Getting Ready for Baby Boy

Well I decided it was time to start getting ready for the baby. I had procrastinated long enough (and really I hadn't had down time to get ready!). The bedding finally got finished and I really like the way it turned out. I got it from a lady in Canton who let me pick out everything just the way I wanted it. I am doing a bit of a western theme but didn't want the western print as part of the bedding so I wouldn't be overwhelmed by western. The pillow and lampshade have a cowboy print and then I'll accent the room with western items. There's a saddle lamp that's really cute and then I'll have some other things to bring into the room. It is coming together slowly but surely and I do have enough done in case he decides to arrive sooner than later!

Baby Moon - July 2011

We had needed to get away for quite some time for some much needed R & R, but things had been too hectic. Finally over the 4th of July we were able to get away to New Mexico. We stayed at an awesome resort that had tons of fun stuff for kids, great food, and a relaxing atmosphere. Jacob's parents came too so it was fun to all hang out and get away for a vacation.

One morning there was an Indian Dance, which Sandy was super excited about. Of course we wouldn't be missing it!

It was really neat and they did an awesome job!

Sandy & Frank with the Indian Dancers

Sandy had an "out of body" experience and danced with the Indians. Poor Frank did get drug along to join in and Jacob and I laughed so hard it hurt. It was really funny but I know they enjoyed it!

Our last night - Georgia with her Poppa & Nani

Jacob, Georgia & Ingrid

Sandy & Frank

Georgia and her Baby

Georgia absolutely loves babies, but one of her babies in particular. It is the baby doll that Karen gave her for her 1st birthday. She takes this thing everywhere and refuses to keep its clothes on it. It is dark skinned like Miss Georgia so we always laugh at this duo. Georgia is so particular about where the baby is and when it needs to eat and nap. Everything for naptime has to be just perfect. I caught her one morning with her baby in the living room reading to it. I had to get a picture so here it is!

Spring 2011

Aron & Ali came to visit after Easter. The girls had quite a time playing and enjoying the spring weather outside.

Georgia went for her second haircut at Sassy Up in Thorndale. She loves going over there to hang out with the Sizemore's and see all the cool stuff in their salon. She becomes a bit wild but I guess what do you expect at a place called Sassy Up! Ha!

I couldn't believe she got under the dryer, but Tandi sat with her the whole time. Georgia is growing up too fast!

Easter 2011

We had a great Easter this year. It was filled with lots of fun and time spent with family, and especially lots of egg hunting! Georgia was able to go hunting many many times, the first started off with her cousin, Sam when all of us got together for dinner.

Then we headed out to West Texas to hang out with the Oman crew. The Grotegut's and Page's were there so the kids all had a blast. We were able to hunt at the church and also again after Easter lunch. The Easter Bunny came to visit too!

It's gonna be a...

Finally at the end of March we had our appointment for the baby's ultrasound and we were able to finally see if Georgia was going to have a baby brother or a baby sister. For weeks we had asked her what she thought and nine times out of ten she was say "sister". We all tried to tell her it could be a brother hoping it would prepare her just in case. Although I must say that I was convinced it was a girl, I was just hoping for good news from the doctor. Jacob was betting for a boy so I was hoping his wish would come true.

Here's Georgia with her Daddy before the ultrasound And just minutes later we found out it's a... BOY!

This has taken some getting used to saying "brother" but Georgia is starting to come around. She informed the doctor that she was going to have a sister and still tells people that (even today at church). So in case any of you get mis-informed... it's supposed to be a baby brother!!! (that's what they tell us anyway!)

Baby brother should arrive sometime mid-August (due date Aug 17). Wish us luck (and cool air for me throughout the summer!)!!

Hopefully I can stay more up to date on the blog and I apologize to all of you for getting so behind on updates. I promise to do better!!!

January - March 2011

January 2011 is definitely a month I will always remember. For starters, I spent the last week of December and first week of January with the flu and that was followed by a horrible cold. For two weeks I was literally laid out on the couch. This combined with the fact that morning sickness was starting to kick in (especially with my sinus congestion) meant for me to feel absolutely miserable. We had our first doctor's appointment and everything looked great (that night is when I came down with the flu!). We were so excited to finally get to tell the rest of our family and our friends our exciting news. Mid-January I had been asked to judge showmanship at a county show near my parents. Georgia and I spent several days out there so we did get to spent some quality time with my parents. Johnna & Quincy came to visit and the girls had a great time! The morning I was supposed to judge I hit a deer halfway to the show and did about $8000 damage on my car. Luckily I was able to get a rental car that weekend and little did I know how long it would be until I got my car back. West Texas got horrible weather which caused for road closures meaning my lovely car parts would have delays arriving. I finally got my car back in mid-February and boy was I glad to see it!!!! I missed it dearly. We spent the end of January getting cattle ready for Fort Worth (which also had absolutely horrible weather) and the first of February going to San Antonio. The month flew by and we had our annual spring cattle sale the first weekend of March just before Houston. Between the shows and selling calves, we've been swamped but we thank God that we are busy and thank him for the many blessings he has given us!