29 Weeks & 1 Day 4D Ultrasound

The doctor said everything is looking great.  The baby is measuring at 15 inches and weighs 3.5 lbs.  He is also in the right upside down position.  Hopefully he stays that way until my due date.  The doctor now wants me to come back every week, twice a week, for my Non-Stress Test and Ultrasound until the baby is born.  Here, he looks like a little person.  Time goes by really fast! 

49ers Faithful

This baby is getting spoiled!  First, Janelle buys him an SF Giants creeper set, and now mom & dad surprised us with this adorable SF49ers Baby set.  Mark couldn't wait to play football with his son.  I only wish he'll love the 49ers like his dad does.

23 Weeks & 5 Days 4D Ultrasound

Here is a chubbier version of our son. We were so surprised to see that he has grown so much from the last 4D Ultrasound. He definitely has chubbier cheeks! It was so hard to see his entire face before because either he would always be covering his face with his hands or he would be facing away. It'so so exciting to see that our boy is not so shy today! Does he look like Daddy or Mommy?

Baby's 1st Gift

Janelle bought the baby his first SF Giants creeper. I don't know whether the baby liked it more or the dad.....lol. Mark is the biggest Giants fan I know. I truly pray that our son likes Giants when he grows up, like his dad.....and maybe hate on the Dodgers too? lol =P

Baby Einstein

Our baby chillin' on a lazy Saturday afternoon, listening & kicking to some baby beats. =)  I love my Sonoline B Fetal Doppler.  It's so worth the peace of mind!  Also I use my Belly Buds, to have our little bubba listen to my baby playlist on iTunes.  I got a deal and bought both Baby Mozart & Baby Beethoven albums.

4D Ultrasound at PreNatal Peek

We get to have an early peek of our son in 4D.  We come back after 30 weeks for more chubbyliciousness.  It was so awesome that all the pictures, come in a little blue baby album, and the video comes in a cd with background music and all.  We also get to bring guests to take a peek.  The entire place is spacious enough to accommodate about 8 guests,a nd the owner/sonographer was nice.  We bought the Superpeek Pacakge, and got the deal for $150 from the usual $175.  Here is their website.

http://prenatalpeek.com/california/sanfranciscobayarea/

Our baby's 4D at 20 weeks and 4 days!

Comprehensive Anatomic Fetal Survey

We went for a Comprehensive Anatomic Fetal Survey in Diablo Valley Perinatal at 19 weeks and 5 days.  We were able to find out the gender of the baby.  Before the sonographer get to tell us that we're having a boy, I already saw it's "peepee," and I exclaimed, "Oh my God! It's a boy!"  Mark was so funny because he didn't know what to look for.  He was just staring at the flat screen ahead of us saying, "Where? Where?"  He was so happy, he did a fist pump.....haha.  It was so cool, they gave us a cd with all the photos taken by the sonographer.  When we left the room, Mark was still in shock that he told me to sit for a minute, so he can "gather his thoughts."  Haha, I found it so sweet.  We came home and greeted by the family.  Janelle did a poster, and gave us balloons.  Also, we found out that they had already bought an outfit for the baby, a boy outfit, and a girl outfit.  We went to Chilis for a celebratory dinner.

Our baby's profile ultrasound picture at 19 weeks and 5 days

Our baby's "peepee!"  It's so cool, the sonographer added a blue color.

Awww, baby's first gift!

The face of a very happy man.

BellyBuds

music & voices for the womb.....Good Morning! (currently listening to Mark's recorded Star Wars blah blah.....oh no...lol) 

Maternity Parking

the perks.....👌😊🚗 

Second Wedding Anniversary

better than I was, more than I am...and all of this happened by giving you my hand.....what was, still is.....every love story is beautiful, but ours is my favorite......anniversaries are one of my favorite days because this is the day the reminds me how blessed I am that I'm married to you.....i love you to the moon and back....2 years down, eternity to go.

Briones-Sabino Wedding PhotoBooth

Our guests posed for fun on red carpet during our wedding reception at the Pasadena Convention Center on July 30, 2011. Special thanks to Daren Romey of Souverazzi PhotoBooth for featuring our wedding on her website's Red Carpet Premier Package.

  http://www.souverazzi.com/red-carpet-premier.html

Best Sound Ever.

no one else will ever know the strength of my love for you.....after all, you're the only one who knows what my heart sounds like from the inside. Have a Blessed Sunday!!! 

Involved.

been looking around expecting to find him in the boardgames section.....you just learn something new everyday.

1st comes Love, then comes Marriage, then comes Baby...

I do not have a face to see, 
To put inside a frame.
I do not have soft cheeks to kiss, 
I don't yet have a name.

You can't yet hold my tiny hands,
Nor whisper in my ear.
It's still too soon to sing a song,
Or cuddle me so near.

But all will change come January 8th,
That's when I'm due.
I'm your new nephew or niece, grandson or granddaughter,
I can't wait 'til I meet you!

All I ask between then and now,
Is your patience while I grow.
I promise I'll be worth the wait,
cause of all the love I'll show.

All I have to give now,
is a wish to you from me.
I cannot wait to be a part
of my new Magpantay/Briones/Cruz/Sabino family.

My mommy loves me more than anything,
and my daddy too.
She says to be a happy family,
we need support from you.

Heaven sent me to my parents,
so that I can learn and grow.
They say that I'm the greatest gift,
that they will ever know.

      It is great joy we get to announce that we are expecting our first child!  Children truly are a gift from our Lord, through the intercession of Mary, and we are thrilled at the privilege and responsibility that God has given us.  The new baby is due to be born around January 8 of next year.  But, with this great joy comes a great request for prayer.   -Mark & Me-

Today's lucky jersey number is: 01.08.14

better than winning the World Series.....

little Giants fan on the way.....

one body, two heartbeats.....

Together we are Giants!

(photo credit: Danny Luczon, Jr.)

Happy Father's Day!

Everyday we count our blessings.  We are so blessed that God gave us two great men who we look up to.  Happy Father's Day!  We love you.