It's time to tell you...

that the Bell Family is growing! Solon and I had a 2nd ultrasound today, and according to the ultrasound tech, we are 13-weeks along with a new baby Bell on the way! Due date is set for sometime around January 13. It has been pushed up twice because of the size it's measuring versus conception date - looks like we might have another big baby on our hands!

Here is a profile shot of the little thing right now:

(Actual size right now is about the same as a mini carrot!)

And here is a video of the baby dancing around during the ultrasound:


We are so excited for this upcoming adventure, and we know Quincy & Forrest are going to be awesome big brothers! We will find out mid-August whether it's a boy or a girl, but in the meantime, I am just trying to make it through the day as I deal with this fatigue and "All-Day Sickness" - it's not just in the morning with me. I have none of the same cravings as I did with Quincy, and although I was sick through 16 weeks with Quincy, according to Solon I am "way worse" this time. I will spare you all the details - ah the joys of pregnancy!

Meanwhile... over the last few weeks, Quincy has been spending some quality time with friends

Sidney


Garrett


Eve


Allison G!


He also currently loves to wear his Daddy's shoes around the house



A highlight of the summer for me was meeting Holly & Chad's baby for the first time. A while back, I posted pics of the baby shower that Becky & I threw for Holly, and now the little angel is here.

Here is Makena Grace with her Aunt Dida!


Quincy will do a great job of protecting her through the years


Scott figured out pretty quickly how to make Makena comfy


The Hutton family and Grandma Jill



Love the new hair Holly!

I am so glad our camera has a timer! This was so fun. Solon just adored holding little Makena.


We got to see them one more time before they went back to Reno, and I even got to see my friend Katie and meet her baby Isabella!


Makena is so tired after her exciting trip to AZ


Since Becky & Scott haven't figured out the timer function on their new camera yet, I volunteered to take some belly pics of them since Becky is over half-way there!


We had such a wonderful time spending the 4th of July weekend with great friends!!!

xoxo

Is it October yet?

Since summer started, the Bell family has been doing things to try to stay cool & beat this ridiculous heat. Seriously, it feels like Arizona is about to burst into flames!

There's this guy at our gym who always wears a bandana, so we thought we would copy him to see if it kept us cool.


Turns out it was just cute to look at.

Quincy and I visited the Arizona Science Center two weeks in a row - first with my dad & then with Christina (who took the day of of work to spend some time with us, and her son Tyler) - Quincy had a blast! I thought it was hilarious that out of everything there, he liked playing with the PVC pipes the best. Time to go to Home Depot!









We got a free pass to visit the Children's Museum of Phoenix, so we took Papa Tom with us again to check it out. The last time we were there was before Quincy could even walk.





My godson Cody with Quincy



We spent Memorial Day Weekend in Seattle, visiting Grandma Lisa & Tony, and "NutNut" (Aunt Alynsia). Quincy loved spending some quality time with them! We did a lot of lounging, eating, and some playing too. We visited the Experience Music Project, where you can learn how to play many musical instruments, learn about musical legends, and even make a music video! It was really cool. Here is the guitar sculpture that was like 100 feet tall.



And here is Quincy enjoying part of the "Jimi Hendrix: An Evolution of Sound" Exhibit.

Lunch at the Pier

Swinging in Sasa's backyard


Quincy looking like a rag-a-muffin...

and an old man!


Playtime with Olivia



Little man sleeping in our room while we had work done on the AC

So precious!

Quincy's newest obsession is the yard blower. He loves helping Daddy with early morning yardwork!


Tonight we celebrated my godfather Chuck's 64th birthday (a couple weeks late) - he was out of town on his actual b-day, and we missed him! Mom made Chalupas, with rice & beans, and it was delicious!

Quincy and Kellan are going to be best friends!



Lots of excitement is in store for our family. We just completed a home improvement project that required approval from our HOA to expand our perimeter wall a little in order to accomodate a new AC unit. Our existing units are 13-years-old, and the downstairs unit has needed fixing every summer since we moved in. It was time to get a new one, and the HOA approved it quickly, so that happened this weekend. Just in time for the heat advisory! The new unit is so much more energy efficient, and it is freezing in here now! It has made such a difference already.

Also, I have been working on 2 projects, and will have some very exciting details about those in a couple weeks! Photos, logo, and website coming soon! Can't wait to share it with you.

xoxo

The Phoenix Suns are on FIRE!!!

May has been wonderful so far.

It started out with the installation of the new members of my sorority, Alpha Gamma Delta. Our chapter at ASU closed in 2005, and just reinstated their Charter on May 2. Here is a picture of the Charter being presented to the newly initiated Chapter members.

We had a wonderful luncheon at the Fiesta Inn Resort in Tempe (which I had the honor of being asked to plan), and I was asked to give a toast to our Fraternity. Alumnae, Advisors, International headquarters and family members of the new initiates were there to meet these fabulous new members, and we got a glimpse as to just how much of a positive impact they will have on ASU's campus. It was so great to be a part of that.
Here is my Pearl Sister Erin.

And here Liz, Heather & I are with Jackie Brannon Stutts, the PRESIDENT of our whole Fraternity (aka the big squirrel). I had the honor and privelege of getting to sit next to her at the luncheon - she is such an fabulous woman!


Quincy's new thing is pulling his big toys up the stairs or onto the furniture

And loves to make masterpieces with food, instead of eating it

He also loves to climb up onto the couch and read his books



Splashpark at Kierland Commons





For Kellan's 3rd Birthday, he had a party at Imagination Avenue where kids can explore and play with all sorts of toys. Quincy loved it!









Saturday was a full day - after Kellan's party, and Quincy's nap, Eve came over for a playdate. It had been a while since Quincy and Eve had 1-on-1 time together. They got along great and had so much fun together.

For those of you who don't know... Eve is Quincy's betrothed.
Here she is with her future father-in-law

Eve & Danielle

We were all sitting outside, when Quincy headed in the house, and Eve followed him. They closed the door behind them and started banging on the window, making music! They are so cute together!



Mother's Day was a nice relaxing day. It started off with Solon making me breakfast, and then I took Larel with me to the Arizona School of Massage Therapy Clinic for their 2-for-1 Massage weekend. I hadn't had a massage in over 2 years, and it was fantastic. Just what I needed. When I came home, I enjoyed a 2-hour nap while Quincy slept, and then we went to Natan & Larel's house to celebrate Kellan's birthday with the family, and celebrate Mother's Day as well.



Then, to top off a fabulous weekend, the Phoenix SUNS swept the SPURS, and are headed to the Western Conference Finals. I am so glad I don't have to watch the Spurs anymore this season. GO SUNS!!!

xoxo