Spring Has Sprung

9 Months

Spring is finally here, and I'm loving it!  It's great for us to be able to get out of the house so much.  This week, Michael went to Story Time at the Bellevue Library for the first time.  It was really fun.  They sing, do sign language, read stories, etc.  We made some new friends too!  Today, we went to the YMCA for more swimming.  Michael can't get enough of the pool.  He liked sitting on the edge and kicking the water.  Then, I would say, "Ready, Set, Go!" and help him jump in the water.  He would screech in delight! 

Steering at Sub in San Diego

San Diego Zoo

Last month, we went to San Diego so Damon could attend a medical conference.  While there, we went to Sea World, a Padres game, and met up with my cousin Mike's family at the Zoo.  It was a great trip, but it went by too fast!

Cheering for Donnie Baseball

Easter at Great Grandma Creech's

Grandpa Nimnicht visited this week, and Michael had the best time with him.  When Grandpa was leaving, Michael hugged him so tight and didn't want to let go.  I had to pull Michael's hand off Grandpa's shirt.  Michael stood in the doorway to watch Grandpa drive away.  He cried a bit, but was quickly consoled by a hug from Mommy.  Hugs are such great medicine!  He's in for even more fun this weekend when Nana & Grandpa Abaray visit.  This boy is blessed to have such wonderful grandparents.

Last week, we found out that Michael is going to have a little brother.  His name is Isaac Rockne Abaray.  When I was pregnant with Michael, we looked through the Bible for names we liked.  Isaac was one of our favorites.  Of course, Rockne was inspired by Knute Rockne, one of the greatest football coaches of the 20th century.  I think "Rock" is a cool nickname too.



Michael's First Good Look at His Brother

 I'm happy Michael and Isaac will be close in age.  All of their memories will include each other, and they will each have a best buddy in their own home.  (That's my hope anyway.)  Being a mother is such a special gift.  Each time I hear Michael say, "Momma", my heart melts a little.  When I leave the room, he will say, "Mom, Mom, Mom, Mom, etc." until I return.  It is the sweetest sound.

It's sure to be a quick Spring and Summer.  Once Fall arrives, Isaac will arrive as well.  Life with two boys will surely be interesting.  Now, it's time to start planning Michael's first birthday party.  Batter up!  It's going to be a Baseball Birthday!   

Mother's Day - 19 Weeks Pregnant