Saturday, August 11, 2007

My How I've Grown!

Third babies are not shy about taking whatever room they need! Here are some 8 month belly pics.













































The baby and I are not the only ones who have grown. Alexander grew enough over the past year to be able to climb the maple tree in our yard this summer. He wanted to do it last summer, but was just too short. You can see how delighted his is.

13 comments:

Jenny said...

Oh your belly is gorgeous! It almost makes me jealous... and then my little toddler terror starts doing something to remind me that I have enough on my plate right now! LOL.

Alexander looks thrilled to be up in that tree. What a great picture. Your family is beautiful. Thanks for sharing. :)

Jennifer said...

Oh, you're gorgeous!

I'm going out on a limb and I'm going to say BOY, based on the belly...I'm about 50% sure I'm right. LOL. The kids look adorable crowded around their new almost-here baby. Aww.

I love Briana's hair and love, love, love that photo of Alexander in the tree. That's one to frame.

What fun to see those pictures - thanks for sharing!

Just Me said...

What a beautiful family! I am a sucker for kids in trees pictures!

Don't know if your third will be a boy or a girl, but based on Brianna and Alexander, the third one will definitely be gorgeous!

Wishing you a happy healthy baby and a gentle delivery!

Victoria said...

Hi there! Your new photos are beautiful - that dress is the prettiest shade on you. And I gotta say - you don't look all that "huge". I was much bigger on my *second*! LOL! Brianna and Alexander are darling! You and hubby have a lovely family...can't wait to see the new addition in September!

naturalmom said...

Thanks for all the nice words everyone. :o)

Ma, if you like pictures of kids in trees, you *must* check out Jennifer's beautiful little girl up in a tree: http://fakingitlive.blogspot.com/2007/08/tomboy-with-dash-of-pink.html
It's a gorgeous photo.

Stephanie

Aliki2006 said...

Oh, Stephanie! You look gorgeous! And look at how Brianna has grown...I can't believe it.

Thanks for sharing the pics!

vegiemama said...

You're a beautiful mom, Stephanie! Can't wait to "meet" the new family member when s/he arrives. That's all baby in there :-)

huddtoo said...

I'd love to make a baby guess, but just can't imagine which. Looks like your belly is sort of low, if you are dropping some, are you *sure* you will be mid-Sept before that little one shows his/her face??? ;) Good luck when it does happen! I say boy looking at the belly, but have a girl feeling. So, I'm torn. Can't wait to find out!! :)

I love the pics...all of them. Nice to see F in there too! ;) And, my gosh, you said B was tall...but she is VERY tall! Granted I'm taller than you, but seeing a 7YO at your shoulder seems tall. Makes her look sooo grown up! *sniff-sniff*. Both of your kids are so cute. You all look wonderful! And high-fives to A for climbing that tree!!

Paper Dali said...

Ohhhhh, what sweet and beautiful pictures of your famil. Even the little one in utero looks adorable judging from that awesome belly.

Thank you so much for sharing these!

My prayers for a safe and happy delivery are with you and your family.

NorthCoastCouple said...

I'm glad you posted the photos, since I'm not there to witness the pregnancy! You do look great, and B&A are looking very big themselves. How did little old you have such big kids? They must have some of their Auntie Laura in there somewhere : )

naturalmom said...

Oh yeah -- A little Auntie Laura and little Uncle Chris! (Firmin's brother who is about 6'3" or 6'4".) I always cite you two when people wonder how Firmin and I got such tall kids, lol! We obviously have a few tall genes on both sides.

I wouldn't mind a bit more of a petite baby for my last one, just so that I can carry him or her longer. Both B and A were on their way to 30 lbs by the time they were one! It made long stints of carrying pretty difficult. Besides, a smaller baby could be carried more easily by Brianna, so I could get that much more help. ;o)

Aliki2006 said...

Stephanie--I left you an award at my place. :)

Anonymous said...

You look wonderful! I love the new pics of your family!