Saturday, July 12

blessings in july

So far, we have had one crazy month...and its only half over! Not that I am complaining, it has been full of fun and blessings! here are some of the highlights so far:

  • watermelon! i love lazy summer days eating watermelon in the backyard...reminds me of my mom (the biggest watermelon fan ever!) this picture was taken especially for "lita".


  • the baby shower kirst threw me a baby shower this month and put so much thought and effort into the fun details because she knows how i love such things! check out the kojo blog for more fun pics! Also, at the shower everyone encouraged me by mentioning things they love about me as a mom! they all said such sweet things and it truly made me feel less anxious about having these two girls so close together. PLUS everyone chipped in to get us a crib and carseat- our last two big items!


  • cousins. kead LOVES her cousin burke! it was a little stressful at times when she would try to "share" her water with him, try to pick him up, or show him where is nose is...but also very endearing to see her interest and love for him.



  • caleb and kasey. there is a family that attends our church that have 12 kids (9 at home!) and these two are the youngest of the bunch. i have loved getting to know both of them so much! caleb gives the best hugs and every time kasey sees me she smiles really big and says "hiiii jojo!" melts my heart.


  • fourth of july. this is one of my favorite holidays and, up until last year, I had not been in the states for this holiday in five years! I was so glad to be here again this year and we had a rockin party where drew smoked 2 briskets and 1 turkey and grilled 3 slabs of ribs...can you believe we didn't have any left overs??? it was just that good.

  • taco bueno and taco villa. if it weren't for these two fast food establishments, i don't think we could convince my brother-in-law to visit us in lubbock. thankfully we have both within a mile of our house and he doesn't mind eating alone. (or doing a late night run with other boys) :)

  • little miss #2! I am so thankful to say that this has been an easy easy pregnancy. with keadryn i only experienced about 2 months of any energy or normalcy and so far i have had almost nothing to complain about (other than it seeming much easier to pack on the pounds this time around...) all in all it has been a great experience and i am genuinely getting excited to meet her!
(burke snuggling up with the belly)

33 weeks!

5 comments:

Steph said...

LOVE all the photos (= Its especially fun seeing you! You look great! Is that a piece of grass stuck to K's face??! Such a great photo.
That little burke is such a cutie - he's like a minature man already!

Sara said...

Great post! You guys are so busy - but look like you're having a blast! :)
You make 33 weeks look AWESOME, Jord!! I am so glad you are feeling well and have energy to keep up with Miss K!
Keep the updates coming!! Love you guys...

Brittany said...

ah this really makes me miss you guys! can't wait to move back as a McGough!!! only 2 more weeks!:0) I love you jord and am so thankful for you! ... you look great by the way :0) see ya in 4 days!

Brittany Strebeck said...

my goodness.. i'm just in love with your little family. you guys mean so much to us!

Michelle said...

I recognize those 4th of July clothes - I'm so glad they are getting worn again! I loved Little A in those shirts. You look great and I loved seeing all the sweet pictures. Oh, and I hate to share this, but the pounds take longer to come off the 2nd time too...