Maternity Photos

Aunt Krista took our maternity pictures of our soon to be family of four.  Brody was not too thrilled about taking pictures (shocker, I know), but it sure did help having Granny and cousin Addy there to entertain him.  During the shoot, I was 33 weeks along with our little bundle of energy.  Most people say I'm carrying smaller with Olivia, yet don't let her size fool you.  She is on the move in my tummy, as if I'm holding the Winter Olympics. I don't know if my lack of self control in drinking caffeine has made the difference this time around, or she is just taking more after her father (I guess time will tell). We had our 34 week appointment last week and the doctor said that she has dropped and is right on track for a December delivery.  We already love you like crazy Livi Kate!!

Our sweet Olivia Kate

I had my 30 week ultrasound of our sweet Olivia "Livi" Kate a couple of weeks ago.  We finally made her name official and ordered her Christmas stocking embroidered with her name. Based on the ultrasound, she is a healthy baby girl weighing a whopping 3 and 1/2 pounds already.  What more could you ask for?  She EVEN has hair.  I'll have to admit she looks a lot like her brother too.  We can't wait to meet you beautiful girl!!

Boo at the Zoo

After a day of moving to our new house in Satellite Beach, Brody and I stopped by Boo at the Zoo with some friends while Daddy was at the station.  Besides the trick or treating, we got to enjoy a train ride and pet a few animals during our visit.  It was good practice for Brody to test this whole trick or treating thing out.  At first, he would gladly go up to the people and take some candy, yet after the night grew on he was just as content staying in his stroller while Mommy held out his bag of candy.  The night ended with one tired monkey asleep in his stroller.

Isabella and Brody

My friend Angela and I with the kiddos

 

Trick or Treat

We became beachside residents the weekend before Halloween (post on the move coming soon).  Trick or treating was our first event in our new neighborhood in Satellite Beach.  Our little man was dressed up as a monkey along with his sidekick, Wrigley, as a banana.  We started out at Brody's friend Grayson's house and then ventured around with them in the surrounding streets.  Brody LOVED grabbing candy from the neighbors' bowl of goodies.  He was so excited he didn't even wait to take the wrapper off to taste the sweet goodness of his new find!

He didn't want Daddy to miss out on all the excitement (Yes, that scraggly lookin' thing is a  mustache on Daddy's face)

His face ix priceless!

All the Dads with their boys

Brody's sitter, Dee, was our last stop before heading home.  We took some family pictures and a much needed break from all the walking.  Taking a picture of Brody and Wrigley together was a little difficult to say the least.  We were trying to bribe Wrigley with a treat but then Brody would tackle him, so we did what most respectable parents would do, bribe them both with food.:)

Brody, Brody Pumpkin Eater

We stopped by the pumpkin patch down the street a couple of weeks ago.  It was neat to see Brody trying to choose a pumpkin.  His way of choosing was based on the mere principle of which pumpkin was the easiest one to pick up.

We then carved our first pumpkin as a family.  Brody was not too big on touching the stuff with his hands. He was much more comfortable using the spoon to stir the goop and scoop it out.  We had to watch out for Wrigs because he thought the goop was pretty delicious.  So what did Brody decide to do?  Follow suit of course, and see what all the fuss was about.

Brody's feelings were hurt after he was told "No" for feeding Wrigley.  Look at that bottom lip!

Green Meadows Farm

 We went to Green Meadows Farm Petting Zoo in Kissimmee this past weekend.  We were very excited about this trip because of all the great reviews.  This was the closest thing we had in Florida that compared to all the fall festivities we missed in IL.  Boy, we were NOT disappointed!!  They took you on a guided tour through the farm where you got to see pigs, cows, goats, sheep, chickens, turkeys, ducks, donkeys, and more!!  Not to mention, Brody got to experience a pony ride, train ride, and hayride.  At the end, we selected a pumpkin from the pumpkin patch.  It was a lot of fun.  This pregnant momma and family were one tired bunch after the day was over.

Brody and I taking a picture in front of the farm.  Brody not too thrilled because I picked him up from his stroller pushing duties.

One of Brody's favorite things to do, pushing the stroller.

Brody petting the turkeys

Brody was BEYOND excited for the pony ride.  As soon as he got on the pony he was grinning from ear to ear.  I don't know who was more excited about the pony ride, Daddy or Brody.  They both were filled with excitement when they were coming my way.   They told us the best place to take pictures would be at the end of the ride.  I wasn't sure about that because I thought Brody might like the ride for the first five seconds and by the time we got to the area to take our picture he'd be OVER IT!  Boy was I wrong!!  He lit up from the moment he got on the pony and the smile didn't go away.  It was such a great moment to see Brody so brave.

  

All Aboard! Brody really enjoyed listening to the train whistle and looking at all the animals from the train ride. It was definitely a nice and RELAXING change of pace from the walking.

You EVEN got to milk a cow during the tour.  Brody actually stepped up to the plate and tried this not everyday event. 

  

We then got to hold and pet a baby chick and duck.  Brody was not as gentle with these animals as they would have liked.  Brody's way of petting was poking the baby chick's and duck's eyes.  Hmm yeah I don't think these little animals cared for it, but what do you expect from a 16 month old.

This picture is for Uncle Brent

 Next stop were the goats.  I have to admit I've never really cared for the petting goats area at the zoo.  They just look creepy for some reason to me.  However, it was a different story seeing them through Brody's eyes.  He couldn't get enough of them and they couldn't get enough of Brody either.  One little guy in particular was nibbling on Brody's hands and Brody thought it was  the funniest thing ever (probably because Wrigley does it all the time).  I guess the goat thought Brody didn't taste so good because then he started nibbling his shirt.  That was the end for me and the goat interaction.

Brody trying to catch the rooster

Brody chillin' on his first hayride.

Which one shall I pick?

While on the tour, Stu and I saw this antique firetruck and had to come back to take a picture of it.  Look at our little handsome man.  He is already a station rat.

I LOVE this pic of my two boys.