Maternity Clothes

If any of you are looking for super sweet maternity clothes, I was asked to model these clothes at http://www.milanmaternity.com and go to basics and collections. I think they couldn't find another pregnant woman but, feel free to look!

More pictures!

I guess I forgot to write below, this is Mandy and Trent's baby! In this picture he cuddled right on top of my belly! And just for good measure, here is what London looked like as a baby. Can anyone say, COUSINS?

Welcome!

Our family waited impatiently and nervously on Tuesday for this little man to come. Gabriel Trent Nelson was born Tuesday afternoon weighing a whopping 9 lbs 9 oz and is 20 inches long. He is so beautiful I can't even put his features to justice in words. Gabe was born with the most beautiful black hair and is seriously identical to Mandy's baby pics. My mom says that Gabe and my baby are like Jesus and John because every time I held him, my baby would go nuts! Welcome to the world little man! My baby boy will be here to keep you company in four weeks! More pics to be posted later.....

Happy Fourth of July!!!!!

Okay, this may be my second post for the day but I had to do it! Those of you who know me well also know that I LOVE the Fourth of July. It is my favorite holiday. I don't know why but I love the parade, the stupid tradition of taffy throwing, bbq's and fireworks. What could make a better day? We started the day with Tyler working as hard as he could in the basement and me taking care of Lewie upstairs. I bought this dress for her last year and thought it would fit her again this year. Unfortunately, she has grown ALOT! I didn't care that it was now a mini-dress and she was pleased to wear her "Pretty" dress and her "Squeakers." Her Squeakers are these red shoes that squeak with every step, and I mean every step! We raced to the parade and London brought her purse to gather all the candy. She had so much and guess who ate most of it, ME! At one point, she wouldn't go up and stand in the front with Luke and Mia. We asked her why and she said, "It makes me a little Nerbous (nervous)." Apparently the fire trucks were a little boisterous for her tender ears. This is her staring in terror at all of the noise. I think all of the kids loved the parade. Ty snuck this picture of our backs. I love how Dean is carrying two kids. I don't know why, but every picture I took with Tyler in it, his mouth is wide open. I think it's because he's chewing ice. I, of course, was roasting at the beginning regardless of the glorious temperature for July. Tyler let me get two snowies and obviously he must have been enjoying them as well. Notice Ginger and Dean reaching for eachother. CUTE! Besides being pregnant and worried that I would be uber uncomfortable the whole day, it was actually pretty fun. I can't say I love the pregnant pics but, my only excuse for my size is that I'm almost due. The guys went golfing in the afternoon and when they came back we had a nice little bbq. One tradition that I love is our hike into the mountains to watch all of the surround fireworks. London was hilarious. Last year I think she fell asleep in the mountains, but this year she was a font of comments. For an hour and a half she commented on EVERY firework. The most common word was, "It's beautiful!" Tyler recorded her talking. Sorry, you can't see much but, her comments were so funny!

Happy Belated Birthday and Father's Day!

Okay, yeah I'm a little behind but better late than never. It was my dad's birthday two days after Father's Day and we had a little barbeque to celebrate. London and Luke are hilarious when they're together. The whole time they would say to each other, "Look, Luke!" Or "Come with me!" They were two tornadoes! They even had to blow out my Dad's candles together. I have to say to my dad and to Tyler that they are the two best dad's.....(my brother's are included) in the whole world. Tyler, I missed you on Father's Day but, I love you and London adores you! London loves her "Papa" and I feel comfortable knowing that London has another father when her dad is gone. Loves to all!

Funny words!

So, London is very observant and repeats alot of what she hears. Here are some of the instances of this week. Me: London, guess what? We get to go to Cherry Hill today! London: Oh my Gosh!!! I am so excited. Me: We don't say Gosh... London: We say gooness ( Goodness). One night we were sitting in my parents kitchen and eating dinner. London said, "Mom, I have a favor." Me: "What?" London: "I want a posicable (popsicle)." My grandma was also in town and she walked in our front door and London ran up to her and said, "Hi Grandma Rate!!!" What she means is Great Grandma but, it comes out Grandma Rate. I keep thinking that I need to have a folder on the computer where I can write about all the funny things London says everyday. Would it be bad to have a journal on the computer instead of writing it? I'm worried it makes it less personal. Oh well, she just cracks me up.

Thanks alot Tyler!

So....Tyler told me he was going to do the next update. I don't even know why I held my breath. So, here I am giving an update. Things have been going well in the Barnes household. Our basement is moving right along and I think that Tyler has done a great job. The baby is getting big and is always active. London has been our entertainment lately and is quite the singer and dancer. We've been really busy on the Simmons' side. Mandy has had two showers and on the same day as one of those showers we had a reunion! Wild and busy I tell you! The first shower was at Mandy's friend's house. London took it upon herself to snoop around and find a closet with toys. Eventually, she wore herself out and cuddled with Mimi. She has this thing where the binkie handle HAS to be up and touching her nose. This is her fixing the handle. My niece and nephew, Sam and Ginger, had to be the cutest spectacles at the shower. Ginger isn't usually so abusive. She's quite a sweetie.Luckily, I remembered to get a picture of Ginger and Mary as well as one of me and Sammy! I love those little babies! Doesn't he look just like Dan and Emily? Mandy got a lot of good stuff. Unfortunately, we were forced to take side shots of our bellies. Mandy has got three weeks left! She's 80% effaced and dilated to a one. The family all took guesses when her baby would be here. I guessed the 22nd of June....I'm pretty sure I jumped the gun. Oh well, maybe Tyler will win the prize for the Barnes'. The other shower was a family one. I love being with my family. My aunt made the best punch. It was crushed up pace popsicles (peach) and Sprite Zero. Delicious! Tyler took another pic of Mandy and me. I wish my face stayed thin like Mandy's....Anyways....besides the swollen face and feeling huge, pregnancy is going well. I'm starting to slow down but, it is to be expected. Usually, after the gym I crash. This is a proof of my exhaustion post-workout. London usually cuddles with me when I lie down. We've been to Cherry Hill this week and will probably go today. It helps to wear her out so that at nights I have a little break. It is soooo nice when Tyler is gone. She loves the water! I can't even say how tiring it was to chase her. I'm starting to wonder if buying a pass was a mistake....too late! I also got London's hair cut yesterday. I really wanted to cut more layers in the back of her hair because it is so curly. I don't know why, but the girl cut some huge chunks and it is clearly uneven. I was really ticked because, I still want her hair to grow out. GRRR!!! Now, we're going to have to wait for the "mistake" to grow out. This is a picture of her curls pre-haircut. Oh I miss that hair! Why can't people just listen to what I'm saying! That's about as interesting as it gets here. Before Tyler left for two weeks he happened to take this cute video of one of London's singing sessions. Enjoy!