22 weeks...

This week we hit 22 weeks, that's 5 and a half months, which is quite exciting. Every time we hit a new week we get one week closer to meeting our little baby and we cannot wait!

Last Sunday we had an EXCITING moment, well I did and then later Brandon got to experience it, I think. As I was laying watching TV I felt the baby kick- ON THE OUTSIDE! I've been feeling the baby move and kick for a few weeks now, but this was a bump that I could see on the outside, followed by like two more bumps, which was thrilling. Brandon was already at work, so I called him as fast as I could to share the news, he was pretty pumped. The baby did it a few more times that day and I LOVED every minute. Baby Bing has continued to kick away all week and I am still enjoying it, it's nice to know that baby is doing okay in there. I'm sure the kicks will get more uncomfortable, but I'm going to try to keep loving every movement of my baby!

The following day Brandon and I were watching a movie and Baby Bing was kicking again and I kept trying to get Brandon to feel the kick, I'm not 100% sure if he did, but he did say that he felt it, and I hope he did and he wasn't just humouring me. He's always cute touching my tummy and rubbing it saying hello to baby, he's going to be an adorable dad!

This week we ordered an armoire for the baby's room, it was a bit pricier then we maybe had wanted but it's a real wood armoire, with a few drawers and some shelves on the inside. It was worth the investment and will last us for a very long time and grow with our baby. It's getting stained right now, so it will be delivered in a few weeks. We cannot wait to start getting things into the baby's room. It will make it even more exciting and one step closer to baby coming!

This week also brought the O'Hearon four up to the city, it was great to see Mike, Keah, Finley and Emmy. It's been awhile since I have seen the girls, so it was a blast to spend a few days with them. It made me happy when they smiled and squealed when I came in the house, they might not of been doing it for me, but I'm going to say they were. I was even able to go out to dinner with them which was nice, I really enjoy spending time with my brother and Keah.

This visit I even got to have a FIRST... I got to babysit Finley on her own for the first time ever, with mom and dad out of town I finally got my chance and it was fantastic. Emmy had an appointment so Fin and I went for a walk up to a friends house who had just gotten back in town for a quick visit. She was a little angel, and we had a nice walk on a beautiful day.

I am learning that my iPhone will be a GREAT advantage when I have a baby, it's a great distraction. Finley didn't want to keep her hat on during our walk, so I gave her my phone playing some Justin Bieber and the hat was not an issue again!

When we got home Brandon who was mowing my parents lawn which was a fun challenge, was just finishing up, so we got to spend some time outside with Miss Emmy. Brandon gave her a dandelion and she was so cute holding onto it. She would give it to us and then take it back. I showed her how to smell a flower which was adorable. I love the group shot because of the two serious faces on Em and Brandon.

That night Brandon and I headed out to Bayers Lake to meet up with my sister-in-law Meaghan and her fan for a nice dinner out. We had some yummy Greek food from Ela, and did not leave hungry. It was so great to spend some time with Meaghan, Jason and Alexis- it's fun talking baby info talk with Meaghan since she is in the process of having her baby grow up. Alexis is about nine months now which is CRAZY. She is getting so big, and is a BUSY girl. Meaghan said that this week she started crawling, and I'm sure she will be running before we know it. She also recently got her first hair cut and it makes her look so much more grown up. The hair cut is adorable and her hair has lightened even more. She is growing up WAY too quickly!

Friday I had the day off so I headed into see the girls today and some special friends who were in town. Matt, Kristi and their adorable boys Isaiah and Elias are in town and it's so great to spend some time with them. They are just such genuine and caring people. They are friendly, funny and just so down to earth. I miss them living her, but heck if they can't live here at least they come for visits. We had a nice visit playing with kiddies, catching up and hearing funny stories.

Their little boys are adorable, and I think Finley and Emmy enjoyed meeting their new friends. Isaiah was so sweet with the girls and his baby brother. This little guy just cracks me up, we found lots of toys for him to play with and he told me about his bike. I had some pattern blocks out for him to play with, and I had only given him specific ones since we didn't want the babies to get the smaller blocks. Some how he got two blue ones and I looked at him and asked how he got them, his response, which I LOVE was "Magic"- this is so something I would say, it was super funny hearing it from a kid. He was sweet giving hugs and kisses when he left. I enjoy this little guy so much. Elias is just a chubby, happy baby, with the sweetest smile. So glad I was able to meet him! Can't wait for their next visit here and I'm glad Mike and Keah let me come in on the visit!

Other then that, we haven't been up to too much. This week brings our next doctor's appointment which is fantastic, I love going in and getting our baby checked out. This appointment will tell us how our ultrasound at the hospital went, fingers crossed all went well with it and that Baby Bing is healthy and growing the way he or she should.

The following week school starts again, although Brandon and I didn't get any terms yet, we are excited to get out there and start subbing again, hopefully we will both be kept busy early on into the year. I am getting excited to see some of my fav kiddies again, and to see their reaction to my pregnancy, since none of the kids knew, although some suspected it. I am also excited because on September 9th, which is so close we find out what gender Baby Bing is, I wanted to get it done before subbing got into full swing, so we find out the first week of school. We are BEYOND excited and ready to know who is in there kicking us!

I will add too that although I am LOVING having a car at my access, it's amazing not having to take the bus to work, I am missing my parents. They are having an amazing time on vacation and seeing the USA, looking super happy. It will be nice to have them back in town, to be able to call and chat with whenever. I will greatly miss the car especially as I get more pregnant but it'll be nice to have them home, sometime this week- we think!