Train Ride

2 weekends ago, Jared, myself, my sis and Brent went on the train to downtown San Diego. (I have pictures that I will post soon). Brent has been obsessed with trains ever since we moved to Carlsbad, because the tracks are right by the beach. There is also a little trail we walk along next to the train tracks, and he LOVES it. We waited at the train station for the train to come, and Brent was waiting so patiently, making sure he never took his eyes off the tracks in the distance. When the train arrived, he got on, and sat right in the chair. The ride was very picturesque, as we travelled along the coast. Brent was very serious, and calm the whole time. We had taken our bikes, and so when we arrived we got on our bikes and rode to Balboa Park. It is a HUGE park in San Diego with museums and fountains, and random musicians set up everywhere. There was a saxophone player named Mr. P playing....I don't like the saxophone, it reminds me of soap opera's in the the 80's. Brent liked it though, and he was very intrigued. It was so much fun discovering new places, and sharing a "first time" with Brent. Our next family fun will be to Legoland. Legoland is one exit north of us, and they let Carlsbad residents in for free for the last hour of the day. So basically we could go everyday, since it is so close. I'm just waiting for Jared to get work off a little earlier, so that we can all go together for the first time. It should be fun!

Injuries

In the past 2 weeks, Jared and I have both gotten pretty hurt. Jared a couple of weeks ago was out surfing in some big waves. There were alot of people at the surf spot, and he fell into the white wash, and someone else went under the wave, and when they came up, the tip of their board rammed into Jared's cheek like a screwdriver. He at first thought it went all the way through to the inside of his mouth, luckily it didn't. He has since recovered, and has a permanent dimple in his left cheek. I was just glad it wasn't his eyeball....gross I know. Last week, I was making a fresh peach pie, and I have sharp Henkle's knives. I have had these knives for a while now, and I have never cut myself. I was taking out a pit with the knife, because Brent wanted to play with it, and the knife slipped and shaved off the top of m index finger....it hurt sooooooooo bad! I had to go to the doctor because I was bleeding so much. It has almost healed, but has been a pain in the butt. So I really hope the trend of getting injured ends, it's not like we are doing outrageous things. Brent thankfully is fine, but I hesitate to say anything, fearing something has got to happen. Be safe everyone!

Adding to the Family

I have decided to join the "having a boy" club. Yes, we found out we are having another boy, and we are soooooooooooooooooooo excited. It seems like every pregnant person I know is having a boy, I think it is the year of the boy. I must say I'm relieved because I kept everything from Brent, and so all I need are diapers! I'm very excited for Brent to have a brother, I know he will not enjoy it until a couple of years down the road, but it will be fun for both of them. Jared is excited as well, although we seriously would have been happy with either a boy or girl. So now I can start my search for another boy name that Jared and I like. He is very active, and all over the place. He will need it, to keep up with Brenty.

Changes

Our family has lived in San Diego for a week now. We rented a house in south Carlsbad about a mile from the beach. We are still getting to know the area, but we are learning quickly that there is no way we will be able to afford a house of our own in this area. However, we will keep an eye on the market for the next year, maybe the prices will drop even lower. If it is not possible, we will just move a little more south or a little more inland from the beach. Jared is enjoying his new job working for the county of San Diego, and Brent and I have been frequent visitors to the beach (everyday, twice a day). Brent loves his new room, and is in a big boy bed now. We decided to skip the toddler bed and just put him into a twin that we already had. We are determined to not accumulate anymore stuff! I'm anxious for our new insurance to kick in so I can go to the doctors and see how the baby is doing, only a couple more weeks till we find out what we are having. I'm still in the "I look chubby" phase, which totally bites, but last time I didn't start showing until 5 months.
I'm actually really enjoying being a mother right now. Brent is turning into such a sweet, smart, funny little boy. He is talking, and playing pretend games at the beach. I love to hear him talk about things. The other day we were walking and he saw "two white dogs". he actually said it just like that. He counts to 15 on his own, loves triangles and circles, and has some of his colors down. Although I think he might be slightly color blind. :)
Anyways, life is good and ever changing.

Moving to San Diego!!!

Well, it's official! We are moving to San Diego (Encinitas, by La Jolla). Jared got a job working for the county of San Diego as a conservation biologist, and we couldn't be happier. Everything has fallen into place so easily, and we are super excited to live minutes from the beach. Jared starts his job on August 20th, so we will be officially moving there on the 16th of August. It has always been our dream to make it back to the coast, so that we can enjoy the culture that Jared and I love so much. Jared is especially excited to be able to surf as much as he wants, and I'm sooooooo glad to be getting out of the heat so that I can be outside with Brent and future children. We will be living about 40 minutes south of my family, which is the perfect amount of distance. We will be renting a house until we find just the right one for our family, I cannot wait! I feel so blessed how things have come together for us in the last couple of months, and I feel very excited to start a new chapter of our life. Please come visit us!!!!

Another Underwood

I'm finally done with my first trimester, and can officially announce that I'm pregnant with our second child. We are very excited and a little nervous about having 2 kids. I have not had any morning sickness, just tired here and there. Brent doesn't quite get whats going on, but I keep trying to tell him there is a baby in my tummy. In the last month, he has become infatuated with babies, so maybe that is a good thing. I'm sure there will be jealousy, but every family goes through this. I'm due February 3rd, it seems like forever away, but I need the time to prepare mentally. We can't wait to find out if it's a boy or girl...we will see!

California

Jared, Brent and I just got back from spending 2 1/2 weeks in San Clemente. Everyday we went to the beach, both in the morning and in the afternoon. I was afraid I was looking a little leathery after being in the sun for 2 1/2 weeks straight. The 4th of July was also fun, but Brent never stays awake for the 9pm fireworks at the beach, so next year he might get a chance to see them. It was awesome spending time with my sister Lana, and doing the mommy thing withe her. Brent had so much fun hanging out with his cousins, he misses them already. Our family is now back in Arizona for week (we are staying with our friends, seeing as we are homeless) and the Brent and I are flying up to Utah to see Grammy and Pa Underwood for 3 weeks. I love going back to Utah for visits, to reminisce about college memories. Many prospects and changes are happening in our family that I don't want to post until they are official, I almost can't wait. Stay tuned to hear more....