Gearing up for Baby!!!

I am in total nesting mode. I almost have the nursery complete for the arrival of our baby boy. Yay! I bought a really cute stencil and stenciled the crib wall of the nursery. Here are some in-process shots:

Oh that hubs of mine :) I will post pics of the completed nursery soon!!

And here I am at 38 weeks, in ALL my glory! Baby can't get here soon enough!

The Canyon

I love living in Utah because there are so many beautiful places to explore, and a bazillion canyons to visit. We headed up the canyon in Alpine one Sunday after church--I didn't expect it to be so cold! I think I was dying of cold, but Liam and Anthony didn't seem to mind. They had a blast throwing rocks in the river, climbing up mountains, and scaling large rocks. Oh these boys of mine!

And this was my view. Lovely.

Family Bowling Night

This is the first time we have gone bowling as a family! I sat and watched Anthony and Liam bowl. Bowling when you're full on pregnant...not very comfortable haha Liam had a great time, though. He would, however, get upset when we tried to help him lift his bowling ball---kept insisting he could lift it by himself. Other than that, family bowling night was a success!

Liam Turns 2!

I can't believe I have a two year old! Where does the time go?? Liam turned 2 in April, and we had a great time celebrating this amazing little boy.

We took him to the zoo for the first time, and he absolutely loved it. All day leading up to it he kept saying, "I go zoo! I go zoo!" and "Lions, rawr!" Needless to say the kid had fun :)

Followed by a celebration with friends and family that weekend.

Happy Birthday Liam! You are one loved little boy.

Just because people have asked...

Here are a few belly shots.

On the left is 29 weeks, and on the right is 30 weeks along. 10 weeks to go.

I. Can't. Wait. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Life Lately

What we've been up to.

We took Liam to Jump On It. He was very timid at first, but after 10 minutes the kid went all out. Love seeing him smile.

We've been cooking...

 And cleaning...

Playing baseball.

And golf without pants, naturally.

More baseball.

MORE baseball.

And last but not least, MORE BASEBALL!!

Liam plays baseball every chance he gets. He takes his mitt, helmet, and glove with him wherever he goes. In the car, to the store, on a walk. He even goes to sleep at night with his mitt on his hand. If this kid doesn't end up playing in the Major League then I will be completely surprised!

6 months in a nutshell. A tiny, tiny nutshell.

Soooo, not too sure if anyone even reads this anymore. I have definitely slacked on my blogging lately---for 6 months to be exact. Here is my plan: just post one giant post with mini tib bits of all the things happening over here in the Hughes' household the last 6 months.

SEPTEMBER.

Still playing outside at the park.  I can hardly recall what above freezing weather feels like now...

Of course a highlight of Septmeber was finding out I am pregnant with baby number 2! Great day :)

Family BBQ's up the canyon.

OCTOBER.

Attempting to potty train...let's just say this is still a work in progress 6 months later!

A trip to Heehaw Farms.

Halloween.

NOVEMBER.

My family came to Utah to spend Thanksgiving with us, and we hosted Thanksgiving dinner in our new HOUSE. It was so nice to have a house where everyone could fit :) Sadly I didn't get many pictures!

And my 27th birthday. A birthday "cake" (Thanksgiving pie!) and dinner at the Cheesecake Factory.

DECEMBER.

Getting ready for the Christmas season!

Christmas in Sandpoint with my family. Good memories.

Infamous North Idaho weather. Can't beat the view from our house.

Opening presents.

JANUARY.

A trip to the Dinosaur Museum.

Bumming around inside...since this winter has been SO FREEZING WE CAN'T GO OUTSIDE!

FEBRUARY. I do have some good shots of Valentine's Day and other things, but Liam is waking up from his nap...and that's my cue to finish up blogging for today. Hopefully I will post more before another 6 months goes by!!