Not much going on....

Hello! I haven't updated in a couple weeks, so I thought I better. Not much new has been going on since I last wrote...Ben is winding down the season and just won his last road game vs. Washburn tonight. He plays on Saturday at home and that will wrap up the regular season. He will have the conference tournament in Kansas City the first weekend in March. I am not sure if Peyton and I will make the trip...it will depend on how well they play during their first games because I won't be able to take off work to head up there on Friday. It is crazy to think the season is almost over because we have talked for so long about how the baby will be here after the season!

Pregnancy Update:
I am 31 1/2 weeks today and went to the doctor on Monday. Everything is going well...baby's heartbeat was at 155 and my belly actually measured smaller this week so either baby dropped a little or moved. I had been measuring at least 2 cm bigger than the week I was on, so I was actually a little relieved to be right on this time. (I was worried I would have a HUGE baby)! I have had a bad sinus infection and the doctor gave me some antibiotics so I am finally feeling like myself after one horrible week! The baby continues to be VERY active at night....and actually a lot of times during the day when I am teaching....I get a foot jab here and a roll over there.

Peyton Update:
He has now mastered the art of free throws and gets 'fouled' when he is playing basketball. He makes us wave our arms and say "oooooooooo" like the fans do in real games. If we don't automatically do it, he tells us, "ooooo, Daddy and Mommy." It is pretty cute. He lets us shoot once in a while and sometimes waves his arms and says, "oooooooo" for us - I need to get that on video! Today he had a pajama party at his babysitter. They celebrated the letter P...which was great for him because it is his favorite letter. They ate pepperoni pizza, had purple punch, read all kinds of books and played a fun game called "oppossum" Jo, our babysitter, would have the kids walk around and then when she said "possum" the kids would all lay down and act like the were asleep. Peyton loved the game and was still talking about it tonight when we were at home. We are so blessed to have such a great babysitter. She is wonderful and has taught all of the kids so much! I love that she works on academic AND social skills with them all of the time.

I go back to the doctor in two weeks and will post more pictures soon. I can't believe March is almost here! Spring break is just around the corner! YIPPEE!!!!

4-D sonogram pictures!

Here is my attempt at posting some pictures. They are really small on the CD, but I can use a different format on my computer to make them large...however, I can't seem to do that on the blog. Anyway, the baby looks great and we think he/she looks a lot like Peyton. So, probably another boy?!?!?! We did not find out! Only 11 more weeks until we will know for sure!!!

28 weeks

WOW! I can't believe I am 28 weeks along. To be honest, I feel like there is no way I will make it 12 more weeks...where will the baby go? We had our 4-D sonogram on Monday and everyone was able to go with me....even my mom and dad. The Emporia Gazette newspaper came too and is going to feature our family in a story about the new equipment at the hospital. Peyton was not sure about the whole event because of all of the people in the room with us...I am going to post pictures of the baby (who I am thinking is a boy because he/she looks a lot like Peyton) as soon as I can. I have to get them off the CD they gave us. They estimated the baby to weigh 2 pounds 10 ounces during the sonogram....so he/she is getting bigger and bigger every day! I start going to the doctor every two weeks now and have another checkup on Monday. I also had my Rhogram shot on Monday because I am Rh negative. It was not the most pleasant shot I have ever had!!! I will update everyone on the progress of the baby after that visit.
Here is a picture of Peyton and I this morning. He was so cute about taking pictures. I have two others of my belly and Peyton's belly because he lifted his shirt up too!

Grandma and Grandpa visit!

Here is Peyton opening the last of the gifts from Grandma and Grandpa. He got a cool new suitcase, a headboard, blanket, and throw pillows, for his big boy bed, clothes, a basketball mural for the wall, and some new books! He loves opening presents and his reactions are priceless! Thank you Grandma and Grandpa!!!!

Here are Peyton and Grandma eating Peyton's most favorite treat....POPSCICLES! I swear the kid never gets sick of them. He loves to eat them with someone and this time, he picked Grandma. He loves to trade while he is eating and eat some of the other person's and then trade back. Grandma and Peyton are also sitting in the new chair that Grandma and Grandpa bought for me!!! It is a glider rocker and will be perfect for rocking our new baby! We put our loveseat downstairs a while ago and really needed something upstairs. This chair is perfect in the spot and is very comfortable!!!!

Here is Peyton admiring his new basketball mural on his wall. It is really cool!

Grandma and Peyton sat together at the ESU game on Saturday and talked about how the players dribble, pass, shoot, and make THREES! Peyton also looked everywhere for Corky our mascot!

BUDDIES! Here is Grandpa and Peyton sitting together after Peyton's nap. (of course they are eating popscicles!) Peyton loved hanging out with my dad and playing with him. It was so fun to see them together. Peyton loves having company and having new people to play with. He had a fun time on Monday staying home from his babysitter to spend time with just them. He has been very lucky lately to have had so much company!!!!

Peyton's birthday party

Here is Peyton blowing out his candles at his birthday party at Pizza Ranch

Posing for a picture with Grandma and Grandpa

Here is Peyton with Mommy and Daddy at the party.

This is Peyton's cake this year...I worked hard to make it look like a basketball on top of a net. Thankfully my mom was here to help me decorate and get the ball on top to stay...it was a big challenge, but ended up turning out good. The best part was that it tasted really good! So, overall, I think it was a success!!!

Here is Peyton and Mommy the morning of his birthday.

Peyton had an AWESOME time at his birthday party. We had about 22 adults and 6 kids come to Pizza Ranch for pizza, cake and ice cream. Peyton loved every minute of the party and especially enjoyed dancing and playing with all of his friends. It feels so good to have such nice and caring people here in Emporia. :) I am also really glad my parents were able to be here for the party. It was nice to have the extra help getting everything ready for the party!!!!!