you.

I have to let you know that Hallee is really excited to meet you.  She has been carrying her baby around the house & feeding her & loving on her.  She is going to be such a big sister to you.  Im sure she will be sad that I wont be letting her carry you around the house but she will have lots of kisses for you.  We pray that you know you are loved beyond words!!

Hugs & Kisses
Mommy