San Diego Fires

Only 4 years after the devastating Cedar Fire, San Diego is once again being engulfed in flames. There are many fires burning throughout the county and the Santa Ana winds are making efforts to extinguish them almost impossible. Please pray for the firefighters, the people who have lost their homes, and those whose homes are in danger. Most schools and businesses have shut down for the day and many people are fleeing San Diego. We have not been told to evacuate yet but one of the fires is in east San Marcos and could spread to our area in no time. Here are a few pictures I took this morning from my office in Carlsbad (before we were told to go home!).

7 months

My belly keeps growing and growing. I would like for it to stop now but I know AJ has a few more pounds to put on before making his grand entrance. Sleeping is becoming more uncomfortable and my wardrobe is extremely boring. Walking has also become more challenging because of the Braxton Hicks that come and go and the shortness of breath that quickly arrises. Oh, and the wonderful horse names charlie makes his debut at least once a week while I am sleeping. Calf cramps are horrible! But...feeling and seeing him move around in my belly makes everything worth it. Only 2 months left and I can sleep normal again...ha!

My lovely shadow profile

My mom and I in front of the San Diego Natural History Museum. We went to see the Dead Sea Scrolls that are on display. It was very fascinating.

Home sweet home

It's almost done!

Babies everywhere!

Last week my friend Heather gave birth to twin boys. Jacob was born at 11:59 pm on October 1st and Andrew was born at 12:01 am on October 2nd. That means these lucky boys will have different birthdays! They both weighed just under 5 pounds and got to go home only 3 days after being born. Heather and Jeremy will have their hands full for a while but they are all doing great and soaking in the incredible miracles from God. Here are a couple pictures of the cuties:


On Saturday I got to see some of my college friends at Kelly's baby shower. It was fun to love on her and give her some fun gifts for baby Brady. We made onesies for him, ate some yummy food, and talked the day away. It was also such a pleasure to meet baby Cameron Pray! Here are a few pics from the shower:



Macy Pray and her babies.

Cameron Pray.

30 Weeks

I had a great appointment last week. After sitting through a torturous 3 hour glucose test, my results came back normal which means I don't have gestational diabetes. I can eat Halloween candy and pumpkin pie!!! Hooray #1. I also had an ultrasound to check out my placenta location and it has moved up to where it is supposed to be. My placenta was low during my last ultrasound and if it didn't move up, I would most likely have to have a c-section. Hooray #2. AJ is growing like he should be and he is looking more like his dad each day. (I think his face looks like Alex's...cute and round.) Hooray #3. Thank you Jesus!

Price Street Grandmas

Michelle, Kacy, Debra, Jackie, and I all had the opportunity to live in this rundown, old, San Luis Obispo house located on Price Street when we were in college and after we graduated. We were known as Grandmas because we liked to lounge around the house, go to bed early (like 11pm!), crochet, etc. Good times. The memories we created in that house and as roommates were some of my favorites and I will always hold a special place in my heart for each one of these beautiful sisters.

Over the weekend we made the trek to Ventura to shower Michelle and her precious baby with love. It was so fun to all be together again and reminisce about the 'Grandma' days. Geez, I guess that means we are great-grandmas now. Love it. Love you girls! -Beatrice

25 Weeks

Sorry for the infrequent blog posts. I cannot remember a time in my life that was so jam packed with activities like it is right now. Alex is at school until late at night coaching football, we are trying to pack up our apartment (I'm not lifting heavy things...don't worry), I am coaching a lacrosse clinic for the next couple of months, and we are getting ready for our little AJ to arrive! Although time for relaxing on the couch is sparse, we couldn't be more excited for all that God has blessed us with. And maybe God is just preparing us for the lifestyle we will soon be facing when we enter parenthood! AJ is moving around more and more and starting to wake me up in the middle of night. My 25 week appointment went great and now we have to start thinking about birthing classes and pediatricians. Yikes!

What a feeling! (pic at 20 weeks)

I am 23 weeks along and just can't say enough about how much I love being pregnant. The little taps, kicks, turns, and pokes of my little guy brings so much joy to my heart. Every feeling is new and exciting. My tummy is definitely growing although I sometimes look in the mirror and think it's shrinking. But my pants are tighter and my maternity shirts are starting to fill out so that must mean it's growing. My runner's tummy has been put on hold but I would trade it any day for a baby in my womb. It's truly a miracle from God above. Thank you Jesus!