Belly Boom!

I am now 18 weeks along and beginning to feel very pregnant. My sciatic nerve has decided to start giving me fits, this is something I never had with Joseph so the next few months should be a blast. I'm spending a lot of time in the massage chair...thanks Kim and Edna!!!
Luckily, this time around I won't have to deal with the Lousiana summer heat while pregnant so that's a giant plus in my book! As of now we are due at the end of May. My doctor is going to allow me to schedule the delivery a week earlier than my due date so we will have a better heads up of an exact day as the time gets closer. This week we are headed to our anatomy ultrasound so we can see all those teeny arms, legs, fingers, and toes! I'm beginning to feel a few flutters here and there but no real kicking going on yet. I'm sure with the next couple of weeks I will feel more and more movement.
We decided to find out early what we were having since I was 16 weeks right before Christmas. As hard as it was to keep a secret until Christmas, I managed to keep it zipped for 9 days...glad that's over with. And it didn't take us long to decide on a name for this little one, Jack. It was Vince's grandfathers name and we love to hand down family names, plus I thought it went well with Joseph :) The middle name is still up for debate and I'm hoping that once it all starts getting closer, Vince will decide that my name of choice is a better option ;) Stay tuned....

Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year!!! We are headed to an "In Bed By 10" party tonight! Just our style :)

Here are pictures of the gradual belly progress....

LITTLE BROTHER ON HIS WAY!

8 Weeks

13 Weeks

The ever so perfect bathroom selfie....15 Weeks

18 Weeks

A Very Merry Joseph Christmas

Christmas has come and gone and the house is already back to looking it's normal self. However, this Christmas was unlike any other. We had a blast celebrating the day with Joseph and all that Santa brought him. My parents stayed the night with us so we could all spend the entire day together eating and playing with Joseph and his new toys.
Christmas Eve we attended the children's Mass at our church which we all very much enjoyed. I've been to other children's masses before but this one was different being that the children sang the entire mass! What a treat! Joseph also sang and talked the entire mass but every time Vince looked over at me with the "should I take him out" look, I quickly said absolutely not, he's not bothering anyone and at least he's not crying or screaming! Lately, we've been bad Catholics and haven't attended mass every Sunday in fear of what he would be like at this age and all of our expectations were met that night. Thank goodness I went prepared with snacks, water, books, and toys. He was a very wiggly worm but only chatted and sang along with the children's choir so I can count this visit as a win win.
Christmas morning we all woke up to see that Santa had left Joseph a new red wagon, a zoo, books, and a new big boy chair with his name on it! He went straight for the zoo. Unfortunately, Santa forgot batteries so the novelty wore off quickly. Always remember batteries, SANTA! The wagon was a huge hit too. He enjoyed a few laps around the house with his Pa K to break it in a little. I love the wagon because it's the exact same one that I had growing up and my sister and I wore the thing out. So I know Joseph and his baby brother will love it just as much. So instead of me rambling on, here are some pictures from our Christmas!

Ready for Christmas!

We officially have a walker on our hands

Daddy let me open a gift early and Jojo and Pa K taught me how to use it...and Thimble

Jojo, Pa K, and Thimble

The last family of 3 for Christmas

Santa came!

Happy boy in his new chair

Every boy needs a red wagon

Wagon rides through the house

My new roller coaster from Jojo and Pa K! Whoa, that's fast!

Let's do that again daddy!

My new basketball goal from Grandma and Grandpa! Berkeley loves the basketballs as well...

A box for Christmas!

Sugar time!

Babiators from my Taylor's! These will be perfect when I'm skiing down mountains next week!

Mommy's selfie stick from the Pascazio's! 

And my GIANT water table from Aunt Linda and Uncle Pete! This is going to be fun to share with my little brother.

Santa and the fearful

On Sunday, we took Joseph to the Bass Pro Shop with some of our friends to see Santa. This was our second year taking the little man and I knew to expect less than him sleeping through it like he did last year. I was going with the intention of getting a really funny picture and we went and we conquered!
Joseph is really looking forward to Christmas this year......ok maybe not. He still has no idea what Christmas is and why there are trees lit up in our house but he sure does like to watch me turn them on in the morning! Vince and I are more looking forward to Christmas morning with him than he even realizes. Santa has a lot in store for the stinker!

Santa Wonderland with Mommy

Waiting for my close up with the Big Man!

Dad, are you sure about this?

Oh, this isn't so bad....

MOM! GET ME!

East Coast Thanksgiving

Vince and I spent half of Thanksgiving week in Charleston and the other part in Augusta. It was a great week full of kiddos, dogs, and rain. We were able to spend time with our families and old friends. Unfortunately, Joseph was cutting a tooth the whole week so his week consisted of a lot of whining and no eating making mommy a little frazzled. He did enjoy being with his cousins though. They were big helps in trying to teach him how to walk. He is now becoming braver and stumbling through the house. We are constantly stopping what we're doing to watch him get from point A to point B. He is entertaining us more and more and we're enjoying watching him grow and learn.

The turkey's ready!

Pascazio cuties

Splashing daddy at the Children's Museum 

Date Night at Burwell's

Sophistication while drinking my smoothie

Thanksgiving in Augusta

Our little wiggly turkey

The whole Thanksgiving crew
minus the 6 dogs.

Grandpa teaching me how to walk

Helping grandpa 

Bath time with Milo!

Kisses from Milo

COOKIES with these crazies!