Playing catch up

I haven't posted anything new in about two weeks and I'm ashamed of myself! haha this post will just be a catch up entry. My parents and littlest sister came to visit about two weeks ago (which I previously blogged about) and the day we found out Caden was coming into this world passed (also blogged about--read it! It's my favorite post so far) but we really haven't done too much in the Buck household! We had some friends over for yummy food and games, I took Caden to the parks a couple times, and we hit the state fair. Nathaniel's family came over one night and we had some amazing steaks. Nathaniel's cousin also came over one night and we were able to catch up with him. We haven't seen him in a while! We've had a TON of rain lately too. I can't believe how much rain we've had! And then we've had some gorgeous days in between all the rainy days. Here are a few pictures from the last two weeks :)

Double rainbow!!

                       

                                      

          

"For this child I prayed and The Lord has given..."

Two years ago today we found that the two little Bucks were about to become the three little Bucks. I remember that day clearly. It was a Sunday morning and I already knew I was pregnant. I just knew. I had known for almost a week before I worked up the courage to take a test. I'd been heartbroken several times before and was scared to find out. I remember my hands shaking as I unwrapped the pregnancy test. Three minutes slowly ticked by and when I picked up the test that little pink plus symbol was so bright. I began to cry, then ran back into our bedroom and jumped on Nathaniel, proudly showing him the stick I'd just peed on. We wanted a baby and now we had one on the way! I remember going to church that morning and Nathaniel squeezing my hand. I looked up at him and we smiled at each other, knowing we had a secret. We went to the hospital the next day, I did all the blood work, and scheduled my first appointment. I was 8 weeks pregnant when we got to see our precious baby for the first time. I remember the doctor, who I was able to see for my entire pregnancy (a rarity in military hospitals!), doing the first ultrasound. I cried when I heard his little heart beating. And watching the little tiny jelly bean of a baby dance around in my belly was so amazing. 

8 weeks--jelly bean baby!

12 weeks--he looks like a human now!

At 12 weeks I had another ultrasound and the jelly bean turned into a tiny human! It was breathtaking. I had no idea what was to come; all the joy, the tears, the laughter, the love. I knew I loved my baby, from the moment I knew he was on his way, but I had no idea how much love I was capable of. My love for the sweet babe grew each day as he grew. Finding out the gender brought on more tears, happy tears, I wanted a boy!! 

25 weeks--our boy!!

And his birth...I didn't know I could do that. I didn't know I could handle such pain mixed with such joy. Holding him for the first time...I thought my heart would burst. He was so tiny but so big and chubby! And now he really is a big boy. He's 16 months old now and so fun. I love my toddler but sometimes I miss my baby. I loved being pregnant even though there were rough parts. I loved every kick, even when he was all the way up in my ribs and back and I couldn't breathe. I loved the hiccups and my huge belly. I miss my belly :) but as much as I loved being pregnant I love my sweet, funny, compassionate, sometimes stubborn, always curious and adventurous little boy so much more. This day in our family history, August 14, 2011, is very special to me. I love my little boy. 

A visit from family :)

My family came up to Alaska to visit us!! They were here for ten days. It was so much fun! We ate out way too much and laughed even more. My parents are amazing grandparents and my sister has become the best auntie :) this post is mainly going to be pictures (if you want to see all the pictures from their visit here's a link to my fb album: https://www.facebook.com/nathanielblair.buck/media_set?set=a.478490752247436.1073741835.100002595455098&type=1). We did a lot of stuff but we mostly just enjoyed each other :) I love them and can't wait to see them all again! Another exciting family visit is in about a month when my middle sister flies up! Can't wait!!

                          

Lucky Wishbone!!

                 

                                     

Music at the park

                                     

He loves his Grampy!

                                     

Love you Aunt Haley :)

                 

                         

                         

                         

                                        

                     

                           

At the zoo!

                            

He loves Grammy&Grampy!! And I do too :)

                            

I have so many more pictures!!! I want to put them all in but that would be a never ending entry haha I'll continue my Disney posts soon! :) Sorry that some of the pictures are messed up. It won't let me even them out!