Pregnancy Update

I had a doctor's appointment today and got the results from both my 3 hour glucose tolerance test as well as my follow up ultrasound. She said I passed my glucose test "with flying colors" and my placenta has moved up so it is no longer considered "low lying" . . . . YAAAAAAAAAA!!! Kinsey was super active yesterday and my stomach was REALLY shifting around . . . . and as it turns out she was moving head down (at the sonogram last week she was still lying horizontal). So again more GOOD news!! I measured a week ahead, which I have been for a while now. So nothing new there. I am suppose to go every 2 weeks now, but we will be out of town so I go back in 3 weeks.

In other news, we had small group tonight at a couple's house that have an inground swimming pool. So David and Jackson went swimming. We bought Jackson a swimming vest on clearance over the weekend that will fit him for a few years, but thought he could go ahead and use it tonight too. So he put that on him and he was like a little fish tonight!!! David put a little innertube around him too and Jackson was swimming everyone by himself. He was kicking and splashing everywhere. Of course, we didn't bring the camera!!!!! He was even jumping in to David from the edge of the pool and would go under for a second before popping back up. But he didn't seem to mind a bit!!! Maybe we'll catch a few pictures next time we go : )

Trying to stay cool . . . .

We went over to the Chiapetto's tonight to get out of the house, but still try to stay cool . . . . we are probably going to go swimming again tomorrow morning since David is off : ) I can't wait for fall!

Another Ultrasound--28 Weeks

We had a follow up ultrasound this morning. They were checking to be sure that my placenta was no longer "low lying" (if it had not moved I would have to have a c-section). Fortunately, it appears that it has moved and I should not have any problems!!! HOORAY!! I haven't heard results yet on my 3 hour glucose screen, but I have a dr. appointment on Wednesday so I should at least know then. Here are a few pictures of Kinsey Grace (they did reconfirm that yes, indeed we are having a girl, just in case you were wondering). There is one of her foot, face, and her profile . . . good luck figuring all of that out : ) At least it was easier this time, since she looks more like a baby and less like a little alien!

State Fair

My parent's came up today to go to the State Fair with us this afternoon (partially to celebrate Mom's Bday). As you can see, we all had a fun time! Though it was VERY HOT : ) Jackson really liked the petting zoo. David got to participate in the Wildlife Bird Show. And Jackson got to make a Build-A-Bear with a State Fair tee on. . . . instead of just kissing one heart to put in him, he gave "Bubba" (David picked the name) 4!! Jackson also REALLY enjoyed his first homemade caramel corn, mini dough nuts and salt water taffy : )

Kinsey's Room

We are decorating Kinsey's room with red daisies and denim (using the same bedding and paint job from when it was Jackson's room). David took a picture of one of the daisies we will be using in her room and put together this picture to use as a wall hanging. It turned out GREAT!! We had it printed tonight at Sam's as a 16x20 poster.

In other news . . . Jackson had his 1st night in his BIG BOY bed last night! He did really good, just a little scared of the BIG bed when he first laid down. He only cried for a few minutes and then did his normal tossing and turning before falling to sleep. However, at 3:30 this morning he fell out of the end of the bed (not footboard) . . . OOPS! But David put him back in and he slept until morning. He even woke up before David got up this morning and just laid in his bed until he got him : ) YEAH!!! His nap went pretty well this afternoon too . . . . so hopefully we are off to a smooth transition!!

Also, I failed my 1 hour glucose screening for gestational diabetes, so I had the VERY FUN 3 hour version this morning early. So hopefully I pass this one!! I'll keep you all posted!

A New Friend

Last night, we had a couple from our church over that adopted a little girl from China in May. Her name is Emily and she is SO cute!!
You wouldn't know it from looking at her, but she is actually a little over 2 years old. However, you can see that she is smaller than Jackson : ) David couldn't resist taking a few pictures of them looking out the window and then one of her beautiful smile. He tried to get one of them giving each other kisses before they left, but he wasn't fast enough : ) Enjoy!

Cardinal's Game!

We were offered 4 tickets for the Cardinals vs. Dodgers game last night. We talked to Ron and Pam and they were up for it. We especially couldn't resist since the tickets were about 16 rows behind the visitors dugout along the 3rd base line. So we enjoyed a fun WARM night at the ballpark!!

Family Time

Ron and Pam arrived on Wednesday afternoon and are here until Tuesday morning. Aunt Pennie, Uncle Gary and Caleb came over on Thursday for lunch. And we celebrated Josiah and Nathanael's birthday all day that day. You can see the boys having fun cooling off in the pool and in the sprinklers. And then later in the day, Grandma and Grandpa gave the boys their presents, which ALL the boys enjoyed!

They couldn't resist setting up the tent in the middle of our living room (tent and sleeping bags). Here are Jackson and Josiah peeking out of the tent : )
Later, Nathanael and Jackson were giving each other kisses through the screen!

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