29 week Dr. Appt and Nursery

Yesterday we went to my doctors appointment just for a regular check up. I had only gained 4 lbs! I was VERY excited about that! We got back the results from the glucose tolerance test and all of the blood levels, sugar levels, and whatever other levels there are were in the normal range! So no 3 hour glucose tolerance test. No gestational diabetes. I am VERY thankful for that. My doctor did measure me again and I am only measuring about a week ahead. She said that was normal as well and that everything was looking great.

As far as how I'm feeling. Besides getting tired really easy and being ready for bed by about 5:00 every afternoon/evening, I am feeling really good! Baby J is moving all the time and I just love to feel him move around in there. Right now, I don't even mind when he kicks me in the rib. :) It's just an amazing feeling! It's absolutely amazing how God created our bodies to carry another human being. I am just overwhelmed with what is going on. But overwhelmed in a good way! :)

We go back to the Dr. in 3 weeks and then an ultrasound in 4 weeks to determine the location of the placenta. After that, I will see my Dr. every 2 weeks until Baby J decides to make his appearance into the world. I feel like he will be here before we know it.

John has been working on the nursery. It is still a work in progress. I will leave you some pictures with the amazing work he has done so far! I am truly blessed to have an amazingly creative husband!

The room before paint.

Before the chair railing. The blue is "100 Acre Morning" and the yellow is "Tigger's Tummy" (Disney colors!)

After the chair railing. John has done all of this work on his own. He's GOOD!! He is actually drawing different characters on the wall. Below you will see two of the drawings he has done.

I told you he is good!

I wish I was creative as he is.

There are lots more drawings, they were just hard to take pictures of. He is ready to start painting the characters. When he is finished, I will post new pictures!

Livin' on Love

This past weekend I had the opportunity to participate in a special celebration of love. My great grandparents celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary. It was such a blessing to see them. I don't get to see them very often since we live so far apart. But the quick/short trip up there was WAY WORTH IT!! I loved getting to see them, but also getting to catch up with other family members as well. Here are some pictures from their party.

Here they are, my Gram and Ene.

I had to take a picture with them as well.

There are 5 generations in this picture!

My grandparents and my pregnant self.

My Daddy and his brother with their Kindergarten teacher.

For my Aunt Sara! :)

Here are some more belly pics as requested by my Aunt Sara! :)

25 weeks

25 weeks



27 weeks. I'm not sure why I thought it was a good idea to take pictures this morning. I look absolutely amazing!! haha

27 weeks. It's official... I can't see my feet!

There's no doubt. Our baby boy is getting bigger and bigger everyday!! I had a dr. appt last week and everything is still going well. Next week I go in for my glucose tolerance test. WOOHOO!! After that just another check up with my dr. and then at 33 weeks we go for another ultrasound. I'm excited at the thought of seeing our baby boy again!!

I love my firefighter!!

Yes, it has been quite some time, but I am here. For now anyways! :)

I know I posted about John graduating from the Houston Fire Academy but I wanted to post some pictures from his graduation. He has officially started at his station and is loving it. I am so proud of him! It's really different with him working 24 hour shifts. It will take some time for me to get used to.

The official graduation day was January 8th. To start the day, we met at the Fire Academy where some of the cadets demonstrated some of their firefighting skills. After that, we were given a tour of the academy by John and then had some bbq for lunch.

The Christmas Tree fire.

Can you see the guys on the other side of the fog pattern/water?

After John gave us the tour, I made him stop and take pictures.

John and his parents.


Before eating some BBQ.

After experiencing the fire academy it was time to go home and get ready for the graduation ceremony at the George R. Brown Convention Center.

John taking his oath.

Kuohui, Jim, Jeannie, and Joseph

Holly came to support John too!! :) She's such a great sister and SLAW!!

The yummy cake after the graduation.

John and his parents after the graduation ceremony!