Checking In - 32.5 Weeks

Friday marks 33 weeks of pregnancy.  While this one hasn't been quite as smooth as my first, it could definitely be a lot worse.  I was more nauseous in the beginning and I feel much more run down here near the end - but I think some of that has to do with chasing Cade around all day!  Overall, I'm feeling good and the anticipation is building as we patiently wait for Baby Rogers number 2 to arrive mid-August.  We are in the process of getting Cade's new room together and gathering our newborn supplies and I'm certain we'll be as ready as we can be very soon.  I'm not sure that Cade understands what's going on, although he will point to my stomach and say, "baby".  I just know he'll be the best big brother around! The countdown is on!

Happy Father's Day!

We are so blessed to have Todd as the father we celebrated last weekend.  He is the kind of man every family would want as its leader.  He works tirelessly to make sure we have everything we need and want for nothing.  And somehow finds the time and energy to be an awesome dad and husband too!  We did some shopping on Saturday and we spent Sunday evening with Ali, Austin, Olivia, Sandy, Mike, and Jeff.  We had a great time and ate some great food!  As usual, Cade and Olivia had fun playing together (as much as two kids their age can have fun together - Cade is still in parallel play mode) and enjoyed their first meal at the kids' table.  The two of them walked hand-in-hand to the door as we were leaving and Olivia turned to Cade and said, "You're my buddy."  So sweet!

Happy Father's Day Todd!  We love you!

 

 

It's Here, It's Here, It's Finally Here!

After a very long school year, we finally made it to that light at the end of the tunnel that teachers and kids dream about for months.  It's SUMMER!  We started summer off right with a road trip to VA to see GJ and Pop.  Cade had a great time exploring GJ's house and wanted to be outside the whole time.  He loved having a yard to run around in!  We went on an animal safari while we were there and it was unlike anything I've ever done.  We rode in the back of a truck through a 3 mile path where all kinds of interesting animals came right up to the truck to eat from our food buckets.  We had very up close visits with emus, zebras, moose, deer, ostriches, camels and all kinds of other animals.  We even got to feed giraffes!  It was definitely an experience to remember!  Wouldn't you know it...our camera battery was dead on arrival so we didn't get any pictures.  GJ is sending us hers so we'll share those when we get them.  We also got to visit with Uncle Chris, his new fiance Monica and her son Zack as well as my dad and his wife Candi.  We had a lot of fun and can't wait to go back!

Since then we've been keeping busy with trips to the park, Catch Air, friends' houses, and lunch dates. We reenrolled Cade at Gymboree this week for the summer.  He had a BLAST at our first class yesterday!  He wasn't shy at all and had so much fun climbing, dancing, popping bubbles and his absolute favorite...parachute time!  I love, love, love having the off-time to spend with our sweet baby over the summer!  It is a true blessing indeed. 



Visiting with the Clinkscales



Lunch date with Mommy

I fell at Bruster's and got my first skinned knee :(

Uncle Chris

Cleaning up after a hot day!