She is Here!

Our sweet princess has arrived!!

Ava Debra

9 lbs. 2 oz.

22 inches

6/9/08

1:50 pm

I did try to tell the doctor that I had a 9 lb baby inside, but he didn't seem to think that I actually did. So, consequently he only started my three days early. The dr. says his new motto is "Always Listen to the Mother". That doesn't really help me however!!

She is so sweet and perfect. I will post more pics later and give a run down on the details of the day.

End of the Year

School has been out for a week, but I had to post about a few of the last school events.

First of all, Jaicee and Kason both took second place out of their entire grades for the "field day run." I was so proud of both of them. I knew Kason was a fast runner, but Jaicee totally surprised me. I told her that when she plays soccer next, no slowing down....since I now know she is fast! They both did great in school this year, and I am so proud of how hard they worked!

Next, Halle graduated from preschool. She loved going to school, and wished it was every day like her brother and sister. Her teacher Mrs. Taylor was great, and now she gets to ride the bus to kindergarten. She can't wait!

Jaicee had her dance recital. She was on a competition team this year, and did such a great job. She loves performing the most.


We have been to many, many baseball and soccer games for Kason. Braden loves to put on all the gear...it is a good way to entertain, especially by the fourth hour of a baseball double header!

And many soccer games for the girls!

Oh yea, and my sister had her baby...Seth Douglas. He was 7 lbs. 8 oz, and is such a beautiful boy!

Sorry about the lengthy post. It has been a busy May, and I haven't been able to "record" it all down. Now that May is over, we are ready to have our baby! Monday is the day....so look in the next few days to see our newest addition. We still have no idea on a name...hopefully we will be inspired at the hospital.

Another One

This boy has hit his head multiple times in his short 2 and 1/2 years of life! I hope his brain survives all the trauma. Here is the latest...

He was jumping on the couch (something I should not have been letting him do) and hit his head on the arm of the couch. This picture was taken minutes after. He had a huge goose egg protruding immediately. Since then the bruising has all gone away, but he still has a little knot on his head. Is that ever going to go away? I sure hope so!

P.S. For those who are interested, we ate the wild turkey on Sunday, and I have to say it tasted like TURKEY! It was probably the best "wild meat" I have eaten thus far. Don't get me wrong, however, I didn't eat too much of it. I still have a hard time stomaching something that I have watched be killed, plucked, cleaned, and cooked. For some reason I would rather buy it frozen from the store. My husband thinks I am crazy! But at least I try everything.

And then the fun part comes....

A Turkey is Down!

Brandon has been vigilantly scouting for turkeys. He drew out this year, and was determined to get one! He and Kason went up one morning (leaving at 3:00 am) and came oh so close - which is the story he has after every hunting expedition. The next week he decided to try it again, but didn't tell Kason because he had school. After leaving at 2:30 am this time, sitting in the pouring rain and cold, almost calling it a day.....SUCCESS!

Jeremy (Brandon's cousin) and Brandon with the reward!

They actually spotted these while driving out in the car. So much for sitting in the rain for hours - trying to call the turkeys in! Just get in your car and find them! Kason was so devastated that his Dad got a turkey without him there. It took a few hours for him to forgive Brandon for not taking him!

Things not to say to a pregnant woman!

So, since I am coming down to the last few weeks of my pregnancy...I have been thinking about all of the things someone should not say to a pregnant woman. I have had quite a few crazy comments this pregnancy, so I will share a few.

1. "Oh, are you having twins?" (don't ever say this to someone, unless you know they are....of course I answered "YES")

2. "You must be really close to having that baby!" (This was said to me when I still had 2 1/2 months left!)

3. "You really have your hands full" (This said while Braden and Halle are both throwing huge fits in the check out line because they want gum, candy, to help me press the buttons on the credit card machine, etc. And of course my belly is huge at this point...although I am only 7 mths pregnant, and I am trying to hold a kicking and screaming 2 year old.)

4. "Your belly has really grown over the past week....I can't believe how big it is!" (Although this was probably true, don't point it out to me!!)

5. "That thing is HUGE" (This was said by a complete stranger who was talking on his cell phone, and took time to stop his conversation, point at my belly, and make this comment....SERIOUSLY have some tact!)

There have been quite a few more, but all have been around the same topic....so instead of depressing myself even more, I will stick to the top 5.

All of these comments have been said by men...of course. I am sure not many men read this blog, but maybe we as women can pass this on to them for future reference! Even if you think these things, lie and tell the woman how great she looks pregnant!

All in all, I am feeling very "done" being pregnant. However, I will miss feeling a human life inside of me and watching my belly literally grow by the week. Such a wonderful miracle it is to be pregnant! (I have to remind myself of that often). I am so grateful I am able to be pregnant and healthy, which not all woman are able to do. I am ready however to be able to bend over, put on my socks, shave my legs, not have to go the bathroom every 20 minutes, be able to carry Braden without shooting pains going down my right leg, and not have to sit down anytime I walk up a flight of stairs! Only a few weeks left...I can make it!

What a Difference an Hour Makes!

Sunday mornings are crazy around our house. Our church is at 9:00 am, and it is always a challenge to get everyone ready (especially having to do two girls hair), and on time to church. We usually end up with a few tears, and the girls always seem to change their dresses two or three times. So, it feels like no matter what time we start getting ready, it is never enough time! And, to think that I have another little girl coming that will need her hair done, and I am sure will change her dress a few times is slightly overwhelming! Brandon never has understood the need to have the girls hair cute for church. I just feel like it is the ONE day that we can at least all look a little "put together"!

A couple of weeks ago we had church at 10:00 instead of 9:00. I couldn't believe what a difference it made to have an extra hour in the morning. We were all ready...including me...and even had time for a Sunday picture. Amazing! And, we were only 2 minutes lates for church. That is an accomplishment.

I wonder if we always had church at 10:00, would I feel the same way? I am sure we would fall into our crazy Sunday morning routine all over again!