It's a....

GIRL!

Out of 12 votes on our blog, 11 were for a girl and they were right. We had our ultrasound this morrnig and everything looks great. She kept crossing her legs so it took awhile to get a good view. Yay! I am so excited to get girly stuff now!

Talmage's NEW Big Boy Bed!

I can't believe that my baby is getting so old and growing up so fast! On Saturday, we spent the day clearing out our extra bedroom and preparing to switch Talmage from his crib to a twin size bed. He slept well on Saturday night but woke up 1 1/2 hours earlier than usual (which is understandable). And he did awesome for his nap yesterday as well. And he's still sleeping right now! I am so proud of him! He watched the whole transition and I think that really helped. We kept asking him where is new bed was and where he was going to sleep now. I guess I didn't have very much faith in him because I never imagined it would go this well. Here are some pictures of his twin bed (BEFORE we put the railings up). And a picture of the beginnings of a nursery!!

Contractions...

Last night I started having hard, long contractions that were pretty painful and frequent. Thankfully, this morning they weren't quite as intense. I was able to be seen by the doctor today and the baby is doing good! I just need to slow down and take a rest for the weekend. I'm pretty much on bedrest or couchrest for the weekend. Thankfully, that's all!! I've been working out everyday for the past few weeks and who knows, that may have contributed to it. Or it may be my 25 lb little boy who I sometimes have to carry, chase around everywhere and lug in and out of the car all the time. Who knows! But, all in all, my body needs a rest! I just hope these contractions go away and stay away until November/December! I'm having my ultrasound on Thursday to see if the length of the cervix has changed, as a result of the contractions. And...we finally, finally will be able to find out the gender then too!

AND...Tomorrow, we're working on organizing our extra bedroom for the baby (or pretty much Jacob is and I'm watching) and transitioning Talmage from crib to a big boy, twin size bed. Wish us luck!!

Hyper Talmage

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Nevermind!

We don't get to find out the gender today. The doctor just called and said that 18 weeks is too early. Whatever! I'm so bummed. So, I'll be having my ulrasound between 19-20 weeks. But, continue to vote on what we're having!!

We find out the gender tomorrow!!

We are having our ultrasound tomorrow and we'll see what we are having! Cast your vote and guess what we are having!!

Burn Baby Burn

Tonight Jacob decided to burn his Series 6 book he used to study for one of his three licensing tests. Don't worry, he's an Eagle Scout. He has a license to burn!

Jacob's Birthday

Happy Birthday Jacob!

Saturday, July 3rd was Jacob's 26th birthday! We had a lot of fun! I even hid his presents like his mom did when he was a kid. We watched one of the DVDs I got him, went swimming in our awesome neighborhood pool, went shopping and out to dinner at Rosa's Mexican Grille (our favorite!). Happy Birthday Jacob! I love you so much!

Jacob passed all 3 tests!

As of today, Jacob has passed all 3 of his licensing tests: Series 6, Series 63, and Life Insurance! He's been studying everyday for the past 2 months, 8 hours a day, in downtown Phoenix to pass these 3 tests. Starting tomorrow, he will be working in Queen Creek now! His branch is at Ellsworth Lp and Rittenhouse, only about 5-7 minutes from our house! I'm am so proud of him and so excited for him too! Now he can come home for lunch! I am so glad that now I can finally have my husband back...stress-free and studying-free!

Father's Day GIft from Talmage

This Father's Day I wanted to give a special and personal gift to Jacob from Talmage since he's old enough this year to participate more. I wanted to do something unique so I finally came up with an idea. I had a mini scrapbook album lying around that I had never used so we decided to make daddy a book. On the cover, I put rub-on letters that said, "To Daddy From Talmage." The first page of the book, which was the title, said "I try to do the things you do 'cuz I want to be just like you!". Then I took 15 pictures of Talmage doing things that daddy does. I then put them on some scrapbook paper and decorated them a little and put them in the book. It turned out so cute! It was hit! Daddy loved it! And it was fun seeing or trying to get Talmage to do what his daddy does. Here are the pictures:


Wearing Hats


Swimming


Studying for the Financial Tests

Sleeping

Riding the Lawn Tractor

Reading the Scriptures

Reading on the Toilet

Playing XBOX

Playing the Piano

Mowing the Lawn

Going to Work

Fixing Things

Eating Spaghetti-O's (Daddy's favorite!)

Drinking Ginger-ale (Daddy's favorite drink!)

Shopping for DVD's (Daddy's hobby)

He Passed!!

Jacob passed the Series 63 exam today with flying colors!! He did awesome! He scored well above what he needed to pass. I am so so so proud of him! Yay!!

For those of you who don't know what the Series 63 is, it's a financial test he needs to pass for his promotion in his job at Chase Bank. He still needs to pass Series 6 and Life but he's got a great start!! I am so thankful for a husband who works so hard for our family. He sacrifices so much for us and studying and taking these tests are just one of his many sacrifices. I love you Hubby!