prego pics so far

I havent been very good about taking pictures of my growing belly but here are a few. I cant believe I am now almost 31 weeks! This pregnancy has flown by for sure! It has also been a very different pregnancy than Lyla's. Even though I started out 16 lbs lighter and I workout regulary (i didnt workout at all with Lyla) I am much more uncomfortable this time around. Its crazy because with Lyla I was alot bigger and never worked out I never really hurt! This pregnancy has been a struggle for me. I was alot more sick this time around. It lasted ALL day rather than just at night. I hurt my back really bad during my first trimester where I couldnt even move. My mom actually came down to help me with Lyla. I feel so much bigger than I look. I would say Im more tired this time around but then again Im chasing after an active 2 year old. I am proud of myself for sticking to working out. I think it has helped me to not swell up as much as I did with Lyla. At my 18 week appt. I had only gained 2 lbs. But my next appt I had gained 8 lbs in one month. Then another 4 after that. So we shall see how much I've gained my next appt which is next week!

almost 12 weeks

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McCook family reunion July 2012

My parents planned a family reunion where we stayed at a super nice house at New Port Beach. It was just a street away from the beach. We all stayed in one house except my parents would stay at my sisters house at night since there wasnt quite enough room. They actually liked that set up because there were able to have peace and quiet when they wanted to go to sleep. The only bad part was Troy was the only one who wasnt able to go. It was only his 2nd week of rotations, and of course didnt even bother to ask time off. We really had so much fun, having FHE, talent show, playing games, and just being with each other. Even though it was alot of fun I have to say it was super hard not having Troys help. Being big and prego and doing everything by yourself is not easy. Lyla was not afraid of the water and would run in without hesitation, so I wasnt able to relax and visit on the beach :(. But all in all it was great.

Here are all the grandkids with grandma and grandpa

 the siblings

 Lyla had such a fun time running around

 finding sand crabs with Nate and Tyler

 after being in the water for a bit she would get soooo cold, I loved that she would let me cuddle her

 One of the nights we went out to dinner, we ate the  BEST italian restaurant that was walking distance from the house

 sissy's

 they love each other

 getting our family pictures taken

 such a flattering photo of lyla huh? she found my makeup and earings

 Here we are after eating at our favorite place Rock Sugar yummy!

Thanks mom and dad for such a fun family reunion!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Overnighter

July 3rd 2012 we decided to have an overnighter, just the two of us before Troy started his rotations. It was MUCH needed since we had been away from each other and him studying like crazy for months. My sister melissa and her girls watched Lyla for us. We stayed at a hotel in scottsdale. We had a $50 gift card to some italian restaraunt then we went to Barnes and Noble.After that we got some gelato and took it to our hotel and  rented the movie Hunger Games. Then the next day we ate at the Breakfast Club and headed to the mall and walked around. It was SOO relaxing and so nice to be able to spend quality time with Troy. Since we didnt have Lyla to worry about we felt like newlyweds again!

Pinedale

On June 28th 2012 we headed to Pinedale where Troys family has a cabin there. We stayed there for a weekend and had alot of fun. Especially Lyla playing with all of her cousins all day long.

We drove up late Thursday and this is how she fell asleep haha

 our favorite thing to do was to ride the quads, Lyla LOVED it!

All the cousins had so much fun playing in the front yard while us parents relaxed and visted on the porch.

 Here we are at the rodeo. Lyla enjoyed watching the horses and cows. This was the best picture we took. We really had a great time in Pinedale, we didnt stay as long as everyone else because Troy was starting rotations the next week and we had to finish unpacking since we had just moved to our new house in Gilbert a few days before.

 Here we are on the 4th of July. (lovely picture of Lyla haha) we sat in the back of our car and watched the fireworks at tempe town lakes. It was sooooooo crowded that massive amounts of cars were just parked along side the road. And of course perfect timing, I had to pee soooo bad thanks to a big belly on my bladder and no bathrooms anywhere near, luckily there was Lyla's diaper in the car...... enough said!

 here are some random pictures. Lyla decided to make a mustache with stickers then wanted to do the same to us. We thought it was pretty funny

California for a month!

While Troy had to study for his medical boards aka the test of his life, we decided it would be best if we went to cali for the month so he could study without us being in his hair. Troy would study 12-15 hours a day! Im grateful that my parents allowed me to stay so long, I know it wasnt the easiest to have us there for a whole month. And even though it was hard on my to be away so long Im glad we did it.  (I'm mad my pictures are out of order and I dont know how to fix that)

                                                       Here are some pictures of Macy's 3rd birthday, Lyla was in heaven having a princess at the party. She just stared at her the entire time!

 We for lucky enough to go to Disneyland twice, once with my sister and Noah and another time with my friend Carissa and her two girls. Here is Lyla and Noah being silly

 We also got to visit my friend Nicole and her girl Lucy, this is the only picture I have of them playing together.

Here we are at Disneyland. This is her favorite place and she talks about Disneyland at least 5 times a day.

 Me and Carissa

 This is Lyla watching the parade, one of her favorite things!

 Another day we visited my sis Joy, she took us to a fun pool by her house

 Lyla just loves Adam, he also gave her this alligator he made in school. She loves it!

 These pictures are before we went to Macy's party, she likes to pose

We did alot of fun things while we were here in Cali. After we left to go home to AZ I had to buckle down and start packing because we had to be out of our house 2 weeks later. Troy still had to study for boards and he wasnt able to help much even on moving day because he had his big test 2 days later. It was a very hard move especially being pregnant and we're in az when its so flippin hot! But I have to give a huge thanks to my in laws who made it happen. They about killed themselves helping us through this move.