Happy Father's Day!

Happy Father's Day to this guy!  Zander and Baby H ("Thunderbird") are so lucky to have you as their daddy.  I look forward to many new adventures in the future with you and our BOYS! :)

 

 

 

This Father's Day, we were able to grab lunch at Don Juan's (Zack's pick).  My parents were able to join us and it was so special to celebrate Father's Day with the guys (dad, Zack, Zander and Baby H) that are so special in my life!  My mom is always a HUGE help when they come to visit so that made the time together even more enjoyable.  Zander has not been feeling great since Saturday so he took the time to catch a nap while we were eating.  He doesn't do this often so I tried to soak up every moment of this time together.  When we got home, we played in our "fort" (using the box from the gender reveal the day before).  It was a pretty leisurely holiday complete with a nap for all three of us!

 

 

 

 

Its a BOY!!!

This is the second time I am getting to write those words!  The Houstons are going to be a family of BOYS!  I am so excited that Zander will have a little brother!! It was always so special the bond my sister and I had growing up, and I think part of this had to do with us being the same gender.  We had similar interests and could relate to each other about many things.  I think it will be fun for Zander to get to experience what I had experienced growing up.... being able to set the example in so many ways to a younger sibling.  I am just so excited to know the gender!!!  And even more excited that "Thunderbird" had a great appointment on Monday.  HE is measuring 12 oz. and is starting to move where mommy can feel HIM.  Zack and Zander aren't able to feel HIS movements just yet. 

So this is how the reveal went down..... Zack knew the gender at the appointment and was responsible for keeping it a secret until today.  He looked at the screen with the ultrasound tech while my screen was turned off.  I honestly couldn't figure it out by his facial expression and he gave no clues all week!  I will have to mention that I thought it was a boy all along.  ;) He was also in charge of figuring out how he would surprise us with the news.  He did an awesome job with a HUGE box full of BLUE balloons!  Zander absolutely loved the balloons.... even if he doesn't all the way understand what it means to have a baby brother just yet. 
Here are some pictures from our party and a few additional pictures from our week.

Zack had everyone vote for the gender they predicted.

Zander is excited its a boy.... or maybe he just likes the balloons! 

Luke

Opening presents with Aunt Lindsey to celebrate being a big brother!

My office mate, Anna, and her youngest, Sutton

Granny V and PawPaw

Grannie

My grandparents!... aka... Great Grandparents!

Fishing with Grandpa Bobby

Grammy and Grandpa Buzz

Hanging out at his friend, Ben's, baseball game!

trying to stay cool

Matching mommy for church

Worn out after church! (Mommy and daddy were worn out too!.... we had 13 toddlers in the nursery!)

Enjoying bath time while mommy was at a work retreat

19 weeks

My AP making fun of my bump picture!