2nd Trimester!

Goodbye awful 1st trimester and welcome part II! I am so happy to be out of my first 13 weeks, and look forward to the next 13. The 2nd trimester is probably the best of the three. The first was filled with morning sickness and migraines and the last is usually pretty tough on me with the "vein" issues in my right leg.

Here are some progression pictures taken by my little photographer, Chase! Shane's usually at work, so I enlisted the help of Chase and he did a pretty decent job. I think I've gained about 6 lbs so far, which is average to my previous two pregnancies. I'm sure not all of it is baby, as my eating habits have changed to accommodate my nausea and my workout routine is definitely not as strict!

This week Ethan has been sick with a fever. I'm taking him to the doctor in a little while to make sure he'll be good to go on Halloween. Here are some pics of him during that time.

Busy!

Wow, life is busy. Hope to post an update soon...maybe with some Halloween pics. Until then, Happy Halloween from the McCarthy Crew!

Chase keeps asking me what kind of baby I have in my belly. When I tell him we don't know, he requests a baby sister. It's so cute! When I lift my shirt to show them my belly, Chase kisses the baby and Ethan slaps it...probably a glimpse of what's to come :-)

10-10-10

10/10/10...yesterday was Shane and I's 6 year anniversary, and to celebrate we registered to run a half marathon in Mandeville together. Neither of us imagined that I would be pregnant and since this pregnancy has been a bit rough on me, my training was reduced dramatically.

So instead, today I took the boys out to cheer Shane on as he ran the race. He did a GREAT job and finished strong at 1:58:24, averaging about a 9 minute mile. We are so proud of him and the boys were so excited to cheer him on and watch the runners. And I think most of the runners got a kick out of Chase and Ethan clapping and cheering for them because we got lots of comments.

Chase anxiously waiting for Daddy to pass

Go Daddy!

Shane approaching

Yeah Daddy

Shane giving a very excited Chase a high five! Shane said this was one of his best memories ever and it meant so much to share it with his sons!


Chase and Ethan waiting to go to school on Black and Gold Friday

Ethan and Roo at the Park

EJ passed out on the floor
Chase and Ethan having a great time rough housing with Sissy