Another Week Goes By

This week, things did not slow down at school at all. I am thinking we are past most of the craziness for now, but who knows! Craig went to Palm Springs this week for a sneak peek at the new Call of Duty of game. I know you are just as jealous as I am of this trip! He loved it though! He got to stay for free, eat for free, and play the game for 3 days! Maybe I could enjoy that too. Someone would have to teach me how to use the controller for this game, but I could pick it up if I wanted to. Bowser and I spent a lot of mommy and me time this week with Craig being gone. He is always happy to have daddy back at home to give him good play time! I'm happy for that too! 


I am starting to feel the baby move some, which is incredibly exciting! We can't wait to feel the movements more consistently. 

Week 18 Belly Bump

This was Saturday night after a delicious meal of Mexican food.
I think the bump is partly a food baby! 

Sunday morning! I don't think I can say there is too much food baby now.
Baby is just growing, and so am I! Also, Bowser did NOT feel like posing two days in a row.

In Flower Mound, there is a family who puts on an AMAZING pumpkin patch every year. We have gone for the last 5 years together. I think this was our first time to go without our nieces or any young children, but we had a blast just the two of us. We can't wait to go next year and put Baby in the "My First Pumpkin Patch" pot. So cute! 

Bowser Turns One!!!

 On October 23rd, Bowser turned one year old! Or seven depending on what calendar you use. He got VERY spoiled that morning with scrambled eggs mixed with ham and cheese. It did not take him very long to devour that breakfast! When he first started eating it was like he was in shock that he got something so tasty. Well, tasty to him at least! Turning one did not make him into a mature dog over night, although I was kind of hoping it would. Craig says that we'll miss the puppy days, but I'll take my chances. We love our Bowser and hope that he will welcome the baby with lots of love and licking! (on the feet!)  He's a good pup and a member of the family. I hear that changes slightly when a baby comes along, but we really love him a lot! 

Happy 1st Birthday Bowser!!!

December 2010

October 2011

Busy Week

This week was super busy with school stuff and everything else going on. Craig is always busy at work, so this week was no different. He did do something a little out of the norm at the end of the week and take the day off on Friday!!! He needed a day to take a break mentally and physically. We should all do that more often. I did it on Monday! Maybe I was his inspiration! 
I went to "Just Between Friends" this week, which is a consignment sale for all things baby and mommy. I went with two of my sister-in-laws, Kelly and Holly, and met my sister, Denise, up there. It was very overwhelming when you first walk in because there is so much to look at. I ended up getting a few maternity clothes, a cute baby sling, a boppy, and an infant carrier headrest. All for under $50! Pretty good! 
School was crazy with so many things going on. Of course we had to celebrate the Rangers in the World Series and got to wear Rangers gear and jeans ALL WEEK!!! That's a big deal in teacher world. Some disappointing Ranger games, but we still have faith. We had a pep rally at school this week for Marcus High School, and I have never seen anything like that at an elementary school! The whole football team was there and many of the varsity cheerleaders. The kids look up to those athletes so much, it's inspiring for them. 
Saturday was week 17 for me and the baby, and they are definitely getting bigger! I had to go and buy some maternity pants that I know will fit me for the rest of the pregnancy. It's always fun to shop!!! 

Belly at Week 17

I'm rocking the glasses this week because I have a viral infection in BOTH eyes and my left eye is swollen. Excellent! I have to wear them for at least a week. Boo! 

Playing a Little Catch Up

A bunch of posts to get everyone caught up on the pregnancy so far. 

Finding out! This was a shocker, and we had no idea how to react!!! 

Our first baby appointment on August 29, 2011. Baby's heartbeat was 179 beats per minute. 

Baby's heartbeat on September 19, 2011. 164 beats per minute.

Belly at 15 weeks. 

Belly at 16 weeks. 

Baby's heartbeat on October 17, 2011. 144 beats per minute. 

Rangers in the ALCS

Craig and I had a HUGE night tonight! We started to set up the blog and watched the Rangers take on the Tigers for game 2 in the ALCS. The super long game went into extra innings and ended with Nellie Cruz hitting a walk off grand slam! With all of the cheering from us and barking from Bowser, you would have thought they won the World Series! Just another night in the Skistimas household.

I don't know how wonderful we will be at updating the blog, but our plan is to tell you all about the pregnancy and planning for baby! Well, maybe not ALL about the pregnancy, but just the fun stuff!