Monday, September 1, 2014

July and August 2014

July and August! Why are the months going by so fast?? The summer months are always so much fun! We were able to attend another Clippers game with some friends. They had a box and invited our family to go with them. The kids had a blast running around with their friends and it was nice and relaxing for Simon and I because there was no where they could go except inside the box or in the seats outside the box!

We also went to the Ohio State Fair with my dad and Chelsea. This was a first for both the twins and myself so we made sure he did everything! We saw all the animals, went on the rides, saw the redo and ate yummy fair food :) 

Happy 4th of July! We enjoyed the 4th of July parade! Finally, it was not hot this year, so the parade was actually enjoyable! We then had our families over to our house for a little brunch and put our TV outside so we could also enjoy a little soccer! At night, we walked to the fireworks. It was a perfect day!

Mia had a great few months and has some exciting events occur!
-Mia was invited to walk the Clippers Field with her T-Ball team. Simon and Brynn joined her on the field and I sat with my pregnant belly in the stands and took pictures :)
-She learned to ride a 2-Wheel bike!! She is so athletic! It took one afternoon with daddy and some practicing during the week on our driveway and she has been riding her 2-Wheeler ever since!
-Mia and I spoiled ourselves with a pedicure
-She ended her swim lessons, but is doing amazing! Learning free-style and breast-stroke
-MIA LOST HER 1st TOOTH!! How is my sweet baby girl growing so fast?

Brynn also had a few exciting months!
-Brynn had another incident with falling into the wall :( I heard the piercing scream and all the blood.. time to head into the ER. Of course Simon was out of town and it was at night! but I am so lucky because my mom and Garth came over. With me being pregnant and Brynn bleeding, Garth drove us to the hospital and my mom stayed with Mia. Luckily Simon called the hospital he had been working at and they got us right into a room. A few staples and 2 hours later, we were back at home!
-Brynn also ended his T-Ball season. It was so wonderful! His name was called and he received a huge trophy! He was so proud of himself and we were all very proud of him!! 

Mal and Baby Fraser (20w2d-29weeks)
-I am feeling wonderful and enjoying feeling the baby move
-Baby Fraser is very active!
-My tummy is getting bigger and I am LOVING it
-I wore my 2 piece bathing suite all though the summer, everyone loved my little belly :)
-I am only growing in my tummy, no where else! Yay!
-I am going to the doctor every 2 weeks and all my check ups have been perfect!
-At 24 weeks I started having Braxton Hicks and Utero Irritability so I stopped working out, vacuuming, carrying Brynn etc. 
-I had to slow down a bit and make sure I was taking care of that sweet little angel growing inside of me :) It all helped! All signs of potential preterm labor disappeared! 
-At the end of August, I am 29 weeks! Where is the time going? My pregnancy is going way too fast!
-I absolutely love being pregnant!!


Posing at the Clippers Game!

Eating Cotton Candy!

Thumbs up from the Clippers Field!

Hey!

Close up!

Mia and her PaPa!

Brynn eating with one of Mia's hair clips in :)

Mia's last swim lesson!

My girl and I enjoying our pedicure!

Brynn with his buddy Barb!

Showing his trophy!

Mia is so proud of her brother!

1st attempt riding without training wheels!

She is a natural!

Practicing breaking!

Splashing in the fountains!

They were having a blast!

Brynn in his new bathing suit!

A friend of the family brought over all this barbie stuff! The kids were in heaven!

23weeks 4days! Im starting to pop!
July 24, 2014

At the Fair! Mia was afraid to go, so Brynn went on all by himself!

Not sure he liked his decision :)

Mia and Grumps at the Redo!

Momma and Brynn!

Brynn and Chels

Our sweet friends dropped off a Ninja Turtle balloon for Brynn  the day after he got his staples in his head!

Happy Girl!

Ninja Turtle mask Brynn wanted and got :)

Mia and Gizzy making PIZZA!

Painting!

How sweet is she with that missing tooth?!

My Princess!

Setting up for brunch on the 4th of July!

Sparklers!

Yay!

This is the best we could do for a family pic!

Brynn being a jabbawockeez.. one of his favorite dance groups!

At the Clippers game!

Buddies!

Monty!

Rooting for Germany!

Baking together as usual!

After an overnight with Dede and Gizzy, they made crowns!

He's the King!

On July 1, 2014 my princess lost her 1st tooth!

Brynn had the train all to himself!

LOVE this guy!!

August 2014 continued

Mia:
She started Kindergarten! How and when did this happen? She was so excited and LOVES school so much! Here are her answers to questions before her 1st day!
Favorite Show: Fresh Beat Band and Peppa Pig
Favorite Color: Pink and all the colors of the rainbow
Favorite Food: Cheesy hot dogs, pancakes, strawberries
Favorite Activity: Playing with Papa and play dough
When I grow up I want to be: A mommy :)

Brynn:
We decided to hold Brynn back a year and have him repeat pre-school. We wanted to give him an extra year to mature!! He was so excited because he was going to have the same teacher and friends!! He too LOVES school!! Here are his answers to questions before his 1st day!
Favorite Show: Teenage Mutan Ninja Turtles
Favorite Color: Red, blue, orange
Favorite Food: Chocolate
Favorite Activity: Singing and dancing
When I grow up I want to be: A dancer

Mal and Baby Fraser;
This month I was 24w5d-29weeks pregnant
-I enjoyed taking pictures as my belly continued to grow
-I had prayed and prayed to have a normal, healthy, fun pregnancy and that is exactly what I was having!
-I had to take my glucose test.. I did not pass it, so I had to take the 3 hour glucose test and.. drum roll.. did not pass that either :(
-I was put on a modified diet
-30-40g carbs for breakfast, 45-60g carbs lunch and dinner, 15-30g carbs 3 snacks per day
-I had to check my glucose levels 3 times a day, yuck!
-All the sweet I was craving this pregnancy.. I could not eat.. boo! However, I think my figure liked it :)



August 12, 2009
26w2d
Taking my glucose test.. which I did not pass!!
August 6, 2014
25w3d



August 9, 2014

Sitting outside Barrington!

Hugs to Mommy!

Loving on her baby brother or sister in my tummy :)

Picture with daddy!

Just doing a little hop-skotck

I can't believe she in in Kindergarten

Daddy being silly!

Mia being walked into her classroom on the 1st day.
Her teacher is Mrs. Frame

Loving being pregnant, being a mommy and a wife and on my way to a business meeting
for ACN. Life is great! God is good!

The kids love taking selfies!

August 9, 2014
On our way to the pool!

Making pancakes all by herself!!


Playing games at Chuck-E-Cheese

Chair lift!

Chuckie!!

August 13, 2014
26w3d

My love!

Selfie!

I just love these 2 so much!

She LOVES taking pictures of herself!

Holding up signs before their 1st day of school!

Best Buds!

Selfie before we leave for school!

Mia had to take a picture of my belly!
August 22, 2014
27w5d

She's so excited!

So is he!

Rocking a guitar!

On stage of course!

Mia had to try it out as well!

Someone was sleepy!

Mia and daddy did the Ice Bucket Challenge!

Brynn wouldn't get wet! He just donated money :)

Happy girl!

Sleeping with daddy's shirt when he was out of town.
She's a daddy girl!

More pictures having fun at Chuck-E-Cheese with Gizzy
and DeDe

Walking into school!

Mia leaving after her 1st day of Kindergarten!
They love each other so much!!

Waiting for the music to start!