Royal Wedding...........

So I'm just as sick of hearing about the Royal Wedding as the next person (although it was nice to have something to watch on TV at 4am this morning when I couldn't sleep) but I had to post a picture in celebration of William and Kate's big day because Patrick and I hear all the time that we resemble them as a couple:)

Hmm I wonder if our Baby K will resemble the "Royal Baby." YIKES!

Happy Birthday, Tyson Rand Fritzel!

My sister-in-law and brother welcomed their second child, Tyson Rand Fritzel, into the world today! So excited for the entire family and already in LOVE with this adorable baby boy. Welcome to the world, Tyson! Cannot wait to hold you in our arms in May. Congrats to the proud Mom and Dad (Pat and Molly). We love you and wish we could be there to celebrate!!!

Although my brother definitely did his fair share of scaring me during Tyson's birth by texting me about all of the blood and screaming during Molly's labor (teasing of course), having a new nephew has made us even more excited for Baby K to arrive. The 20 week mark came and passed on Friday so I am officially halfway through my pregnancy..yay! I also think I finally "popped." People are starting to notice my baby bump and I had to retire several work outfits this week. Dresses are too short and pants DO NOT fit. Thank goodness for TJ Maxx.  It is crazy how I changed literally overnight. I think I even startled Patrick.  Here is a photo of me at 20 weeks! Feeling really good - I have still been able to work out several times per week and no bad heartburn or any other symptoms as of yet (fingers crossed). Looking forward to my sister's visit this coming week and LA!! 

19 Weeks!

My parents, aunts/uncles & grandparents are all in Phoenix this week! It has been wonderful having everyone in town. I even took some time off to do some preliminary baby shopping with my mom.  Here is a photo of me parking in my first ever "reserved for expectant mothers" parking spot! Ahh it's the little things in life but this really excited me. And for those that say I do not look pregnant yet..my back hurts like heck and my legs have been killing me so I deserved that front row spot!

In Baby K news..I starting feeling our baby move about a week ago! Now that I know what I'm looking for, I feel him fluttering all the time. It kind of feels like popcorn popping and it is really noticeable right after I eat :) It makes me want to eat more and more just to give him a workout!  Baby K is growing rapidly and is now the size of an heirloom tomato. His sensory development is in overdrive right now and areas in his brain are developing for sight, hearing, smell, taste, etc. Baby K can hear my voice but no one elses..in a few weeks he will be able to hear his dad for the first time!