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A few pictures of Kalli's room

We are slowly getting things finished up in Kalli's room.  It's really hard to get anything done when you have a preschooler running around!  I'm pretty sure everything won't be completely finished until Kalli is actually here and that's okay.  I'd rather enjoy my time with Kagen than worry about all the little details in this room.  I'm almost positive we had Kagen's room finished by the time I hit this point in my pregnancy!!  Funny how things change the second time around.  I wonder if the third baby will get anything!! ha!

What's nice about having another girl is that we already have a lot of what we need. I'm so thankful for that. The Lord is good!! I did sell some of Kagen's clothing not too long ago but, luckily I kept most of it plus we got some adorable outfits AND diapers at our shower this past Sunday.  Our Sunday school class was so good to us!  We are really blessed to be with that group of people.

                                     



                                              While I was snapping pictures Kagen asked if I would take hers.  Then she wanted one with me.   She's such a sweet little girl.    

Big girl!

This morning Kagen got promoted to a big girl Sunday School class.  I was so excited because I knew she would love it!  She loves learning and loves being with her friends!  She went right into the class room, on all fours....    Today she wanted to be a dog but, on the way to church she was a cow. ha!  Her teacher said she did great and that she was a very smart girl.  Makes me proud!  It also makes me want to enroll her in school(only 2 days a week) even more because of how much she liked it.  We'll see.... I've been going back and forth with that decision for a year now!  Not sure if momma is ready for that yet. 

I wanted to snap some pictures of Kagen after her big day.  She was in such a silly mood.  I love that little stinker.

This is something new she has started.   She'll say, "watch momma!!"

  then give me this look.  It's pretty funny.   She's going to be an actress I tell you!

And we're done with pictures....

I can't believe how fast my baby is growing up.   I'm really enjoying this age even with the random tantrums.  Now that she can communicate better with me the tantrums aren't near as bad and they are getting few and far between.  Hope I didn't just jinx myself!!  I just love watching her grow, but I just wish it didn't happen so fast.

Exhausted!

This week has been full of water and sun!!  I'm officially burnt to a crisp.  I love summer though!!  It makes me so happy but, it has been HOT. 

Kendall came to play with Kagen on Wednesday and they had the best time.  Kagen is a bossy lil stinker but, she loves him.  We're so excited they're back in Texas and can play with us!!

Thursday we went swimming with Levi and Brody at my parent's house.  The kids had a blast jumping in the pool....over and over and over.  ha! 

                                     

Today Kagen and I went to Canton Trades Day with my Mom.  We got there at 9 hoping to beat the crowds and the heat.  The heat caught up to us fast!!  We lasted about 2 1/2 hours before heading to the air conditioned shopping center.   We took Kagen this time and she did great!!  We carried a little fan with us and she was content.  We might have thrown in a snow cone and ice cream to help! haha  Thanks NaNa! 

We wore her out!! haha

I was looking for an empty frame and found one today for $5!  I saw the neatest project and thought I would try it out as a bow holder for Kalli's room.  I got a little over eager and primed it before I took the before picture.   I hope it turns out cute, but if not I'll find abother use for it.  =)

Water fun!

Yesterday we spent the day at my parent's house and had a bbq.  Kagen was so excited to finally get to go swimming.  My mom bought her some little arm floats and once she figured them out, she wanted nothing to do with us after that!!

Today we met some friends at the spray park for lunch and some fun in the water.  The kids had a blast.  Kagen wasn't too sure about it and just observed.  After that, we went swimming at Jessica's house with Max and Lisa.  Kagen enjoyed bossing Max around.  haha 

30 weeks

Pregnancy Highlights:


How Far Along: 30 Weeks

Size of baby: Almost 3lbs (head of cabbage) About 15.7 inches long

Total Weight Gain/Loss: Gained 25lbs   YEP.... 25lbs!!!!!  yikes.

Maternity Clothes: I have a pair of shorts and a few tops I wear but, everything else normal.   The belly band it still working on my regular jeans....as of now.
Gender: It’s a GIRL! Kalli Reese Richardson

Movement: She's still very active.  She likes to really start moving around just in time for my bed time.

Sleep: Not great but, I never sleep all that great.

What I miss: Sleeping on my stomach

Cravings: My cravings have kind of disappeared.  I'm just thirsty all the time, if that counts.
Symptoms: I hardly have heartburn anymore but, my sciatic nerve will start hurting early in the morning...and wake me up!

Best Moment this week: Having Kagen come up to my tummy and talk to Kalli.  She is going to be the best big sister!!




I  hated to do a picture today.  I was feeling BIG and I had no desire to do my hair because I would be spending the day outside.  I've hit the miserable point.....and I still have 10 weeks!

I can already tell that Kagen and Kalli will be complete opposites.  Kagen always stayed in a ball, but Kalli loves to stay stretched out.  I'm hoping that means she'll be real laid back.   Kalli also likes kicking me in my ribs and she rolls around a lot.  Kagen was always so low I never felt her kick my ribs.  I could also breath much easier with Kagen.  It's amazing how different everything is.  And, if I don't eat on time, Kalli will let me know!  This child loves to food!   I had my 30 week check up this morning and they gave me paper work to get registered at the hospital.  ALREADY?!!  I can not wrap my head around having two kids.  It will be interesting.  Kalli's room is slowly coming along.  All I really lack is getting decor for it.  I also need to go through Kagen's clothes and see what I need to buy.  Now that summer is here I'm sure these months are really going to start flying by.  I can't wait to meet Kalli but, I don't want to rush it either.

Weekend highlights...

We had planned on taking Kagen to the Fort Worth Zoo on Saturday but, Lex finished a job he was doing early so we decided to go Friday instead.  We had the best time.  Kagen did wonderful, especially since she didn't get a nap that day.  Her favorite part was riding the train.  That's ALL she talked about the rest of the day.  The weather was perfect too.  But, I was one tired Mom at the end of the day!!  Being 6 months pregnant and walking around that HUGE place can wear you out!!

Showing us what an elephant does

  I had planned on attending a baby shower the next morning but, Kagen slept late and so did I.   I didn't realize how exhausted we would be!!   That afternoon I met up with Lisa to see a movie and then we had a late lunch.  Afterwards she brought her nephew over so he and Kagen could play.  Kagen LOVES Max.  But Max....he isn't too sure about my wild child.  Ha!

 I have to brag on Lisa. She is very talented in many areas but, my favorite is her painting.  When I was pregnant with Kagen she made the sweetest thing for her room!   I'm so excited because she is going to make one for Kalli.  =)    I can't wait to see it!!

   Sunday was church and then lunch at my parent's house.   Sunday night there was an awards ceremony for the AWANA program at church.  It was so neat to watch all those sweet kiddos get excited about their awards.  They worked really hard for them too!!  I really enjoyed helping this year and can't wait for it to start again. 

  I also want to post BEFORE pictures of the dressers that my Mom let me have.  They belonged to her, then my sister and I used them.  They have just been sitting in their storage building so I asked if I could have them.  =)  The tall dresser drawers are going into Kalli's room and the dresser is going in my living room.  I can't wait to get started on them!