6 Months Large

I'm a little shy about putting lots of pictures of my belly up, but when I saw this picture I could def tell I was chunking out!!! hahah I can still squeeze in some of my comfy clothes but I could barely squeeze on my bathing suit last night! LOL! Dan had to help pull it up! I am glad I didn't have to buy a new one for this summer though, and Dan told me I can spoil myself with a new one next summer when I get my beach bod back.....hahah (YEAH RIGHT)!

Best Parts so far:

• As always, I love hearing that strong little heart beat (Aug. 11th) and since Dan couldn't make it to the appointment, my SWEET nurse practitioner had the precious idea to call him and let him hear the heartbeat while he was at work. This time I didn't cry the whole way home, I was VERY VERY happy and smiley after hearing the great report!
• Dan and I both felt the baby's movement on the outside the same night a few weeks back, but I have been feeling lots of moving for the past couple weeks. I love putting my hands and pressing and feeling a little kick! 
• We welcomed our little nephew last week and knowing that he has arrived just reminds me that my time is coming soon...which kinda scares me (A LOT!!!) but we have got a lot to do before that....We have got our flooring bought and paint to redo our bassinet...My Grampie MacLean made this for ME when I was born....and there are a few repairs and repaint it as well as making it a bit higher as I am sure my back will not feel like bending so far down to the ground to put the babes in...plus we need to find a mattress this size! This will be the BEFORE pic...I'll post later when we get it all done!
  
• I have had the best summer, and I am so thankful I haven't had to miss any work for feeling sick, in pain or nauseous at all. There was one day I kinda wanted to stay home, but I was tough and made it through. I am so glad that I have pretty much felt physically capable of everything. I do notice I am very emo/moody and as much as I notice, my darlin husband notices it more, but he treats me like a champ and is so good to me. I can't wait to see him as a Daddy. 

Wonderful August

There is a very short season of hot weather here on PEI. So when that weather comes...all we can think to do is drive straight to the beach! We have gone to some pretty BEAUTIFUL places this summer.

Canoe Cove (10 min drive away)

near "Camp Seggie" beach with the littles!

Canoe Cove, again!! with Turner and Ally

North Rustico during Hurricane Arthur with Hebbs *for about 2 minutes, until we got sand blasted*

Brackley Beach, with my students

The BEAUTIFUL AMAZING BASINHEAD, about 1hr. 30 min. drive!! But we camped beside it so it was basically a 1 minute drive!!!

Camping in Nova Scotia at Laurie Provincial Park

MAN! I am so  blessed to live to close to so much beauty. Summer has been wonderful. I am thankful---although some days my students drive me nuts by falling asleep and constantly sneaking their phones under the desk!!!---for a job. I pray every day to be an effective teacher...I wrote out this verse and its basically what I strive for in life....3 qualities I want---Patience, Gentleness and Kindness----2 Timothy 2:24-24.

I am now 21 weeks preggers!!!

The best things so far:

• BY FAR....the ultrasound on Aug 1. We got to see all the sweet parts from the head to the hands to the toes...but did not identify a gender!!! We are excited to find that out on December 17th!! I really hope this babe is on time, cuz I want to bring them home for Christmas!!!
• I kinda feel movement but nothing that I could really for sure say "it's a kick!!" but yesterday I was really wondering! I know its the baby inside moving and that feels wonderful, but it's not really consistent or obvious yet. 
• We still haven't bought much for this little ones room, but a few little treasures here and there. It's overwhelming thinking of what to get first, but thankfully we still have a few months to budget and prepare. 
• I'm def noticing my belly's growing larger!!! I still wear lots of comfy clothes and got to go shopping a bit in Halifax for some new matern stuff, but mostly getting it off FB/Value Village! I am thankful for all the clothes that fit me, are long enough and don't hurt my belly at this moment! 
• Love seeing Danny's reaction watching the ultrasound. He is going to be an amazing Dad. I love hearing him talk about names and he already claimed bedtime routines with the littles! We have been trying to find names, but a lot of my favorites are used by people already but we have a girl and a boy up our sleeves that we like so far!!!