Splish Splash!

 Our cute family - me at 37 weeks!

How about 2 lower bowl Jazz tickets for $60? We totally scored those at the silent auction that was held at the Aquatic Center. Chelsee helped with a fundraising event for the Willow Park Zoo in July and they had free Chic-fil-a sandwiches, snowies, drinks, and Beck loved swimming and trying out the slide with Daddy! We are so excited for our first Jazz game together!

What we have been up to...

We got to spend time with my sister's family while they were up in Logan for a soccer tournament and Beck had so much fun seeing his cousins.  We went to lunch at Firehouse while they were here and Beck loved playing with TaeLynn and Jaycee.

I love summer rain storms and couldn't pass up the chance to take this large belly outside and dance in the rain with my little buddy.  I think I am around 37 weeks in this picture... large and in charge and ready to burst!

I love his many expressions!

We LOVE Lexe!  I posted earlier about this amazing girl and we were so lucky to have her stop by and visit us in Logan.  My aunt Laurie and Lex were dropping off her little sister Hadlee at EFY and they were able to stop by and see us.  Lexe had just finished her second round of chemo in her fight against leukemia and we felt so lucky to have her here with us for a short visit.

Beckam loves his "Leskee"!  She is such an amazing example to us of strength and perserverance.  We are so thankful she is still with us and look forward to having her here for a long time.

We love you Lex!

Beck loves his cousin Carson!  He thinks he is pretty much the coolest kid around.  We are so glad he had some much needed cousin time this summer. 

Summer Fun

 During July we spent a few days working in Mark's classroom to help him get ready for his first year of school.  Beck was very entertained with strips of paper and a fan. I sure do love this little guy!

 I love this face! This is how we all felt after a few hours spent in Mark's classroom. With no a/c it is so darn hot!
 I love my boys! We picked up Daddy and took him to lunch to celebrate his last day of work at Mount Logan Middle School. His job as a custodian was a great way to help us get through school, but he is so glad he no longer has to scrub toilets and clean up after middle schoolers! 

 Every summer growing up we would have a slip n slide party with the Brown dide of my family. we still get to enjoy this awesome reunion every year and we love it! This year was especially fun, because Beck was old enough to enjoy it!  Below is Mark and Beck making their way up the hill.

 Trying it out for the first time. At first Beck wasn't so sure about the whole thing.

 After a few times down the slide he decided it was actually way fun!

 Hanging out with his favorite Aunt Chels, he sure loves her! :)

Pregnancy

We have 3 more weeks to go and we are anxiously awaiting the arrival of this sweet little boy! I am 36 weeks and definitely feeling large and miserable. This pregnancy has actually been better than Beck's but the end stretch has been a bit tricky. I was diagnosed gestational diabetic at 32 weeks and I have gained so much respect for those who deal with this healthy condition always. My cute Grandpa is a miracle to me... He has been able to control his diabetes strictly through diet. Amazing! This new situation has definitely transformed my diet and helped me recognize my own willpower. I have been able to keep my blood sugar levels in a healthy range and for that I am grateful. Our litte guy is so active! I love feeling him move and know that he is doing well. One risk that increases with gd is having a stillborn. That has made me SO paranoid and constantly aware! So far so good and we pray that everything will continue to go well. Every movement is reassuring to say the least! I haven't been able to indulge my cravings for awhile now, but at the beginning I loved guacamole, chocolate milkshakes, and sweet crisp grapes. Now my favorite low carb foods are beef jerky, string cheese, laughing cow cheese with ritz, and the very best - apples with peanut butter. Most of all I am really looking forward to holding this little angel and no longer being pregnant! I feel so many emotions about the near future... I am so excited for our sweet little baby, our new jobs, and all the wonderful moments with a new bundle of joy. Nervous for all of the upcoming changes. Apprehensive about caring for a newborn again... Mark says it will be just like riding a bike and it will all come back to me... Lets hope so! Hopeful the baby blues wont last too long, and I feel like I am going to miss my Beckam and me time. Is it normal to feel this way? The countdown is on!