State Fair of Texas 2015

We went to the State Fair of Texas last week on my school fair day. We brought along our visiting UK friends so they could experience the fair for the first time.

We stopped at the Toyota automobiles and they had boat races for the kids. Eli and our friends liked to race the motor boars.

Eli liked to ram his into the end of the tube.

Eli loved jumping into the cars and show Daddy all of the cool features.

Our family selfie with Big Tex

30 weeks pregnant at the Texas State Fair

The only food I tried...nachos. With the kids being a little rambunctious and me being big and pregnant, we didn't get to try any of the State Fair winners from this year. I'm still bummed about it.

We did get to go the petting zoo, twice!

Eli loved to watch the animals 

He tried to feed them, but just kept pouring out the feed.

We did get free ice cream in the Food and Fiber pavilion.

That made his day and sugared him up.

Such a mess!

Back to the petting zoo.

He almost got licked by this big guy.

And he wanted a John Deere tractor to take home.

Too bad we couldn't get him one.

You can see our posts from previous years at the State Fair 2014, 2013, 2012

Westfest 2015

We always have a blast at WestFest over Labor Day weekend. This year the kids were more mobile and wanted to really see what WestFest was all about.

All ready to go in our rented RV for the weekend.

On Friday night, we hung out at the campgrounds and grilled.

It's always nice to hang out and catch up with everyone.

We put on some polka music and the kids started to move.

Family Selfie

Eli partied too hard on Friday night and was ready for a nap before noon.

Lauren and I having fun at Mynar's Bar.

Eli was ready to polka

The only selfie I got with him. It was very warm this year and we tried to keep cool as best we could.

All ready for WestFest.

I had to have a skunk egg, as I do every year.

There was a kids play area with sand boxes and lego tables. The kids loved it

With some of my best friends

Eli was glued to Poppy when it was time for the Jodie Mikula Orchestra to play

My aunt and uncle took the kids on stage to sing the last song of JMO's set.

Out again.

We thought Marley really liked the Ennis Czech Boys, but she was just mesmerized by her Gremlins doll.

Chris took the kids to play on some of the inflatable bounce houses.

Eli loved going down the slide.

Both kids watching Poppy play with the Ennis Czech Boys

26 weeks pregnant at WestFest.

The Texas Polka News took a picture of Eli and I for their newspaper.

Final Family Selfie

Eli with his other BFF, Grant.

Their annual picture

They've changed so much in one year.

We are going to have to add a few more heads into this last picture for the new babies coming the end of this year and beginning of the next....

You can see our WestFest posts from 2014, 2013, 2012

26 Weeks

These last few weeks have been busy with school starting, my belly increasing, and Westfest. I've been more tired lately due to these things, but trying to truck on through and take each day as a blessing. I had my glucose test this week and should know answers in the next few days. I also have another appointment this week at a clinic in Dallas for an ultrasound. My current doctor doesn't do ultrasounds at his office and wants his patients to have them done every 4-6 weeks at this clinic. I will update with that appointment next week.

 

Here are my stats for Andie:
Baby size: the size of a scallion

Weight gain: I hit the 10 pound mark this past week

Sleep: Sleeping more due to going back to school; able to lie on stomach still

Cravings: Chinese food, Mrs. Grass soup, chocolate, and sno cones

Repulsions: BBQ brisket, steak, and the smell of garlic

Miss anything: wine, being able to play longer with Eli, getting out of bed normally

Looking forward: seeing Andie at my appointment on Friday, and more kicks for Eli and Chris to feel

Odd fact...ok more like embarrassing moment: One of my male students wanted to know what it felt like to be pregnant so I explained a few things. A female student spoke up and said, "Gosh! You're going to have to lose a lot of weight." Thanks sweetheart, you're a pal.

Family Vacation 2015

My mom and dad's Christmas present to us was taking us on a week long trip to stay in a beach house in Florida. We had such a great time making memories with our family.

Eli was eager to sit on Daddy's lap and enjoy the ride.

Our family plane selfie

Eli chilled the whole time by alternating between sitting with Daddy and Poppy.

When we finally got to the beach, this little guy was ready to play in the sand.

He loved to put the sand in his bucket.

Making a sand castle

Putting sand all over himself

Our family beach picture

Eli wanted to wear Gammy's glasses

Revealing to our family that we are expecting a little GIRL!! I love that we reveal to our family on vacations.

Playing in the pool at the beach house

 

Card Night

Working on a puzzle

Chris showing off his muscles

 

We were having so much fun in the pool

Dinner time. 

We alternated each day as to which family would make dinner.

Ready to eat

We were always in the kitchen

On the last day, we went on a dolphin cruise

 

 But, we got rained out and never saw any dolphins

 We enjoyed our last night at Red Bar

 Enjoying vacation with my sister

 We had such a great time and I can't wait until we do it all again...with more babies!!