DIY: Christmas Gifts

While Mike was away for a week in Sweden I got the bright idea to do a couple fun Pinterest projects with Rylee to keep us both busy! I found a super cute Grandparent's gift idea to make handprint calendars as a Christmas gift. It didn't look too hard but with a two year old you never know what you're going to get. After going through LOTS of paper, paint, paper towels, paper plates (to put the paint on), and patience we came up with our finished project x3 (Rylee had three sets of grandparents). I LOVE how it turned out and each calendar is a little different which makes it even better. Rylee made the handprints with my help (of course) and after it dried I added some details to each month. I found a free 2015 calendar to print, glued the pages together, and then took it to Office Max where I had them laminate the first page (cover) and bind it all together for just $4 each! I'm super happy with the final product and can't wait to see our parents open their special gift from Rylee!!

I also decided to make Rylee's daddy a special ornament from Rylee. I usually get him an ornament each year but I thought this would be more special and I always love seeing my old handmade ornaments hanging on my parent's tree! It was super cheap (0.29 to be exact). I used popsicle sticks I already had (4), string (I already had), paint (I already had), and printed a picture of Rylee from Walgreens. A little paint and hot glue and all done! Easiest and quickest project ever!! I know Mike will love it and I can't wait to hang it on our Christmas tree!!

Baby #2 is a GIRL!!!

We are soooo very excited to announce Baby Sosbe #2 is a GIRL!!! Mike and I actually were both leaning towards the baby being a boy (only because there are no boys on either side of our family) but once we heard the ultrasound technician confirm it's a girl we were instantly over the moon (I of course teared up just like I did when I heard Rylee was a girl)!! 

The ultrasound went great! The baby was moving soooo much LOL. She is a major wiggle worm (which I could already tell because I have been feeling her move all around for the past two weeks). She would hardly keep still but once she did we got the sweetest little images of our new baby girl. Everything looked wonderful....she is a little on the chubby side (which I love) and at 20 weeks she is measuring 14 oz. We also got to hear her sweet little heartbeat measuring at 143 bpm. The doctor confirmed that her due date is still May 2nd. Cannot wait to hold this sweet baby girl!

I am looking forward to so many things with two little girls, but more than anything I am beyond excited that Rylee gets to experience how special having a sister is. My own sister and I are are soooo close, it's really the best relationship. She is my very best friend! Nothing makes me happier than the fact that my girls (love saying that) will have each other for life and share the same sweet bond!! Mike is also so excited to have two Daddy's girls! :)

 Her face looking right at us!

 It's a GIRL

20 weeks {Baby #2}

Hard to believe I'm already halfway through this pregnancy!! Seems as if I just found out I was pregnant and sharing the wonderful news!! I'm trying to enjoy and savor each moment being pregnant and with Rylee as an only child. I know the next 20 weeks are really going to fly by now but just more reason to be excited to meet our sweet new baby in May!! 

How far along? 20 weeks

Size of the baby: Our baby is the size of a banana. About 6.5 in long and about 10.2 oz.

Maternity clothes? Yes, and loving wearing the comfy clothes!

Stretch marks? None

Sleep: Still waking up several times at night to goto the bathroom.

Best moment this week: Mike finally feeling the baby move and when I ask Rylee what the baby is going to be she always has the biggest smile on her face and points to my belly saying girl then boy LOL. She can't make up her mind ;)

Worst moment of the week: Working on Christmas cards...LOL

Miss Anything? Drinking Dr. Pepper more often and being able to do a normal workout class. I am still working out at the YMCA but making lots of modifications. 

Movement: YES, I haven been feeling lots of tiny movements and flutters lately and it is the BEST!! I started feeling the baby move around 18.5 weeks and Mike even got to feel the baby move for the first time at 19.5 weeks!! :)

Food cravings: Mexican food (salsa/chips), Dr. Pepper 

Anything making you queasy or sick: No

Have you started to show yet: Oh yes!

Gender: We find out in THREE days!! Mike and I are guessing a boy but will be happy either way! 

Labor Signs: No

Pregnancy Symptoms: Tired (but not as tired as I was in the first trimester), larger breasts, occasional heartburn, and lots of restroom breaks!!

Belly Button in or out? Still in

How are you feeling? Great!! Finally got over my nasty cold.

Looking forward to: Our next apt (on Tuesday) where we FINALLY get to find out the gender and see our sweet baby again on the ultrasound!! It's going to be hard to keep it a secret but Mike and I are going to find out the sex of the baby then wait to tell my family the following weekend!! :)

18 weeks {Baby #2}

 Rylee had to get in on the picture too!! :)

How far along? 18 weeks

Size of the baby: Our baby is the size of a sweet potato. About 5.6 in long and about 6.7 oz.

Maternity clothes? Yes, I have started wearing maternity clothes and am loving how comfy it is!!

Stretch marks? None

Sleep: Still waking up 3-5 times at night to goto the bathroom. Sometimes it is uncomftorable to sleep on my stomach. 

Best moment this week: Spending Thanksgiving with my family. So very thankful!!!

Worst moment of the week: Not sleeping well due to sore throat and head congestion. 

Miss Anything? Drinking Dr. Pepper more often and being able to do a normal workout class. I am still working out at the YMCA but making lots of modifications. 

Movement: No but anxiously awaiting!!

Food cravings: Mexican food (salsa/chips), Dr. Pepper, and pickles

Anything making you queasy or sick: No

Have you started to show yet: Oh yes!

Gender: Not sure but my guess is a boy, Mike thinks a boy too, my mom thinks a girl, and my sisters think a boy!! 

Labor Signs: No

Pregnancy Symptoms: Tired (but not as tired as I was in the first trimester), larger breasts, occasional heartburn, and lots of restroom breaks!!

Belly Button in or out? Still in

How are you feeling? Great...minus my sore throat and head congestion this week!

Looking forward to: Feeling the baby move for the first time, finding out the sex of the baby in two weeks, and Mike's parents visiting the next two weekends for Christmas :)

Me & my sweet girl!! She is going to be the BEST big sis!!

 Sugars for the baby<3

16 weeks {Baby #2}

How far along? 16 wks 1 day

Size of the baby: Our baby is the size of an avocodo. About 4.6 in long and about 3.5 oz.

Maternity clothes? Yes, I have started wearing maternity clothes and am loving how comfy it is!!

Stretch marks? None

Sleep: Still waking up 3-5 times at night to goto the bathroom. Sometimes it is uncomftorable to sleep on my stomach. 

Best moment this week: Going to my 16 wk apt and hearing the baby's sweet little heartbeat (155 bpm) <3 LOVE  hearing his/her little heartbeat! The doctor said the baby was moving a lot but still haven't felt it for myself yet. 

Worst moment of the week: None, just trying to not stress about silly things.

Miss Anything? Drinking Dr. Pepper more often and being able to do a normal workout class. I am still working out at the YMCA but making lots of modifications. 

Movement: No but anxiously awaiting!!

Food cravings: Mexican food (salsa/chips), Dr. Pepper, and pickles

Anything making you queasy or sick: No

Have you started to show yet: Oh, yes!! I'm convinced my bump is the same size now as it was when I was pregnant with Rylee at about 20 weeks lol!! People aren't kidding when they say you show faster the second time around ;) Regardless, I'm loving it!!

Gender: Not sure but my guess is a boy, Mike thinks a boy too, my mom thinks a girl, and my sisters think a boy!! 

Labor Signs: No

Pregnancy Symptoms: Tired (but not as tired as I was in the first trimester), larger breasts, occasional heartburn, and lots of restroom breaks!!

Belly Button in or out? Still in

How are you feeling? Great!! I love being pregnant :)

Looking forward to: Thanksgiving with my entire family at the lake and our 20 week apt where we FINALLY get to find out the sex of the baby!! Once we find out we are going to wait to tell our family until the following weekend when we see them and surprise them with a gender reveal cake!!

14 weeks {Baby #2}

Happy Halloween!!

How far along? 14 wks 

Size of the baby: Our baby is the size of a lemon. About 3.4 in long and about 1.5 oz.

Maternity clothes? Yes, I have started wearing maternity yoga pants and capris (so comfy)!!

Stretch marks? None

Sleep: Still waking up 3-5 times at night to goto the bathroom. Sometimes it is uncomftorable to sleep on my stomach. 

Best moment this week: Celebrating Halloween with Rylee :)

Worst moment of the week: None...Im feeling great (knock on wood)!

Miss Anything? Drinking Dr. Pepper more often and being able to do a normal workout class. I am still working out at the YMCA but making modifications. 

Movement: No

Food cravings: Mexican food, Dr. P, pickles from restarunts, subway, cookies

Anything making you queasy or sick: No

Have you started to show yet: Yes...love my little bump :)

Gender: Not sure but my guess is a boy!

Labor Signs: No

Pregnancy Symptoms: Tired, larger breasts, occasional heartburn, and lots of restroom breaks!

Belly Button in or out? Still in

How are you feeling? Great!! I think Im finally out of the super tired first trimester phase :)

Looking forward to: My next appointment at 16 weeks to hear the heartbeat and finding out the sex at 20 weeks!!

Rylee lately...

So, if I haven't said it lately I absolutely LOVE this age Rylee is in right now!! Yes, she definitely has her 'terrible two' moments but the good moments majorly outweigh the bad ones!! Rylee has such a personality that is bigger than life. She finds joy in the smallest things and is always such a happy girl. She loves copying us right now and is talking up a storm (even though some of what she says is still hard to understand). Right now she is obsessed with Buzz (Toy Story), her babies, Up (Frozen/Olaf), playing in her dress up jewelry, playing with Mali, being outside, swinging, TLG, going bye bye, helping Mommy & Daddy, and puzzles. She is the funniest little kid with the biggest heart. Lately her favorite things to say are: otay (okay), RyRy (what she calls herself and her nickname everyone calls her), Mommy or KK (what her cousins call me), Daddy, eat, again, nack (snack), pickup (when she cleans up), jack (jacket), bobo, be nice (what we talk about a LOT), night night, Mali, Up (what she calls Olaf from Frozen), Mickey/Minnie, Kitty (Monsters Inc), Buzz/Woody (Toy Story-she is obsessed with this movie right now), outside, baby, owww (she is a bit dramatic), wow, woah, "Love you Mommy/Daddy/Mali', 'I want a hug', 'Mali eat", 'Go get it Mali', 'I'm stuck'. There is NEVER a dull moment with this little girl. We are so lucky to call her ours!! Here is the latest with our Rylee girl...

Fun times at the Pumpkin Patch

 'Helping' make brownies ;)

 Rylee loves her Pops!

 and her Granna!!

Rylee & her Mickey pumpkin :)

 Fun at the Village Creek Festival!!

 My pretty girl at a wedding <3

Silly girl always puts her Daddy's socks!!

 Second haircut!!

 Happy Hall-owl-ween from this cutie!!

Rylee had a BLAST trick-or-treating with her cousins this year!! Besties for life <3

My happy girl :)

Such a big girl swinging by herself!!

All bundled up during this crazy cold weather we have had!!

My two babies <3 <3 (16 wk bump debut)