So, here's what's happening with our newest growing member of the family:
Baby Lopez is about 5.5" inches from crown to rump (approx. the size of a bell pepper) and weighs about 7oz (a smidge less than a can of Coke!. Baby Lopez is busy learning how to flex his/her arms & legs - movements that Mommy can feel every now & then! Baby's ears are in their 'final' permanent position, but likely still stick out a bit (ears that only a Mommy could love!). Even a thin covering of myelin is starting to cover his/her nerves - a process that will continue even in the year after Baby is born! If Baby L is a girl (most people are betting on this), then all her little girl parts are there & in place - same goes for a baby boy! Unfortunately, we still have a tortuous week & a half before my 20wk u/s (Mon. June 7th) until we know if Baby L is a Prince or Princess! I'm so excited that I almost wish I was having twins so that I could get a BOGO deal - one girl, one boy! Note my usage in the word "almost"!
Mommy & Baby Lopez - 18 weeks
Baby Lopez is the size of yummy bell pepper!
Sophia behind the microphone - see her?
The program was literally 15mins long & a priceless 15mins no less! Sophia was SO happy to soak up the attention & bask in the limelight (she must have her Mommy's acting/singing genes!). The kids sang all the classics: "Itsy Bitsy Spider", "If You're Happy & You Know It", "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star", The Lord's Prayer among others. They even all recited the Pledge of Allegiance! Afterwards, there was a reception chalked full of goodies for the kids & families to enjoy...we were SO proud of our little star!
Sophia the Starlet!
Next came our family trip to Destin with Rod's family. We were all looking forward to a little R&R down at the beach before Patricia rented out their beach house for the next year! We had a great time - yummy food, sunny skies, warm weather & lots of sand time:
Daddy & Daughter Fishing Date
Feeding the fishies
Mommy & Sophia building sandcastles
Beach Babe
Daddy gets buried - Devon shares a cerveza!
Sophia & Gabby at Bistro Bijoux in Baytowne Wharf
Lucy, Sophia & Ella: Beach Buddies!
Sophia used chopsticks all on her own - NO HELP!
We all had a great time in Destin playing in the sun & sand - and I was quite happy with the loot I got at the outlet mall too...now if only we could move to the beach!
More on the Sigma Kappa baby shower & the New Orleans wedding next time...