So I dont get to post as often as I would like because I am so busy with my girls but when I get a little free time I jump at the chance. Christmas was fantastic and both of the girls were spoiled! We ended up staying in Rexy and having our own Christmas as a new family of 4. It would have been fun to have been with extended family but we didn't want to travel with 2 babies. I love giving and recieving gifts at Christmas but my favorite thing is reflecting on Christ and the purpose for celebrating Christmas in the first place. More than anything I was just so grateful to have my little family in a warm home healthy and safe. It was a wonderful day! We are loving the time we are getting with kelin before he starts his last semester of school in 2 weeks. He is going to be one busy boy and I certainly am going to all of his help and company. He is truly the best friend I could ever ask for! We are all doing great, just a little sick of the snow and freezing cold weather that Rexburg has to offer;)

         I wanted to do a little spotlight on my girls because Kennedy recently turned 2 and I never did an update on her growth. I also haven't updated on Kensington! We took some family pics lately that I love and will always cherish! I will post those as soon as I get the disk!

            Kennedy is 25 months old and is just as energetic and outgoing as ever! This girl is and always has been strong willed and knows exactly what she wants and how to get it. She can light up a room with her smile and is just a joy to have around. She is speaking way more words than I can count and understands everything we say to her. She loves to dance and is always grabbing my hand to join in with her. She is a MAJOR daddy's girl. These 2 are constantly playing together and beating each other up..Kelin has taught her to play rough! Kennedy is incredibly polite and is constantly telling the doctor, walmart cashier, and mommy thank you! She just loves to say thank you to anyone who helps us out in anyway! Its just darling. Kennedy is a great sister and is constantly giving kisses and hugs to Kensi. I cant believe what a beautiful girl this baby has grown into. I am so proud of her and grateful to have her in my life! I cant wait to continue to see the girl and young woman that she grows into:)

                                 Kensinton is just over 6 weeks old and is still the best little baby! Kelin calls he little miss perfect because she literally sleeps most of the day and when she's not sleeping she is just looking around the room observing her surroundings! This little girl looks so much like her daddy it sometimes scares me lol! She is a major mommies girl and will only sleep at night if she is by my side. Is it bad that I love this so much and snuggling her just makes me so happy?! I love that she is a little cuddle bunny. She is getting so big and growing so fast already I am just trying to enjoy every second with her! I am so in love with this baby!! 

                                 These girls bring me so much joy and being a mommy to them is truly the best job I could have ever asked for! I love having girls and constantly being surrounded by a see of pink! Kelin totally loves it also;)! 

Life with 2 girls!

                       So it happened!! We finally had our sweet baby Kensington after 9 long months of waiting! She was born on November 15th via c section and weighed 7 pounds 9 ounces. I had a scheduled c section because I was having the same problem where I wasnt dialating again. It was scheduled the day after my due date. The night before I was scheduled to go in I was getting contraction every 10 minutes from 10 oclock at night until 4 in the morning. We were scheduled to go in at 5 in the morning so we just left at 4 because I was in so much pain. By 7:30  we had our beautiful baby girl! All of my nurses were great and took fantastic care of me! Kensi is the sweetest best little baby! She sleeps most of the day and rarely cries unless she is hungry. We are all soo in love with her! Kennedy is the best big sister and gives her kisses daily. My mom and sisters came up for a week in a half to help me and I soo appreciated it! We all even got to have Thanksgiving together:)! Life is so fun with two little girls:) and I feel like I have got the hang of it! My days are busy but full of so much love and fun! Being a mommy to these sweet hearts is the absolute best job in the world! I have the best babies!
                           Kelin will be starting his LAST semester in January! We are beyond excited..April 12th cant come soon enough..graduation! Kelin will be applying to jobs over the winter break and we are so anxious/excited to find out where we end up! We would love to end up somewhere warm like Arizona but we aren't picky! Our time spent in Rexburg has been so fun that its almost sad we are leaving after 3 years of being married in Rexburg! We have had soo many memories in our apartment and have a great ward and friends here! But we are also super excited for the next chapter of our life. Life truly is great and we are so blessed to have all we do!<3

How far along? 38 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 12 lbs 

Maternity clothes?  Jeggings, long shirts, and cardigans still!
Stretch marks? Nope.
Best moment this week: Doctors appt! 3 cm dialated..and all of the halloween festivities:) we are taking Kennedy trick or treating tonight!!

Miss Anything? Being comfortable! And also not being pregnant of course:)
Movement: Tons!
Food cravings: chocolate this week for sure
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope.
Have you started to show yet:  We could probably take this question out now! ha it will never be a no from this point on
Gender: Girl!
Labor Signs: Last night I was getting contractions 10 minutes apart that lasted 40 sec each. I packed my bag and then they stopped!
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On.
Happy or Moody most of the time: HAPPY and so very anxious.
Looking forward to: Having this baby! 

Full term! 37 weeks

How far along? 37 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 12 lbs 

Maternity clothes?  Jeggings, long shirts, and cardigans still!
Stretch marks? Nope.
Best moment this week: Doctors appt! I am dialated 2cm and 75% effaced! Woohoo:)

Miss Anything? Still being comfortable
Movement: Tons!
Food cravings: Nope just hungry constantly
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope.
Have you started to show yet:  We could probably take this question out now! ha it will never be a no from this point on
Gender: Girl!
Labor Signs: Tons and tons of pressure and braxton hicks
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On.
Happy or Moody most of the time: HAPPY and excited
Looking forward to: Having this baby!

36 weeks!

I am 36 weeks and 2 days woo hoo! We are almost already for baby girl. We have the bassinett, bottles, pacifiers, bumbo, and her bag all packed. We just need to get a few last minute little things this (like diapers) and we are set! Everything is starting to feel more real to me now that we are getting closer but it still all sort of feels like a dream.

How far along? 36 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 11 lbs 

Maternity clothes?  Jeggings, long shirts, and cardigans still!
Stretch marks? Nope.
Best moment this week: Doctors appt! I love hearing her healthy little heart beat!

Miss Anything? Being comfortable! Also not getting painful braxton hicks every night!
Movement: Tons!
Food cravings: Not this week. I have been starving pretty much all of the time tho ha
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope.
Have you started to show yet:  Oh heavens yes
Gender: Girl!
Labor Signs: Tons and tons of pressure and braxton hicks
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On.
Happy or Moody most of the time: happy, anxious, and excited all at once!
Looking forward to: Next weeks appt! We will see if I am dialated!

Me and my girl! Cant believe we are about to have two little princesses in our family:)

I am 35 weeks today and feeling great! The past 2 days were a different story lol. My tummy is feeling huge and I have been getting tons of pressure down there haha..tmi? Well I guess these are just the lovely signs that you are getting close to having a baby!!! I packed Kensington's bag and so she is already to come whenever now! It was actually harder than I thought so I am glad I didn't wait to do it! I have been nesting like a crazy person for like a month now and all thats left is the bathroom! Notice how I save that for last? I hate cleaning the bathroom. I have also been making freezer meals so we will still have home cooked meals when we first bring her home.  I am getting really excited and nervous now! I am most looking forward to seeing her sweet face and having Kennedy meet her baby sister. Also watching Keln hold her for the first time is also way fun. Also my mom will be coming as soon as she gets the news I am in labor. So excited!!:)

How far along? 35 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 10 lbs 

Maternity clothes?  Jeggings, long shirts, and cardigans still!
Stretch marks? Nope.
Best moment this week: Feeling pretty much ready for her arrival!

Miss Anything? Being comfortable/not having to pee 50 times a night!
Movement: Tons!
Food cravings: Simply raspberry lemonade!! Cannot get enough of this stuff!
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope.
Have you started to show yet:  Feeling humongous 
Gender: Girl!
Labor Signs: Tons and tons of pressure
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On.
Happy or Moody most of the time: HAPPY!
Looking forward to: Next weeks doctors appt and going every week after that.

34 weeks!

           Sooo this past week from 33 to 34 weeks has been long haha. I have been deep cleaning and getting everything all ready however so when sweet baby girl comes I will be more than ready for her! Kennedy is sleeping in her big girl bed like a champ! She didnt even struggle adjusting at all! She loves it..thanks heavens! I just love that girl. I cant believe how fast this week is going..thanks heavens again! I had an appt today and everything is looking great! I am measuring just right and Kensington's heart beat is sounding great! We are loving this Fall weather and enjoying all of the changes that come with the Halloween season.

How far along? 34 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 10 lbs ya I guess I lost weight haha. My doctor isnt worried about it and the baby is measuring spot on so I am not going to worry about it either:)

Maternity clothes?  Jeggings, long shirts, and cardigans!
Stretch marks? Nope.
Best moment this week: Doctors appt!

Miss Anything? Being comfortable!
Movement: Tons!
Food cravings: Nope
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope.
Have you started to show yet:  Oh yes
Gender: Girl!
Labor Signs: braxton hicks about every other day!
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On.
Happy or Moody most of the time: HAPPY!
Looking forward to: Having this sweet little baby

How far along? 32 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 13 lbs
Maternity clothes? The shirt I am wearing is one of the 2 maternity shirts I have! Jeggings and cardigans are my friends:)
Stretch marks? Nope.
Best moment this week: Doctors appt!!

Miss Anything? Nope! I actually really enjoy being pregnant this time around..I know that must sound crazy.
Movement: Tons!
Food cravings: Not this week
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope.
Have you started to show yet:  Feeling like I am going to pop! lol
Gender: Girl!
Labor Signs: braxton hicks have started
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On.
Happy or Moody most of the time: HAPPY!
Looking forward to: Having Kensington here and part of our famioy!:)

30 weeks!

                  30 weeks..let the count down begin!! I absolutely cannot believe how fast this pregnancy is flying by! 10 weeks at the most and we will be holding our little girl! I had an appt yesterday and discussed the option of having a c-section again since I did with Kennedy but I told my doctor I would only want to do that if he would be the one to do it ha! At my doctors office their is 3 different doctors that could be possibly be the one to deliver you depending on who is working that day/night. The reason I was considering doing a c-section was because it seems so easy. You schedule when you go in and then a couple hours later you have your baby! The down side to having a c-section the second time is that all of the rest of you babies from that point on would have to be delivered c-section also. So we decided I would wait until my due date to decide. Hopefully she will come early and I will just have a VBAC. Kennedy was tangled in my cord and that was the reason I wasnt able to have her vaginally last time. I have faith and feel good that everything will work out really easy this time!  I have been keeping active and that is supposed to help with easy labor. We are getting everything ready for Kensi and even got her some new outfits! Kennedy is excited I think..she will always put her head on my belly and rub it. She is going to be the best sister ever! I have been feeling great and haven't had any more cramps or pains for the past week and a half! I still get some braxton hicks but other than that this pregnancy is back to being a breeze! I feel so blessed to be having my second baby and to be married to the man of my dreams. Its to nice to be able to savor the time we have together while still being a family of 3 because we will never have that again. So exciting to be expanding our family I just dont want Kennedy to feel left out or forgotten. We have been having so much fun this break together as a family that it makes me sad he is starting school this Monday! At the same time however, we are so ready for him to graduate that we want to get this semester started! It will also be nice to be on a schedule again! And their will be lots of fun Fall activities that we are looking forward too:)

How far along? 30 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 11 lbs
Maternity clothes? Still buying things I can wear now when I am pregnant and for when I am not ha! 
Stretch marks? Nope.
Best moment this week: Hearing her heart beat at my doctors appt:)! It was so sweet and she is perfectly healthy and measuring spot on:)

Miss Anything? Energy!
Movement: Tons!
Food cravings: Peppermint and fruit
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope.
Have you started to show yet: Oh yes!
Gender: Girl!
Labor Signs: braxton hicks have started
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On.
Happy or Moody most of the time: So happy :)
Looking forward to: Next doctors appt and getting everything finished and ready for her arrival!:)

29 weeks:)

So I am not uploading a pic this week because i have decided I will do those every 2 weeks! I dont look much different from last week anyway lol. I do want to do a survey however, because this week has really brought a lot of changes and I want to document them. This third trimester is sure beginning to throw me for a loop! I am hungry constantly, have swollen achy calves, and braxton hicks contractions! Should I mention its only been one week of the third tri?!! Ha I am trying to be positive and hope it gets better cause it hasn't been all that bad it just feels like I am actually pregnant now lol. I refuse to give up my daily walks and being active because I enjoy it to much and also because I hear it helps with the aches and pains. I also try and buy only healthy snacks at the store because even if I am having to snack constantly I would still like to be somewhat healthy:)! 2 more weeks until Kelin starts school and he is super excited. I have sure appreciated all of his help since he has been home this break!  He lets me lay down and prop up my feet whenever I am contracting or experiencing crampy calves. We went on campus yesterday and got all of his books for this semester! He is really excited for all of his classes. Kennedy is growing faster than ever and will be 22 months on the 4th of Sept! She is going to be the best big sister. She is such a sweetheart and is constantly trying to help me with all of my daily "chores". I sure do love my little growing family!

How far along? 29 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 8 lbs
Maternity clothes? Still buying things I can wear now when I am pregnant and for when I am not ha! 
Stretch marks? Nope.
Best moment this week: Feeling Kensi get bigger! I am able to feel body parts now:)

Miss Anything? Being  comfortable the whole day, and my energy!!
Movement: Tons!
Food cravings: Peppermint
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope.
Have you started to show yet: Oh yes!
Gender: Girl!
Labor Signs: braxton hicks have started
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy :)
Looking forward to: My doctors appt next wednesday! I am going every 2 weeks  now:)

Here is a cute pic of Kennedy and Kelin! She is such a daddy's girl<3

28 weeks and a sweet pic of my princess!

How far along? 28 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 8 lbs
Maternity clothes? Still buying things I can wear now when I am pregnant and for when I am not ha! 
Stretch marks? Nope.
Best moment this week: I went to the doctor yesterday and the baby is healthy and growing perfectly! I was also put on an ice cream diet for not gaining as much as they would have liked! Better believe we went to the store immediatley after to pick some up:)

Miss Anything? Not really!
Movement: Tons!
Food cravings: Havent really had any this week
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope.
Have you started to show yet: Oh yes!
Gender: Girl!
Labor Signs: Nope!
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy :)
Looking forward to: Getting everything all ready and seeing sweet baby girls face!

                      In other news we are still just plugging along enjoying the nice Rexburg summer weather! About 3 more week until Kelin starts school. Where has the break gone? I love that he is home right now and that we all get to spend time together because he's normally crazy busy during school! September is next Saturday, and to me this is when Fall officially starts!!! I have been waiting for Fall for 5 months! Fall is my absolute favorite time of the year in Rexburg! The weather is perfect and you get to wear all of the cute Fall clothes:)! Too bad it doesnt last long enough, But while its here I LOVE every second. Also Halloween is in the Fall and I am really looking forward to taking Kennedy trick or treating. Oh and I am having a baby in the Fall..ya lots of exciting things! Kennedy and I even made choc chip pumpkin muffins the other day to start the season off right:)! Kennedy has loved pumpkin ever since she has been in the womb, Whenever I would eat any sort of pumpkin treat that girl would bounce around in my tummy as happy as can be, Kensington hasn't really shown any interest in any particular food yet. She just moves around a lot and kicks constantly. She is the sweetest little thing! Soo grateful and excited to have her in our family! Life if fabulous! Oh and here is a pic of the cutest girl in the world today at the park:) How is she almost 22 months old?!

26 weeks!

               So I am still a week behind haha tomorrow I am 27 weeks but I will catch up eventually. I cant believe how fast this pregnancy is flying by! Everything is going great and this pregnancy has been a breeze so far. I cant believe that in one week I will be in my third trimester! Totally crazy!! I am getting pretty excited/nervous about getting everything ready for baby Kensington's arrival. That includes double jogging stroller, white dresser, and twin bed/bedding for Kennedy. I have been looking and finding pretty good deals on those things so we plan on having everything by the end of this month. Kelin starts school in September so we want to have everything mostly done so he can focus on school. Nesting is kicking in full gear for me and I am planning on deep cleaning Kennedy's room and closet this week! Kensington might start out sleeping in our room but the girls will eventually share a room so I want to get everything all ready.

How far along? 26 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 5 lbs
Maternity clothes? Still buying things I can wear now when I am pregnant and for when I am not ha! 
Stretch marks? Nope.
Best moment this week: Organizing and cleaning the girls room! I have a lot of fun ideas in the works.

Miss Anything? Not really!
Movement: Tons!
Food cravings: Sour Patch Kids! Fruit of course
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope.
Have you started to show yet: Oh yes!
Gender: Girl!
Labor Signs: Nope!
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy :)
Looking forward to: Getting everything all ready!

24 weeks!

         So this week I am really 26 weeks but we were out of town for the past three weeks so I am a post late. Below is my 24 week pic and survey which we were in Utah for. We went to Utah for about a week to be with my fam and then straight to Chicago from Utah to be with Kelin's family for 10 days! It was a great trip and boy were we spoiled! It was awesome, but we are still super excited to be back to our own home and schedule! Life is just great:)

How far along? 24 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 5 pounds

 Maternity clothes? Nope! Still rocking the long shirt, jeggings, and maxi skirts and dresses:)

Stretch marks? No new ones from this pregnancy:)

Best moment this week: Being in Utah with my family and having them get to feel the baby kick!

Miss anything: Not having as much energy as normal!

Movement: Lots!

  Food cravings: FRUIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope, luckily.

Have you started to show yet: Yep!

  Gender: Girl!

23 weeks!

      Soo I am 23 weeks tomorrow and I am feeling great! One annoying thing that has started off and on is my tail bone will hurt like crazy some days. Mostly after I have been sitting for longer than half an hour at a time! So that would be mostly on Sundays when I sit for 3 hours at church:)! Other than that I am having a great pregnancy and have been blessed to have one! Having Kennedy would make a difficult pregnancy nearly impossible to handle. I have been running about 4 times a week and I take it pretty easy and go at a slow pace. It feels nice to still be able to do that! I get a little crampy in my tummy when I run but I am assuming this is normal? Ha better ask my OB to be safe huh!!

How far along? 23 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 3 pounds. I weigh myself every Tuesday/Wed at the same time. Today it said I had lost a pound from last week. Not quite sure how that works?

 Maternity clothes? Nope! Nope jeggings and long shirts for now.

Stretch marks? No new ones from this pregnancy:)

Best moment this week: I just love feeling her. She isn't as active as Kennedy was but she kicks a lot at night and a little throughout the day:)

Miss anything: Running and feeling completely comfortable!

Movement: Lots!

  Food cravings: PB, fruit, and greek yogurt with granola! Yumm:)

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope, luckily.

Have you started to show yet: Yep!

  Gender: Girl!

      
          In other news, Kelin finishes this semester off tomorrow! Then it is 7 weeks of freedom and relaxation. Kelin will start school back up in the Fall/September and graduate 2 semester later in April! Woo hoo only 2 semester left. How blessed we are to have been able to get through schooling so fast in our marriage and still take care of our family while I have always been a stay at home mom! I am grateful for BYUI! Kennedy is as happy and active as ever.. I love that little girl. I hope her and Kensington will be best friends! I know I have loved growing up with a sister 2 years younger than me and I know Kennedy will love it also! I cant believe I am 6 months pregnant and in just a few months we will have 2 sassy girls running around. I am sure it will be crazy for a while but Kelin and I are sure excited!!
                

Almost 22 weeks

Almost 22 weeks! I cant believe how fast its going! I am feeling great and feeling the baby more and more everyday..so fun! We have decided what her name will be! We have actually known for a while, we are naming her Kensington:)! We decided to keep the K names in the family lol. Is it too early to already be nesting? Ha because so far I have already went through all of Kennedy's clothes that she doesnt fit into and washed and refolded them. I also redid Kennedy's room and have been redecorating. I made a fun craft for Kensi and Kennedy that holds all of their hair bows and clips that I got inspired from via Pinterest of course:)! Lately Kennedy and I have been soaking up the sun and going on lots of walks. I have been walking the temple at least 3 times a week and its brutal! I am trying to keep it up though so that I hopefully gain all of my baby weight in my stomach. I also just love the accomplishing feeling that being active gives me. Kennedy loves being active also and I think if I didnt have her to play with everyday I would absolutely go stir crazy! I am so excited and grateful to add another sweet girl to our family:)! Kelin is still plugging along and has 2 weeks left of this semester!! Where has Spring gone?!! So crazy but so exciting because Fall is my favorite time of the year here in Rexburg! O man I cannot wait. I can already taste all of the pumpkin goodies now:)

How far along? 22 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 4 pounds

 Maternity clothes? Nope! Just ordered some more jeggings and a cute skinny belt though ha!

Stretch marks? No new ones from this pregnancy:)

Best moment this week: Everyday I feel the baby stronger! Also it has been kinda fun making crafts for her:)

Miss anything: Nope! Well maybe not having to pee 10 times in the middle of the night.....

Movement: Lots!

  Food cravings: PB and chocolate haha its getting bad..

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope, luckily.

Have you started to show yet: Yep I have a little tummy

  Gender: Girl!