I know....Finally!!!

Ok Ok......I know I have been really bad about blogging lately. I have every intention of putting a new story or subject in and then something comes up. Lame excuse right??? Anyway lets see....what have we been up to? Well my pregnancy is progressing relatively quickly. I've only got about 6 weeks to go. Hard to believe but I am definitely ready for this one to be over. I have been much more uncomfortable this time around. I even had to break down and buy one of those belly bands to try and give me a little more support. I mean some days I am not even able to walk. I was beginning to wonder how long I was going to be able to work. I'm really trying to hold out for as long as I can. Anyway, we still need to do a lot to get the room ready. Dean has been so busy lately that I have to take a back seat with all of his other projects. I hate waiting but I guess at this point I don't have a choice. I mean I'm pretty much useless at this point. I will definitely keep you better posted as the date of arrival comes closer.
As for Alexis......she's been quite the busy little girl. We tried a bout at soccer this spring but didn't have any luck. Lets just say that my daughter has a mind of her own and won't let you or anyone else change it. Soccer was supposed to last 8 weeks but we only made it through 2. The last game that she "played" in she spent in the middle of the field with her arms crossed pouting. It was kind of funny because you've got all of these girls running after the ball right past Alexis as she stands there and watches. When we asked her why she wasn't playing or didn't want to play anymore, she said that she didn't like when the other girls took the ball away from her. I guess she didn't really understand the whole concept of the game. When I think about it it makes sense. We spend toddler years telling them to share and not take things away from other kids. I guess it can be confusing for a young one. Needless to say, we didn't waste any more of our Saturday mornings at the field watching Alexis do nothing. Oh and we did get this game on video. I'm sure it will be priceless as she gets older.
We've been spending a great deal of time up at the pool so far this summer. Alexis is fearless this year as long as she's wearing her swimmies. Last weekend she was jumping off the diving board all by herself. It's a good thing because I'm not following her off and I sure can't wade in the water that long. I think I may sink.
Dean has been busy busy lately. I think I see him less now than when he was flying. I guess that's a good thing since he makes nothing unless he's working. He's become quite the carpenter lately. It seems like he's got a new job every week. If anyone is looking for any furniture let me know. I'm always trying to "pimp" him out as much as I can. HeHe.
I guess that about catches you guys up a little with what we've been up to lately. I will do my best to stay up on my blog. I will even try to get some more pictures up soon too. I hope everyone else is doing well and enjoying their summers.

Happy 4th Birthday Alexis!!!!

This past weekend we celebrated Alexis's birthday. It's hard to believe that she is already four. I don't know where the time went. It's amazing to look back at the last four years and see how much she's changed and learned. Kids are funny. They are like sponges that crave to learn more and more each and every day. Alexis had a few friends come and help her celebrate. She really had a blast and wishes she could have a party every weekend. She's already talking about her next party and what she wants to do when she turns five. I wish this kid would just slow down for a second. What's the big hurry with growing up so fast. I wish I could turn back the clock again and be at least 25 again. Then maybe I wouldn't be so darn tired all the time and complain about my sore back and creaky knees. Thanks to all that came to celebrate with us. Natalie, it was great to see you and Jeff and Naomi too. We'll be sure to have you all back soon.

We're having a......

GIRL!!!! For all of you that don't know, I had my ultrasound this past Tuesday and was able to find out the sex of the baby. The good news is is that everything looks good so far and they've even moved my due date up a few days to the 3rd of August. The less time I have to be huge in the dead of summer the better. I'm just about to the half way point already. It's hard to believe how quickly this pregnancy has been going. Anyway, thanks for all the well wishes. I'll keep you posted on any new news.

Kalahari Weekend

This past weekend, Alexis, Dean and I spent part of the weekend at Kalahari which is a ginormous indoor water park. It really is overwhelming how large this place is. This was our first experience with something like this before and we really did enjoy ourselves. We met up with some friends to spend the day with as well which made it even that more fun. There were about 10-12 huge water slides, mostly for bigger kids. They did have a smaller "kiddie pool" that was a little more Alexis's speed. She was able to work up the courage to try the wave pool.....that was until Dean couldn't catch her from slipping through the inner tube and completely sinking under water. That seemed to completely terrify her for the rest of the time at the park. Needless to say we spent the rest of the time at the kiddie pool. Dean was able to go on several of the slides. I only tried my luck at the rather large 4 person raft slide. I figured I'd be better off watching from the sidelines. Needless to say, we had a great time. Unfortunately my photographer "Dean" was only able to get two whole pictures of the weekend so there's not much to show off what this place was really like. We'll try to do better the next time we go. Anyway, here are the two pictures we have.

Alexis tends to love the "baby" swings

This was the extent of the height of the slide for Alexis

Bowling Anyone????

We took Alexis bowling with her cousins the other day and had a blast. She seemed to catch on pretty quick. Alexis was able to get the ball all the way down the lane without too much trouble. There were times however when we didn't think her ball would make it all the way down the lane but after long periods of waiting, her ball did make its way down without a problem. Whoever invented bumpers is a genius. I remember when I was a kid and they used to put actual tubes in the lane. Now a days they just lift up these rails and there you go, "bumpers". I'd like to think that my scores wern't influenced by the bumpers but I'd be lying if I said I didn't take advantage of them once in a while. Anyway here are a few pictures of our day.

Look at that form! Wow!

You mean I'm supposd to watch my ball too???

First Appointment

Well I had my first doctor appointment today. It seems like so long ago when I had to do this the first time. Everything is going well. I was able to hear the heartbeat today which I find pretty exciting. I have read what they say about the heart rate and by the "sounds" of things, I feel as though I'll be having another girl. I know you can't believe all those old wives tales but they were right last time. This time she said it was around 167 which seems so fast. Time will tell and since I'm not very patient I will have to find out what I'm having as soon as I am able. After my appointment I had to run down to the lab and give about a third of my blood. Why on earth do they need so much stinking blood. I felt like I was going to pass out just watching them. I would think by now I would be a little better at this whole giving blood thing. Anyway, just trying to take it easy and stay "warm" these days. I'll continue to keep everyone posted. Oh and I'll try to keep up with the "belly pictures" Candace. I'm not sure that I want to remember those though.

Alexis's Big News!!!!

Well I thought I would update everyone on the newest happenings in the Titas family. Alexis has decided that being a big sister would be the best thing ever so.......on Christmas morning we told her the news. We are expecting baby number two sometime this summer. Alexis has been so excited lately talking about how she's going to feed the baby and change the baby. I think that four will be a good age when she can actually be helpful. I really thought we were going to be parents of one forever but we were lucky enough to be able to grow as a family. I will keep everyone updated on the progress of baby Titas. As for now, I'm feeling pretty good. Not sick at all really which makes me very happy. I'm getting to that "fat" stage now where I'm not quite showing yet but my clothes are feeling a little tighter than before. It could be all the desserts I've been eating though too. Anyway, the due date is August 7th or so. It will be nice to have some time off in the summer when it's actually warm and I can do stuff outside. I will be sure to keep everyone posted.

Alexis wore this shirt Christmas morning with her announcement
"Big Sister"