Lil' Diva!!!

Since SD was almost 2 lbs bigger than DD and her shoulder got stuck my doctor's office scheduled two additional ultrasounds. Today we got to see Lil' Diva at 32 weeks!!! We've never seen any of our babies on ultrasound past 18 weeks so this was pretty exciting. She totally smiled for us and we melted...of course:)

We won't be getting induced though because she's "normal" size, therefore giving no cause for concern in the weight department. I'm fine with this because I like going into labor naturally. I still hope she comes at least "on time" because being overdue is NO fun.

This process NEVER ceases to amaze me!

Bows!!!

So with two girls, a third on the way, and they all have full heads of hair I have decided I need to start making boutique style bows myself. They are rather expensive if you go out to the stores and purchase so I put my craftiness to work and I'm actually pretty good at making them. It was kind of surprising, but it was also a very therapeutic process for me. Sitting quietly involved in a repetitive project where I get to be creative...a great outlet!

I'm getting ready to get "stocked up" and make several so that I can sell them on the side. Be on the look out!

Here are just a few I've made so far with some store bought ribbon. I get better with every bow and with the good ribbon I order they'll look even better.

Erika's Journal

March 1, 2011

I am 31 weeks preggo and cannot wait until Lil' Diva makes her entrance:) This pregnancy has been very different with aches and pains, but I've still been on the move. You can't exactly sit still with a 2 1/2 year old and 15 month old always buzzing to color, play upstairs, dance, or go outside. My girls are the light of my life and I LOVE being with my little princesses everyday:)

It's a ...

GIRL!!!

The "It's a girl" picture isn't the best, but believe me there was no denying that it's a girl. The picture above was the best and sweetest little picture so I decided to post it instead.

The name is coming soon. We think we have it, but we need to the middle name before we do the official unveiling.

We are so excited and feel very blessed to have another healthy little baby on the way:)

Growing up!

DD and SD are completely different kids these days...and it's great!

DD's latest:

Saying, "what's that (insert whatever you can think of), momma?"

Saying I luf you and giving wonderful hugs to go with it:)

Sleeping with her "nite, nite story' every night after daddy and momma read it to her.

Learning every nursery rhyme known to man and Christmas songs.

Helping momma clean up.

Loving the playground and story time at the library.

SD's latest:

Taking her first solo steps this month...yipee!!!

"Reading" her family picture book in her crib while she waits for momma to come and get her.

Drinking the contents of every sippy cup she can get her hands on...haha!

Screaming and shaking her fists when DD has something she

wants or whenever she wants something period!

Loving Yo Gabba Gabba and she says gabba gabba gabba over and over whenever the intro song comes on.

"Talking up a storm." Light, Gabba Gabba, ball, shoe, socks, all done, daddy, and book off the top of my head.

I am loving these two and really trying to absorb everything that they do so I do not forget.

Luf you DD and SD!!!

What's up with the Holmes

So here it goes. A quick run down of what we've been up to the past month...and I mean quick...haha!!!

I've been doing cheer camps. Yes, I'm in there behind the cuteness that is DD walking in my shoes:)
The girls have been hangin' out with Daddy a lot:) He's a great man and I am so lucky to have him in my life. He's super comfortable being with his girls. However, I will say we are both ready to have our normal schedule back.

Side note: There is no evidence of the summer daddy daycare that was Jeremy and Greg. They're good, but not that good...haha!



The girls are too adorable for words...hehe:)

SD has been crawling, is pulling up, and trying to move those feet to cruise across the furniture.


DD is a mess...ha! She is independent, funny, and is definitely headed towards two!




So there is the update. Stay tuned for a more updated blog now that life is normal again...kinda;)

Erika's Journal

It's been a while, I know. I am alive and I feel like myself again:) It's amazing how much two back-to-back pregnancies can make you feel like a different person. I hope to be able keep up with my blog better so be on the look out!