18 to go

Well I am officially down 39 pounds since having Alexander, and only 18 more to go! That's right , that means I gained 57 pounds with this boy! But that's not what's important. What is important is that I'm getting it all off before the next pregnancy, and I won't make the same mistakes (ice cream) during my next one! Ive been doing bootcamp twice a week, strollercize twice a week, running and working out downstairs in our home gym. I'm normally not much of a runner but I've really started to get into it! I did my first 7km run today in 56 minutes, with a stroller. Not bad if I do say so. There is also the healthy eating, but today was cheat day and I have enjoyed me some treats! I am really careful with my diet all week but on Saturdays I let loose. I find this is the best weight loss method, as it helps me stay on track 90% of the week. 

We have officially started working on Christmas gifts, the homemade ones at least! But I won't say too much as I don't know who is reading and I don't want to spoil the surprise! Only 10 weeks until Christmas! Sandy and I are hoping to buy a trailer this year for Christmas so we won't be doing gifts but Im hoping to surprise him with a few homemade creations! That also means only 11 weeks until we head to Mexico for Ky's wedding! Can't wait. Daddy spent the day putting up Christmas lights, our house/yard is going to look like a Christmas wonderland this year! While Dad did that we attempted some hand and foot prints for our baby book... fail! There is paint everywhere! But it's still cute so we will save them!

Great Grandma is coming up to visit for a few days so she will be here tomorrow. We also need to visit Aunty Elyse since she just got her wisdom teeth out. I didn't want to tell her this before but I would definitely consider child birth better than wisdom tooth removal. There is no prize when you get those puppies removed! But hopefully she has a quick recovery! Anyway it is pizza night so off we go to enjoy the last few hours of "cheat" day! Have a good weekend all!

Oh and Happy First Birthday to Chevy!!

My Stud Muffins

Well the camper is all ready to go! We leave for the lake in only a few days so we have alot to get done! I got most of the grocery shopping taken care of today. I may have snuck a little nap in there as well! This evening was our bootcamp baby shower! Both Lynne and I (another bootcamp participant) are due within days of each other so bootcamp hosted a baby shower for us! It was so nice of the ladies to come. We played some games and of course ate delicious food! I probably won't be seeing most of the ladies again until September, or whenever I am feeling up to coming back to bootcamp (hopefully that is sooner than later).  Anyway my lovely husband went and picked up our maternity photo's today and they turned out GREAT! Did I mention that we also had pet photo's done? Silly boy Benson got his picture taken too and what a stud he is! I just love him so much, I wonder if he is as cute to other's as he is to me?! I'll let you decide for yourself! Thanks again to Jessica with Vintage Duck Photography, she did an exceptional job!

Kick Kick Kick

Well we had a great and much needed vacation in Arizona! Sandy's parents place is amazing. Newly renovated, we spent alot of time shopping and decorating, just a few of my favorite things! It was nice to spend 10 days relaxed and unscheduled. I did alot of sun tanning and laying around the pool, just what I needed at 21 weeks pregnant. Now its back to reality, dance competitions, costumes, birthdays and doctors appointments. All of which are coming together nicely, including my growth. Some days are much easier to embrace than others, today was one of those, "please don't show me the number on the scale" days. But, as my husband so graciously reminded me its a blessing to be pregnant and that is what I need to remember most on days that I feel more like a beluga whale than a miracle mommy. Tomorrow is a new day and I look forward to whatever little surprises baby hands me, including all the kicks, heartburn and urgent trips to the bathroom. Only 17 weeks left, I can't wait to meet our little boy. 

Oh and of course, Happy 3rd Birthday to my little Benson!

Our New Baby Girl

After finding out a littler of puppies was headed to the SPCA we decided to add a new baby to our family. Little Chevi came home with us today and is adjusting quite well to her new home, and big brother Ben! I can't believe we are doing this all over again, but she will be a good little sister to take care of Ben and give him some puppy company!