Probably the biggest news since my last post is that we're expecting baby boy Day in December! We wanted to have our kids close together, but since it had taken a while with Molly, we weren't sure if it was in the cards for us. We tried for a few months with no luck and then I bought these ovulation tests and I felt really confident that it had worked that time around.
I know I spent way too much money on pregnancy tests and started taking them way too early, but I was so anxious to know.
You might think this is a negative test, but I looked soooo hard and I felt like I could see a really really faint second line. I was convinced we were having another baby, but I don't think Blake was so sure. Blake was going out of town that morning and I was hoping we could celebrate a positive together, but instead it was really unclear and neither one of us was really sure. I took another one two days later and sent him of the video of a digital response test and it flashing "yes," so then we really did get to celebrate.
Anyway, I'm now a super believer in those ClearBlue ovulation tests.
And I think I'll just sum up the rest of our summer in pictures and captions:
Molly and I got to spend some time with my mom and dad in San Diego and Blake joined us later with his brothers. We played in the pool and I found a new sport to love: foot golf.
We got to watch quite a few of Blake's softball games this summer
and went to quite a few Bee's games. We have to get in one more before the season ends. This night Molly also made it onto the Simba cam. <3
My oldest nephew graduated from high school and is headed to BYU next week! I've loved being close to my sister and her kids this past year and being able to celebrate their milestones and watch their sporting events and plays with Molly. (Molly was not a fan of the 3 hour graduation ceremony. We spent most of our time running around outside at UVU.)
Our Molly bear had a birthday! I know she couldn't have cared less about the food or decor or activities, but I had a blast planning it and visiting with so many friends and family in our backyard.
This is her little boyfriend, Leo. They are one day apart!
Mom and Dad love you so much, Molly Lynn!
We went to St. George with Blake's mom and brothers. It was so hot, but Molly loved the pool!
This past year and a half I served as the YW president and the stress of Girls' Camp really weighed on me, but once it was all over, I think it was a success and the girls had a great time. It was quite different from my camp experience. I never tent camped growing up and I learned that it is not ideal to tent camp while pregnant.
Blake's brother, Tyler got married to Gabby and we are so happy to have her in the family. She is a great fit and I love having more sisters!
Speaking of sisters, I was able to go to Philly for my niece's baptism. We are just missing our sister, Vanessa, but it was so nice to have some girl time and celebrate Mi Na. I left Molly with Blake and although she was missed, it was relaxing to have just have me to take care of.
I try to force Molly to snuggle with me daily. She resists. She is getting so big and learning so much. Right now she has about 20 words that she says and is becoming more independent. She loves books right now and I want to remember how cute she is when she gives me a book to read, turns her back and backs up slowly until she sits in my lap. She gives my tummy hugs and kisses and says baby and I know she is going to be a great helper and big sister. She loves to pick out her shoes for the day and knows how to put them away by herself (not that she always does it, but she knows how to.) I feel so lucky that I get to spend my days with her.
Next on our agenda: Blake and I are going to Paris in a couple weeks for a little Babymoon. Molly is staying with Grandma in Utah, but we're super excited to have some time to ourselves and enjoy Paris! I've loved summer, but am ready for some Fall weather and getting excited to add a baby boy to our family in 15 weeks!
