Halloween Fun!

Jacob and Tanya invited us over for Halloween party this weekend! It was like a high school reunion and so much fun. They made homemade chilli, had the fight on and a costume contest. It was a very fun night and the perfect way to get in the Halloween spirit!

The soccer stud and cute lil devil!

Us and the pimped out hosts! (Jake and Tanya)

Jeremiah and Jessica!

They're so strange together!

22 lovely weeks pregnant!

A day at the park!

Last week Cassie organized a BBQ at the park with all the girls and their manly men! We went to Alta Mesa Park, which is the neighborhood park where all of us girls grew up, so it was back to our old stomping grounds. Luke BBQ'd hotdogs and we had a nice dinner with all the works. After that it was volleyball and hanging out. Another fun night with fabulous friends!

Alta Mesa Girls!

Cassie and Luke!

The Van Family!

Kels and friend Dalin!

Half way there!

So this week was week 20 for me, which means... I'm half way there!! Sometimes it seems like time is flying, other times it feel like its just creeping by, either way, I'm just so excited to hit this exciting mile marker! And the best news, so far everything is going great with the pregnancy. Finally I'm starting to understand why some women say they enjoy being pregnant. I'm feeling Cade move now which is very fun. No major kicks yet, but lots of bouncing around in there. And I must say, I always light up when I feel him. Its just so fun to know our little guy is in there and saying hello. My growing belly is a constant reminder he's on his way as well. Although I know I may regret it in a month or two, I've been excited to look pregnant for a while now. Even now, when people find out I'm pregnant they say they had no idea. Perhaps they're just being kind, but I'm excited for everyone to know I'm expecting. And I certainly think there's a baby bump there. In fact, on Thursday three people asked if they could feel my belly, which was a sign to me that I have "popped!" All in all, Mama, Papa and baby are all doing wonderful!

Baby belly at week 20!

Mama and Papa still excited as can be!

So we had a fun delivery this afternoon... our first baby package! Our dear friends from California, Suzanne and Troy, sent Cade his first gift. I was so excited, I tore that package open. Inside we found some very cute outfits, a toy box and Cade's first toy! Thanks Suzanne and Troy, we love the everything and sure Cade will too!!

It's a boy!!

It's official..... WE'RE HAVING A BOY! Last week we had our big appointment and found out that our bouncing baby is ALL boy! :) The ultrasound was amazing! Ryan and I loved seeing our baby so active and growing so perfectly. We both wanted a boy first and are absolutely thrilled with this exciting news. So get ready world, Cade Ryder Landes is on his way!!

Cade's perfect profile!

Proof he's all boy!

(Okay Grandmas, I know you want to see. Click on picture to enlarge for better detail)

After our appointment Ryan and I went to a nice lunch. Our waitress had to keep checking back to take our order because we were gushing about our big news while calling all of family and friends with the update. After lunch we took our first official shopping trip! We wanted to start a tradition where after we find out what we're having, we go and buy the outfit to take the baby home from the hospital in. We decided on the "I'm kinda a big deal" onsie! Whoever said shopping for boys isn't fun... is wrong! Shopping for boys is so fun! Anything that small is cute! After shopping we returned home to find Aunt Kelsey with more clothes. (That girl is on the ball :) I can't wait to get Cade into these outfits. He is going to be a heart breaker!


So I haven't been very good about updating everyone on myself... the mama to be! Ryan and I have family, and more importantly, future grandmas, who are out of state and are always asking for updates. So I've started to take pictures of my growing belly. I really wish I would have started BEFORE I started growing to not only bask in the memory, but have something to compare to. Either way, I'll be starting here on out with updates every few weeks. Enjoy!

16 weeks!


19 weeks!

(The bubble shirt is a bit decieving. Next time I'll be sure to wear more fitted. Stay tuned :)