Pregnancy Update!

This week was an exciting week for us because I hit my 30 week mark! Something about being in the 30's just makes it seem so much closer and gets up that much more excited. It also seems like Cade had a major growth spurt this week because he is moving around more than ever. I don't just feel a single foot poking me, now I feel multiple limbs doing flips and jumping jacks in there. He is going to be quite the little active one I think. I’ve been feeling pretty good lately, just exhausted as I try to prepare for the holidays and the baby at the same time. After a long day at work and then running around town, I often come home to swollen feet and kankles, not cute! Other than that, everything is going great. We’re still working on getting the nursery situated and are as excited as ever!

28 weeks!

30 weeks!

To Utah We Go!

Last week we traveled to Bountiful, Utah for my Great Grandma Gwen's funeral. She was 97 years old and lived a long and blessed life. She had such a sweet and sassy spirit, we all just loved her. It was great to celebrate her life and gather with family for a few days! Along with the trip cames lots and lots of snow! It was FREEZING cold the entire visit, but quite a winter adventure.

Ryan-Me-Ian-Kelsey

Taylor Family Cousins

Definitely scarf weather!


Since we were in Utah in December we decided we had to visit the Salt Lake Temple to see The Christmas lights. Just like most of the trip, it was snowing and very cold, but the lights and Christmas spirit made it absolutely magical!

Cade's first visit to the SLC Temple

Did I mention it was freezing!?

Thank goodness for Thanksgiving!

Last week we drove up to California to spend the Thanksgiving holiday with the Landes family. I must say, I was quite apprehensive about being 27 weeks pregnant and driving 10 hours, but Ryan took great care of me and everything turned out just fine. We spent 5 days hanging out with family, eating turkey and even having a little baby shower.

Two lovebirds on turkey day!

The Thanksgiving spread... Mmm!

The kids table (and Grandpa Kathy)

Ryan's younger sister Allie turned 17 the day after Thanksgiving. To celebrate, all the kids went bowling at the Fresno State student union. Fun fun!

Us with the birthday girl

Landes Brothers

Lopez Sisters

(Kelsey came with us to California)

On Saturday Ryan's mom and dad hosted a little baby shower. Ryan's family and friends got together to celebrate the upcoming arrival of Cade with us! We all munched on some goodies, the girls played games, the boys watched football and then Ryan and I opened gifts. Thanks Grandma and Grandpa Landes for the baby bash!

Proud parents to be!

Gifts for Cade!

Madera friends

Nicole & Kevin, me & Ryan, and Elizabeth