Baby Brother

Here I am 20 weeks pregnant with baby number #2. We are all decked out ready to go the Broncos game. I try to take a picture every 2 weeks of my stomach. Ashlyn decided to help with this one. I thought it was too cute!!!
Things continue to go very well with this pregnancy. I don't want to jinx myself, but I honestly couldn't have asked for a more perfect pregnancy. It has been so easy. The only difficult part has been the exhaustion. I never remember being this tired with Ashlyn. Of course, I didn't have a 2 year-old and work full time when I was pregnant with her. I swear I could sleep for 24 hours straight and still be tired!!! By the end of the work week, I am just done. I know it is only going to get worse and I'm so dreading it!
I had a doctor's appointment this week. It was exciting because I got another ultrasound. The last one they did at 17 weeks, didn't allow them to see the heart as close as they wanted to. The tech said his heart looked gorgeous. She said he looks perfect. He was being very active and stubborn. Sounds like his sister! I just love getting to see him. They will do the 3d ultrasound at 28 weeks which I am so excited for!!! I can't wait to see his little face!
We are still nowhere near picking a name for this little boy. For now, we just call him Baby Brother. Ashlyn loves calling him that. She is such a good sister. She kisses my stomach, talks to him, and is always very concerned how he is doing. I still can't come up with any names that I like. There are 2 that I'm kind of liking, so we will see. I think when it gets closer to crunch time, we will come up with something. I always work best under pressure.
Now that I am 21 weeks, I finally am feeling consistent movement. As I mentioned before, I have yet another anterior placenta (placenta is in the front). I hate it so much. While most people have been feeling kicks for weeks, nothing for me. However, this week has changed. I feel him a lot more now. They are still subtle, but it reassures me that he is doing okay in there. I can't wait until they become more noticeable so Joey and Ashlyn can feel him too.
We bought paint this morning, and Joey is going to start on his room today. We have the room cleared and all ready to make it into a beautiful nursery. I'm not doing a"theme", just going with a color palette that I'm just crazy about. I can't wait until it's done. I took before shots today, and will post when there is more to see. I can't believe that it's almost October. I'm trying to really get a move on things for the baby. With the holidays, numerous birthdays, work, and all the other craziness that comes this time of the year, February will be here in no time!

Ashlyn's first Denver Broncos game

Sunday Ashlyn, Joey, Bryan, Katy, Steve and I went to the season opener of the Denver Broncos game. Ashlyn sat with Joey and her uncles during the first half of the game. She enjoyed all of the pregame activities, especially the balloons and the parachutist. It was a hot sunny game without a cloud in the sky, it felt like 100 degrees in the sun, so Ashlyn sat in the shaded seats for most of the game. The Broncos beat the Seahawks 31-14.

Ticket from the game.

Pic before the game, Ashlyn looks so cute.

Daddy and Ashlyn walking to the game, in her most favorite spot.

Family pic with Ashlyn making a funny face.

Aunt Katy and Uncle Bryan.

The guys.

Daddy and Ashlyn saying cheers.

Unsure what uncle was taking a picture of.

The four of us in front of Invesco Field.

Far away picture of Katy and I.

Katy and I, zoomed in from there seats. I think I was on the phone with Joey at that time looking for them.

With dad and uncle.

Uncle Bryan and Uncle Steve.

The parachutist coming in for a landing.

Trip to the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

On Friday my mom and I were talking about the possibility of her taking Ashlyn to Disneyland in February after the baby is born. During our conversation I mentioned that they may go to the zoo and of course Ashlyn thought I was talking about taking her to the zoo here. She was so excited to go so we asked Joey if we could all go on Saturday. As always Saturday was a busy day at the zoo, but we had a ton of fun.

Feeding the giraffe.

Scary.

On the lion.

Going down the slide in the play area.

Looking at my sisters and I stone that was put there in 1993.

Trying to figure out what the gorilla was looking at.

Ashlyn weighing in.

Ashlyn passed out after a long day.

Ashlyn's last Gymkhana

Ashlyn had her last Gymkhana of the year. She was able to ride Pistol for the first time, she was so excited. She loves riding horses and watching them, she is a natural. Here are some pictures with her grandparents.

Check out her boots.

Walking up the hill with grandpa.

Doing the flags, she is very particular on how she holds it.

Pulling back.

On her grandpa's shoulders.

Watching grandma.

Giving a high five. This is her favorite part.

Pistol shook and scared Ashlyn.

Pistol looking back at Ashlyn.

Ashlyn dismounting like a pro.

Coming back after going through the poles.

She is very excited.