Balloons and baby kicks

So a little while ago, Brian, Lily, and I went to the Ogden balloon festival in Eden. It was such a great experience to see hot air balloons that close up. I never really realized how big those balloons really are. It's surreal. Lily couldn't get enough of it. She was ecstatic to see balloons that big. She kept telling us she wanted to go up in one. She thinks she's braver than she is. One of the best things we got to see was called the "balloon glow." When nightfall finally arrives, the balloons illuminate the dark sky. It's like a gigantic firefly display. We loved it!



I had my 14 week OB appointment (I'm 15 weeks now) and everything is going great. I'm loving the 2nd trimester already so much more than the first. I feel so much better, not nearly so tired. My baby bump has really not grown too much. I still can't wear my maternity clothes. The most amazing thing about being pregnant the 2nd time is that I can actually feel my baby move already! Every night I can feel little baby kicks. They feel like little pinkies pressing on my tummy. I love knowing I have a precious little baby growing inside me. Lily's so excited to be a big sister. I think she's going to be great! Another great thing is that 2 weeks from today we get to find out if we're having a boy or a girl. My money's on a boy. I'll be surprised if I'm wrong. I guess we'll wait and see.

"Thump, thump, thump"

I had my first OB doctor's appointment. I met my nurse midwife who is letting me give the whole VBAC a try. I really want to avoid surgery again so now I have the opportunity. When we were at the doctor we got to see the baby in the first ultrasound and hear the heartbeat. Never has this baby felt more real than see it move around in the ultrasound and hearing the little "thump, thump, thump" of the his or her heart beating.

Baby Baboo (haha, yes that is the name for now) at 10 weeks

Me at 11 weeks. Showing so fast.

I have the inkling that I am having a boy. So does Brian. So we can't wait to find out the sex of the baby so we can start figuring out some names we like.
Weight gain as of 11 weeks, 2-3 pounds (yay!)
Cravings: Cheese, salt and vinegar chips, and the normal chocolate and ice cream
I'm really looking forward to the 1st trimester being over. I'm so sick of wanting to gag on some random smell in the kitchen. And I would really love to have some normal energy levels again. I'd also love to have some clothing fit. My regular clothes are now too small and my maternity clothes are still too big. I guess I'll run around naked until something changes.
Only 3 more weeks and we're in the next trimester.
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Happy Birthday Lily and Becky

Lily and I celebrated our birthday's on the 6th and the 7th of August. It ended up turning into an awesome birthday weekend thanks to my amazing husband and family. On Lily's birthday I took her to her favorite park. She calls it the "Quack Quack Eeeee." It's this great duck park in Layton. Then we got the last of her birthday shopping done (yes right in front of her).

My big 3 year old girl!

Then on my birthday Brian took the day off (YAY!!). He took me and Lily out to breakfast at Village Inn which was such a sweet surprise because I love breakfast. Later that day we did some more last minute shopping for me and Lily and to pick up the ice cream cake for the party. We invited everyone to dinner that night. We went to Chilis and then back to my house for cake and presents. Lily is one spoiled and loved little girl. She got a present from all her uncles, her aunt, and of course the grandparents too. Of course they didn't forget to spoil me either.The Amazing Ice Cream Cake

Cute Lily in her Birthday outfitBlowing bubblesLook at all the giftsAnd I'm excited tooAnd I love cardsExcited girlThe Birthday girls

Then on Sunday we went to the zoo and had a blast. Just about wore out the poor pregnant birthday girl though. I think I fell asleep on the way home too. Lily got to ride the carousel and the train. She was such an excited happy girl. We got to see the real "Jerrie's." Including the new baby one. Brian just carried her around everywhere, showing her everything. What a great Daddy!

Brian and Lily looking at the giraffes

The new baby giraffe!

My little sweet heart

Riding the carousel with Mama

Daddy and Lily on the Carousel and Rachel too

Big elephant This is Lily's excited face for going to ride the train

Family fun
Gotta love this trademark ball at the zoo

Baby Baboo

We've been telling Lily about the new baby in Mommy's tummy. She's pretty excited to meet this new baby. She loves babies and has already practiced being a big sister to Miles, the baby boy that I watch at our house a few days a week.


Lily thinks it's a girl baby and has now named it Baby Baboo. I'm not sure if it's a baboon or a nice bamboo plant. But it's quite entertaining and I love how little kids say funny things like this.

Well I'm officially 6 weeks along now and feeling all-day sickness and my clothes are already tighter. I haven't gained any weight yet (yay!) so I'm hoping I don't pack on the 50 pound amount I put on last time with Lily.
Lily showing off her "growing" tummy too.

I'm still currently looking for a nurse midwife. I set an appointment with one for August 11th. I hope she thinks I'm a good candidate for a VBAC!
But either way it's all about a healthy mommy and baby!

Well I brought home an extra souvenir from Denver

Brian and I took a trip to Denver June 12th through the 15th. It was basically to see our favorite show RENT on Broadway. It also ended up being for our 2 year wedding anniversary. It was more of a honeymoon than I got the first time, I was totally psyched. So we high tailed it outta Utah, left sweet Lily at Grammy's house and set out.
On Day 1
We went to the Hammond Candy Factory. It was basically an old fashioned candy factory with free samples and tour. It was pretty interesting. We brought home some lovely sweet treats for the sweet Lily.


Me and Brian all hyped up on sugar



Next we toured the Coors Brewery in Golden, CO. I've been on this tour twice now. This time being the only time I was allowed to drink, so it was pretty nice. It's always informative, but the 3 free beers is always the best part. Not to mention we were still on a sugar high and hungry, the alcohol went straight to our heads. Afterwords we went to the gift shop and quickly found out we spend a lot when we are drunk. Then obviously we were in no condition to drive home, so we walked through downtown, Golden and found this great pizza place, called Anthony's Pizza.


On Day 2
We went to the Ballestreri Vineyards. They give out free tastings of all 25 of their wines. Obviously we were tipsy after this tour also. The way the winemaker described the wines was so vivid, and it was such a correct depiction of each wine. Once again we spent a lot on some great wines.

Afterwards we got ready for Rent, ate dinner at TGI Friday's and made our way to downtown Denver.

When we finally arrived to the Theatre District of Denver, it was the start to an amazing experience. This Theatre District had 14 theatres in a couple block radius. It's unreal how much Denver appreciates this art. The really special thing about seeing this cast of Rent was that two of the original cast-members, who were also in the movie were starring in it, Anthony Rapp who played Mark, and Adam Pascal who played Roger.



We got to our amazing seats in the theatre, we were literally about 10 feet from the stage. Seeing Rent this way was one of the best experiences of my life. Seeing it in the movies is nothing like seeing it live and feeling the amazing energy and effort that goes into making the production amazing. It was a life changing experience, that you just want to memorize in your mind so that you never forget it.
After seeing the show we went out on the street to see if we could get some autographs. Only 2 members of the cast came out. Anthony Rapp who plays Mark, and Nicolette Hart who plays Maureen. So as disappointing as it was that we didn't get to meet more of them. It was still worth it to meet 2 of them.



NO DAY BUT TODAY!!


Day 3
We made our way home. Although we wanted to stay another day, we were missing our little Lily and wanted to see her. We did have an interesting way home . The weather in Denver the entire time was crazy. We actually ended up seeing some tornadoes on the way home and a truck that had tipped over from the heavy wind.


So what is this extra souvenir from Denver?
Well, it turns out we had a little too much fun on our vacatation, we're now pregnant!
Due March 6, 2010!