Swimming Lessons

Abby & I are taking a Mom & Tot swimming class at Deseret Peak Aquatic Center (near Grantsville). We attended 3 classes last week and have 5 classes this week! I will tell you that Abby is definitely a fish. She loves being in the water. She also LOVES to run away from mommy. So, we (I) like the parts of the lessons where we go in the deeper end of the pool (that way Abby can't run off because I'm holding her!). It has been a lot of fun. The plus side is that it has helped Abby get back on schedule with naps! Yeehaw!

Life goes by!

Time is flying by! I had a doctor appointment yesterday. Everything is going good with this pregnancy. I'm almost 31 weeks along now, so I have about 8-9 weeks left. :) I am feeling Lucy move all the time now. We are getting so excited to see what Lucy looks like - and just to have her here. I think Abby kind of understands what is happening. She likes to lay her head on my belly and feel Lucy move around. Abby also gives my belly kisses every so often. We'll hope that Abby loves having Lucy in our lives. Although my suspicion is that Abby will be a little helper.

My sister Beqi's baby arrived yesterday! Beqi and her husband Scot are adopting a sweet baby girl. She was born yesterday and they named her Scotlyn. I've seen a few pictures and she is adorable. It just gets me excited to have Lucy come. Beqi, Scot, and Scotlyn will drive back through Utah on their way home to Arizona - so we will get to have them stay with us a few nights. It will be fun!!

My parents are also coming to visit next week. My dad planned a trip out to come help us finish our basement. We have it about 70% finished right now. It will be so nice to have it complete! We'll need the room. It will be great to have them out here!

Baby's name

We finally decided on the baby's name. We'll name her Lucille Jean Bonham, and call her Lucy. Matt really liked the name Lucy and I liked it too. Matt let me decide on the middle name and after much thought decided on Jean. My middle name is Jean, which was named after my grandma, Norma Jean Holt (my mothers mother). Some families have 'trends' for naming their children - all starting with the same letter or whatnot. I suppose our 'trend' is to have the middle name of our children be named after a family member. Abby's middle name is Marcile - after Matt's grandma, Marcile Bonham (his fathers mother). We are so excited for our Lucy to come!! There's only about 10 weeks left.

Time flies!

I really can't believe how old my little Abby is getting. She is a polite little girl - she says "thank you" - "bless you" - and "excuse you" ALL the time. It is hilarious and absolutely adorable. Of course I'm biased, I'm her mommy! I was just watching Abby today and realizing how tall and big she is now. It's crazy how fast time just flies on by. I remember bringing her home from the hospital just over two years ago. Now I will be having another little girl in September. Baby Lucy! We are really excited to see what she looks like and if she is going to be like her big sister?! I have found a photographer who is wanting to take pictures for her portfolio of newborns - like under 2 weeks old. She takes pictures that almost remind me of Anne Geddes. Anyway, she is offering a free sitting and a free package (with 6 or so pictures). We'll take Lucy in the first week or so after she's born for pictures - I'm so excited!! I'm still so new at this blogging thing - I will try to write sooner than later. ;)