34 Weeks!

Holy cow six weeks left!  I am starting to get the feeling this baby is going to come early purely because I have nothing ready like I would like to.  We still have yet to rearrange our room and get the crib set up, I have started to cut some squares for the quilts but am only 10% done, ha, and I still need to do some deep cleaning and carpet shampooing!   This weekend I will be doing none of those things either since we are taking a babymoon to Phoenix.  Basically, a weekend to just hang out by the pool, visit some friends, and do a little shopping. Originally we were going to have some maternity pictures done while we were there too but Andrew and Johanna cruised through Kingman on Sunday and took some for us in the Hualapai Mountains.  I am in LOVE with the preview photos and can't wait to see the rest of them!  If you'd like to check them out you can go to her blog here. 

Here we are at 34 weeks! I saw Dr. Thomas on Tuesday and he said he was going to sign off since everything is looking great.  He did a little ultrasound and said everything looked squashed ha!  I know I was saying how I don't feel the baby in my right rib this time but it could be because his or her head is sitting near my rib.  He said there is still plenty of time for he or she to turn the proper way though and I am praying he or she does!

Baby Casson #3 weighs approx 4.75lbs and is almost 18 inches long. About the size of a cantaloupe.

Here's a squishy picture of our little bean from Tuesday :)

Profile with hand in mouth, stomach, and a leg.

Kids Triathlon

Our boys participated in their first triathlon on Sunday! We weren't really sure what to expect but the boys had a blast.  We woke them up bright and early at 6:20am.  We started by just opening their doors.  Colin didn't budge at all and Liam told us to "Close my door". Once we got them up and ready they jumped in the car willingly.

Once we got there we pinned their numbers on and waited for the race to begin.

Colin with his number

Boys before the race.

Love these guys

Colin went first.  Daddy and him swimming,

I dried Colin off a little put on his race shirt and shoes and he hopped on his bike.  Daddy stayed back so he could be with Liam and Grandma Casson followed in case we needed assistance.

Sweet boy

Colin did excellent on his run.  He took off and was so cute but he didn't care to run back up the hill and started playing with the cones.

I missed Liam swimming but had Sadie grab the other camera out of the bag so she could take a few pictures.  He did a great job and swam the whole way by himself with the life jacket on.

He seemed to enjoy it.

Then it was off to the biking part.

We discovered we really need to get Liam a bigger bike (which is already our plan for his birthday in November)  The balancing bike is just too short but he did a good lap and a half with it and then traded it out for the tricycle.

Good job buddy!

Minuet was like a pro and cruised right along.

Then it was time for the run.  We had Liam head the wrong direction so he ran a pretty good sized lap.  Chris was telling him he needed to do two but since we clearly went the wrong way and he ran pretty far he was pooped. So one lap was all he did :)

He was a thirst guy afterwards.

These boys seemed to have a lot of fun and LOVED getting a medal.

Afterwards we went to IHOP with G&G Casson, Grandma Snay, and Aunt Sadie.  It was a lovely Sunday morning and the boys took some lengthy naps.

33 Weeks

Time is going so quickly that I thought I was 32 weeks again, ha!  Here we are at 33 weeks!  I still can't believe it.  I have not started either quilt but am really hoping to get going on it this weekend.  I know I keep saying that but I am so tired in the afternoon when the boys are napping that a nap for myself just seems like a better idea.  My feet have been aching a little more especially on the days that I work.  Monday was a long one and I was at work from 7AM-9:45PM, this baby and I made it through but we were both happy to be home and kick up my feet.  He or she seemed to enjoy the moment of rest also because he/she immediately started having a dance party in my belly.  It  is funny how each baby has there own special movements in my belly.  This one is very active and likes to give about 5-7 punches in a row, real quick and then takes a minute and does it again.  So far baby Casson #3 is not living in my right rib yet either which I am thankful for :)

I have recently become super worried about this pregnancy again and hoping that our sweet baby is healthy.  I have done this with both the other ones too but this one seems different.  I think because I am not fully comfortable with my OB practice that I am more nervous about things. I just keep praying every night that everything will go just great and we will have a healthy boy or girl. 

Baby Casson #3 is a little over 4 lbs and has passed the 17 inch mark.  He or she is about the size of a pineapple.

The other day when we took Colin shopping for his birthday we came across a Bumblebee onesie.  We thought the boys would get a kick out it especially if they end up with a little brother.  We decided we should wait on buying it but then Chris had to go back to Wal-Mart last night to pick up a couple things and came home with it.  It's officially been decided that a little brother or sister can wear it and if it is a girl we will just put a yellow bow on her head, ha!

I showed the boys tonight and they think it is an awesome outfit.

Liam especially liked it and said it would be like his bumblebee t-shirt.

He then looked at it sweetly and said "This is so cute."

7 MORE WEEKS!!!

Two Wonderful Years!

It's hard to believe that my little baby boy is already two years old! It has been a wonderful two years and Colin has been such a great addition to our family.  Colin has been talking more and more lately and has mastered the word "no" and "mine" especially when playing with his brother.  When he does say "no" it is usually in the cutest way.  He usually has a sweet silly look on his face and says "nooo."  Someday I'll have to try and get it on video. Colin still takes a minute to warm up to crowds of people and usually wants me close by until he is ready to be social but if he knows you well enough he will let his little personality shine through.  Colin still has light brown, wavy hair, big blue eyes, and very kissable cheeks.  Colin is an excellent sleeper at night but naps are a struggle.  We've had some battles.  He will stay in his bed but he likes to play and do everything in his power to keep himself awake.  There have been days where it takes him 1-2 hours to fall asleep!  There is no way he can survive without a nap though.  He continues to eat well but has become a little more picky about his choices lately unless he is starving.  Colin loves to play with his brother and copies just about everything he does.  This also means he has learned to throw tantrums earlier which is not my favorite thing but he has also learned to play pretend and especially loves to be a puppy dog.  He does a great job playing independently, too, but occasionally just wants his momma to play with him.  The other night he brought me a stuffed animal that I had to do what he did and follow him around the house.  We had a good time :)

Colin had his two-year-old appointment today and was 35.5 inches and 29lbs.  That puts him in the 90th percentile for height and 60th percentile for weight.  He currently wears an 8 size shoe although 7.5 would be more ideal.  He wears a 2T although it depends on the brand and a 3T in Pj's.  

He's also a smart little fella!  He figured out recently that he could hang (magnetic) trains from Liam's (metal-framed) bed. Ha

For Colin's birthday we sang Happy Birthday to him when he woke up, which he was more than happy about.  Then he opened a couple books from mom, dad, and big brother.

He was excited to see it was some more Pout Pout Fish books and of course we had to read them right away.

At his birthday party someone else got him the same present Chris and I had bought for him, so G&G came to hang with Liam and Colin went with us to the store so he could choose a new gift after we returned the one from us.  We wandered up and down aisles but nothing seemed to spark his interest.  Then he came across some How To Train Your Dragon bath squirts ("baby dragons") and that was it.  He handed them to me and wanted to get in the cart.  Then we picked up Liam and G&G and went to Chili's for a birthday lunch.  They even sang to him there and he ate a little ice cream.  

After naps we went to G&G Snay's for a little swimming and backyard fun.  I think he enjoyed his day :)

We love you more than you will ever know sweet Colin.  We are so proud of you and love watching you grow. We can't wait to see what the future holds!

2 days old

1 year old

2 years old!

We love you sweet angel!

Colin's 2nd Birthday Party

Colin had a wonderful second birthday!  Thank you to everyone who came and celebrated our little guy.  We went over to G&G's in the morning to get some things set up for his party.  When Chris and I came home with his party balloons he was pretty excited.

His cupcake cake

Birthday shirt

Train of food

Track and all :) Liam helped tape the wheels to the cars.  He was really helpful

Party favors

and his birthday sign!

He arrived at his party a couple minutes late but it was because he was finishing up his nap.  It took him a minute to warm up to everyone but once he did he was ready to go.

He ate a little snack and once the kids arrived they headed outside to the sandbox.

He was enjoying himself

Close up

Sweet Madelyn sporting her hat.

These guys had fun playing in the pool. Colin joined for a few but I think he decided the bigger kids were a little too big for him.

These two had a blast in the pool

Liam went to Riley and Payton's birthday party earlier in the afternoon so he was pretty exhausted even though he did get about an hour nap.  He hung out quietly in the chair for a little bit.

Macy and Colin

Love this one of him and his cousin Westley

He had a blast playing with the mister

Finally it was time for birthday cake.  Colin had the cutest face while everyone sang to him.  It was a shy little look but at the same time you could tell he was enjoying that everyone was singing to him.

Then he was pumped to eat the frosting on his candle

 Momma and her birthday boy.

Brothers

Wearing his choo choo hat

Once it was time to open presents everyone came inside.  These three kiddos ran in circles for few minutes.

Brooke helping Colin open his first gift.

Colin wanted to sit down and check out each gift.  It was hard to keep him on task to keep opening presents. I couldn't blame him, of course you want to check out each new toy.

More opening

The kids were all so great and waited patiently for Colin to open his gifts

Payton looking cute in her choo choo hat.

Great Grandma and Colin

Colin, daddy, and Patrick.

Grandma and Colin

Colin had an awesome time! Jenni thanks for bringing your girls even though I know they were tired and probably wanted to go home and play with their new toys :) Thanks to the Dysons for making the trip from Phoenix it was great seeing you guys! And thanks to everyone else who came he really had a great day.

Uncle Matt had to work but stopped by eventually and said hey to Colin.

We all stayed at G&G's for a little bit after everyone left and cleaned up and the boys played with the new toys.  Liam overall did a great job handling his brother's birthday.  It was hard at times because they both wanted to play with a new toy but Liam seemed to understand that is was Colin's day and his new toy and he too will be having a birthday soon enough.  He's already telling me what he wants, ha!

We got home late and as I scooped Colin up, he had his head resting on my shoulder and I said "Come on birthday boy" as we walked to his room and he sweetly looked at me with a big smile and said "Birthday happy" and then started making a blowing noise like he was blowing out his candles.  It was the cutest and then I laid him down in his bed and he quickly closed his eyes and still had a smile on his face. It must have been a pretty good day :)