Wow

Wow, I think that is a record for me, it has almost been a year since the last post.

Easter

I think Easter is becoming more fun with T than Christmas (putting all the religious meaning of the holidays aside, of course). She really got into the hunting and finding the eggs and it was SO much fun to watch her. Holidays are much better with children, because you get to enjoy the holiday through them. I get so excited when I think next year we will have two little ones running, well...one may still be crawling, being that he or she will only be 11 months, but if this next was is as eager as Taylor was to be walking, he or she will be.

A I stated before we had a great Easter, Friday we decorated eggs and had a Family Home Evening (mini-lesson on, of course, the Ressurection of Christ).

Then Saturday we went to Auntie Apo's house to help her get ready, because on Sunday we all went to her house and had brunch and hunted for eggs. It was a blast!!

Thank you Apo for openning your home to all of us!

Something about 32 weeks!!

I don't think my body has figured out that a full term baby is 40 weeks, because I get to about 30-32 weeks and my body decided to start fighting me.

Been quite an interesting 2 weeks. Been in and out of the hospital for the last few weeks, with preterm labor and some sort of viral thing. But all is well, just on bed rest and trying not to go OUT OF MY MIND!!

Newest Baby Bump Picture

Our Adventures Continue

Life is GREAT! Taylor turned 2 in the beginning of February. Where does the time go??? She has become so big, so fast! She is officially a parrot and you REALLY have to watch what you say, because she will repeat it back. Taylor is talking up a storm and she amazes us everyday!! The other day I was laying in bed with her reading Taylor, her bedtime story and she says, "Mommy, I want to see baby." (Meaning, she wants to see my belly) Then she puts her face close to the belly and says, "Hi baby, I your big sister, you come out play soon."

Precious moments! I of course being an over-emotional prego right now, begin to tear and she says, "Why Mommy cry?"

I said, "Because I love you so much!"

Taylor's response, "I know, but no cry."

Now that we have officially enter the twos, all I have to say is watch out world...Taylor is a girl who knows what she wants and will let you know when you're in her way of achieving it. For instance, she is very into, "I do it!" and has been trying to put on her own clothes...

(On the wrong feet, if you can't tell)

Kurt is in busy season, so we see him on the weekends. He works so hard for our family and I am so appreciative. As for me...little less than 10 weeks left until the new one arrives...I am so excited, I am starting to be able to see the finish line. Man, when people say each pregnancy is different, they weren't kidding. But 10 weeks to go and only 8 left of work, I am ready and not all at the same time. Life is going to change quickly here, just hope we can all keep up!

Dumb time Tickers

Why does my time ticker thingy always become off the correct time. Taylor turned 2 on Feb. 4. I can't believe she is already 2, and boy does she let us know!!

Proud Auntie!!

I am excited to report I am an Aunt.  I was a mom, but never an aunt.  My first niece was born on Nov. 29 at 9:24 p.m.

Check her out, she is ADORABLE!!

**I know 2 updated posts in the same week, don't get used to it**

Blogging

So...yes I am the worst blogger, for I have been told many times that I do not update my blog on a regular basis. Well...it just makes it that much more exciting when I do.

So here is the low down on the Rieck's

From most exciting on down

1. Taylor's hair is long enough I can put a small french braid in it





2. Taylor got her first haircut (given by Mommy and ONLY the bangs)





3. Our Kitchen is Complete-ish (meaning: almost there, pictures to follow)
4. We are expecting our second child in May



Month ~~ 2 (6 weeks)~~~~3 (12 weeks) ~~~~~~4 (16 weeks)~~~~

Where did the bump come from? It seemed to appear over-night...really one night I looked like the second picture the next morning WHAMMO, chub! This is the hardest stage for my vanity, for I do not look pregnant, I just look chunky and to make matters worse, not quite in maternity clothes, but my regular clothes NOT fitting so well. It is super attractive to have your pants held together with a hair-tie, don't ya think? But it's all worth it for the cute package at the end.


Taylor is getting ready to be big sister and we think she is going to be great at it! She loves her baby dolls, she feeds them, puts them down for naps, and when they are sleeping it needs to be quiet. Also, her new thing has been to "kiss the baby" and then she comes over and gives my stomach a smooch. Very ABORABLE!! We are even getting her new room and bed ready. She is going to move into the front room and into a big girl bed; we shall see how it goes. Any suggestions on how to make the transition smooth?


And for all those wondering minds, no we do not know what we are having, because we are going to let it be a surprise. Yes, really! We are doing it the "old school" way, much to some ummmm....grandparents’ dismay. Why, some may ask...because... But beyond that; people always say each pregnancy is different and I am finding that to be true, because with Taylor I was nauseous ALL the time, with this one...either I am YUCKY or perfectly fine. Also, with Taylor the pregnancy just went along until the end, but this one is keeping us on our toes a little more, so far. But who knows...there is still a looonnnggg way to go. Pregnancy not may favorite, but children...definitely!