Big Boy Bed

With Carson a little less than 6 weeks away, we decided we should get Callen a big boy bed. I don't expect him to be sleeping in it at nights by the time Carson is born but we didn't want even more change for Callen after Carson comes. Casey and I both think that Callen is going to have a bit of trouble adjusting to a new baby because he is such a momma's boy now. Adding jealousy of putting that new baby that Mommy always has to hold in his crib is something we are trying to avoid.

He was SO excited when we put the bed in his room. Him and Olivia are always playing together on her bed so he knew exactly what to do. And he has actually been sleeping in it better than I thought. We set it up on Saturday and didn't try to put him in it until the next day for nap time. So I laid him down in it on Sunday and he was so excited. But about 10 minutes later he came walking out of his room with a big smile for us. I ended up laying down with him (and took a little nap too) but as soon as I left his bed he woke up and came to find me. So he ended back up in his crib for the rest of his nap.

Then yesterday, I put him in his bed boy bed for nap time and HE SLEPT THE WHOLE TIME!!!! Whoo-hoo!! I know we are not in the clear yet (especially since he JUST walked out here when he is suppose to be laying down, little turkey) but I was so excited! We have a long way but maybe, just maybe, by the time Carson is ready to be in the crib Callen will be okay with letting him.

Maternity Pictures

I didn't do prego pics with my first two kids but I really wanted to with this one. This will be my last baby, so my last time being pregnant and I actually want to remember it and see it. (These were taken at 31 weeks)


I think the two best things about being pregnant are the sweet baby kicks (before baby gets too tough and they start to hurt) and having a cute round belly. I love pregnant bellies. I love seeing them on others and I love having one.

Aren't these two just delicious???

Olivia @ 3 years, 7 months



Callen @ 17 months




We are getting excited to meet this little man, only 7 weeks to go!

The many faces of Callen

My son is a bit of a goof. He is silly and funny and loves to give cheesy smiles. Lately, every time I get the camera out, he has to run over and give me a big cheeser. Casey and I laugh at all his goofy pictures but we love them. So here are the many faces of our Cal-man.... Warning, they are pretty cute!

What we have been doing this year so far...

Well, it is 2012. We have been having some fun inside but oh man, are we anxiously waiting for some warm weather.

We have been trying to do some fun things... like movies in tents or pillow chairs.


And I have been happy to put some of my pins from Pinterest to use...

I also made a moby wrap from Pinterest for our little man (that should be coming in about 10 weeks) and started Olivia on daily chores. She has to pick her toys up and make her bed everyday and then has one extra one each day, like water the plant, dust, or wipe out the bathroom sink. After she does her chore she gets to mark it off with the dry eraser marker, which she thinks is pretty awesome. She is getting really good at making her bed all by herself and is pretty good about getting everything else done.

I feel like I should be doing more to get ready for my new little man but I don't have too much to do, which is really driving me crazy. I have been feeling the nesting bit but when there is not much that needs done, I just have to feel anxious and wait. I did get our old car seat and stroller cleaned up and sold but that was about all I needed to do. I am going a bit crazy since I feel like I should be busy like I was with the other two but I'm not. I need to buy a car seat, get his clothes out, and his bassinet ready and that is all really. And those don't need done until about March. Oh February, you are going to be long.

At least I have two cute monkeys to keep me busy.

First Recital

Olivia had her first dance recital on December 3rd. I guess it wasn't a recital but a "dance preview." Whatever it was it was dang cute. She may have gotten a bit scared and froze up there but it was still adorable. She was so proud of herself and so happy that we all got to see her dance. Thanks Grandma, Grandpa, and KJ for making my little girl feel so special!!!




She sat up there stuck in the first move for about 15 seconds before she decided she should actually try to dance.


When everyone started clapping my daughter was in heaven and realized this dancing bit was pretty cool.

By the way, Callen enjoyed the show too.