Baby #2 Third Trimester

This trimester is the hardest trimester. (not the worst, the worst is the first!)

I just felt so heavy. So off balance. 

I couldn't sleep, and this baby girl would surprise ninja kick me and I would literally yell. 

This trimester was also marred with the lovely news that I had gestational diabetes, followed by a speech from my doctor basically saying that if I didn't do EXACTLY what our plan laid out then my baby would die.

Honestly though, it was the kick in the pants that I needed. I started eating better and testing all the time. The best was when we were on family vacation. There were always people around me, so I was always being held accountable. I ended up losing pounds, which were there to lose believe me. 

I also have to go in like three times a week to do these super time consuming Non-stress tests where they strap me to a fetal monitor. But I get to hear Rachel's heart beach, so thats wonderful.

Other than that pain and worry, Its was so hot and so hard to fall asleep.

I was just ready for baby Rachel to come. 

Our 8th anniversary

 8 years of marriage to my wonderful husband. EIGHT YEARS! I didnt know if it would be super enjoyable, because of all the baby bloated achy ness, but it really was so much fun!

We went to Steakhouse 55 ( our Anniversary place)

We got some appetizers and Mocktails. (see my fauxhito below)

We even ran into an old friend...

It was a wonderful, adult and delicious evening.

Kaleb's Cowboy 3rd Birthday Party

 We celebrated Kaleb's 3rd birthday in some crazy equestrian style at the ever eventful Pumper Jumpers. He was so excited! I wanted to make it something special as it was likely to be his last "only child" celebration, so my dad helped us throw it and it was awesome.

He even dressed up like a cowboy (Woody, to be exact)

 He got his very own throne in the party room...

But most of the excitement took place in the play rooms.

Blake's dad was awesome! He dressed up as a cowboy and made baloon hats for the kids. 

We ditched the big cake this year and everyone got their own cupcakes. (Kaleb included)

We were on a time limit, so we opened presents at home after the party, which was so much more chill and I was able to actually write thank you cards
(If you didnt get one, then there was no name on your present! I'm sorry. )

I got most everything at the Oriental Trading Company, except for the cupcake toppers which I got on Etsy.

Kaleb had a blast and so did all of his little friends. I'm so glad we did this. :D