We had the best time at the Tulip Festival at Thanksgiving Pointe! It was beautiful and they did great at social distancing and masks which was awesome. The flowers were lovely, the lantern lane was so cute, and the Secret Garden was a hit as always! The kids had fun in the gazebo and playing on the paths. We went and got lunch after which was delicious. Graham was SO tired on the way home and was clutching an old In N Out straw which made us laugh. In the evening we went to a family bridal shower for Randy’s cousin and it was so fun to get to see everyone finally. The best way to kick off Mother’s Day Weekend!
Our lot officially has a sign and address! I had to go over and take a picture! We had our groundbreaking meeting and met our contractor and they will start digging next week! It sounds like it may take a little longer than we thought to get finished due to lumber and concrete shortages, but we will be ok! It’s just so exciting that we are going to be getting started soon. I’ve bought an entertainment center already and have a whole list of things to buy for the house soon!
33 weeks and I can’t believe how real it is getting that baby boy will be here soon! I have a big list of things I need to do to get ready. It feels like the time has flow by, but also gone so slowly. I really don’t know if I’m ready for another newborn! Ready or not, he’s coming! We’re stuck between names Maxwell (Wells), Zayn, Grayson, Stockton, and Davis. We’ll have to see how we feel when he’s born! Next month is baby month! I’m still feeling really good which I’m super grateful for.
The warm weather is AMAZING and Graham is loving going outside to play with the neighborhood kids, jump on the tramp, go for walks, and ride his bike or scooter. He’s so smart and loves doing our little preschool lessons. I’m so proud of him and how he’s growing up. He tells me at least a dozen times a day “Mom, did you know I love you and that we’re best friends?” I’m praying so hard that he never wants to stop being my best friend. He loves Sunflower by Post Malone, Immortals by Fall Out Boy, You’re Welcome from Moana, Life Is A Highway by Rascal Flats, and a few other songs that we listen to on repeat. He loves reading Happy Valentine’s Day Mouse over and over and is getting SO PUMPED for his 3rd birthday. He also loves the Jazz and asks us about the players and their favorite colors often. I’m obsessed with him!
Graham got invited to Charlotte’s 4th birthday party this week and we had so much fun! He is getting great at playing with other kids and it was a fantastic time.
We went on a fun activity day to see Jurassic Quest! We drove through these GIANT dinosaurs in our car and they moved, we listened to fun facts about them, and it was a really fun activity! Graham kept ROARING at them and we were amazed that they had fur on them–which is apparently a thing! We ate lunch at Cafe Rio which was wild because we haven’t eaten in a restaurant for a LONG time. Dad is finally done with busy season and hasn’t had to work on the weekends in two weeks which is so much fun! We also took family photos on Sunday morning before going to church, and we’re so excited to see how they turn out! It was fun to go to Memory Grove and Graham wanted to Spider-Man crawl up the trees. He’s VERY into Into the Spider-verse and wants to ask everyone who their favorite Spider-Man is.
Graham also got a BIG KID BED! It’s wild he’s big enough to have a bed and he’s been doing SO great transitioning. He got out of it a couple times but honestly has been so great at the transition.
We’re getting closer and closer to Baby Low which is WILD.
AND Graham had the stomach flu this week. He woke up at 2 AM to throw up all over his new big kid bed. We did lots of laundry, didn’t sleep much, and watched lots of movies the next day. Graham was SO SWEET and told us he loved us a million times and had such a great attitude the whole time. I was such a proud mom!
It was such a windy day and Graham had been BEGGING us to fly a kite! We got it up in the air and he kept screaming FLY SISU and it was TOO CUTE. He absolutely loved it even though the wind almost knocked him over! We are loving the warmer weather and go on walks almost every day. Graham loves pointing out the flowers, picking pine cones or dandelions, pushing his stroller and running down the hilly streets. We’ve made some wonderful memories walking around our neighborhood and it makes me sad how fast he’s growing up.
We had dinner with Alexon and with Courtney and Tommy and Graham was such a trooper! He was so good at the restaurants even though we haven’t been in one for a long time. He was OBSESSED with both Alexon and Courtney after, he made Alexon come read a bedtime story to him and the next day drew pictures of them. It was too cute!
Graham and Dad had the BEST time at the Jazz game. Graham got spoiled rotten with play-doh ice cream, a churro, and a hat for him and Dad to share! They saw the Jazz Bear or as Graham called it, the Basketball Fox. They loved seeing all the players and cheering as loud as they could. Graham didn’t want to leave when it was over. We were so glad they got a chance to wear their matching Donovon jersey’s and enjoy time at the game!
Graham also wants to be like Dad in EVERY way. So cute it melts my heart.
We went to Cross E Ranch and had a BLAST for baby animal days! Graham got to hold and pet chicks, bunnies, baby goats, cows, a yak, and an alpaca! We went on the tractor ride and saw TONS of cows and calves, and Graham SOBBED as he went down the giant slide hahaha. But he loved the jump zone! He did a great job being brave and trying new things which is always awesome. The warm weather is making me so happy and we spend lots of time outside going on “nice walks” and jumping on the trampoline, blowing bubbles, and more.
We’re getting super excited for little BRO to get here in just a few months and go outside to do fun stuff with us!
We had a wonderful Easter this year. It was General Conference weekend which always makes it extra special. We spent the week talking about Holy Week and how we can remember Jesus and what He did for us. Graham was very sweet about learning about Jesus and it made me so happy.
The Easter Bunny came on Saturday! Graham got a Thomas the Train he can ride which he was THRILLED about, some outdoor toys like chalk and bubbles, books, and of course plenty of candy! The egg hunt took a LONG time because Graham had to ride on his train to each and every egg. We made eggs benedict and then went to Grandma Ann’s and Grandpa Phil’s. We ate a delicious stroganoff dinner and Graham got to find eggs. We went outside and it was so warm and nice. It was seriously my favorite!
Sunday we woke up and went on an Easter hike which was so fun! Graham walked almost the whole way and was such a great trooper. I can’t wait to go on more hikes with him as he grows up. We made a delicious Easter charcuterie board which was SO yummy. Then we went to Grandma and Grandpa Low’s for a fun outdoor egg hunt. We played spikeball and kube outside in the warm weather. It was wonderful!
I am so thankful for Jesus Christ and all he did for ME and our family. I can’t comprehend it.
I have been thinking about the song I Know That My Redeemer Lives and all the things listed in there. And it makes me tear up. We’re so blessed.
Sundays are becoming more and more special in our house. We eat dumplings and miso and ramen and talk about Jesus. Graham loves watching some LDS kids videos. We went back to church and G wanted to point out all the kids that weren’t behaving well hahahaha. I get some time to read and listen to scriptures and talks which is awesome. I’m finding so much joy and fulfillment in the way we worship now.
Randy has been insanely insanely busy this week so it’s been lots of time for me and G which is fun. He loves our little preschool, reading books, and going for a “nice walk” now that the weather is warmer. He’s getting older and is starting to argue with me which is a new one for us hahaha but we are figuring out how to navigate that part of our relationship. He’s the sweetest little guy and I just pinch myself every day that he’s mine.
We’re counting down the days until baby brother joins us and I can’t believe I’m already in the last trimester! It’s going slow and fast at the same time. I’m terrified and excited at the same time!
For now I’m going to just soak in every moment with Graham and every baby kick and all the crazy adventures we’re having right now.
The weather is FINALLY getting warmer which is amazing! The other day Graham and I met up at the park to socially distant feed ducks with a friend. And then a few days later we went to our future neighborhood and did a great walk around the lake and played at one of the playgrounds! Graham is getting SO brave about the playgrounds and wants to climb up the ladders and go down the slide and it makes my mama heart so happy!
Lately I want to remember how Graham calls McDonald’s “Old McDonald’s” and how he wants to play chase every day before bed. How he loves having the Alexa timer go off and is super obedient when it does. How he wants to cook me food in his kitchen or fight off bad guys in the car. How he still is a little shy and the neighborhood kids know to give him space when they’re all outside, which is funny and sweet. How he’s so particular about where things go on his chair and which outfit he wears which makes me laugh. How he wants to tie his hair up and wear blue light glasses just like his daddy. How he is trying to tell us he needs all new toys because when his baby brother comes, he will get all his old toys 😂 He’s the sweetest little boy and I don’t know what I would do without him.
I was also able to get my COVID shot! What a BLESSING! A hidden blessing of gestational diabetes. I did have a little crying breakdown the other day about not being able to eat a sticky finger salad, but that is what it is haha! In a lot of ways GD is actually harder this time around. My fasting numbers are little bit harder to control and I learned that in subsequent pregnancies it can be harder to manage overall. So I’m going to keep doing my best and we’ll see where we land.
Graham still loves his little preschool that we do at home every day, I still love work and it’s going really well, Randy is almost done with busy season HALLELUJAH and we are getting excited for everything ahead! Graham’s birthday, our anniversary, warmer weather, then BABY BROTHER, my sister coming home from her mission—it’s going to be an amazing spring and summer and I couldn’t be more excited for what’s around the corner.
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