And so it begins....

What a big boy huh? He is constantly learning new words and tricks!! Everyday is such a joy with him!!! Here is a pregnancy update: I went to the Dr. after getting back from DC and was told that I am already dialated. I am just 30 weeks, so the Dr. wasn't too excited about that!!! They ran some tests and I am NOT in pre-term labor (which is great), but that I still have to be on a "modified bed rest". Basically, I stay at home and try to lay around as much as possible. I can't lift Keagan very much or do any household chores. I now have weekly appointments and hopefully I will maintain where I am and not progress any further. The moral of this story is that I am now content with only having 2 children!!! I had hoped that bed rest with Keagan was a fluke and that this time around would be different, but sadly I was wrong. I am just optimistic that I will be able to avoid full bed rest! I don't know how Brent and I would do that with Keagan! Poor Brent has to be the homemaker and breadwinner again! Atleast we know he can cook from the last go round, right? Everybody needs to pray that the poor guys survives this! He is such a great dad and husband. I wish that my body didn't wimp out with pregnancy!!! So this is what Keagan and I will be doing for the next little while..... laying on the couch!!!!

The final research trip!

This past month we were able to visit Washington DC! This is Brent's final research trip for is dissertation and there was no way that he was going without Keagan and me tagging along.

It was so great to be back in the DC area. I love it there!! Poor Keagan had a bad cold the entire time, so I don't think it was as pleasant for him. Here are a ton of pictures of our visit!

Keagan on the mall! So handsome!

Waiting for the metro

This is where Brent spent alot of his time... the National Archives.

Sadly, we spent most of our time wiping the poor boy's nose!

On the way back to our hotel after a long day!

Look at that sad, sick face! Still so cute though!

They are completely redoing the reflection pool, so it wasn't much to look at!

Abe and the fam!

Keagan LOVES stairs. He was in heaven going up and down the stairs to see Lincoln!

My 2 Nebraska boys at the WWII memorial.

We were able to spend a couple days with my good friend Nicolette and her family! It was soooo great seeing her and catching up! Keagan and her son, Gabe, hit it off. They would play, hold hands in the car, and just had a great time together!

Nic and I with our boys... Keagan would NOT smile!

Nic is having a little boy the end of April! Future boyfriend for our little girl due just a month later????

It was such a great trip! Brent tells me that we aren't going to travel as much anymore, especially with 2 kids... We'll see about that... I love traveling!!!

I have been getting requests from some people (Karlie) to put up belly pictures! Eat your heart out! haha!
This is at 28 1/2 weeks. Brent and I were comparing pictures from when I was pregnant with Keagan and I am bigger this time around.... does not make for a happy mama!

Me and my favorite boys on my birthday!!!

Keagan and I enjoying birthday cake... this might be one of the reasons that I am bigger with this pregnancy! Dang sweets!

Cutting the yummy cake Laurel made!

Keagan and I before going out to dinner at the Olive Garden for my birthday.

It has been awhile since I posted anything on here, so here are some photos from the last month!

Keagan LOVES belly buttons! One of his favorite things is to go around and try to blow on everyone's stomachs.... here he is trying to attack mom!

Our house LOVES basketball (shocker) and so when BYU and SDSU played last month, it was a big deal! Obviously, Keagan and I cheered for the better team, BYU, and Brent cheered for his Alma Mater, SDSU. Keagan dressed up and cheered the entire game!

Brent also dressed up, but wasn't as cheerful!

Keagan and I were very happy to celebrate our victory! Maybe next time Brent!!!

So I am not sure why the computer turned this pic while uploading it... sorry! Keagan loves to snuggle in bed with me in the morning! Best way to start the day!!!

Can't get enough of that face!!!

Slam Dunk!

Isn't that face the cutest?

Keagan's new favorite thing is playing with his basketball hoop!

Step 1: Find all of the toys and bring them to the living room.

Step 2: Stuff all of the toys, sippy cups, books and whatever we can find into the hoop!


Step 3: Stand back and admire!!

This is Keagan's FAVORITE past time! Truely anything to do with basketball makes Keagan happy. He is not interested in the TV unless basketball or a sport is on and then he will stop and cheer! We actually have games DVR'd so if he is upset, we can turn on the game and he lights right up!

In other news, here is an ultrasound photo of our little girl at 24 weeks.

Thus far, this pregnancy has been very easy. Hopefully it will continue and we can avoid bedrest!

SURPRISE!

I am going to be a .....

BIG BROTHER!!

My little sister is due the beginning of June and I can't wait to play with her!

Steps, steps and more steps!

Keagan is walking!! For the last week, Keagan has been trying his hand at walking! It is the cutest thing! He can now walk across the living room and take 10+ steps. No running.... yet! I can't believe how big he is!! Love it!

Finally! We have a tooth!!!

On December 18th, Keagan cut his first tooth!!!! When he smiles really big you can see it, but I haven't been able to catch it on camera yet. So here is me exposing the little tooth!

Most children get their middle lower teeth first, but not Keagan! He has a snaggle tooth. For those of my family in the dental community, I believe that it is tooth G (in the #10 permanent spot). And tooth D is almost in also! He is going to have fangs! Love it!

In other exciting news, Keagan is now walking... a little bit. He will take 4-5 steps really well, but then he lunges for whatever he is heading towards. It is so fun watching him learn!!!
Hopefully I will have a video of it soon to share!!!