Happy Valentine's Day!

The Move..

Spending our last days in KC!

and our first days in Salina!  (technically, this first picture was taken in Manhattan.. but still!)

 We've really enjoyed spending time with our family.  We went and watched my cousin Alex play high school bball last weekend!

I apologize for the lapse in blogging!  It's been a crazy past few weeks.  We're finally getting settled and we've been spending a lot of time on the house and with family.  More pics to come :)

Mommy, I'm still a guy!

 

Baby Bogey is half-baked!  We went for our 20w checkup today and took another peek at our peanut -- and we are happy to announce that he is still in fact.. a he.

Our baby has REALLY long legs and really big feet!!!  Weighing in at just under a pound, our little guy measured perfectly and is one healthy (and handsome) little dude!

House updates soon :)

So long, Kansas City!

After 3 years, we're bidding KC farewell. 

The last 3 years have been definitely the most challenging, but we leave KC with fond memories. 

Among the highlights: 

Beth. Ava's babysitter Beth has been awesome to our family.  Every day, for the past 30 months, Ava has grown up and played with the same group of little boys, whom she completely adores.  We will certainly miss Brandon, Jackson, Liam, Carter and Kale.

Chiefs games.  Waking up and heading to Arrowhead at 9 am on Sunday mornings with the fam.  The tradition continues.. but who knows where we'll be leaving from!

My job.  I have been fortunate enough to find stability in an otherwords challenging economy, especially in investment finance.  My company is allowing me the opportunity to work from Salina, while coming into the office only as needed.  I've met some really amazing people here... and am blessed to work with such an intelligent group of people.

Our house.  We purchased our first home sight unseen.  It was very.. green.  Three years later, it has new fixtures, paint, carpet, tile, appliances, countertops, a new patio.. the list goes on and on.  I've learned a lot about DIY projects and home improvement - some through trial and error, but all through experience.  It's a wonderful home and we've been really happy here.

Food.  KC has some of the worst restaurants I've ever been to, quite honestly.  But of our favorites, Oklahoma Joes is truly the king of BBQ.  I will miss my pulled pork sandwich.  Honorable mention:  Harry's Country Club, Extra Virgin, EBT.

We are thoroughly looking forward to our new home and our new start closer to family.  We don't get internet until Monday, so until then... see you in Salina :)

19 weeks

Look at me grow!  I can consistently feel the baby move and kick.  James and Ava have gotten to feel it, too, but Ava doesn't like it.  I don't think she understands, but she did tell me "mommy, the baby kicked me.."  So I asked her what she wanted me to do and she said, very adamently, "he sit in timeout." 

We have another sonogram on 1/30, so more pictures soon!

18ish weeks

 

 here's a quick ba-bum-ba-bump update!  this is iPhone mirror portraiture at its finest!  18 weeks, 5 days!

 

and not to be outdone... miss Ava joins the fun!

t-minus.two.weeks

We are in the midst of packing, cleaning, shopping, etc for our new house and can't wait to move!  Other than that, there's not a ton of excitement going on. 

heading out to do some shopping!

Ava found these sunglasses that I bought for her when she was a baby.

Now...

Then!

It's amazing how much kids change - yet stay the same!  

 So the other night after work, I asked Ava to run up to her room and get her coat so we could go out to dinner.  She said "Okay Mommy!" and off she went.  I'm standing by the garage door with my coat and shoes on, purse in hand - ready to go.. and Ava doesn't come back.  So 5 minutes later, I walk up to Ava's room to find her laying in front of her bedroom door, sound asleep!!!  (Apparently) she was EXHAUSTED. I did the mom thing and freaked out, checked for a pulse, made sure she was okay.. then scooped her up, put her to bed and ordered pizza.  Funny kid :)