Cade is learning to share already!

Too funny! There is a drawer at the bottom of Cade's crib. Today Chewy walked into Cade's room, crawled under his crib from the backside, and then jumped into the drawer. It looked like he was in jail. He stayed there for about an hour. I think Chewy wants to remind us that he is still the baby for a little while longer. It was so cute... I send Brad to run for the camera!

2 Little Monkeys Jumping on The Crib

Chewy & Penny were just dying to test out Cade's new crib!

20 Week Doc Appt.

We had our 20 week Dr. appointment today. Doc says that Cade weighs 1/2 a lb. and he is in the 50th percentile. She said everything looks good and we are still on track for our July 6th due date.
Cade is supposedly the size of a banana. Is it crazy that he still fits in my belly so comfortably. I hope he enjoys it now before he gets cramped in there!
I am still feeling great! No complaints on my end. Still eating for 5! :)
We then got to hear his heartbeat, which always makes our day. Brad gave Cade a little pep talk on the way in and told him to get in position so we could hear him well... it worked! We heard a strong, loud heartbeat. We are still beaming from ear to ear after that sweet sound.
We love you Monkey! Daddy can't wait for his surfing and golf buddy.

Sk8ter Boy

Our little man is going to be so hip with these new 'Vans' socks that just arrived. These are so darn cute, I HAD to have them for Cade.

Building the Cade-Room.... Part 2

As promised, Cade's crib was delivered today. The directions were not nearly as easy as they were for the dresser. Although it took more concentration, Brad and I showed the crib who was Boss and got it assembled in a few hours! I LOVE it! Now we are just missing our little monkey to go in it! Is it July yet?

Half Way There!

We are now at week 20 which means we are half way there until we get to meet our little man. We can't wait for the next 20 weeks to hurry up! The only good thing is that it still gives me time to finish the books I have been reading to help prepare me for little Cade's arrival. I asked Brad when he was going to start studying and he said, "I will read the cliff notes and just ask you." Must be nice not to be worried like I am!

Building The Cade-Room.... Step 1

Brad and I got rid of a bunch of our furniture this past week to make room for Cade's new nursery set. We spent 3 hrs this evening putting together his dresser. We had a blast! We made a great team and had so much fun assembling his first piece of furniture. Good thing we had fun because his crib arrives on Wednesday!

Valentine's Day Surprise

I woke on Valentine's Day morning to not one, but TWO cards! One from Brad and the other from my little boy. The cards made my day! It was so sweet of Brad to get me a card from Cade. I love my boys so much!

It's A........ Boy!

Here is the card we opened to find out that little Cade Man was cooking in my belly!

LOVE this bedding!

What do you think? This is my new favorite bedding.... modern yet chic!


This is the furniture we just ordered. Thanks for the crib Mimi & Poppy!

Kissing Cousins

I thought this was the cutest picture ever! My sister-in-law Aimee showed Brennan (my nephew) the ultrasound picture of Baby Cade. He pointed and said baby (baba)! How cute is that? I can't wait for the cousins to meet and play together. This picture was priceless! Thanks for sharing Aimee!

Wasting No Time

After hearing the news, I decided I needed to shop NOW:) It was an EMERGENCY! Our little Cade Man had no clothes! I bought a bunch of cute outfits and started filling the closet. What fun that was! Then I decided it was time to start planning the nursery. I can't decide.... what do you think? The 1st one shows a few green and brown fabrics that would be made into a patchwork style bedding set. I love the colors for a baby!This surfer set is just an idea - not the exact set. It seems more for little boys, than a baby... although I like it too.

What's your vote?

THINK BLUE!!!

We had just left the Doctor and had to drive to the restaurant before revealing the results that were safely sealed in this envelope. We were so giddy and so excited for the big news!

We gave the envelope to the waitress and asked her to open it in order to reveal the news. If it was a girl, we asked her to bring us pink lemonade. If it was a boy, bring diet coke. She used to-go cups so that we couldn't see the color. Only when we tasted the drink would we find out the news! Brad went first......

Then it was my turn. It took a minute to register what I was tasting.... I thought I tasted carbonation but couldn't be sure. I had to open the lid and check the color just to be sure.

IT'S DIET COKE...... I mean IT'S A BOY! It has been little CADE in my tummy all along! We are so glad we can call our little miracle by name now. It was really cute to see Cade rub his eye during the sonogram. It is amazing to see him do that already at this early stage.

Tomorrow is the BIG day!!!

So tomorrow is the BIG DAY!! We get to find out whether we are having a little man or a little angel girl. We cannot wait! Wish me luck sleeping tonight, because last night was a joke. I could not stop thinking about the big day... I tossed and turned all night. I can only assume that tonight will be worse. I cannot believe that in less than 24 hours we will know what our family addition will be. Okay Baby J.... work with us on this one... show us the goods, please:) We LOVE you so much! Mommy and Daddy are going to have the Doctor write your gender on a card and then we will find out over dinner tomorrow night. Only YOU know the big surprise right now.... ahhhh, tell us, tell us!

xoxoxoxoxo,
Mommy

P.S. Here is a new pic of you in my belly. It was taken today after work.

Spoke to Soon...

Ok, baby J.... Mommy spoke too soon. Just 2 days ago I wrote to you and told you that I am barely showing. Well, let me take that back. I woke up this morning with a strange new bump on my tummy! The jeans I wore 2 days ago could barely be buttoned today! You really showed yourself to me today... I was so excited to see you:) I wish you would get here sooner than 23 more weeks.... I am so anxious to meet you! I love you!

Love,

Mommy

Cutest Kid on the Block

Mel bought Baby J the cutest outfit yesterday. I LOVE the polka dots and giraffe bib! Thanks Mel! I love your taste, and can't wait to put our little munchkin in this outfit.

Little Man or Pretty Princess?

Well Hello Baby J.....!

I hope you are feeling safe, warm and cozy in my tummy. You have been growing for 17 weeks now! I cannot believe you are the size of my palm! I have not felt you tickle my tummy yet, but your daddy and I did get to hear your heartbeat last week. It was the sweetest sound we have ever heard and we couldn't stop smiling. I CANNOT WAIT to meet you and kiss your little face. We love you so much already. I have barely started to show but I am reminded daily that you are inside of me because I am constantly eating:)

Your daddy and I are soooo excited for next Thursday, Feb. 4. We get to find out if you are our handsome little man or our sweet baby girl. I cannot wait to find out so please cooperate and don't play hide and seek. Once we know, I can start planning and decorating your nursery. Here are a few ideas I have.....

Can you hear daddy and I when we talk to you? I hope so!

We love you so much. We cannot wait to hold you in just 23 short weeks. Until then, keep growing and stay safe and warm. I wish you could know how much we love you!

Love,

Mommy & Daddy

Sunday Funday

Jen, Dave & Erin came over yesterday for Sunday Funday. Brad and I took them to our favorite hangout spot, Chronic Cantina. The boys enjoyed the game while the girls did what we do best....chit chat! Once again, I got to be the DD! I think I will start charging:)

2nd Street Night Out

Last night we went down to 2nd Street with Jen and Dave. We had so much fun! Great food at Legends, taking over the juke box at Shannon's, and singing karaoke at Poor Richards! Thanks for a fun night J & D...and congrats on the engagement! We can't wait to celebrate with you both on the Big Day!

Love this pic! These 2 are the male version of LaVerne and Shirley.... when they are together, there is trouble right around the corner. :)

2nd Baby Moon and Counting...

Brad and I decided to keep with tradition and go to Vegas for NYE. Now that Junior is on the way, you could say that this tradition is now over... or at least 'on hold' for a few years.I decided I had better give Brad a hint for what my 'push present' could be! ha ha Here we are in The Wynn on our way to see Le Reve. The entrance was GORGEOUS!

This was in the lobby of our hotel, The Monte Carlo. We weren't too impressed with the hotel. I think we will stand by our Ole' Faithful, Mandalay Bay, from now on and stop trying new places.

We got to shop A LOT... it was 'pregnant woman's pick'! Brad gambled and I got to spend his winnings! Love that trade off! Here we are in Caesar's Palace.

We had a great trip.... even though the usual 4 hr drive took us 10 hrs! At least we had a sense of humor and joked about it the entire way there. We are looking fwd to going back in March and staying at the Mandalay Bay, of course:)