Catching up

So here we are starting back from Monday, the 19th of May. We celebrated Jason's 1st Birthday with our Ocala Family. He was not interested! He didn't want the food, the singing, the cake, or the presents! We learned later on in the week that he had an ear infection and sinus infection which is what brought on the grumpiness. He didn't mind the company and he loved the balloons. He sure is a cute Birthday Boy anyways! Thanks for all the gifts and clothes. He loves all his toys and he is so stylin'!

The very next day, we hopped on a plane for California. While waiting to get on that flight we (my sister-in-law Kristin came with to help me on the planes) realized our plane was stopping not once but twice! You gotta love Southwest! So 8 1/2 hours later (on the same plane with 4 children) we finally arrived in Sacramento, CA. The kids did really well considering the day. Kristin and I did too! Jill and Macy flew in an hour before us so we had a car full to drive up to the river house. Thanks Aunt Terri for picking us up!

The next day Mom and Dad got back to the house and they brought... Uncle TY!!!!! He had already been home for almost a week and looked just the same + a couple of inches.

We spent the rest of the week playing with family, riding the Dora car and bikes, climbing the rock wall, riding the tractor (Jake's Favorite), rafting, kayaking, campfires and getting dirty! It was such a fun week and so worth the stressful traveling!

Here is our Maternity Photo shoot. My only regret is that we didn't do this at Thanksgiving time when all 6 of us were there pregnant together! And yes that is me, 8 months + doing a back bend and Jill 5 months + doing one too. And Terri laughing cause we are crazy and stupid! It really hurt!

And of coarse Jason's special day was spent in California so we celebrated with cake and ice cream. I can't believe my baby is 1! He was a little better this time with the cake but not the presents. So his cousins Avery, Kenyon and Macy opened them for him. They are so nice! He did like them when they were open. He was still getting over his ear infection.

Kristin and Allie got to enjoy some things too like going to San Francisco in my Mom's convertible, visiting the little town of Coloma (where my parents live) and learning about the gold rush, and rafting and kayaking several times. I think they enjoyed themselves. Thanks for coming with me. It was a lot of work but I really appreciate it.

We made it home safe and sound. The flights back were better and the kids did great. I had a doctor's appt the day after and they were happy to see that I was still pregnant. I on the other hand did not share their enthusiasm. I learned I was dialated to a 2 which is new for me to have started this this early in a pregnancy. I'm not trying to be too excited about that because I know I could be walking around for 3 weeks like this. I have another appt tomorrow and I'm hoping they will tell me I'm a 7 and lets go to the hospital! More than likely, that won't happen but just in case...

I'm all packed and ready to go!