23 week belly pic

With everything going on we missed the 22 week photo - but I think I look about the same this week :)

Cousin time... (week 23 pregnancy)

This past week has been a bit of a whirlwind - with lots of ups and downs. A few weeks ago Nick's dad, Mike, was having some stomach pain. He went in and discovered it was a tumor in his pancreas. The biopsy results revealed it was cancerous and scheduled him for a surgery to remove it. This past Tuesday he went in to have it removed and unfortunately when they started the surgery they found that the cancer had spread to his nodes. Unable to remove them, they decided not to operate and will treat Mike with chemo, radiation and a trial vaccine. We are all staying very positive (especially Mike) and are ready and willing to fight this cancer head on. Thoughts and prayers are appreciated - we can use everything we can get.

Even with the news of the cancer, we managed to have a little fun with the kiddos swimming, playing and taking new pictures :) It is incredible to see how much more Wyatt will try new things when he is around his cousins. He has walked on his own everyday for the last week and is getting closer and closer to giving up crawling all together. We can't believe how fast all these kids are growing and cherish every minute we get to spend with all of them together. Monday marks Wyatt's 11th month and we just can't believe that he will be one in just a few weeks.

This weekend is the Balloon Festival in Tigard and with Wyatt's balloon fascination we couldn't pass up the opportunity to take him. It was a great time (and early morning!) and he loved seeing all the balloons, people and stuff going on.

Nolan is doing well - kicking, growing and getting used to the sounds of his family. He is now over a pound and is as long as a banana. He is still pretty good at sleeping when I sleep, but I still wake up tired every morning :)

With fourth of July upon us, we are sticking close to home and looking forward to the Thompson's coming into town to celebrate with us. Hope you all have a wonderful and safe weekend.

The Bales

First Father's Day (week 22 pregnancy)

It was Nick's first father's day this past weekend and we had a full and busy weekend. Saturday we went to see the Chesney's trains and Wyatt was enthralled. We had no idea how extensive the collection was and it was fun for all of us. The Barney's and Bales joined us so it was a fun filled day. After the trains we went back to our house and had a BBQ to celebrate with Nick, Jeff and Mike. Sunday we let dada sleep in and made him breakfast...he got to open his presents and have play time with Wyatt. We then headed over to my parents house for presents and cake and then went to Jim Callahan's celebration of life. It was a packed weekend and full of fun...a success all around.

Since Wyatt LOVES his bath time I had to take some video of him playing and having fun. He is so much fun for us and we are loving how mobile he is getting. On Saturday he took his first steps alone...to get his ball :) He is up to 13 or 15 steps at a time and is getting more confident with each day.

Nolan is moving more and more these days...and is growing a LOT. I am starting to have more aches and pains, which is way earlier than it was with Wyatt. The doctor said that this is normal with subsequent pregnancies because your body has already gone through pregnancy and delivery. Other than that, I am feeling really good though. I am excited to be moving through this pregnancy so quickly and to be feeling so good.

We are all really excited about the sunny weather on the way and the fun summer activities to kick off with 4th of July.

Happy Summer,

The Bales

Wyatt and his big feet

Our son is already wearing size 5 shoes...it is insane! We had him in a few pairs this weekend since he will grow out of them before he can really get use out of them. At least we will have another little man who can wear them since they will practically be brand new :)

Last Friday we had our 21 week check up and found out that Nolan "looks perfect" and his ultrasound was great. So far so good...I am starting to really feel pregnant and the nesting is certainly setting in. Nolan is a total kicker now...off and on all day he says hi to me :) I love feeling him - it is such a comfort to know he is in there moving around and hanging out. Our next appointment is right after 4th of July...it will just be a check up, nothing big :)

This weekend marks Nick's first father's day and we are so excited to celebrate with him. The boys have a treat in store and we can't wait to spoil him :)

Have a great Father's Day daddies!

The Bales

21 week belly pic

Please excuse the self portrait in my PJ's :)

Wyatt Walking!

Last week Wyatt took his first "couple" steps and we were SO excited. However, in one weeks time he is now taking 7 or 8 steps and is "walking"! We cannot believe it...it is so much fun and so exciting :) He will be off and running before you know it and I will be off and chasing! I hope I am ready for this...and another little man on the way! It makes me tired just thinking of it...

Here is a video we took of Wyatt walking to dada :)

Off and running!

The Bales

Wyatt lounging :) (week 21 pregnancy)

I just had to post these pics...he was showing off for the camera :)