9 Weeks 2 Days

Online update of the baby this week:

Your baby is nearly an inch long — about the size of a grape — and weighs just a fraction of an ounce. It's starting to look more and more human. It's essential body parts are accounted for, though they'll go through plenty of fine-tuning in the coming months. Other changes abound: Your baby's heart finishes dividing into four chambers, and the valves start to form — as do it's tiny teeth. The embryonic "tail" is completely gone. Your baby's organs, muscles, and nerves are kicking into gear. The external sex organs are there but won't be distinguishable as male or female for another few weeks. It's eyes are fully formed, but the eyelids are fused shut and won't open until 27 weeks. It has tiny earlobes, and her mouth, nose, and nostrils are more distinct. The placenta is developed enough now to take over most of the critical job of producing hormones.

The Little Bean "er"

Due Date: September 3, 2010

Well currently I'm at 8 weeks, 2 days. This ultrasound photo was taken at 7 weeks, 4 days. We won't know whether its a boy or girl until end of March to the middle of April. I am hoping for a girl and Serg is hoping for a boy and although we've started talking about names, we can't decide on anything! Good thing we have 8 more months! :) Everything has been going great for me. No morning sickness, I've just been extremely tired. In typical fashion, Serg can't wait and I'm worrying. I'm excited, just nervous about what a big change it will bring to our lives. My next appointment is in the middle of February and we're hoping to hear the heartbeat for the first time :)

Something Fun

Trip to Texas

I love this one!

Serg and I with our nephews; Elijah, Coven and Ayden

Uncle Serg with the boys

All the boys in the Rangel family; Sergio, Ayden, Serg's brother Simon, Coven, Elijah, Grandpa Rangel and Serg's Dad Simon

The "older" boys

We made then trip to Texas over MLK weekend to see Serg's family. It was the first chance Serg has had to see his Dad since all the medical problems in November. We had a fantastic time seeing his aunt's, uncle's, Grandpa and immediate family. We had a chance to spend a lot of time with our nephews, which we haven't had on our past trips. They are such great boys and it was awesome to see them! I wish we lived closer!

Update!

Wow, I've gotten pretty bad at this! To say that I'm too busy would be a lie, although the last month and a half has been pretty busy including Christmas and a trip to Texas. I guess the most notable happening in our lives is that I found out I was pregnant on Dec. 23. I wrapped up the positive test for Serg and had him open it when he got home from work. When he saw it, he teared up and all he could say was "I'm holding you're pee stick..." haha...men :) We were able to surprise our parents and family for Christmas. What a Christmas blessing! Other than that, Christmas went well. I really enjoyed spending time with the family. I promise to try to update this more often....even though my life is about to get even busier :)

Love you all,
Kate

Our First REAL Christmas Tree

On the tractor ride...

Found a good one....

Mom, Rich and Me

Hot Apple Cider

My Family! :) Brit, Rich, Mom, Dad, Meg, Me and Serg

Trimming the tree

This is the first year Serg and I have gotten a real tree. We carried on the tradition of when I was younger by going out and cutting down our own. Serg thought it was awesome and was so excited to bring it home! This is tradition that we'll keep going!

Thanksgiving 2009

Well this was our first time hosting Thanksgiving and I think it was a success! We had a ton of food, family and fun! I'm definitely looking forward to next year!

Playing football before dinner...

Gillie watching....

Yum!

Rich and Meg

Thanks to Simon for this idea! Everyone had a great time riding down the hill in our backyard in our garden cart!

Kids Driving the Jeep

Serg took the kids driving in our backyard. They had a blast. When they were done driving, he had them buckle in and drove really fast around the yard. We could hear them laughing all the way from the house!

Our New Home

Well its only taken me a month to post these....but for good reason. My mom has the "before" pictures on her camera, and I keep forgetting to get them from her. I was hoping to post them together so you could see the difference, but I guess I will just have to post them separately. We've done a little painting and decorating since we've moved in, but these are from the day we settled....

Our Home.

Living RoomView from Living Room to Kitchen

Bathroom

Master Bedroom

Kitchen

Backyard

Grandpa Carpenter

As some of you have heard, on November 13, my Grandfather, Adam Benjamin Carpenter passed away at the age of 87. We traveled up to New York for the viewing and the funeral. They had a beautiful service and a military funeral for him. I was really proud of my Dad for getting up and talking during the service before the funeral, he did really good. Please continue prayers for comfort for my family and especially my Grandma.

RIP Grandpa

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