Pretend

Quite possibly the best Tucker story yet; other than pulling poop out of his diaper and handing it to me! He was helping with laundry today, we were sorting socks. He grabbed a pair of Daddy's rolled up socks and said "Sock". Then he gave them a hug, pointed to them and said "Be" (Baby). Gave them another hug, rocked them back and forth, gave them a kiss and rocked them some more. *sniff* I have never seen him pretend like that before. At least, pretend that one object is another thing. And it was a baby! Maybe he really understands more about the pregnancy than I think he does. I may never look at a rolled up pair of socks the same way again!

June 2nd, 19 months and 3 days

This evening, Tucker walked up to me on the couch, gave me a kiss and said "Ah Boo" (Love you)! He's said it before, but only when we say it first and he repeats it. It was amazing. Then he said it to Daddy. Then a couple days later to Leia and a few after that to my belly and the baby. I teared up a bit for the first few times and still feel like I might every time he says it. When they are really little they look up at you and smile like "I know you and I love you", then they get a little older and they give you hugs randomly throughout the day. Each step is the greatest thing that's every happened to you as a parent. I HATE how fast he's growing up, but at the same time, I can't wait to see what the next step will be. It'll be hard to beat this one!!

Tucker is...

going to be a BIG brother!! I'm due December 11th. This is the shirt he wore to announce it to family. And here is the first ultrasound. Doyle thought Tucker looked like a lion in his first ultrasound, this time we got a 3D one. I think it looks like a stay-puff marshmallow baby! I've felt a lot worse this time around. I actually was so sick one day and couldn't keep anything down that I ended up in the emergency room with dehydration and had 2 IV bags put in me. I then found out I'm hyperthyroid again. I was before I was pregnant with Tucker, but we got it all settled before we even tried. Mostly the issues are a higher miscarriage rate, low birth weight, early labor, and issues with the baby's thyroid. I'll be seeing my OBGYN more often and I'm also seeing a endocrinologist every 4 weeks to adjust my medicine as needed. They'll be doing more ultrasounds, I have another the 14th of July (might be able to see the sex!), if not I'll have a 3rd a week or so later that is the normal 20 week one. The baby's heartrate has been great so far and it was moving around a lot during the ultrasound.

Tucker has been doing great. I don't really think he understands it all, but he loves to give the baby kisses and say "Ah Boo" (Love You)! It really is the sweetest thing ever!

Uncle Miah's Suprise 21st Birthday Party!

Korey and I planned a suprise birthday party for Jeremiah on February 28th (his actual birthday is the 29th). We had been planning it for months, and everybody knew. Somehow, Miah never figured it out! Doyle even slipped up and asked Miah when Kelly's family was getting in. Luckily, Miah just thought Doyle had no idea what was going on! People showed up from all over: Kelly's family from Chicago, Sarah's family from Indianola, friends from high school, grandma, Aunt Jane. We all hid in the sanctuary of the church while Dad asked Miah to help him set up for church the next day. He was REALLY suprised when we all jumped out from the pews! It was a running themed party, so we had spaghetti and Gatorade for supper and played relay games.

I had a great time wrapping Miah's birthday present.

Finally, he got to the gift, Season 4 of House.

After the party: Tucker and Isabell play a duet on the piano. Wouldn't Grandma Betty be so proud!

Family time after the party.

Leia's favorite place at PaPa Jerry's.

Aunt Jane sitting at the computer.

Aunt Jane sleeping at the computer. These two pictures were taken closer together than you would guess!

He's a Maniac, Maniac

February 27th. There is only one part where he's REALLY dancing, you'll see it! I don't know how to edit video's so you get the whole thing!

Tucker's signs

February 27th, I really wanted to get some of his signs on video before he stopped using them! Please, don't make fun of my singing, Deigo must have been on the TV in the other room because that's what just popped into my head.

Tucker's New House

I have an awesome play room that's filled with toys. Including a Train Table from Uncle Kelly and his family!

I love to play outside in the yard.

It was fun playing in all the furniture while Mommy was unpacking.

Watching it rain. It didn't rain like this in Colorado.

In my play room again.

Me and my best friend, Leia, waiting for Daddy to get home!

"Nye"

Tucker in a few of his "Nye" positions. On our bed, with Leia guarding him during their nap, and on the loveseat (in front of a cartoon, I'm sure).

Isn't he Just the Cutest?

A few random, adorable pictures