Niabi Zoo 2013

We took advantage of the free days at the zoo again. Carson absolutely loves the train.

We fed the goats and the fish.

This zoo is tiny! But it's really nice to be able to go and be done in an hour or so. That way we make it home for nap time!

My 24th Birthday

A few days before my birthday, Cory took me to Iowa City to go shopping! They have big mall and some outlets. We ended up getting more baby clothes of course. But I did get some maternity things. And I got to shop at Forever 21! I miss that store. Carson and Cory rode on the merry-go-round--but Carson mostly hated it. And Cory was sick by the end of it. (Which is why I didn't volunteer to go with Carson, shhh!)  For lunch I had Panera Bread, Cory had Panda Express, and Carson had Chick-fil-A. A win-win-win! It was a great day! 

On my actual birthday, Cory did a great job at making me feel special. He got me flowers and balloons and a cake. We had a nice relaxing evening. 

23 weeks here!

30 Weeks with #2

I feel like I'm 35 weeks.. blah.

I have a feeling I'm going to be huge by the end of this.

Carson: Left.  Baby #2: Right. Yup, I think I'm bigger.

I honestly feel great though.

-My braxton hicks are a lot stronger than they were with Carson. And it is sometimes hard to wrestle with Carson while I'm having one. I have to stop and breath sometimes.

-I have to take heartburn medicine again. One night I forgot to take it and I woke up in the middle of the night feeling awful. I actually threw up in my mouth a little and had to run to the bathroom. I won't forget to take that again!

-This baby doesn't move around as often as Carson did. He seems to be more mellow (fingers crossed!) It could have something to do with having an anterior placenta. But I'm ignoring that fact.

-I'm starting to lose some energy. I didn't notice that with Carson during the 3rd trimester. If we are busy in the mornings, I'm wiped out by noon.

-I haven't gotten any new stretch marks! Not that it matters since I got a billion with Carson.

-I got my ball out recently and have been doing my best to practice Hypnobabies! I am getting really excited for my birthing time! I can't wait to meet this sweet little boy. And as weird as this may sound, I can't wait to birth him!

Ohio Visits Summer 2013

Over the Summer we were able to visit my family in Ohio--twice! It was super fun! We first went over Cory's Summer break. We got to see the Columbus Zoo! They have a really cool petting zoo and Carson loved every second of it.

He kept trying to put his hat on all the goats. And I cut Audrey's head off! Sorry, Audrey!

Carson love Uncle Tom so I had to get a picture of them together. Too bad I don't have one with Carson and Camille. haha

We traveled to Ohio again in August for Alana's wedding. She looked gorgeous. It was a lot of fun. I'm so glad we got to be apart of it.

Carson was such a little ham that day.

I got to dance with my husband!

Bridesmaids! Jimett, me, and Audrey

1 day shy of 18 weeks pregnant here.

Nauvoo 2013

We finally made it down to Nauvoo to see the pageant this year. Although, we only made it about 45 minutes into it before Carson was done. But he had a ton of fun before the pageant started!

This kid loves to dance. All the youth were dancing 4 square or something on this patio. When they were done, Carson was ready to have his turn.

Cory ran into his old scout leader from North Carolina!

4th of July 2013

Cory was doing work/school stuff in Arizona this year. So for most of the day, it was just Carson and I. 

-We went to the ward breakfast in the morning.

-Carson attended his first parade and he loved every second of it! He clapped and waved the whole time. And he loved people throwing candy at him. Whenever there was a break in the parade, he would do the more sign.

-After dinner we picked Cory up from the airport and went looking for some fireworks. 

-Then we watched the firework show in Bettendorf with some friends in the ward.  Or as Carson likes to call them, "boom, booms."

I think it's Carson's favorite holiday. He seriously had a blast.

At the parade.

Clapping.

His first popsicle ever! He's never wanted on until then! He ate the whole thing too.

He thought the firework show was a hoot!

Simons Baby #2!

We are so happy to be having another baby! 

And it's a BOY!

We kinda felt like we would have another boy after Carson. Everyone kept telling us we were having a girl! So we started second guessing. But I'm glad our instincts were right.

And I'm 21 weeks!

Here are some pictures of the ultrasound

He looked right at the camera! Kinda creepy looking.

And this lovely shot... BOY!

This pregnancy has been pretty different compared to Carson.

-I was sicker longer. But I wasn't nearly as sick as I was with him. This time I was sick until 18/19 weeks.

-The heartburn isn't as bad...yet.

-I'm hardly showing. I finally got a little something around 19/20 weeks.

-I've gained a lot of weight this time for some reason. And it's all in my midsection. I still just feel fat and not pregnant.

-I started having problems with my pubic symphysis at 12 weeks! I wasn't sore with Carson until I was huge and big. I am REALLY sore like 4 out of 7 days. Weekends are the worst for some reason. I waddle around as if I'm huge. And I feel like an idiot because I'm not. Jimett gave me a wrap to wear and that helps a lot! And getting adjusted helps a lot too. But I just go right back to hurting a few days later. So this is my biggest issue. My midwives keep telling me it's normal and that if I have a 3rd baby, it will happen right away. :(

-I keep telling Carson there is a baby in my belly. He doesn't get it. But sometimes he will give the "baby" a.k.a. my belly, a hug or a kiss. That is really sweet when he does that. A couple days ago he tried feeding the "baby" his mac & cheese. I was laughing so hard!

Here's my 20 week pic.

Left: Carson. Right: Baby boy #2. I'm WAY smaller! Both 20 weeks. Crazy!