Swansons in Siloam

Last week I was given the amazing gift of having my sister and her daughter come spend a few days with us.  Dad brought Shelby and Sloane down so that she could spend some of her summer break with me.  I can't tell you how much needed and wonderful that was.

What did we do? when you look at it, not much.  But there is just SOMETHING about spending a normal day with the best friend of your childhood (and adulthood!).  It was so special just being mom's with Shelby.  It was like playing house- only with our REAL kiddos.  So So special.

Monday/Tuesday we spent time at the house- we went on a five mile walk (in 100* weather- CRAZY us!) Laid out and let the kids swim.

Wednesday we took the kids to Jump Zone in Bentonville, went to Chick-fil-A for lunch, and then wrapped up the afternoon shopping.

Thursday we went to gymnastics to play, went to the gym to do a cycle workout, and then took naps in the afternoon. Shelby watched Rome so Ty and I could go on a date- SPECIAL!

Mike got here late Thursday night and it was adorable to see how happy Sloane was to see her daddy!

Friday we spent the day swimming and playing outside.  Mike and Shel watched Rome so I could run and do some errands.

Saturday we went to crystal bridges and out to Ruth's Chris for dinner.

 

How do you get through Ruth's Chris dinner with kids? SUPER WHY!

Sunday was early service and then Ty went with Mike and Shelby to Kansas City to meet up with dad (post on that later!)

17 weeks

Pregnancy Highlights

How Far Along: 17 weeks

Size of baby:  5 inches long

Total Weight Gain: I've decided to not keep track of this one anymore-  I'm finding myself focusing too much about the number on the scale-  :) My Dr's great- so far even though my numbers sure are growing, he says were still good.

Maternity Clothes: Sure am!  My T-shirts are all getting snug as well.

Cravings: popcorn

Gender: It's a BOY! we found out at my last appointment- 

Movement: a few bubbles

How's momma: I've had a Migraine since Tuesday that my meds just aren't touching.  UGH.  (That's why there is no 16 week post)- it's really frustrating.  I'll feel as if i'm over it- and then it comes back.  It's a pain because my day is completely up in the air- i don't know if i'm going to wake up with one or if i'll wake up normal. any advice?

Best Moment this week: Getting to go up to NE for the College World Series- its been a whirlwind of baseball!

What I miss: --

What I am looking forward to:  Mike, Shelby, and Sloane are coming to AR this next weekend for a fast weekend.  We're excited to have them!

Roman: He's been hugging and kissing my belly and saying "love you baby"  Makes my mommy heart sing :)

pocks

Roman is talking more and more.  It's always a joy to hear him say full sentences.  Lately, Roman's new phrase is "momma momma momma, hands... pocks."  And he shows me that his hands are in his pockets. I just love it.  He's so proud of his "pocks."

15 weeks

Pregnancy Highlights

How Far Along: 15 weeks

Size of baby:  4 inches long; about the size of an apple

Total Weight Gain: +6 lbs from pre pregnancy 

Maternity Clothes: yup- plus a few other new ones

Cravings: blueberries- where have they been all my life?!?!

Gender: HOPEFULLY TOMORROW!!!

Movement: Nothing really

How's momma: Doing good!!

Best Moment this week: Having strangers in Walmart and my workout place notice and comment about my belly.

What I miss: --

What I am looking forward to:  The Migraines easing up!

Roman: Doing good- Learning that mommy's tummy is off limits. 

14 weeks

Pregnancy Highlights

How Far Along: 14 weeks

Size of baby:  3.5 inches long

Total Weight Gain: +6 lbs from pre pregnancy (according to dr scale- im' sure it's up more after our trip!!)

Maternity Clothes: So thankful for them! everything is tight- i've put away my regular clothes.

Cravings: popcorn. natural simply salted.  

Gender: We'll know soon!

Movement: I thought I felt the baby on the trip- Especially when my bladder was full!

How's momma: Doing good- tired, but we just got back from a crazy trip! I'm feeling big- I think that's too because we were on the trip and everything was out of sync with normal.

Best Moment this week: Getting to see Kerwin get married and getting to hang with our family.  I just feel so blessed to have such amazing in laws.  They are so great!

What I miss: Staying the same size- My wisdom to second time mommy's- throw out your idea of weight gain from your first pregnancy and start NEW with this second one.  This pregnancy is completely different then the first one- I talked to a friend recently and she said that exact thing was true for her and her kiddos- SUCH encouragement for me!

What I am looking forward to: getting into our summer routine. 

Roman: He did SO well on our lexington trip.  I love the pics we got of him, just with our phones! He is growing so fast- he knows all the colors, can count to 3 and almost 5- learning though's ABC's and talks about everything. He loves anything sports- he loves watching bball on tv and says "shoot" when they shoot and then "make" or "miss" after.  It's pretty cute. He still hasn't grasped much with baby-

The Rest of the Trip

Each morning we were in Kentucky- Roman and ty slept till 9.  I wasn't able to sleep that late and woke up promptly at 7:30.  I was able to go workout in the hotels workout room and then go get a coffee at the coffee shop. I'd get back at 9 to find them still sleeping. I felt so spoiled getting to have the morning to myself!

Saturday morning, after everyone was up, we all went swimming. It was fun for rome to have extra time with the cousins.

 We left lexington about 2 to get home.  We stopped in St. Louis with the Roebucks to see the Arch and to grab dinner.  Tyler, Russ, Rome and I ended up home around 3:30.  EXHAUSTED.  It was such a great trip! So glad that we got to do it with family!

 The kiddos in front of the arch. Maggie, Max, Rome, Xander

 The Arch

 These two are my faves- it's looking up at the arch.

Max is hilarious!

Kerwin and Lois Wedding

Last  Wednesday we went to Lexington Kentucky for Kerwin and Lois Wedding.  It was a huge trip but we are finally home. 

 We arrived in Lexington Thursday afternoon along with the rest of the Dees clan. We all went out for dinner on Thursday night and then over to Lois's house to meet her kids and their families. 

Kerwin and Roman on the way to the restaurant 

Kerwin and Lois gave little gifts to the kiddos.

On Friday Morning, we went on a driving tour around Lexington.  We ended at the Wedding location for a quick rehearsal.  After, we went to 5 guys for a delicious lunch. We went back to nap at the hotel and to get ready for the wedding that night.

Friday night, we arrived at the wedding location a few hours early for pics.  Here is the location pics- Bodley Bullock House: http://www.lexjrleague.com/?nd=bodley_bullock_house

We had to keep Roman busy so that he wouldn't disturb the old and antique things in the house. We played outside- and even though it was pretty chilly, it didn't seem to disturb Rome!

Maggie and Hadleigh were flower girls.

Lois and her so Clay

 

It was a lovely ceremony and a beautiful reception.  It was so fun to be there for this momentous occasion.

(A few details I don't want to forget- All of the flowers were grown in Kentucky- I wish I would have taken a pic because they were gorgeous.  The little roses were my fave.  They looked fake they were so perfect.
For the meal, the salad dressing was divine.  It was a bourbon vinegarette and I simply loved it. )