Disney on Ice

The princesses were coming to town and there was no way we were going to miss them! So we surprised Gaby with every four year olds dream, a fanciful visit to Disney on Ice- Princess Wishes! And really, they did not disappoint! It was a great show and our little princess was in heaven :)

Easter 2011

Gaby and I went to Houston for Easter this year, since poor Daddy had to work (Booo!!). We enjoyed a laid back Easter with my family. On Saturday, we attended the Easter egg hunt at my parents country club which was alot of fun! Gaby enjoyed every little second of it :) Real bunnies!!! Bubble fun!! Not much of a "hunt", if you ask me ;-) The goods!! A little face painting, anyone??

Hey look!! The first belly shot!!! 22 wks prego :)

MS150

Today, Byron accomplished a goal he set out for at the beginning of the year. He decided that he would do the MS150 bike race from Houston to Austin. He has been training for it and was successful in completeing the race with a time he was very happy with. This was our first race experience and we were so very proud of him! Gaby made her Daddy some beautiful posters and we very excited to see him cross the finish line! Byron did the race with his friend, Steve... Go, Daddy, Go!!!

Photo Op

Pito and Pita came to visit for the weekend. We had lunch out at one of my favorite restaurants in Austin- the Iguana Grill. It has the best views of Lake Travis!!

Guess who took this photo??

The Easter Bunny!!!

New Swim School

This April Gaby starting taking swim lessons at a new school to start focusing on her strokes and form. We absolutely loooved Emler but feel like she had learned all she could there. She is now at the West Austin Swim Association in a Guppy Class. She is learning to swim the length of a real pool, side breaths, diving, pushing off the wall, freestyle and backstroke. And let me tell you, she is still so very happy to be in the water and swim. She just has such a blast and really enjoys herself. We are considering doing a swim team this summer but might wait one more year. I don't want to push her too hard (plus mommy might not be ready for every Sat morning swim meets!).

Practicing kicks...

She looks so little in that big pool...
An awesome side breath!!!
Yipee!!
I love my new swim school!!!

2nd Child Syndrome (Already!!)

Today I am 20 wks pregnant! Halfway there! Sadly, I just noticed that I have barely blogged or written down anything about this pregnancy. I haven't even taken any belly pictures. It has just flown by in the flurry of my everyday life. Now I totally get "Second Child Syndrome". Poor kiddo.

I haven't even blogged yet that we are having another girl! We are all very excited! Gaby knew she was having a little sister. I'm pumped because I don't have to give away any of Gaby's old clothes! It's all so cute and barely worn.

So what I can say about the first trimester is that although I did not have any morning sickness (Thank God!!) I still had to suffer through Cedar Fever with no allergy medication and it was pretty awful! Apparently, I have to suffer one way or another for my babies.

Second trimester has been great! Feeling good, less tired, healthy glow etc. Love it! One thing that has been a little odd this time and of which I'm secretly proud of is that up to this point, I haven't gained any weight! Isn't that crazy? I feel like I'm eating normal amounts although sometimes I do get full fast. I'm not necessarily trying to eat super healthy or anything but I've noticed that this little one gives me salad cravings all the time! I'm crazy for Olive Garden soup & salad- yum!!!

The bump is there and growing. And in the last couple of weeks I have defintely felt little kicks and karate chops. Our little sweetie is strong and active! As far as names go....no luck there. We cannot agree on ANYTHING! Last time it seemed so easy because I had already envisioned my little girl named Gabriella. This time, the couple of names I thought I really liked have lost their luster. So we'll keep thinking (and arguing) over names until we come up with something good.

Gaby is all over being a big sister! She can't wait to help me with the baby. She says she wants to change diapers and help feed her and hold her etc. We will see how long that lasts once the baby gets here. She has become so loving and sweet towards the bump and always remembers to kiss it goodnight. I can't wait until the kicks are strong enough for her to feel them! Speaking of, Byron got to feel one the other day. It was just as exciting as last time :)

So I guess that's a pretty good pregnancy update. I feel better now. Baby Girl #2 will get her blog-time. Can't wait until the big ultrasound in a couple of weeks!