Party of Six

It's been months since I last blogged. It's been on my ever growing, never reducing to-do list and just keeps getting bumped by work, the kids and the new house renovation. Have I even shared about that yet? I can't remember. Anyways, what better way to get back in the swing of things than by sharing the biggest thing to happen to the O'Connor family in the last 6 months... we're expecting baby BOY #4! So not "new news", as I'm actually 29 weeks today! But I'm going to slowly but surely play catch-up on our lives, pics, etc.

Found out in Early August

An early ultrasound

Did advanced maternal age genetic testing to ensure the little bambino was healthy, so we found out early on that "it" was a boy. Interestingly, he was the size of a matchbox car at the time, which was pretty fitting considering we're basically swimming in them at this point. I'd definitely be lying if I said I wasn't disappointed about losing the opportunity to have a daughter, but I've making peace with that and have since been focusing on the blessing that is having another adorable little boy! So baby boy #4 if you're reading this years from now, you were SO wanted and you ARE so loved...I might just have to crossdress you a time or two in your life ;)

The boys individually loving on me when I needed it most!

I don't have any good recent bump pics, but I do have this one selfie I sent to Kelly at 27 or 28 weeks. Definitely hanging out there! Feeling really good except for the pressure and tugs that are to be expected at this stage, especially when it's your fourth! I'll share some retroactive pics with other upcoming posts, but for now I just had to make little man's debut...or rather the news of him!

27 or 28 weeks?

NC State Fair

I took the boys to my sister's house in Chapel Hill for the weekend in mid-October to visit with family and attend the NC State Fair that Saturday with everyone. It was so great to see Ali, baby Etta, my dad, Beth, Mac, Colin, Dieter and cousin Maddie who now teaches 8th grade in the area! The fair was craziness with a party of our size and trying not to lose everyone, but it was fun!

Checking Danny out of school early

Gpa and King dog whispering

Can I keep her?

Awesome toy train at the fair

In awe of the ostrich costume

Slushies (not pictured: other unhealthy things)

I think he was drinking sweet tea here. Oh well!

Gpa with his youngest grandkids

Danny always throwing the hand signs

Apparently Kingston likes blooming onions?

Etta cuddles

Leaving the fair with Uncle Colin

Ready for our camp fire!

Hanging with Mac

Crew's First Soccer Game

A couple weeks ago Crew had his first soccer game. Our whole family was there + papa. We got spanked by the other team, Crew just wanted to drink water, Danny had a temper tantrum and Kingston was all over the place. Since then, I've been the only one to attend his games! Crew is definitely that kid that just smiles and waves at me as he runs by me vs. even attempting to kick the ball. It's pretty cute, but it's also too bad that he's not more into it, because he's big and fast and could probably be good if he cared.

Danny's still at it with lacrosse and getting better with every practice. He even scored during a recent scrimmage!

Lastly, here's all three boys at a birthday party at Carolina Gymnastics for Danny's friend, Blaen. Burning energy, pizza and cupcakes are always a winning combo in their eyes!

School Days

Here are some cute pics I stole from St. James Day School's Facebook pages of Crew and Kingston. Love having that little portal into their day!

Gender roles much?

And on a recent field trip with Crew's class to Old McFaye's Farm.

Last but not least, ice cream date at Kiliwins!

For Danny, it's been a "lack there of" in terms of school. The county was out for over 3 weeks because of Hurricane Florence, which meant that he had to hang with me while Crew and Kingston were at preschool in the mornings for a week. But we made the best of it...

Lunch at Sweet & Savory

Breakfast at Dixie Grill

Working at Port City Java

Donut by the Cape Fear River before...

Attending a doc appt with me. Yikes!

Smoothie while working at Port City Java again

Lunch at Double Happiness