Sunday, August 31, 2008

A Family Vacation...Finally!

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We haven't been anywhere as a family for a really long time. We would always talk about going somewhere on one of Justin's weeks off, but it just never worked out. Well, Justin had this past week off and I really wanted to go somewhere. He picked up an extra moonlighting shift so a vacation would be feasible.

We went to the Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga and we had a great time! Izzy loved the touching pools, the butterflies, all the fish and the sharks. She was really good the whole time. The aquarium was super impressive. It was especially nice that it was not crowed at all because school started.
Isabella playing in the touching pool.
This is where you dry your hands off when you're done.
Looking at butterflies.
That's me, trapped in a shark cage.
Daddy and Daughter in front of the HUGE aquarium.
They had a couple displays where you could crawl under and climb up into the aquarium. Izzy thought that was pretty fun. Especially when we saw the Nemo fishies.
After the aquarium we drove down to my sister's in Athens, GA. We stayed for three days and nights. I loved seeing the Carter's. It's nice that they are a little closer than they used to be. The Carter's we so hospitable and very fun to hang out with. Amy and I are both pregnant with boys about three weeks apart (her actual due date is December 25!), so one afternoon we went shopping for maternity clothes. It was nice to leave the kids and it was seriously the most fun I've had shopping in a long time. The boys went and shot guns afterward. We really appreciated the time together.

I'm really grateful to have such a great sister whose kids I love to death. Isabella had so much fun with her cousins. I know that she can't wait to see them again.

Thursday, August 21, 2008

We're Having A...

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...Baby and its a BOY!!

I've been meaning to post the fact that we are having a baby for awhile because it's really not a secret at all, but I wanted to get a picture of my belly and then I knew we were having an ultra sound today, so I figured that I might as well do it all at once. Our due date is January 15, so that puts me at 19 weeks. Almost half way there!
Me with a little bump. I'm definitely bigger now than I was with Izzy.


Baby boy was very cooperative at the appointment today and was not shy at showing his stuff off. When it came to taking a picture of his face, he kept burrowing into the side and turning away. We finally got a few good shots. Justin and I were both very impressed with the 3-D picts. We didn't have those with Izzy.

I'm really excited to know that we are having a boy. I admit I was kind of hoping for a girl because we are so girly at our house, but I really love little boys. I think they are hilarious and so much fun. Justin is excited to have a son to mess around with. Izzy is lots of fun, but sometimes she's a wimp and kind of moody.

On the drive home I couldn't stop thinking about boy names, boy toys, boy decorations, boy, boy boy...I think I will have to switch my brain. Overall, I'm just grateful to be blessed with a healthy baby.

He has a cute little profile.

3-D images.
All curled up. I'm hoping he will be a cuddler.

Friday, August 8, 2008

Crazy EIGHTS!

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Happy 08/08/08! Not only should you be excited that the Olympics start today, but you are also about ready to read some possibly entertaining facts about the number 8! Thanks A LOT wikipedia.com! Let me know your favorites or if you think of something else that refers to the number 8.

Sunday, August 3, 2008

My Love/Hate Relationship with Summer

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Yeah for swimming and getting a tan (don't worry, I wear ample amounts of sunscreen thanks to Justin caring about me so much).

Boo for humidity.

Yeah for Popsicles.


Boo for not being able to step outside without having to take another shower.


Yeah for blowing bubbles.


Boo for being stuck inside all day because it's so hot and humid that my couch ends up looking like this (although it is kind of funny).

Yeah for watermelon.

Boo for it being too humid to run outside and push a stroller without become seriously dehydrated and feel like you are about ready to pass out. Plus you can hardly breath because the air is so thick.

Last but not least, yeah for air conditioning and fans!!


We really have had an okay summer, but this week the humidity is out of control!! I don't think I will ever be used to it, no matter how long I live in the south. I really, really despise it. I can't wait for the cooler, drier air to come in so I can get outside and play with Izzy and go jogging or biking again.