I am back at work this week- I really missed all my babies :( I am glad I am not a traditional teacher because three weeks felt like a long time to me! Surprisingly, our babies did not seem to be that out of sync after their break.

I also started my two online classes last week: Program Evaluation and Leadership. I have had one of the teachers but not the other. I also had to get a planner because it is easy to forget about a class when you do not go! I was resisting a planner because I had to use one for all the years of school but realized I needed one with all we have going on.

My cousin texted me about an over the counter test that predicts gender. I broke down and bought it but you are supposed to take in the morning time. So tomorrow morning maybe it will be revealed :) People say you have a sense....well I sure don't. I wanted Eddie to have at least one boy but I also want a girl. So maybe we will get one of both in the next few years :) I never thought I would settle with one of each but logic set in and 6 children is not real practical for us. lol.

Second Trimester Here I Come!

God has really been good to me this first third (wow I can't believe I am 1/3 of the way through!) Apparently the second one is when you have a burst of energy and start showing. Most women like the point when they have a genuine bump instead of appearing to have eaten too much ;)

I still have six more weeks until I know what we are having. All I hope for is a healthy baby. Courtney thinks it is a boy since I am measuring big but Eddie's brother had a ten pound baby girl so we will have to see :)

Headed to go get Paige from Vacation Bible School and show her what it is like to have a mom who does nothing with her....lets just say she has a lesson to learn about telling other people that she has to entertain herself ALL the time.

Showin' Little Angel how it is done with the cane pole fishing :)Easter 2008

typical Granny- talking during the picture :)

actually she usually stuck out her tongue too!

He's Always Been Faithful to Me

Today was the day that all my fear were put to rest. Being my first pregnancy, and being that I have looked forward to this day for so long, I wanted to see and hear proof. At my first prenatal appointment they basically took my word that I was pregnant. lol. This time they showed me and let me hear the proof. I was amazed at how perfectly formed my baby is at 12 weeks! When the tech first put the wand to me belly you could vaguely make out the baby's back facing us. With more proding that baby took flight! It was kicking and flailing trying to get away from the pressure. We were able to see it sweet face, darling hands, and precious feet. The tech was not sure if the heart beat would pick up this early, apparently it does not most of the time, but it was loud and clear. The baby is measuring the size of a 13 week so I might be in for a chunky monkey. Watching my little one on screen almost brought me to tears. Now I know, without a shadow of doubt, that this is not a dream :)

"I can't believe you're here now-a tiny dream come true. An answer to a prayer, I'm so in love with you. Can't wait to meet you"

Nursery

For Grandpa

We finally went fishing at the farm!

She wanted to pose with every fish...here is a sample :)

Wearing the poor little guy that almost got away at Walmart....then along comes Paige! "I hear a cricket under this shelf!"