Kicking and Update

I feel like it is important for me to be updating the blog more often, if I am really going to use it as a journal. So... here is a little update of what has been going on.

This week Grace has been kicking a ton! Tyler and I call her Gracie, so I am sure that will be her nick name when she is here. I love to feel her kicking and it is so fun to know that our sweet little Gracie is moving around in there! I have felt her before, but this week it has been distinct kicking/ movements and I know it is her for sure! She likes to move around when I am laying on my side or sitting on the couch watching TV. I love to feel her moving around and it makes everything much more real. I know that she is really coming in October and that is exciting for Tyler and I! Tyler was so cute the other night... He was talking to my tummy and telling our little Gracie how much he loves her and is excited for her to come and join our family. I love to hear him talking about being a Daddy. I know he will be AMAZING! Gracie is going to love her Daddy so much! It is precious when we pray together and we always pray for my little brother Anthony who is in the MTC and our little Gracie.

It has been so fun getting ready for her to come. We have already bought a bunch of diapers and wipes, because they were on sale on Amazon! Okay... I LOVE the smell of baby diapers and wipes. Is that weird? It just smells like a new baby and baby powder, and babies smell delicious. :) We have also gotten a lot of cute outfits an items from family and friends. I got a bathtub thing for Grace from a wonderful lady that I work with(Theresa) and a little ducky that you put in the water and it tells you if it is a good temperature or too hot. A lady at work also got me a yellow outfit, because we didn't know if we were having a boy or a girl yet. We got a diaper bag (Ty and I picked it out and got it for ourselves). We also got a few CUTE outfits so Grace will be a stylish little baby girl. My mom got so excited when she found out we were having a girl and bought us some really cute pink/girly outfits. They are adorable! We also got some outfits from Tyler's mom, Sandy.


I started working out again this week and it feels great! The only bad thing is that I need to be eating more often (but healthier). Eating was a big problem for me at the beginning of this pregnancy, but for the last month or so, eating has not been a problem at all. I LOVE to eat! However, that makes me nervous! I feel like now that I am eating normal, I need to make sure that I am careful and not over doing it on food.... like the old saying, "Eating for Two." I know that I am not supposed to literally eat twice as much as I would normally, but sometimes I feel that HUNGRY! So... I figure if I am working out that it should help to balance everything out a little... maybe :)

Dear Gracie,
Your Daddy and I love you so much! We are so excited for you to join our family. I love to feel you moving. It reassures me that you are doing well and growing strong! Your cousin Elsie was born a few days ago and I am sure you girls were friends in heaven. We hope the two of you will be close friends here on Earth too. We will see you in October!


All our love,
Mom and Dad