Summer Fun

We have had such a fun start to our summer. Tim and I wanted to do all of our traveling and major summer activities early this year just in case baby boy decided to join the fam earlier than expected. So, for the last 2 weeks we have been having a blast. First, we spent 10 days in Bishop, visiting with family, swimming, hiking, picnicking, visiting many lakes, boat rides, feeding the ducks, feeding the farm animals, going to the beach, and Hannah's favorite meeting a litter of puppies. On the 4th, each family member created a carnival game and we transformed the backyard for the kids. There was water balloon toss, ring toss, knock the cans down, etc. Each kid won prizes. Hannah's favorite was Auntie Laura's fishing game. She could have played that all day (and she kinda did). We stayed up super late to watch fireworks. I wasn't sure if Hannah would like them. It was her first time seeing them and she LOVED the big ones in the sky. We walk down the street and sit in the back of Gramps' truck with popcorn and candy. Hannah said "Fioworks, puurrple, my favo-ite color, Look Weston, it's yellllow" like fifty times. It was so fun to see her enjoyment. We had a great time and I love seeing Hannah interact with all her cousins. After Bishop, we came home for one day then took off again up to Big Bear to see Pop (and baby deer). Again, it was so fun. I love that Hannah has opportunities and experiences to spend time in beautiful places and learn to appreciate nature. We rode the gondola to the top of the mountain. Hannah and I thought it was great. Hannah kept saying "the people can't reach me." Daddy was a little nervous of the height, but not Hannah, she said it was like Dumbo ride. We ate lunch at the top of the mountain taking in the view. We also skipped rocks at Big Bear lake, saw horses, collected pine cones, and ate a ton of great food. Hannah loves playing in pop's backyard and got pretty good at hitting a baseball (without a T)! Amazing! Did I also mention that Hannah sleeps in a big bed all by herself now. Wow! she is a super star.

While we were out having fun, Jack was chillin, growing bigger and stronger. We went to the doctor today for our last ultrasound. Jack looks perfect. Heart beat is 151, cervix, fluid, placenta, kidneys etc all exactly as they should be. Jack measures 4 lb. and 7 oz. currently. Doctor also casually said "Nice size head." Ya, I know what that means. Big sister Hannah's head was and always has been in the 90%. He was sleeping during the ultrasound with one foot up by his face. And yes, he is definitely still a 'he.' Head is completely down and ready to go which is wonderful news. All in all, smooth sailing. Tim got to meet Doctor Flora for the first time. She's been my doctor for 11 years and I love her. She is so sweet and was telling Tim how I am one of her longest patients (she is young) and how Hannah is her best behaved sibling that comes in the office. I feel lucky to be in such good hands with someone I trust. She has nothing but great things to say about my health and baby's health so we will check in again in 2 weeks.

Jack, your sister loves watching you on the big TV. She says you are so cute and even got to take her own photo of you home just for her to hold. She keeps kissing it. We all can't wait to meet you.

Anything that looks distorted or blurry is the umbilical cord, it was floating right in front of his face.


Fist and foot


My cute little man