can't sleep...why not make that list again

I forgot how insomnia takes over your life when pregnant. 

To pass the time thought I would do another "taking stock" 

{still not sure why it is called that}

Anyways, I have only done it once before: THE FIRST ONE

It is fun looking back and seeing what has changed to now in this small late night moment. 

Making: A yummy texas sheet cake I was craving last night.
Cooking: Nothing today, we ate at Red Robin :) 

Drinking: ICE COLD WATER

Reading: Nothing since Allegiant. Need a new read people. 

Watching: Sherlock Holmes (BBC style) & Scandal of course. 

Wanting: Air conditioning...please please? 

Looking: For pregnancy pants/shorts. 

Seriously anything, it isn't as easy as you would think. 

Playing: All day with Blaire! We have had more time together as of late 

and I am kind of obsessed with her. 

Wasting: Veggies lately. We eat more fruit but it is hard to get those fresh veggies in some weeks.

Sewing: A new blanket, car seat cover, etc. for our little guy--

 oh wait haven't started yet. 

Wishing: We didn't have to budget sometimes. 

Enjoying: Blaire growing up and just my little families life. 

It changes so much in a good way :)

Waiting: What our next step is because Ry didn't get into the grad program he wanted to :( 

{More on this topic later} 

Liking: Family time! Lot of fun things are coming up :)

Wondering: If I am doing all I can to be a good mother, wife, friend, etc. 

Loving: The idea of having another sweet newborn in our home. 

Hoping: I can realize my talents/potential at ALL times. 

Easy to get lost in this fast paced world. 

Marveling: At my hubby's hard work! I am a lucky one! :) 

Needing: A chiropractic adjustment haha seriously my ribs need some help.
Smelling: That summer night/breeze. It's pretty amazing. 

Wearing: My favorite gray/white stripped pj's with my target v-neck. 

Following: More like stalking all my friends and their beautiful lives! 

I know lots of great people! :) 

Noticing: That my toenail is growing back. Yeah, it fell off. 

Knowing: The most important things I have in my life are because of my Savior. 

Thinking: Too much. Seriously, my mind goes a mile a minute after midnight.

Feeling: Sweaty, but cooling down a bit haha. 

Bookmarking: Potty training tips, educational things 

I can teach my little Blaire.

Opening: A can of pop....SIKE... hate that stuff. Opening a box of allergy medicine. Just call me sneezy. 

Giggling: At Blaire's dancing. Greatest dance moves I have ever seen.
Feeling: Tired but I can't fall asleep. 

Much Love,

JPB

april through may...

A lot has happened within two months. I figured snapshots of our life would be easiest to start out with and end with some recent thoughts :)

Easter 

{Weekend Celebration:} 

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{BYU Easter Egg Hunt = Crazy}

{Easter Sunday} 

{uncle grants}

Park Time With a Cute Babe

{Family Favorites:}

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{Loves playing with dad} 

{Believe it or not she does sit
down for a quick second break}

{She saw ducks in the water
and wanted to see them but
cried every time they got
close to us. It was quite
hilarious.} 

Recent Thoughts

{Laa Dee Daa:}

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Our home has been somewhat out of place as of late. About a month ago Ry was always gone at the library after working studying for the GMAT until he took the test. Now he is preparing for his work Summit in Park City. He has recently had a higher work load with some changes that have happened in the office. Me and the babe don't get to see him until about bedtime. It is hard but

I AM VERY PROUD OF HIM. 

He has been pushing himself a lot lately. It wasn't the easiest adjustment, almost feels like college again with never seeing each other but with a kid in the mix this time. I have always loved his work ethic. Hours are long but he loves what he does. The most I can do is support him and do my best to make things simple and relaxing at home. The best part is how happy Blaire is when he gets home. The time they get to spend together is so precious and I am thankful that Ryan knows that. All this time he spends doing what he loves in all aspects of his live will be worth it one way or another. Only 3 more weeks of this craziness!

US GIRLS LUCKED OUT WITH RYBEN3. 

I am also lucky for him to be a father to our 2nd babe! 

Baby boy B is growing and moving around like crazy! It is actually my favorite part of pregnancy. :) I forgot how much I amazed by it. He is sitting fairly lower than Blaire did so I am cramping a lot more this time around.

I am 30/31 weeks, don't really crave anything haha not that exciting. I am still nauseous here and there. Typical. I don't have GD (that test really isn't that bad, tastes like gatorade) but I am very anemic this time around. I notice it too because I am really really tired and my bruises don't go away (I am the biggest klutz every in the world especially as a pregnant gal). I pulled some stomach muscles and my ribs on both sides are out of place constantly. This is one thing I don't like, but comes with the package in my case. 

HOWEVER,

ribs out of place or not, I am very thankful to have this experience again. Some days are better than others but to be blessed with the ability to carry my own children is something I don't take for granted. It could all be over any second too, every moment counts! :) 

{And no we do not have a name yet. And no, we are not naming him Braun after Lebron James. Regardless of what my adorable husband thinks. So far we agree on Brooks but don't really want to do a theme thing like 'B' names for our kiddos. Who knows, it changes everyday with what we like. Technically we have nothing as of now.} 

Anyways, in the next couple weeks I will be visiting family and having little adventures here and there. I will have more to write about. Stay tuned friends! 

Much Love,

JPB

{ps: Ryan and I are obsessed with Scandal. What the addicting}