Kessie's 12-24-08

We had Christmas with my mom's family on Christmas Eve. Here's our group photo. We also went to Chad's mom's family that evening but I guess I was pooped because I didn't take any pics. Sorry Sleighter's. Next year I promise! I love Matthew in this one! He was disgusted and thought we were all crazy!

17 weeks

17 weeks and counting. Everything is still going well. I'm pretty sure I've felt the baby move so I couldn't be happier about that. I am not so happy about my belly button making its way out though. You can't tell in my black shirt but it's there! I knew it would pop out sooner this time but this is more than I expected! Oh well! p.s. I also got a new haircut. Thanks Brenna! I love it!

being cheesy

After taking my belly shots Chase wanted to have his picture taken. He kept saying "again". Now if we'd try this any other time he would for sure say "no". Has to be his idea I guess. I love these pics!!!! Mommy and Chase

Saying "cheese"

Blakley Christmas

We went to my mom and dad's Christmas morning for breakfast. It was AWESOME!!! We were stuffed! Chase had a BLAST opening presents. He was definitely the center of attention for about an hour until he got tired of opening, then we all took our turns. He was pretty funny. Hopefully he learns to share by June otherwise we are in trouble. :) lots of gifts

Chase attempting to pull up his new sweats by himself

helping Papa open something

Oh yeah...these are all MINE (Chase's favorite word right now) Watch out!

Group photo

front row: Mobi (all decked out with a Christmas scarf)

middle row: L-R Cara, Carla, Tobie with Chase

back row: L-R Chad, Jason with Chevi, Leslie with Monte

Mom opening a gift and cracking up: the sign says "there is a thin woman inside me but I keep her sedated with chocolate" Funny!

Jason with Mobi, Monte and Chevi

Leslie with Monte and Chevi

Christmas with Nana

We spent Christmas evening with Nana and Papa Tony. Betty started a new tradition of us making pizza for dinner and it was a blast. Chase loved it!!! The pizza tasted great! Can't wait til next year. Helping Nana

More cheese.....this is the part Chase loved

His part of the pizza had a TON of cheese

everyone got in the mix

I wanted to be in at least one picture :)

The finished product and of course....a group photo!
L-R: Cara, Nana Papa Tony with Chase, and Chad (who loves group photos by the way) :)

YUMMY!!!!

Chase and Papa Tony with tooth picks. Tony had a toothpick in his mouth so Chase thought he needed one too.

Chad and his new corn hole set from Betty

Massage certificate for Nana

new back pack on wheels

New coffee mug for papa Tony

Graves Family

We went to the Graves side of the family on Saturday 12/27 and had a great time. We tried for a group photo since everyone was home but we weren't very successful. Everyone is in the picture at least but, I can't say everyone is happy or looking at the camera. Still scrapbook worthy if you ask me. Just the stage the kids are at....not wanting to sit still for pictures. I love it though! Back row L-R: Steph, PJ, Kris, Jodi, Cara
Front row L-R: Paige and Madison(not looking) with Paul, Summer on Candy's lap, Chase on Mike's lap, and Chad

I think this was actually the first one and it's a little better but there is a glare from the window.

Summer and Paige making funny faces

Summer and Chase

Candy's tree

Paige and her new soccer ball

Chase opening his new rocking horse...more pics on this later

Madison's new guitar

Big boy bed

Well Chase is officially in his big boy bed and he's done AWESOME! He's been sleeping in it for about a week now and we couldn't be more proud of him. He hasn't tried to escape once. It's gone so much better than I thought. His room is painted but not done yet, we are waiting on a dresser still, so when it's all finished I'll post pictures. Here is Chase in his new fire truck bed. Oops....I mean Stewart tried it out first. He "thinks" he's a big boy like Chase.

Ok...here's Chase sleeping in the new bed.

Visiting Santa...Chase style

Chad and I took the day off today to go Christmas shopping. While at the mall we stopped to see Santa. I was not at all surprised when Chase clung tight to Chad when he tried to put him on Santa's lap. I really wanted a picture though so I brought what any mom would bring....cookies!!!!
We asked Chase if he wanted to give Santa a cookie and of course he did so that got him a little closer. Then we asked if he would give Santa a hug...and that went pretty well too. He was NOT sitting on that lap though or sitting in the chair beside Santa. So here's what he have for a visit to Santa this year.....oh we love our shy boy! Thank goodness they let you use your own camera!!! Cookie for Santa

Cookie to Chase from Santa

hug with Santa

another hug....no smile from Chase though!

Update

I had another appointment yesterday with Dr. Lorenc. It went great! I am almost 15 weeks along. Baby's heartbeat was 146bpm which is very normal. We continue to pray that everything goes well. I go back in another month to see the doctor.
Big brother Chase will soon have a new room. Our project this weekend is to paint and get his room ready. I'll try to have pictures posted afterwards. The Sefton's let us borrow a toddler bed for him and he loves to play on it right now. Let's hope he loves to sleep on it soon too!

"Cheese"

Chase saying "cheese" the other day. Funny kid!

Baby #2

Hi all! I have been working a lot lately so our blog has been paying the price. We have good news! We are expecting baby #2(for those of you that don't already know that)!! We are due June 6th, 2009. So far everything is looking good, except for my bruised up belly. Let me catch all of you up on what's going on.

Back in May we saw a specialist to see if we could find out why I was having miscarriages. After a few tests we found out that some of my blood work came back abnormal. The tests had to do with blood clotting....not sure exactly what it was called. Some nurse I am huh? Anyway as soon as I was pregnant I started on a couple of medicines, one of those a daily injection, it's called Lovenox(blood thinner). I give it to myself every morning and that's why the bruised belly. It's going pretty well actually. I also take a low dose Aspirin.
We have had 3 ultrasounds and all has looked good. I have been released back to my regular OB doctor and we see him again in a couple of weeks. We feel very blessed to have made it this far and are looking forward to June. We think Chase will be one fun big brother. We are working on getting him into a new room and a big boy bed soon.

I hope to keep everyone updated...if I could quit working so much! Thank you to all who have been praying for us during this very difficult but exciting time. We really appreciate it! Here's the first belly shot. I'm starting to pop out a little, not sure how much of that belly is all the food I ate over Thanksgiving and how much is actually baby!
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