learning to shave

Jaden got a "shaving kit" for his birthday and had been asking forever to use it.

 

beards like Santa!

He had lots of fun "shaving"........

and he's growing up fast!

coffee

love this shirt. 

Jaden's 5th Birthday

My baby turned 5!  I cannot believe how fast time flies.  It feels like it was only yesterday that Derek and I were taking him home from the hospital. 

*Not gonna lie, I cried a little bit.  He's growing up so fast.*

These past five years were filled with tons of laughter, some tears, and lots of "figuring it out" moments.  Jaden is truly a blessing to us!  He fills our hearts with joy.  I can't imagine my life without him.

Today we had a small party =)  It was superhero themed.  So fun!

is that Jaden?  No.........

It's SPIDERMAN! =)

all the super heroes

the "big boy number 5" candle as Jaden called it

opening gifts

this face cracks me up

baby bumps

my friend, who is 22 weeks preggo...also having a boy! =)

I don't take very many bump pictures, so I thought I should post one....my friend is 22 weeks, and I'm at 20 weeks

baby coller gender reveal

the voting corner...we had little hair bows and bow ties

the baby pumpkin

a tribute to the Marine Corps birthday...the Womb of the Unknown Baby

Opa and Jaden

Opa, Oma and Jaden

Aunties Annette and Theresa

yep, he's too cool for school

sisters =)

family shot before the party starts

team pink

team blue

opening the bear box

IT'S A BOY!

Zanzabar, the Great Girllama (half giraffe, half llama)

Daddy, Jaden, the big brother bear, and the new baby bear

just because

I love this face!

half marathon training

This morning, my friend and I are tackling 12 miles!  Oi.  That makes my brain hurt just thinking about it.  We've been making fairly decent time, at least on our previous training walks.  We're predicting this morning to be a little slower because of the cold.  I think we'll be done around 3 hours-ish.

Because I'm preggo, we're power walking (with light, slow jogging here and there when it's a down hill or a nice flat road).  I bought a  pregnancy support belt to wear when I exercise-I'm going to try out it out today.  Hopefully it'll help my back not hurt.

I like this race because:
1. it's the first one I've done pregnant
2. it's keeping me in shape
3. it's giving me really good talk time with my friend

I checked the weather and it's going to *feel like* 32 degrees pretty much the whole time.  I think I'm going to be ready for a really hot shower and some hot chocolate when that's over.

Have a great morning!