#2: Week 13.

Finally finished up the first trimester. So ready for that burst of energy and appetite everyone is reminding me I got last go around. I haven't been miserable in the past few weeks but just not my normal self... just my pregnant normal self :)

13 weeks along.

Through the first trimester I had about a month of feeling pretty nauseous. But besides that it really has just been mainly lack of an appetite and less energy. One of the things I was most worried about with being pregnant with my second was that I wouldn't have enough energy to take care of Cameron. Thankfully most days have been fine, every once in a while he will have a bad day on a day I'm extremely tired. Those days we usually just hang at home and hibernate! 

It's so fun to compare this 13 weeks picture to mine last pregnancy. I'm definitely "showing" much more this go round. Although, I feel like I'm not showing "to the world" yet but I'm sure some people who don't know I'm pregnant are wondering what's up with the extra weight! haha

I've been working out atleast 3 times a week this pregnancy. I'm hoping that this will help me to gain more slowly this time and lose the weight faster after!

I've been to the doctor twice so far. First for our initial visit where we got to see our little munchkin and then our second visit where we got to hear sweet baby's heartbeat. It was a different experience taking Cameron with me to my appointments. Round 2 is very different, but not in a bad way. I think this pregnancy will fly by since we aren't just sitting around waiting for baby to get here... we have plenty of entertainment daily to keep us busy and occupied! 

Here's to another great few weeks before I go to the doctor again just before Thanksgiving! 

Cameron: Ten Months.

Stats: No official stats this month. 

Size 3 diapers, 9 months clothes.

Firsts: First time to the Hsv Botanical Gardens for the scarecrow trail, first two top teeth broke through, first time telling everyone you're going to be a big brother, first time to Ag Round Up on homecoming weekend, first time to the zoo, first time to Tatum's birthday party, first time really legit crawling, first time to the Pumpkinfest in downtown Franklin! 

Milestones: Your biggest milestone this month was finally starting to actually crawl instead of army crawl. You definitely still prefer to cruise around being upright. You're getting more and more personality every day! It's so fun to see your new expressions and abilities. 

Food & Sleep: You now nurse 3 or 4 times a day and continue to eat 3 meals. Your favorite breakfast is oatmeal with apple sauce! For lunch a dinner you usually eat a veggie and fruit and something else. We like to try and give you meats but you are starting to be kind of picky. I guess we should have expected it, since we are your parents :) Overall you are doing great though! You typically do enjoy eating and basically never want to stop. I would say basically all fruits are your favorites! Trying to make you a healthy boy. You are on a great sleeping schedule. You wake up around 7 typically and take a nap at 9, unless we go workout then we push that nap back a bit. You nap again around 1 or 2 and then bedtime between 7-8. 

Our days: We are pretty consistent with last month, except now you sleep a little better. I nurse you after you wake up and then you eat some breakfast before we head out to work out on MWF. We workout and play a bit before heading home to take a nap. After you nap I nurse you and we eat lunch. We play for a while before you take another nap. When you wake up we play awhile before nursing and eating dinner. Dad usually gets home around then and we play with him before it's bath time and bedtime!  

Favorites: Mommy's favorite is your new smile with your new four teeth. Daddy's favorite is how you love to say dadadada!

Nicknames: Cam, CamMan, CammyCam, Little Man

Baby Number Two.

SURPRISE!

WE ARE EXPECTING #2!!!

Cameron has no clue what he is getting himself in to but I know he will just be the best BIG BROTHER!

We just can't wait to become a family of four! Our due date is May 18th, 2014! We just so believe in being busy, busy obviously- our May will now include our anniversary, Mother's day, many family birthdays, Baby #2's birthday, and my birthday! Crazy, crazy!
We found out over a month ago on September 8th but decided to wait for a while before telling our families. We just thought it would be fun to have our own little family secret for a while! We went to the doctor at the beginning of October and found out our little nugget was 7 weeks!

We were so happy when it was finally time to tell our families about Cameron becoming a big bro! First we headed to Birmingham and told the Watford fam! They were surprised and excited! Here comes grandchild #3!

On Saturday we got up early and headed to Auburn to tell the Thaxton family! They were also surprised and pumped! Here comes grandchild #4!

We are just so excited about having another baby... and we can't wait to find out if it will be a boy or girl! Two little boys running around will be precious or a sweet little sister will be just so perfect! Can't wait to find out in December/January!
So now we are almost 10 weeks and counting... ready for another fun pregnancy adventure to begin! So far everything has been very similar to the beginning of being pregnant with Cam. Nauseated and tired mostly. Feel pretty good as long as I keep eating... which is annoying for sure :)

Here's to another happy, healthy, uneventful pregnancy!

The Scarecrow Trail.

Saturday Matthew, Cam, and I loaded up to head down to Huntsville for the day! We were super pumped because all the members of the Thaxton fam were going to be there! After meeting Wade, Amy, and Tatum at Walmart to get our picnic lunch we were off to the Huntsville Botanical Garden for lunch and the scarecrow trail!

Cameron did great considering he was getting sleepy and hungry!

It was a fun day of family time! I'm so glad we have several opportunities a year to all get together! As the kiddos get older it is just more and more fun!

Cameron: Nine Months.

Stats: 17 lbs (5%) 27.5 in (10%). 

Size 3 diapers, 6-9 months clothes.

Firsts: First time noticing his bib and trying to take it off, first Auburn game (& victory!), first car wash (you got a little scared!), first fair (Tenn. State Fair!), first time dressing like a pirate to get free Krispy Kreme donuts, first time you started picking food out of your bib pocket to eat (it's hilarious!)!!

Milestones: This month seemed to be a big one :) At the beginning you started going from sitting to on your knees, then you started going from sitting to pulling all the way up on furniture... then one night we looked on the monitor and you were standing in your crib! We could hardly believe our eyes! You continue to cruise around the whole living room- acting like you own the place! You also had your second tooth come in! Another huge milestone is that you now can feed yourself! I was truly amazed when I saw you pick up a cheerio and put it in your mouth all by yourself! You also walk with your walker all by yourself! You have awesome control and are doing great! (Still army crawling only when necessary... definitely prefer to be on your feet!) 

Food & Sleep: You typically nurse 4-5 times a day. You are super quick these days! You also eat 3 meals a day. Usually consists of a veggie, a fruit, and something extra like veggie straws, teething biscuits or something similar! 

Our days: This month you typically have an early morning snack feeding between 6-7am and then wake up around 8 or so. MWF we are off to workout after I nurse you and get you all changed. After that we head home and I feed you some breakfast and then usually you take a 1-2 hour nap. When you wake up I nurse you and then we play the day away! :) After a bit I feed you some more food and then sometimes you take another 1-2 hour nap around 3 or 4pm. When you wake up I nurse you again and after an hour or so you eat some dinner! Then you go to bed between 7-8pm! 

Favorites: Mommy's favorite is you walking around the room with your walker like a big boy. Daddy's favorite is your new found mobility! 

Nicknames: Cam, CamMan, CamRon

Cameron, you are the sunshine in our life these days. You are so fun and so happy! We love love love you!!!

Tennessee State Fair.

Friday night we loaded up and caravanned on over to the state fair grounds with the Odom and Cochran families. We were pleasantly surprised with awesome weather around 70 degrees! 

After parking and making the trek to the gate we headed for the animals! Cows, chickens, and sheep. Cameron was amused by those big ole cows walking right in front of him! 

He didn't show too much interest to the chickens since they are smaller and in cages. That coop was loud and a bit stinky for my taste. We borrowed some shoes from Tucker to keep our feet warm! I thought they made him look like such a big boy!
We couldn't go to the fair and not eat some junk food! We had some cotton candy and a funnel cake just to get that blood sugar up ;) It was delicious of course!

Once it got darker it got a little more chilly and we had to bundle our baby up. Unfortunately we think he's bringing on a cold (hopefully just from teething!) so we left pretty soon after. He was getting nice and sleepy too!

All in all it was a fun night at the fair for our little family :) Wouldn't trade my two boys for anything! 

AU vs. Washington State.

The much anticipated first fall football weekend has come and gone. I'm happy to report that we loaded up on Friday afternoon and headed South for some good 'ole Auburn football fun. 

We met up with Pappy & Gigi in Athens to hop in their car and catch a ride. Cameron truly was such a wonderful passenger all weekend! {We are so thankful for easy car rides!}

We made a quick stop right outside of Birmingham to grab some bbq on the way and then we were full steam ahead for AU. 

There's nothing like being in Auburn on a home game weekend. If not for all the fun buzz around the city... then just for the amount of family we get to spend time with! We enjoyed time with Robyn & Greg, Tyson, Donnie, Grandmother & Grandaddy, Steven & Tyler, Ken, Alison, and Anna and of course Liz too! 

Saturday morning Cam made sure we were up early and ready for game day :) After me and Pappy went for a jog we all got ready for the day! We went and pregamed with a bbq lunch at Grandmother's house! It included good food, football on tv, and fun family.

A few hours before gametime me, Matthew, his friend Freddy (Matt Frederick), and Cameron loaded up to head to campus. We had to make sure we got plenty of pregame activities in since it was Cameron's first gameday! He was not in a very smiley mood but I do think he enjoyed taking in the sights! Our first stop was Tiger Walk! We got there a few minutes early so I took a quick few shots of my little guy.

{I may be kind of partial to those blue eyes and chubby little hands.}

Matthew held Cameron while we watched Tiger Walk. I'm sure Cam thought it was pretty humorous to see all of us hoop'n&holler'n over these men walking by. We were most excited to see our new head coach, Gus Malzahn walk by! 

Matthew always recognizes most of the players. I'm so glad to have him there to tell me who is who. I'm sure Cam will be too one day :)

After Tiger Walk we made our way through the busiest part of campus and went to the Alumni tailgate tent! We always love to stop by there because alumni members get free MommaG's sandwiches, hotdogs, popcorn, chips, cookies, and drinks! We also run into a lot of family there!

We finally made it to our seats about a half hour before kickoff! We are so thankful to have Mammaw and Diane to share their tickets with us when they aren't using them :)

Before half time I met up with Gigi to let her take Cameron home! He did so great, but it was a late game so I knew he needed to get home! But before leaving we hung out under the stadium for awhile and took some fun pictures! Cameron must have gotten a second wind!!

{We love our little Tiger so much!!}

It was a very hot day and continued to be very warm that night. Gigi got a wet paper towel and Cameron REALLY enjoyed it :) 

We were so happy to beat Washington State and become 1-0! Since we now live ~5.5 hours away we know we won't be visiting the Loveliest Village on the Plains as much as we would like! But a victory when we are there is always a good thing!!

So I would say Cameron had a wonderful first gameday and game experience!! He was such a trooper and did great the whole day :) I'm sure we will have him saying "War Eagle!" in no time!!