24 week belly shots, she seems to have grown a bit.

We are not in the safe zone yet, however being a preemie myself, born at six mos 1 day, I keep counting the days that the baby is in the safe zone. By all means I want her to carry until 37-40 weeks, not one day over though lol. Pregnancy brings so many changes, such as: These pants are too tight, these are too big, and the " OH I look fat, or my breast are growing faster than my belly". Regardless, this angel God sent to me is perfect and I adore her. I am eternally grateful for the sacrifice she has given to allow us to share a baby boy.

The greatest thing about her growing belly is now I can feel our baby every night. Not only can I feel him, I can see her belly move when he does. I feel so luck and thank God everyday for the blessings we have received.

Okay we are going to call this 22/23 weeks belly pic.

I love my beautiful wife and her allowing me to snap shots and post them to the world.
We love our baby so much!!!!

I think I lost a week somewhere in here. So this will serve as week 22 and 23

First day home from work as an R.N. YEAH!!!

After seven years of school off again, on again I did it. Most importantly I found a job. More grateful than I have ever been. Being unemployed makes a very humble soul!! Yes the hair color has changed, I was tired of getting it bleached every 4 to 6 weeks. A new me.

A few 21 week belly pics, at 5a.m.

She made me say that it was 5a and she was half asleep, (true), it was the only way she would let me post this pic.

Only a few 21 week pics here. None showing bare belly, it was early and Cyndi was getting ready for work. Her pants don't button, so we are doing what we can. She has to tuck her shirt in. It is been a creative event.

Late, but here they are 20 week belly pictures

My beautiful wife and her belly.

So, there is a funny story here, you know that long lasting lipstick that actually works, well I had the idea of writing 20 weeks on her belly, little did I know it would take about 5 days for it to come off. We laughed with amazement. I love my 20 week belly. Well Cynd's but it is mine too.

The morning Jake left for the USMC

Jake walking out, the last time we will see him until October.


One final hug for Grandma



Jake does not smile in pictures, but for 430 am the day you are leaving, I guess this is good.

A very sleepy me, trying to figure out my moms camera, eating donuts, and trying to hold back the tears.

We all met at Grandma's house at about 430 am waiting for his recruiter to pick him up. Not the happiest day by a long shot in my life, I am proud of him but so very sad he is gone. We are praying he is learning what he needs to get out of it. Hoping he knows how very loved he is.

Well I have some updating to do, but the pictures are going to have to wait. Busy busy times.
Cyndi's belly has popped out in the last week. She even walks pregnant (right Rhonda), she really does. Baby XKRB is moving like crazy. It was really a cool experience. As I have probably mentioned I do not sleep. So... as I was laying there the ENTIRE night awake I just lightly put my hand on Cynds belly. He was flipping flopping and doing jumping jacks in there. I woke Cyndi up and said "don't move, but feel" . She was amazed to. Prior to this I only felt him move once. I could push on her belly and feel a butt, or head or something, but holy moly this boy is hyper. I hope he comes out a bit more relaxed and takes lessons from our new friend Sabrina.
It was the coolest thing ever. We have a blog follower, and we follow them (Those two daddies), well our good friends Rhonda and Gerry also fellow bloggers went to their blog and realized they lived near by. She was out and about and recognized them, I think it was cutie Sabrina that made her notice them. Rhonda was brave enough to approach them and long story short we all met for lunch on Sunday. It was a great gift to us! Bobby and Gregg have beautiful Sabrina, Rhonda and Gerry are soon to have their baby hopefully in a week or two, and we will have to wait till December. Then the party is on.
We are all different but similar situations. We wanted or have a baby. The boys adopted Sabrina, Rhonda and Gerry are using a surrogate from India, and we are carrying with an unknown donor. It was the first gay couple we have met with a little one. Some of our friends have older children, but it is so awesome to share this experience with others. THANKS RHONDA!!!
I start my new job tomorrow. More humble than ever and more grateful for the ability to have an education and a job than I thought was possible.
My dear wife Cynd has worked through her pregnancy this far and I have felt like the world's worst spouse. I will work hard to make it up to her. I have never met a kinder soul than Cyndi's. She is my angel from GOD and Iwill never believe anything other than that.
Jake our oldest has been gone about 3weeks now. I cry often, wish he were home, pray for his safety and for him to never forget he is loved. I know he will come back a changed man, but I don't want his heart to be breaking in the middle.
I promise I really do that Iwill post pictures soon. I avoid posting due to lack of pics, then I just get farther behind. So please stay posted. I work the next four at least and when I get a chance I will be on it.

Baby XKRB we love you so much more everyday. You have the key to our heart. Big brother Joe thinks you are just as much his as you are ours. He always says "well our baby this and our baby that", can you believe you have a 16 year old big brother who loves you so much. He wants to buy you a pair of DC's or Etenes however you spell it. EXPENSIVE shoes for a little man, but we will see.

To our freinds and family. We love you, appreciate your support and can't wait to share our gift with the world.

Chantelle, Cyndi, Joe, Peewee, Rocky, and Tobi.