Owen Marcus is here!!

We had an AMAZING birth experience. I delivered at Banner Good Samaritan (the one I work at) and had the best nurses, resident, and Dr. We couldn't have asked for anything more perfect. I will post a birth story soon.

There are some pictures of our first 24 hours under "Updated Pictures" ENJOY!!! That is where we will put large amount of photos from now on :)

Spring Break/Troy's Birthday

We went out for Troy's 30th birthday. I have to say, I was the only 9 month pregnant lady in the bar...felt alittle goofy but wouldn't have missed his birthday. This picture was taken at 2 AM after I dropped the sitter off and we had pizza. As you can tell, everyone was feeling pretty good at this point. Emmi even got up for pizza :)

At Turf's Paradise...we didn't win but we like to think we helped Uncle Chad walk away with $500+ LUCKY GUY!!!

Gr. Betty was in town so we had everyone over on Friday night.
Our beach babe :)
Gr. Gay Gay and Emmi on the golf course....Starfire-Scottsdale Country Club

Nursery

I am waiting for my Mom to get here next week to wash anything, put things away but some people wanted to know what it looks like so far...I think we have almost everything we need...it just needs to find a spot. I will leave these pics up for a days and then will probably take them down until it is finished...

there is a dresser/changer combo over there too....
The other side of the closet it FULL of diapers too...

the bedding...circus theme

Well, 24 is here. I feel much older but nice to still know I am only 24 years old. I decided to work on my birthday (it was my "friday") so I would have a few off in a row.

I came home to balloons, cake, CHIPOTLE, and presents. Emmi was so excited to open presents..especially since there are always some for her. It was a wonderful birthday!

4 years old and first pair of scissors...(she was SO EXCITED!)and new jammies :) who's birthday is it again?
NON-pregnancy clothes...wishful thinking
my beautiful birthday cake that Daddy and Emmi made...

35 weeks

5 weeks left....

34.5 weeks

I don't think I have posted a belly picture on here...so here is 34.5 weeks!!

Our weekend

It was so nice out this weekend...upper 80's. We decided to get a new pool from Toys R Us (the one from last year got left out and filled with water the whole winter) on Saturday however once we got to the SUV, we noticed it didn't fit...so Josh had to walk it home..I have that on video camera :) Today, we went over to Tom and Terry's for a chicken dinner...pretty tasty!

(Month 8): Honeydew

We are 34 weeks today....6 weeks is just going to fly by!! We go next Monday to the Dr. and then start weekly's.

More pics...

More pics...

Birthday Party!!

The party went GREAT!!

Emmi is 4!!

We can hardly believe it has already been 4 years since our baby girl was born. It seems like only a year ago we were in the hospital having her. When she woke up, we told her she could call all the shots of what she wanted to do. We went to Build A Bear, lunch at Paradise Bakery (what 4 year old would prefer that over ANY other place but she wanted to eat there) and came home and played hungry hippo a million times. We met Uncle Troy and Chad and Famous Daves for dinner (yes, that is what she requested for dinner) :P came home played Old Maid and watched a movie before bed. Busy, fun day!!

This is Valentine's Day night...movie night...Emmi wanted that heart blanket soooo bad...so that is one of her Valentine's day gifts...now it is her favorite blanket.

32 week Appointment

Went in today for my 32 week appointment. Everything still measuring good, passed my blood glucose, and baby's heart tones in 120's. My Dr. said she will be out of town over Easter so we will for sure be delivered by the time she leaves town :) It is hard to believe that in 8 weeks or less baby boy will be here. So WEIRD!! We start going in every 2 weeks until March and then weekly until delivery. Other than that, feeling good, gaining weight, and having lots of movement at all hours of the night.

29-32 Weeks (7th Month)

Baby’s energy is surging, thanks to the formation of white fat deposits beneath the skin. (Have those kicks and jabs to the ribs tipped you off yet?) Baby is also settling into sleep and waking cycles, though -- as you’ve also probably noticed -- they don’t necessarily coincide with your own. Also this month, all five senses are finally functional, and the brain and nervous system are going through major developments.

More pics from Watertown...

Emmi and the cat.

Molly had ESD Gymnastics in Watertown so we stopped over to see her perform.
Gr. Les and Gr. Jill brought us to Guadalaraha's for Emmi's birthday dinner before going to the Arrow Boy's basketball game one of the nights...Emmi wasn't so sure about the employees all coming out with the sombrero...but she was a good sport and tried it on :)
Uncle Nick and Roshal came too :P 

Watertown Jan. 2009

We made it back from Watertown and are tired but had a wonderful time. I told Josh, I am not sure the last time we went to Watertown where it was so quiet and relaxing. Just hung out and did NOTHING!! It was PERFECT!! Emmi and I went to the library one morning, celebrated her 4th birthday with both sets of grandparents/great grandparents, went to a few Arrow activities, and both got our hair done. Emmi really bonded with Lexie the cat while we were back. Emmi would manage to sneak up on Lexie while she was sleeping and pick her up and carry her through out the house :) She LOVED her (emmi loved the cat that is)!! The weather managed to hang out around 40 degrees while we were back too..not to bad since it was -30 a week before. It is nice to be back home and in our own routine again but we really enjoy our "girl vacations" too :) Who knows the next time we will be back in Watertown...or how much of a vacation it will be with a new little one. I told my parents prepare your cat..with a new crying baby and Emmi on her tail...she isn't going to like us sleeping over :) haha! Anyways, it was a GREAT time!!

Since Emmi had a double ear infection I told her she couldn't go outside and play until Friday (supposed to the warmest day). Every morning she woke up and asked if it was Friday yet..she was so excited and loved playing out in the snow...just not getting wet.
Already to head outside...
Emmi and "her cat". She kept telling me that daddy wanted her to bring the cat home to our house.
Emmi got lots of her own make-up and lip glosses for her birthday. We went to Watertown sharing a travel-on and ended up purchasing an overweight checked bag for the way home...we still had to leave the 4 pounds of make-up in Watertown for next time. 
While Josh and I went to NY this fall, Emmi stayed in Watertown and found all my ballet costumes...it was one of the 1st things she asked for when we walked in the door.