Oliver

Naming a child can be very difficult. My cousin asked me before we found out the gender of the baby what were some of the names we were thinking of naming the baby. I was having a difficult time coming up with a girl name but I had my name set for a boy. So as I was telling her my boy name she started cutting in and out with her cell phone. So here's the conversation from my side of the story.

Me: If it's a boy his name will be Oliver!

Carie: I...the ...Oliver

Me: Carie....Carie your breaking up.

Carie: Don't...name.

Me: Carie...Carie!

Carie: Hey can you hear me? Before we break in and out again....I really dislike the name Oliver. Even more I can't stand Ollie.

Me: I don't like Ollie, but I love the name Oliver.

Carie: People will call him Ollie for short!

Me: We will correct them. You may learn to love the name Oliver over time!

After we found out it was a boy, I started second guessing our name. I began looking at baby boy names but I would see Oliver in a list of names and I would full in love with the name over again.

Yesterday the kids had off of school because this week their on Easter break. So I took them to Fontana Park and later we walked on the beach and kids enjoyed playing in the hills of sand. After our fun afternoon I took them to Cold Stone for a little treat. My ultimate favorite ice cream is banana. It's a specialty flavor and it's rarely there when we go. Before we headed in I got a call from my boyfriend/Brandon and we talked briefly about our day. Once I got everyone their ice cream I sat down, took a couple of bits and wrote Brandon a text. As I wrote the text I had a huge grin on my face thinking of my cousin. I may learn to love the name Ollie after all, maybe!

20 weeks

I had received a request by my lovely cousin a few weeks ago if, I would start taking pictures of my progress of my pregnancy. I told her I would at 16 weeks and then every 4 weeks after. Well I didn't get around to a 16 week but here's my 20 week. Colin took pictures of my stomach and then without asking he took a picture of my face as I was sitting on the bed. While he took my picture he said your so beautiful mom and dad is so lucky to have you as his wife as he said this he started to get teary eyed. It was such a sweet and tender moment he captured. He's such a thoughtful boy and I'm such a lucky mom!

Now that we know it's a boy, I've had so much fun buying a few things for him. I found a lot of things on the clearance racks at Target, Old Navy and Kids Gap. The stores are getting rid of their fall/winter items which will be perfect for our September baby. I love sales!

I found Oliver a 49er's shirt for $2 at Old Navy that will be perfect for watching the football games with his daddy! A sight I'm excited to see! I love my boys....plus our little cheerleader!

Happy Birthday Brandon

Since Brandon was going to be in Germany over his birthday, we decided to celebrate his birthday a little bit earlier. He was leaving Monday afternoon so, we had Brandon's favorite kind of cake for breakfast that morning...vanilla/vanilla! Everyone to there own, I guess!

Happy Birthday to my handsome husband!

Hope you have a wonderful year!

We love you so much and couldn't be prouder of you! xoxo

It's a Boy!

Nope it's not an April Fools joke. We indeed are blessed with a baby boy. Within 15 seconds into the ultrasound I saw something in between the legs. I myself was excited until I looked over at Lily who was almost in tears. She had her heart set on a sister. So the first 5 minutes my mom had to consoled her. My mom also was a tiny bit bummed as well. She loves her granddaughter's and was hoping for one more. We left and went out for lunch and did some shopping. My mom and I bought a few outfits for Oliver. With a little shopping therapy I was hoping my mom and Lily would cheer up. I think it helped. I, myself fell in love with him the moment I saw him. Boys are excited and so is Brandon. He did ask me if it was an April Fool's joke, my reply "nope". When we got home I told Lily how lucky she is to be the only princess in the family. She will have 4 brother who will protect her. She then asked to watch the video of her baby brother and right now she's in his room playing with a couple of his stuffed animals. I think he's starting to grow on her!