Three Girls and a Guy

{new place}

2009-01-07T15:11:00.003-05:00

Still trying to get things set up the way I want them, but this is where I'll be from now on... and there is my photography blog, too.

I won't be making this completely private until I figure out how I'm going to archive it.

But be sure to drop me a comment on the new blog so that I know you all made it there. :)

Lots of Love. xo

{thinking}

2008-12-29T13:39:00.002-05:00

I'm thinking of archiving this blog and starting fresh in the new year. I now have a portion of my family across the world, in China. The internet and a blog is my best way to communicate with them and keep them up to date so that one day when they return to the states that I feel like they still know who we are. :) I want to be able to open up and have a place to share with everyone what's going on in our world - that means family, friends, and all of you that still come here. I'm not sure the best way to go about it... I think i'll just end up making this private and starting fresh.

I could just direct them here, I know.. but there is nearly 3 years worth of stuff here.. and for a long time I used this as a venting source. :) So I don't really think anyone needs to come read my archives. But there is so much stuff I have recorded here of the girls that I don't want to delete it either.

So ... at any rate... I 'll let you know where I decide to go. And of course that means I'll have to be a better blogger. Oh, boy!

{christmas morning}

2008-12-27T20:29:00.001-05:00

Here are a few snaps from our Christmas morning. It was by far, the best yet. We are so blessed.

Delaney with one of her requests from Santa. I loved the simplicity of the things she asked for. I mean if you could have seen how much excitement a pack of princess lip gloss brought this little girl.

Those are just a few. I'm sure I'll have more coming behind these.. or watch my flickr. :)

{the holiday rush}

2008-12-16T15:49:00.002-05:00

So busy, so busy. I'm beginning to think my life will always be chaos - holiday season or not.

Here are a few pictures from some holiday fun times!

Babygirl's Christmas dance show, working on the tree, the Christmas parade, baby sissy shaking her booty, and happy times with Santa. Our second Santa encounter didn't quite go so well!

{i haven't done what i said i was going to do}

2008-12-04T22:22:00.004-05:00

blog more.... oops. i'll stop making promises to anyone who still comes here... but i'm making another promise to myself to be a better blogger. i went back last night and read some archives and i realized how much of the little, tiny, fun moments of life i was recording here. i want to continue to do that for my girls!

here are a few pictures from thanksgiving day. :)

seperate posts with updates (and pictures) of both girls coming soon! hopefully tomorrow.

xo

{just because...}

2008-11-15T23:44:00.002-05:00

She is this happy 99.9% of the time.

{random}

2008-11-13T23:25:00.002-05:00

I said I was going to be better at blogging and well.. I haven't. I've been so busy. I'm so behind on processing photos of my girls. I hope to catch up in the month of December (haha.. yea in the middle of the holiday season). A girl can set goals... and hopefully I'll meet that goal and there will be one large photo post. :)

For now here are two of babygirl. She is with one of her 2 new baby cousins. Yes, in the past 8 weeks we've welcomed to baby boys to the family. One to each brother & sister-in-law.
Here are a few of her little mommy moments with C.

It was just too sweet not to share.

{i guess she got tired of me calling her lazy}

2008-11-06T21:45:00.002-05:00

She is officially a walker. A wobbly one, but walking none the less!

I never would have guessed that she would walk at 12.5 months. I thought it would be more like month 9. But babies are unpredictable! They like to keep you on your toes. She's been taking 3-4 steps over the past 2 weeks (when she thought no one was watching), but last night that all went out the window. She took off and hasn't looked back.

{rabbits}

2008-10-28T13:38:00.002-05:00

The fair was in town last week. Thank goodness its gone! I couldn't afford for it to stay around any longer.

Babygirl has been on the "pet" kick for a few months now. She wanted a puppy and a baby bunny. Well... at the fair her daddy gets the bright idea to try to win her a bunny.. are you kidding me?????????? No such luck, I breathed a sigh of relief and she had a broken little heart. She runs to Grandma who's restaurant runs a booth at the fair.. what does Grandma do? She buys a rabbit! But we can't take it home because its in the rabbit show.. will have to pick it up on Saturday.

So... that's that. In the meantime, babygirl goes to the fair again with her little friend on Thursday. What happens? She wins a rabbit... all by herself! (want to hear the crazy part? her friend does too!!!).

So there you are... what do we have.. not one but TWO rabbits. I'm trying to adjust and learn the creatures. I have no idea what to do with the guys...

Yes, don't worry. I won't be running a bunny farm anytime soon, they are males!

{happy birthday, baby sissy}

2008-10-22T14:04:00.003-05:00

In the blink of an eye...

My sweet Avery,

I can hardly believe its been a year since your birth. I remember it like yesterday. It feels like yesterday. I vividly remember the night before your birth. I slept two hours at the most. You moved constantly that night. I guess you were excited, too. I tossed and turned and savored every last kick, punch, turn and rolls you made. I dreamed of how much our lives were going to change in a matter of hours, of your sweet face, your tiny cry, your fingers and toes, you in my arms, the first kisses. As your daddy and I drove to the hospital we talked about all of those same things. We were so eager to have you in our arms.

Then you arrived. You were perfect, healthy and in our arms. Our prayers were answered. We were a happy family of four.

From the moment I first saw you and every day since, you have brought us nothing but joy. Your gentle and sweet personality is a blessing to everyone that knows you. Even more so to me.. your mommy, daddy and sister. Your smile is bright and contagious.. your giggles are priceless... your eyes sparkle... your slobbery kisses are love. We simply can't imagine life without you.

I feel like I only blinked and you were one. It's funny how life does that.

I hope you always feel how very much you are loved.

I love you,
Mommy

{its been a million years}

2008-10-16T22:47:00.003-05:00

I don't even want to look at the date of my last post.

Life has been spinning us in a million different directions. Good directions. I promise to update soon. I think about updating a lot but then when I sit down to do it... somehow it never gets done. Just like a lot of things in my life. :)

I've promised before, but this time I'm going to *really* try.

{beyond blessed}

2008-09-04T08:52:00.002-05:00

I have a very good friend who is going through a very difficult time right now. She and her husband have been trying for almost 2 years to become pregnant. She has some fertility issues going on and on Tuesday they found out there are also problems on her husband's side.

She is so broken. I am broken for her. They have been referred out to a specialist and have been told that IVF may be the only option at this point, but they can't afford it. It seems so unfair.

When she knocked on my door crying on Tuesday and I turned around and saw 2 beautiful girls playing with each other and a floor covered in toys, I started to cry. I know I am blessed. And at that particular moment I had to stop and say thank you to God for what he has given me.

I pray that one day, somehow, she will be able to experience the joy of being a mommy.

{baby girl - yes, I still call her babygirl}

2008-08-21T11:01:00.002-05:00

she finally let me take some pictures of her. We got her hair cut in preparation for preschool. I guess she was feeling sassy!

My little model? She was hitting a different pose with every click of the shutter.

Loves all things three... her age. :)

print them all? :)

{Month 9}

2008-08-14T16:09:00.004-05:00

-13lbs 11oz ... still a little bit just like your sister was!
-27 inches
-8 teeth [same eight we've had since month 7!]
-you love to clap your hands
-you love to chase your sister
-you love to smile, you overall just happy
-you ran a fever for 3 days a few weekends ago and didn't cry once
-you sleep through the night [i'm so blessed with my sleepers!]
-you sleep in your crib.
-it was hard for me to put you in there because I wanted you to stay small
-you love your crib
-your giving up on me rocking you
-you put yourself to sleep now
-you love to eat, girl - you love to eat
-cheerios, crackers, puffs, wagon wheels and cheese its are some of your favorites
-you've also been known to steal your sister's cereal bars in the morning
-you love your mommy! 100% still mommy's girl :)
-you love to move
-you hang on to my hip like a spider monkey
-you still wear some 0-3 month outfits, but mostly 3-6 now.
-you wear a size 2 diaper [but I think that will change soon]
-you say bye bye, ma ma, hey, da da on a regular basis
-you love to wave bye bye
-you love to clap for yourself
-you'll probably give up babyfood soon
-your a pro at your sippy cup
-you smile all the time [your whole face smiles]
-your crusing around so good and may take your first steps soon.

{catching up}

2008-08-05T09:24:00.002-05:00

I'll try to pick up where I left off. Hang on- it may be a long ride.

Our summer has been crazy to say the least.

The day baby sissy started pulling up - I was in trouble. She's such an active baby. She keeps me on my toes for sure. Always into something and putting EVERYTHING in her mouth. That I was not used to - Babygirl never put things in her mouth!

There were many times I found baby sissy like this - falling asleep without meaning to!

In June, Babygirl started swim lessons. It was great for her. She loved it and did a great job. She's almost swimming alone and I have no fear that if she fell in a pool she'd be able to get to the side. Her swim teacher, Mrs. Pam, was just awesome. Here are a few pictures of our days at the pool!

Her first day - she was holding her teacher's hand.

Our 4th of July was great. We spent a wonderful day with a lot of our friends and all the kids had a great time together.

We went on vacation in July as well.
We were camping the first part of the week and at the beach with friends for the second part of the week. It was a fun time. It was nice for hubs to get some downtime from work.

While that's not everything, that's all I can fit into this 5 minutes of quiet I have! I'll try to be better about keeping up here, I promise. And baby sissy's 9 month update coming soon.

{whoa}

2008-07-29T11:54:00.001-05:00

I can't believe its been almost 2 months since I've posted anything here. As you can see from my last post things got really busy - really fast! Baby sissy became mobile and our summer took off!!!! If anyone is still around... I promise I'll be posting updates soon.

{pulling up}

2008-06-09T11:36:00.000-05:00

I can't believe it. I turned around this morning for a split second and turned back to see this...

{summer is here}

2008-06-06T16:09:00.001-05:00

It's officially so hot you can't breathe. Welcome to Florida.

{annual picnic}

2008-06-03T15:58:00.002-05:00

Saturday was the annual company picnic for hubby's work. It's always a treat. Now that babygirl is getting a little older - it gets better and better. They have ponies, a number of bounce houses, face painting, rock walk, very good BB-Q, ice cream, cotton candy and a lot more! It's a really fun time for the kids and the adults enjoy seeing everyone outside of the work enviroment. My dad works for this same company - so I've been attending this since I was a child. Now that's funny to me!

Here are a few pictures (of course)!

{7 months}

2008-05-30T10:16:00.003-05:00

With every month that passes, it seems impossible that she is already a month older. But, she is. I wish there was some sort of pause button!

We have a top tooth now - an eye tooth. That makes three. There's something about this girl - she doesn't like to do things by the book! But, that's okay.

She loves drinking from her cup. It's like a treat for her. She holds it all by herself, too.

This past week she's taken to crawling. She's been scooting for weeks but now she can get where she wants to go.

She is still 100% mommy's girl. If I'm in the room she has to be touching me or she's not happy. Hubby says he thinks she'll always be my girl. I think he may be right. This girl loves her mama. :)

She naps in her crib, but sleeps in my room. I think we'll transition at night soon, but right now I still like her close. And I'm really not ready to deal with the possibility of her waking up her sister if she happens to get up.

She took her first road trip to visit family in South Florida. She did awesome. My children seem to have no problem with car rides and that is a blessing! She loves to sleep in the car - but let that car STOP... and that is that.

She loves water - baths, swimming, putting her feet in a puddle, etc. bring a huge smile to her face.

She can talk with her eyes. I swear they speak for her.

{the month of May}

2008-05-16T15:35:00.003-05:00

This month has been completely and utterly exhausting thus far.

It's always a crazy month as its the start of our summer.

We started with babygirl's dance recital (her very first)! I posted about it below but what a crazy and fun day it was. It's insane to me that we had to be downtown at 8am for dress rehearsal, but such is life. She had a minor melt down when her class of 30 was crammed into a little dressing room the size of my bathroom. (And my bathroom isn't big!). After a lot of sweat (it was HOT in there, a lot of tears, and a sweet little girl willing to share her crayons - I escaped. She danced like a pro thru rehearsals. No stage fright from this girl. After rehearsals (at noon) we were off to lunch and her hair appointment before we had to turn around and be back downtown by 6. Let just say there was no time for resting.

Here are a few more pictures from that day.

She said she wanted her hair "crazy".

The next day, hubby and I celebrated six years of marriage.

He still makes me laugh so hard I cry. He makes me smile, everday. He's an amazing father. He loves me even when I annoy him (and that is alot). He supports me if I'm right or wrong.

Those are just a few things that make him so awesome!

Baby sissy is approaching seven months - fast. It seems impossible, but it isn't!

I know I say this all the time but she is such a joy. She is happy [almost] all the time! She army crawls, she scoots, she lifts up on all fours - but she doesn't crawl. She's got the most adorable smile and even sweeter laugh. She still loves her mommy more than anyone. She's eating solids 3 times a day and holding her cup like a big girl. She doesn't like to feel like she's going to miss anything so she'll fight sleep if there is a crowd. She "talks" so sweet and thinks her big sister is great.

Isn't she a sweet thing?

Little Dancer

2008-05-08T09:51:00.002-05:00

Delaney

I have a lot of updating to do, but not much time right now. Imagine that. I just had to share this little video of babygirl at her first dance recital.

{moments I'll miss one day}

2008-04-21T14:00:00.000-05:00

{disney on ice: princess wishes}

2008-04-13T18:01:00.002-05:00

Tickets for 3: $81.50
Parking: $10
Drink and Cotton Candy: $20
Cinderella souviner: $20
Coloring Book: $5

Listening to her tell daddy all about it: PRICELESS!

{annoyed}

2008-04-04T13:21:00.003-05:00

On a couple different things.

My neighbors:
First-
I understand you let your 3 and 4.5 year old ride their bikes in the street alone. But I really think you should pay more attention. I realize you have 6 kids, but its not your older children's responsibility to be in charge of their younger siblings saftey. (This is only the case half of the time). A lot of time these babies are outside alone.

Second-
I think your children are sweet. But, do you realize how annoying it is when they knock on my door every single day - alone - and even more annoying when the first words out of their mouth are "can I come in your house?" (yes, they do this). Then after being told no they ask "why?" 1,000 times about every reason I give them until I have to just shut the door in their face. (It's the only way to make them go away).

If I don't come to the door, they will sit on my step. Where are you for the 30 mintues your children are on my front door mat?

GRRR!

Okay.

Next.

I had to go friends and family on Flickr. I was getting annoying flickr mails from strange people. Now - all of my links are broken - of posts and other things I wanted to print out for their journals. I'm so mad - I feel like crying.

First Veggie

2008-03-29T15:20:00.001-05:00

.So much has happened in the past week.

2008-03-26T12:27:00.004-05:00

I don't even know where to begin.

Baby sissy turned 5 months old. Everyday I'm amazed at how she's growing.

She is laughing out loud - all the time.
She has just discovered she can actually do something with the water in the bathtub.
She has cut her third tooth on the bottom and working on the fourth.
She has learned she can scream - not cry - scream... and when she's not happy about it she lets you know!
She mostly screams when you buckle her in the car seat.
But no worries - she quits as soon as she's moving.
She's still a mommy's girl. (yay!)
She takes the most peaceful naps on our afternoon walks.
She laughs at her sister.
She loves to cuddle.
She scoots around on her belly.
She'll be crawling soon.
She may crawl before she sits.
She's not sleeping well at night right now.
But, we'll get through it.
She still wears 0-3 month clothes.
She smiles more than she cries.

Babygirl is as silly as ever. She's going to be a class clown I just know it. I'll forever blame her father. ;)

She's almost mastered her ABC's and loves to sing "twinkle twinkle" to baby sissy when she's upset. She'll tell me to "come fix her" as if she's broken. It's too cute, those two!

Easter was a ton of fun. Babygirl enjoyed coloring eggs. She did it with very little mess, too!

to be continued...

Since I'm such a horrible blogger

2008-03-14T17:23:00.002-05:00

I may be converting this over to some sort of photoblog. Most days I don't have time for anything "extra" and that's what this blog is to me. I think that's a given. I've been working on spending what little free time I do have doing things I love that DON'T include the computer! I think you all can relate to that a little. In the past 2 weeks I've read the first book I've read since babygirl was an infant... and I loved it. I've been walking with the girls this week in the evening and love the way I feel when I'm done. It's amazing what some exercise can do for you. I'm also really trying to focus on my photography. It's something I really love and I hope that it shows. I want to capture those special day to day moments for my family as we move through life.

So.. I'm not going to disappear completely... I'll be posting pictures and updating milestones!

That being said - I leave you with my little bunnies.

When teething strikes...

2008-03-05T08:40:00.002-05:00

She's amazingly calm and happy through it all. She has her fussy moments don't get me wrong, oh yea - and the restless nights (oh, the restless nights). She's such a good baby!

She weighed in at 10lbs 15oz and 24 inches at her 4 month appointment. We started solids last week with cereal and fruit. She's enjoying that!

In other updates-
I had a wisdom tooth removed Friday. No fun at all. Maybe I'm just a baby but I don't know how you all get through 4 at once. But I'm a big girl, faced my denist fears, and got it taken care of.

The weather has been beautiful. We went over to the beach twice last week for walks. It was nice.

I'll leave you with a random shot from my Monday morning. It's part of my 52 week challenge - my kids and me.

I told you there were fussy moments.

My girls

2008-02-27T08:31:00.002-05:00

This is an everyday thing - big sissy smothering baby sissy with kisses. I just love it.

I love watching them interact everday. It's priceless, really it is.
I love the way they smile at each other, laugh at each other, "talk" to each other.
I smile when babygirl can't do anything in the morning until she gives "her baby" a kiss.
I laugh everytime she tell's a stranger that "this is my my baby A, and she has blue eyes."
I love everytime I hear her say "I want to hold her" ... right now.
I smile when I see her stroking her head in the car when she's tired in attempts to make her fall asleep.
I love when she just wants to watch her sleep.
I love watching her read baby sissy a book.
I love the way she assures her everything is going to be okay when she cries.

I can already see that bond they share as sister and it just makes me melt.

.ice cream.

2008-02-25T09:41:00.002-05:00

Over the weekend, we saw the ice cream truck. If this doesn't make you crave summer, i don't know what will! We had ice cream twice on Saturday!

4 sweet months!

2008-02-22T15:55:00.001-05:00

D-Bug!

2008-02-21T10:22:00.002-05:00

Trying a little something different with some shots from our play session yesterday. I didn't have time to edit through them all, but it will work. Edited to add: Not sure why the music doesn't start automatically. I'll try to figure it out later. For now you can click the music icon on the slideshow.

Oh, to be a kid again...

2008-02-20T16:10:00.001-05:00

I spy something new!

2008-02-16T12:45:00.001-05:00

Marisa, you can't guess!

Love Day

2008-02-14T13:59:00.003-05:00

Valentine's came early this year.

The girls and I got our goodies a night early.

I went so far as to request to take a long, hot bath (alone!). Just about the time I got nice and settled and to about page 12 of my new book, the door rattling started. Babygirl had realized I was gone. Trying to ignore it, I got to page 15 before the door busted open. She had some help - it was locked. Within two minutes, she was undressed jumping in. A few seconds later, I was adding cold water because mine was too hot. The I sat and endured her dumping cups of water on my head to help me wash my hair - (paybacks?). It was quite a sight, but we had some fun little giggles. It wasn't long before I escaped, hopped in the shower to finish my hair off, and baby sister was awake.

Oh well, I tried!

Happy Valentine's Day!

.3 months.

2008-02-01T08:51:00.000-05:00

Yes, I'm a little late with this, but that's my life!

Baby Sissy-

You are always so happy.
You have the most beautiful blue eyes.
You are learning to spit bubbles (Daddy taught you this).
You are grabbing for your toys.
You don't like your paci nearly as much as your big sister did, but it can still save the day.
You have the longest, cutest little toes.
Your rolling from tummy to back.
You love being on your tummy and not your back.
Your "talking".
You love smiling.
You are so alert and aware of your surroundings.
Your a mommy's girl.
You are so happy.
You bring us so much joy.

I am so over it!

2008-01-25T10:04:00.000-05:00

I have been through 3 brand new lap tops in two weeks and have had more trips to *Best* (yea okay..) Buy than I care to even count.

Babygirl has been there so many times in two weeks that she's figured out that they sell washing machines and they are right next to the bathrooms. Her Grandma needs a new one and she told her last night, she could find them at the computer store. Yep. That should tell you how many times we've been there.

What kills me the most is that you can walk into a store of that nature and yet it seems like no one working there has a clue what they are talking about. I'm seriously over it! I just need a computer that won't give me a blue screen as soon as I get it home. I'm sooo frustrated.

Babygirl turns three!

2008-01-21T10:59:00.000-05:00

It seems like yesterday, that the doctor said to me, "your heart is fine, your just pregnant." Today marks three years since your birth and you bring us so much joy. I will never foget that moment you were in my arms for the very first time. You were not only an answer to prayers, you are so much more.

You were a tiny, little princess.

I can not express how much joy you bring into our lives. You light up whatever room your in, always full of smiles. Even on your most stubborn days - you make me smile. You amaze me everyday with your smart and witty attitude. I sometimes call you "my little big girl" because of the things you do and say. You make us so proud. Happy 3rd Birthday, Babygirl. We love you!

Black Eye Beauty

2008-01-17T19:14:00.000-05:00

Babygirl got her first black eye. Just in time for her birthday. Poor thing. This picture was the morning after. It does not give it much justice today - but she's hiding from the camera.

I'm back-

2008-01-14T13:25:00.000-05:00

Shortly after posting my year in review post my computer took a nose dive and crash landed. I don't even know what happened. But, that's that and I'm back with my brand new laptop! Things have been so crazy since it happened that I don't even know where to begin to start catching up. But, I'll give it a shot!

I'll start with babygirl.

She's been a hand full of spunk these days.

I fear age 3 is worse than age 2. Is it?

I told her one day last week - not even thinking what I was saying - "That's not funny, D" and she replied, "I'm not laughing, mommy" in her best 'she thinks she's a grown up' voice.

I can't believe in just one week she will be a three year old.

Santa gave her a bike for Christmas. It's been so busy that we haven't had much time to work with her, but it didn't take long and she was gone. She's fast! This will be a great way for me to tone up the mommy legs!

On to Baby Sissy.

Not sure if I ever mentioned her 2 month stats - 8lbs 14oz and 23 and 3/4 inches - 10th and 75th percentiles. Long and skinny. Following right along the path of her big sister.

She's such a happy baby! Sweet just isn't the half of it.

She's smiling and cooing so much now and even has her daddy convinced she likes him now.
He had this complex about her crying when he held her. He just forgot what it was like to have a newborn again. She really doesn't cry much at all.

and last but not least.. guess who is rolling over - belly to back. Yea, my baby. Made me want to melt down into tears. I don't remember babygirl rolling so soon and I haven't gone to look it up yet. Why does the second child feel the need to grow and change so much faster than the first?

2007 in Review

2008-01-03T09:16:00.001-05:00

January- Babygirl turned two. We celebrated her party at the park with all of our family and friends.

February- We took her on a birthday trip to Disney World.

Minnie Mouse was her favorite!

We had a wonderful trip!

February 22, 2007 - we found out this...

I was pregnant and due on Halloween! We were so happy.

March- We saw what we were praying for - the baby's heartbeat at my 6 week scan. A little peanut!

We took our first trip to the beach for the year. (Yes, in March! It's Florida!)

April- We hit 12 weeks. We began counting down for our gender scan!

We played alot outside - as much as a pregnant mommy could handle. :)

May- We celebrated our 5th wedding anniversary and Bradly celebrated his 27th birthday. We were at 14 weeks now and Babygirl started to really understand mommy's growing belly - as much as a two year old can!

Showing her belly!

At the end of the month we found out that "IT'S A GIRL!"

June- It was a hot month. Babygirl was happy to see the rain.

My belly really started to pop.

We lost an uncle, on Bradley's side, to a very short battle with cancer.
But, we were able to have some fun in the midst of the sadness. It's what Uncle Wayne would have wanted, anyway.

July- Enjoying summer! Babygirl thought her second home was the beach!

Randi Jean and Krist welcomed Conner. I had the opportunity to be there and photograph his delivery. What an amazing day.

I was even more anxious for our new baby girl now.
We painted the nursery... PINK!

August - We hit 28 weeks and counting... whoa belly!

Babygirl was really silly all the time!

Septemeber- A long month - Babygirl battled a UTI for two weeks or more. Many cultures and 2 antibiotics later she felt better. She also became potty trianed!

We celebrated our upcoming arrival with our closest family and friends. It wouldn't be long now...

Everyone made sure babygirl felt really special, too!

October- The month of "baby sissy's" due date. We knew she'd be here this month! Yay!

Babygirl and I had a lot of fun preparing for baby sissy and spending some quality time together.

We had a weight check at 36 weeks. She weighed approx. 6lbs. We all thought she looked just like her big sister!

The last belly picture, the night before her arrival. 38 weeks 4 days.

She's here!!

Avery Kate
10/22/07
2:06 p.m.
7lbs 1 ounce
20 inches

Headlines on her birthday -

Proud big sister!

Our little treat!

November- We adjust to being a family of four!

The days are peaceful...

And sometimes crazy...

But I wouldn't trade them for anything in the world!

Papa celebrates his 80th birthday. Here he is with his two great grand's!

Babygirl finds a new love for mommy's lipstick. There were some pretty big messes as a result. Mom's of girls: Hide the lipstick and bring out the lip gloss... clear lip gloss!

5 short weeks have passed since her birth.

December- It's already December?

Babygirl makes her dancing debut!

Baby sissy has been with us for 6 weeks now.

Babygirl says goodbye to the paci!

I turned 26.

It took us this long to get a family picture in which everyone is cooperating! Merry Christmas!

and that was our 2007!

My Santa, Baby...

2007-12-19T13:13:00.001-05:00

-8 weeks old - smiling - cooing - loving to be held - all around a happy baby -

Just some of the things I'm loving today!

Breaking News!

2007-12-14T14:42:00.000-05:00

She's gone 24 hours (24 hours!) with no paci. Big sissy - not little sissy.

That's big deal.

Maybe she was not as 'attached' as I thought.

Cancer. Sucks.

2007-12-11T12:57:00.000-05:00

We just found out my Grandmother has a malignant lump on her breast. That's all we know right now. The rest of the details will come after her MRI later this week. She's probably facing surgery the first of next week.

Last year we faced this same thing with Nan - Hubby's grandma. Thankfully, she's been in remission for about 6 months.

I'd really appreciate any prayers. This really has me bummed. But, I know that God is good and he'll carry all of us through this.

Dancing debut

2007-12-05T10:30:00.000-05:00

Saturday was babygirl's first dancing public appearance.

Smiling at her fans! (I hate the way this template cuts off my pictures.) She's the smiling one, of course.

Dancing...

Sissy wasn't impressed...

-One year ago-

2007-11-29T15:50:00.001-05:00

It was a very hard day.

I was 6 weeks pregnant.
I woke up spotting.
It turned to bleeding.
I was scared.
I lost that sweet baby.

It wasn't fair. I didn't understand it then. But, I do now.

God wanted me to have her...

5 weeks

2007-11-26T11:43:00.000-05:00

Really, where does the time go?

I can hardly believe its been 5 weeks since her birth. Some days are just a blur and I'm taking them all in the best I can. Life has changed with two, but I'm loving every minute. Sometimes I can't really remember what it was like without her. It's funny how that happens, isn't it?

As of last Friday she was 7lbs 9oz. Which was good since one dr. in our ped. practice seemed concerned that she didn't hit her birth weight at 2 weeks. Blah. I told him she was fine. I just seem to have itty bitty girls.

Munchkin is so alert. She's really starting to smile - I just haven't caught it with the camera. It's so sweet. Her eyes are always so big and bright. She lights up any room she's in. She's also spoiled and likes nothing better than to be in mommy's arms. Oh well. I really like her there, too! Her little cuddles are the best. But it gets kind of hard when I need to do things like take a shower.

She's an awesome sleeper - I don't want to say anymore at the risk I'll jinx it all!

And as of right now, I'm still wanting a third (one day)!

L I P S T I C K

2007-11-14T11:48:00.000-05:00

Things its ruined around here:
*Multiple clothing items (babygirl's and mine)
*Sissy's bobby cover
*Babygirl's clothes hamper
*My sheets (again!)

There is no telling what else. I'm scared.

I throw it away and she finds more. I think I'm down to my favorite shade.

Toddlers are fun!

Grab your tissues

2007-11-08T12:20:00.000-05:00

I know some new mommies visit my blog, specifically some mother's of perfect, brand new, baby girls; so I want to give a warning right here - the story of this family will make you cry, make you thank God above for the wonderful blessing your holding, give you a new sense of what really matters, cause you to evaluate your faith and thank God for his grace.

It's ironic. I came across this blog just over a week ago. I do believe it was my second day at home with the girls alone. And it had been a challenging one. Hubby came home and decided to take babygirl with him to do some things he needed to get done. Munchkin and I were alone with some peace and quiet and I sat down in front of the computer with her curled up on my chest. I was looking for some downtime - and I found this family. I spent the next hour reading what I could see through the tears. And I was touched in so many ways.

I could relate to some of what she had been through, but not everything. They lost their second daughter in September to Trisomy-18 (or Edward's Syndrome). Copeland was born in September and God blessed this family with 8 precious days with her.

My heart aches for them, and their faith is so strong and inspiring, that I feel compelled to share them with you. I think she will touch your heart, too.

http://conorbootheandgirls.blogspot.com/

Blogging with pictures these days

2007-11-05T14:40:00.000-05:00

...Because its not often I have two hands to type!

The angel is two weeks old. I think this is a lot better than anything I have to say.

So small

2007-11-02T16:57:00.000-05:00

Munchkin (we haven't settled on a nickname for her yet!) snoozing in her crib. I love how this shows just how tiny she is.

.Due Date.

2007-10-31T11:51:00.000-05:00

Today was my due date. I'm thankful that I've had her in my arms for a week and a half now.

Just look at the pumpkin head. She would rather be sleeping!

I thought today would be a good day to share her birth story. If your not interested, feel free to skip this entry, but I need to record it so that I can transfer it later to her journal.

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Monday morning, October 22nd, 2007, was our induction. We were scheduled for 6:30. My doctor and I had a deal. Monday Night Football was in town and he was going, he promised if we started early I'd be holding my baby in the afternoon. Our weekend had been full of more contractions, false labor and last minute details. I was terrified they were going to be too busy for us, but at 5:20 when I called they had more than enough room for me. I got Bradley up and we headed on our way.

I was contracting, not hurting, but noticable contractions that were still irregular. I could definaely "feel" that they were real. I probably would have ended up there if they would have not had the room. We checked in and by the time I got to my room it was about 7:15. We got all the bloodwork, IV's and hookups out of the way. Dr. G came in at 8:10. He broke my water, all clear, and we started pitocin. I was still 2cm from my previous appointment, but 75% effaced. He estimated we would have a baby by early afternoon.

At 9:50 I was prepped for my epidural. The pain hadn't become unbearable but I was getting uncomfortable. Let me just say, I love epidurals! Within minutes I was happy as could be. My epidural was alot different this time than with Delaney, I could move my legs but they were still numb. It was great. There were moments I felt 'hot spots' but didn't want to ask for them to fix things too soon and chance slowing things down. It wasn't horrible, so I continued to labor.

At 11:00 my nurse emptied my bladder. I was dilated to 4. I got a little scared - it seemed to be going slow and my dr. was due to leave early for Monday Night Football.

At 11:45 Dr. G was back for a check. I was a "good" 4 - hey take what you can get right? But she was OP (opposite posterior) or face up. He said things move slower in that position but not to worry he'd turn her if needed but she still had time to turn herself. I felt quite a bit of movement from her after that and hoped she was doing the work herself. I was still feeling a little bit in my left side but labored on without it getting too much worse.

At 1:20 Dr. G came back in. Checked me and asked if I was feeling pressure. I wasn't - but I was 9cm. Not expecting that! She had turned on her own, too. No longer did he get into the hallway - I felt pressure. I told my nurse, was checked again and was complete. Things started happening fast. Another nurse came in to prep my room for delivery while my nurse took care of something for her other patient and call my dr. back. During all of this, I was feeling the pain I mentioned earlier but worse. With each contraction on top of each other the pain was radiating across my lower stomach. I got scared. I cried a little because I couldn't help it. My mom talked me through it. We called for the anesthea to come "fix me" before we started the pushing phase. I could feel her moving down and hoped I wouldn't have to push long. I had to have a quick shot of lidocaine which did the trick.

Dr. G came back in at 1:50 and it was time. They broke the bed down and he scrubbed in.At around 2:00 I was ready to push. With my first push everyone was really excited. I looked in my mirror and saw why, she was right there. They all started yelling for me to push harder, even my doctor, I pushed with everything I had and 2 pushes later at 2:06 p.m. - she was out. They were the best coaches ever. It was amazing. I never expected it to happen that fast. Bradley cut the cord, I had my first moments with her, and they went off to clean her up. I nursed her for the first time (she's a champion nurser) and we called in the visitors from the waiting room. Delaney was able to meet her baby sister before they whisked her away to the nursery. It was such a special time.

I already can't remember life without her. Its funny how that happens.

Two of my favorite photos of the day.

One week

2007-10-29T17:24:00.000-05:00

Where does the time go. I've been so caught up in cuddles and kisses from my girls. I just love it.

We are a family of four!

2007-10-25T07:51:00.000-05:00

Introducing...

Avery Kate

10/22/07

2:06 pm

7lbs 1oz

20 inches

The last one!

2007-10-21T14:06:00.000-05:00

She will be here tomorrow! I'll update when I can. In the meantime, I pray they have a bed for me at 5:30 so we can get this party started.

Some of the sweetest words I ever did hear...

2007-10-18T14:26:00.001-05:00

"Mommy, you are my beeeest friend."

Melt my heart.

C R A Z Y

2007-10-17T18:33:00.000-05:00

I've just come to realize that may be me.

We are 4 days from baby and we ripped up the carpet in our Florida room last night. Thank goodness my dad is coming tomorrow afternoon to start putting down the new flooring. I have a million things to do around here - like clean up! But I don't feel like I can do any of that until that room is finished and its driving me crazy!

My mom called earlier to chat and asked what we had for dinner. Um, it was 7:15 and dinner hasn't crossed my mind let alone cooking something. She said "Your not eating dinner tonight?" and my reply was "Um, yea. I think I'll order pizza." (And I'll toss and turn with heartburn all night, too.)

I know I mentioned that we are 4 days from baby - but can you believe that?

I'm here and still pregnant

2007-10-15T14:55:00.001-05:00

I've been neglecting the blog again. It's just the end of pregnancy - busy and tired. And when not either of those I just try to find some peace and quiet while I can.

My partner was asleep and the hubby and I were about to leave for one last dinner out alone before becoming parents of two!

I feel it won't be much longer...

36 weeks

2007-10-04T15:03:00.000-05:00

Isn't she sweet!

She weighs in at 6lbs. So all those who keep saying "that's not right" or "is she big enough" can kiss my foot. She'll probably end up around the same size as her sister if not a few ounces more. 50th percentile is just where she is and should be.

But apparently, she is comfortable for a little while longer. Which I am okay with until my doctor gets back from his trip next weekend. Gives me another week or so to fit in my last minute important details like a pedicure! When I hit 38 weeks I'll be preaching another story!

Everything is perfect. No weight gain for me (woohoo!) and everything looks good.

Babygirl also had a follow up this morning and has kicked her UTI for good. I think. I hope. They are almost certain but going to culture it anyway. Other news with her is that we are halfway potty trained! Oh my goodness. I thought the day was far way but one morning two weeks ago she woke up wanting the potty and has had no accidents so far! (Pee pee that is!)

I'm feeling really tired today and in fact this morning was almost certain I would have hurt my hubby. I do not know what the point in setting an alarm 2 hours ahead of time and sleeping through it every seven minutes while your pregnant wife wakes you up, herself and your unborn child up in the process. Geez. Then to say "Why did you let me sleep that late? when you do finally come back to earth..) Ummmm ... HELLO, excuse me - don't go there. In two weeks or so it won't really be an issue, but for right now I would like to TRY to get some sleep.

Which makes me wonder why am I not taking a nap right now???

Count down mode!

2007-10-01T14:58:00.000-05:00

I can't decide if its fast or slow!

This is a few days away from 36 weeks and at the maximum 30 days away from meeting little bit. (We'll see if we can still call her little bit on Wednesday when we get an esimate on her weight.)

I'm trying to mark down my to-do list. I know there is still some time. But I don't like surprises and I like to be prepared. I can thank my father. Babygirl came at 38 weeks so I stop counting there. Hopefully, baby sister will follow big sister's footsteps.

Dropping

2007-09-22T13:06:00.000-05:00

She's moving her way down.

I have a love/hate relationship with the "lightening" stage. I love I can breathe again, but I hate the waddle!

(Edit: yea the jabs to the cervix are always enough to wake you up!)

Special moments

2007-09-17T08:16:00.000-05:00

Emotional

2007-09-15T19:35:00.000-05:00

Oh the joys of a sleep deprived, hormonal, pregnant woman.

Oh boy do I need some sleep.

Long week(s)!

2007-09-12T15:12:00.000-05:00

It's been a long time since I just wanted to curl up and cry and last week certainly made me want to do that.

The sick babygirl turned into babygirl with a UTI. That equals misery just in case you've never experienced it with your child. On Wednesday we picked up hubby from work and headed to the doctor with her. It was awful. She wasn't letting any urine out for a sample so after about an hour and nearing closing time they decided to try to cath her. I don't really know what I was thinking when I actually let them try that. AWFUL. I have never heard her cry that way before or ever seen such desperation to be in my arms than that moment. On top of it all, they were unsuccessful. Let me tell you - I will never let them try that again unless the situation is an emergency. It broke my heart in half and then I felt such guilt for even allowing them to try. We went home and I collected a sample to return the next day. Somehow it ended up being no good and we had to sit for 4 hours until she finally gave in and they got a sample which confirmed what I already knew... a raging UTI. Poor baby.

We started antibiotics right away which she put up a major fight with every dose for the first 3 days. We tried EVERYTHING. I mean everything. She spit them out, threw them up - you name it. I might mention hubby was out of town so I was stuck with all of this alone. By Sunday, I was a raging, hormonal preggo, exhausted mom. If one more person told me to put it in her drink or just "hold her down" I was going to run over them with my car. (Okay, not really but seriously...).

Hubby got home on Monday after she and I had spent another long day at the Dr.'s waiting on a urine sample. I was never so happy to see him. She also has taken every dose with no fight at all since his return. That figures, right? Can we say daddy's girl? I'm just glad because her urine was still growing out bacteria on Monday and if not she would have been starting 3 days worth of shots which I knew wouldn't be good for her new fear of the doctor nor for my sanity!

I think we're on the mend. I've been absolutely exhausted. I don't know that I've ever felt the urge to just lie on the couch and do nothing as much as I do right now. Phew.

By the time I get her back on track - little bit will be just about to arrive.

Long weekend, sick toddler and pregnancy updates

2007-09-05T08:39:00.001-05:00

I'm exhausted. This is all catching up with me right at this very moment. I haven't drank much coffee this pregnancy other than my occasionaly frap from 'Starbucks' but I may have to cave today.

The weekend was good. Hubby had to work for most of it but we still had some fun. On Saturday, Babygirl and I spent the day at my Aunt's lake place and she enjoyed her first rides on the big boat. Who am I kidding - she LOVED it. Sunday we actually had the day with daddy so we slept in, skipped church, goofed around and ended our evening at a friends house for a cookout. We had to leave the fun, though, around 9pm because babygirl started running a fever and hubby had to work Monday morning. On Monday we actually had a break from the rain and were able to lounge in the pool - Babygirl on the couch with her blanket.

Her fever has continued on and off. Possibly from her last two year old molars about to come through but I'm not entirely convinced. Of course, now that I picked up the phone to call her doctor she seems fine. But at 4 am this morning she was a lot of pitiful. Poor baby.

Did I mention - I'm tired!

Pregnancy... 32 weeks!
My appointment went well yesterday. I gained 3lbs in 2 weeks. Gah! Oh well. We talked about the comments I deal with from everyone about the size of my belly. Mind you, I'm flattered but really I certainly don't feel as small as they make it out! We're measuring right on target and I just cary babies in a way I seem to hide a lot of them, he says... Plus Delaney wasn't huge. But to make me happy he let me schedule one last scan at 36 weeks for a weight check. Woohoo. That's what I really wanted anyway!!! Not much else to report. I'm having a baby shower this weekend and after that I'll be in full blown panic mode to finish what isn't done!

I'd share the latest belly picture of me in a bikini but I'm not entirely sure I'm brave enough to share that with the world. If your my friend on Flickr its there to see!

Life is all about having fun

2007-08-27T13:56:00.000-05:00

Back to babygirl...

2007-08-24T16:51:00.000-05:00

Found this looking through pictures. This was 30 weeks with babygirl. Most are saying I'm smaller this go round. I think its just because I weigh less. Who knows.

Motivated

2007-08-21T09:14:00.000-05:00

...to finally try and fix my blog. You know how that goes. I'm lucky the thing still shows up.

Hang with me... my pictures look all smushed up so I'm trying to figure that out at the moment. Then, I need a creative banner or something up top so everything doesn't look so b-o-r-i-n-g!

29 weeks 5 days

2007-08-20T14:33:00.001-05:00

I'm here

2007-08-17T14:14:00.000-05:00

I fell out of blogging world again. My computer went in for service and took two weeks to come back. Thankfully, the problem was fixed and I can use it again without it shutting off every 45 minutes. A stupid virus cost me a lot of headache and a hundred dollars.

All is well here. While I was away I failed my one hour GTT. No surprise since I was gestational diabetic with babygirl. But somehow littlebit and I skated past the 3 hour. I was pleasantly surprised. I'm on two week appointments now. It really seems wild that I'm almost 30 weeks.

I've been fighting a nasty chest cold all week. There are days I've felt like I was going to cough her up or out. Not pleasant. I *think* I'm almost past it. We'll see. It really isn't fun to feel like this being pregnant or when its 100 degrees outside everyday. I feel like I'm going to melt most days. It's reallllly hot.

Nursery Progress

2007-07-30T09:16:00.000-05:00

My hubby has always refused to paint pink walls. He gave in this weekend and I didn't give him time to change his mind. Here is little bit's room thus far.

I took these last night. It's a little more pink than it appears, but I think its really cute!

and of course... The 26 week 4 day belly.

This sums her up...and I'm going to have another one!

2007-07-27T10:07:00.000-05:00

25 weeks

2007-07-22T10:35:00.000-05:00

Do you hear that?

2007-07-21T12:00:00.000-05:00

It's quiet! Just me and the radio.

Babygirl is off riding 4 wheelers with her Daddy. She's even all dressed up in her camo.

With any luck I may have a clean house this afternoon. It's amazing how much you can get done at home without a little helper. Not that I don't appreciate her help, I do think its cute but lets be real!

But, I just realized that I'd rather be on the beach with a good magazine! Oh well, maybe tomorrow.

Because I'm feeling a little better than yesterday..

2007-07-17T11:52:00.000-05:00

Here is last weeks belly shot.

Argh!

2007-07-16T10:39:00.000-05:00

I'm feeling really grumpy.

I had a long week with some amazing experiences that I'll post about soon. But right now I just think I need lunch and a nap.

And so help me if my neice calls any phone of mine in the next five minutes I'm going to scream. I know she's 9 and bored, but I can't help her with that. Go outside and play or something. It's summertime for crying out loud.

See... I told you I was grumpy.

2007-07-10T11:26:00.000-05:00

Still can't add titles...whatever. I have no clue.

But, for those of you keeping up. Here is the picture from the 23rd week! I can't believe tomorrow starts week 24.

2007-07-07T16:51:00.001-05:00

I know I kinda disappeared. Plus, things have been really busy since we got back home and truth is I've just been really tired.

I'm in the middle of week 23 and little bit seems to be doing just fine in there. My belly is definately growing and she's definatley kicking. I've fallen back into a spell of night sickness and I'm not really sure what that's all about. I really like to keep my dinner down but haven't been successful the past few nights.

My best friend is due to pop any day now. It's kinda bittersweet knowing I would have been too. But I've traveled this road before and I know God knew what he was doing in November even when I didn't undertand. Now I have little bit's arrival to look forward to and I know she was meant just for me.

Anyhow - the friend I just mentioned had just moved into their new home and she's on her last week at work. I spent last weekend washing her baby clothes and setting up her baby's nursery. She was really making me nervous. They didn't even have the carseat put together. I drug her out last weekend to buy things for her hospital bag. She better have packed it by now.

Baby girl is as crazy as ever. We were outside earlier when we heard music. Hubby and I looked at each other and sure enough it was an ice cream truck. I haven't seen one of those in YEARS. Babygirl was hilarious. She thought it was great she got to run to the road and pick an ice cream. Fun stuff.

For some reason I can't leave a title for this, but all is fine because its just a bunch of rambling anyway. I really need to try to fix this template. Ugh.

We're back

2007-06-26T16:32:00.000-05:00

I know it's always said over and over again after a trip but man I am glad to be home. Seriously, it has never felt better. I'm exhausted!

It was a long, hard trip. Emotionally draining. The service was beautiful, but very hard. It's always hard to let go of the special ones like Uncle Wayne.

Despite the sad nature of our trip we were also able to sneak in a little fun and I think Uncle Wayne would have loved that.

Here's just a little preview:

Away for a few days

2007-06-21T14:14:00.000-05:00

We lost him on Tuesday night. It's been a hard few days and we haven't even gotten to the rest of the family yet. We're heading out tonight.

I've not been feeling great, so this car ride really should be fun. Miss Priss has been stretched out in there causing me some pain.

We'll be back sometime on Tuesday.

Sadness

2007-06-19T14:12:00.001-05:00

We may lose a valuable member of our family from the hubby's side this week. My heart is breaking. I just can't get this sweet picture out of my head. He's such a good man.

My view - 20 weeks

2007-06-15T08:23:00.001-05:00

Getting bigger

2007-06-12T12:07:00.000-05:00

This was on Sunday, 19 weeks 4 days.

Ummm..

2007-06-11T08:15:00.001-05:00

I messed up things at the top and I have no idea what I did!!!

Reflection

2007-06-07T14:21:00.000-05:00

I just realized I caught her reflection here. Love it.

Rain, Rain!

2007-06-05T12:17:00.000-05:00

And we need every bit of it.

It rained all day Saturday. All day. Good, hard, steady rain. Babygirl had a blast in the evening getting re-aquainted with the puddles. Since then, its rained every afternoon. It's just what Florida needs. The fires have been unbelievable and no rain for months wasn't helping. The smoke filled skies were getting a little depressing.

We did get in a little fun at the pool this morning before the afternoon showers!

More about Avery Kate

2007-05-31T13:03:00.000-05:00

She's perfect, as I said before! She was moving, grooving and putting on a show. She sucked her thumb, waved (sort of), kicked, punched and showed us that she's going to be a little drama queen already. She had her hand placed up on her forehead like she was just working hard in there. I can see how I feel her everyday now. I've even already felt her kick from the outside.

She weighs about 7 oz and is measuring right on target for her dates.

We came out with about 3 sheets of pictures because she was so photogenic. I'll try to have mom scan a few the next time I'm there.

Babygirl is thrilled about Baby Sister!

We're home and......

2007-05-29T19:25:00.000-05:00

She's perfect. She's healthy. We're in love!

...

2007-05-28T18:36:00.000-05:00

18 hours and 23 minutes. But, who's counting?

It was a busy weekend!

2007-05-21T13:41:00.000-05:00

Phew. I'm still tired!

Saturday we went to hubby's company picnic. I love this thing. Babygirl has so much fun. There's lots of food, ice cream, cotton candy, face painting, bouncy houses and slides, games, rock climbing and her favorite pony rides!

These bouncy slides were a close second.

She said her colors all the way up!

and wasn't scared of coming down..

After eating and about 4 rides on those ponies and lots of sliding the hubby and I had to bolt out of there to get home to get dressed for a wedding. Baby girl got to stay there with BIL and SIL and she loved that.

The wedding was great. It was outdoors and beautiful. I was itching for some flip flops and my camera! I've now found a great photo spot. Hopefully, I can get baby girl down there soon for some practice. I'm excited about the possiblities!

On Sunday, hubby was up early to start working on our new sidewalk. That took all day because of set backs. Of course, projects like that always have set backs. Babygirl and I took off to the acquatic center for the afternoon to get out of the way. We had a blast and when we got home the sidewalk was finished! By the time it was set enough for her feet prints she had no interest - that figures. Oh well.

Last but not least the 16 week 3 day belly shot with my cute little partner.

Still no progress on names. Actually, we're back at square one and our favorite from last week has gone right out the window and of course we have a new favorite for the time being. 8 days and counting and we'll be getting serious.

The Name Game

2007-05-16T12:27:00.000-05:00

Okay. Give me what you've got. We're talking girls because we've got a boy name. Which is reason #101 why I think his baby is a girl.

We just can't seem to agree like we did on babygirl's name. Why is that??? Is it always harder to name the second child?

I have a few favorites but hubby only has agreed he likes one of them so far.

So throw your suggestions. Something cute to go with big sissy, Delaney.

Week 14 and my silly girl

2007-05-06T14:08:00.000-05:00

I think its safe to say my belly did some growing. Today every member of my family touched my belly at some point and made cute comments. I guess its just now starting to show.

14 weeks 2 days.

Babygirl's new favorite thing is to show her belly, too. I think its CUTE!

Hubby and I celebrated our 5th anniversary on Friday. It was great. We had a nice, quiet dinner at my favorite restuarant. It was just fun. And I was actually able to surprise him with his gift! I still have to order mine!

About 17 days or so and counting until we find out the sex of little bit. Babygirl says its a sister this week. Guesses?

On to Week 14!

2007-05-02T13:43:00.000-05:00

Week 13 was the pits!

Babygirl and I had had a big fall over the weekend. Talk about freaking me out. I'm clumsy by nature but it had been so long since I've done that. I've never fallen carrying the girl, much less falling carrying the girl and being pregnant. Geez. My name should have been Grace. Not really - the entire thing wasn't our fault but still rather embarrassing. We were out to dinner in a - nicer than I like to take my two year old - restaurant. They had some carpet malfunctions and babygirl, myself, and little bit brought it to their attention. At any rate, we're all okay. I went in on Monday to check little bit's heartbeat and all was well and they better be glad.

Then leaving dinner my SIL decides to try to make a U-turn where she wasn't supposed to. Yep - ending in crash. It wasn't a hard impact thank goodness. But, we were still stranded for 2 hours in the parking lot of Mickey D's. I've never been so ready to get home in all of my life. Thank goodness there was a Starbuck's across the street and that I have a hubby willing to cross said street just for me.

Then, on top of that, there was drama within hubby's family all because of something that happened at mother-in-law's restaurant that 3 family members work at. I've got about this much patience for drama and even less for drama while I'm pregnant. Enough already, grow up and act like adults. How hard is that?

I'm feeling much better. I'm happy to report that I've not been that pukey this week. Maybe it's on the down fall.

I think this is the first belly shot I've showed here... This was 13 weeks 2 days the afternoon of our fall. Excuse my silly girl and her silly faces, but she wanted to show her belly too!

Thirsty, anyone?

2007-04-29T09:29:00.001-05:00

She's getting a mommy?

2007-04-27T09:40:00.000-05:00

Babygirl is starting to catch on to this baby talk. Just a little bit at a time. I think she's really just tired of everyone asking her if she's getting a baby brother or a baby sister.

Week 8: "I'm getting a brodder"
Week 9 and 10: "I'm getting a sister:
Week 11: "I'm getting a brodder and a sister" (Oh no sweetheart, one or the other!)
Week 12 and 13: "No, I'm getting me a mommy!"

Oh goodness.

I don't think I heard you?

2007-04-23T13:33:00.000-05:00

Can you believe that someone would tap me on the shoulder at a *Kenny Chesney concert and tell me they can't see. Hahahahahahaha. Yeah....okay - like that's really going to happen!

Long week alone

2007-04-19T09:59:00.000-05:00

Hubby had to go out of town to work this week. This is the first time he's ever had to do an out of town job and it stinks! I hate it. I miss him.

I can run things around here alone, but that doesn't mean I want to. I hate the afternoon's when babygirl starts looking at the door waiting for him to walk through it. I hate watching TV at night alone. I get bored! Not to mention there is a 30,000 acre wildfire burning an hour to our north and the smoke has been so horrible that we can't even play outside.

Thank goodness, he finished a day early and I think he's coming back tonight instead of tomorrow. And he should have a day off for us to do something fun!!

Baby Sister goes to prom... again.

2007-04-14T11:44:00.000-05:00

Isn't she gorgeous?

The 11th week

2007-04-12T13:55:00.000-05:00

We're moving right along.

I finally got to see my doctor yesterday. I know I've probably mentioned how much I like that man. He's just great. We had a regular appointment that went well. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't anxious when he got that doppler out and even more anxious when I couldn't quite hear that little heartbeat because it was beating in sync with mine (aww). He chased the baby around for as long as I wanted him to until I felt comfortable that I could hear it even though he could hear it just fine. And it appears this baby hates the doppler just as much as babygirl did. I guess I shouldn't have been surprised.

So, yea, everything is great and that's all I really needed to hear. We get to find out the sex on May 23rd and that we're extremely excited about of course.

I'm feeling good. I'm still sick every few days, but hey - I'll take it. After weeks of it, it just starts to feel normal in a way. I'll just never be one of those pregnant women who can eat anything at anytime and keep it down all the time. It's okay.