Running Out of Time

I have less than 12 weeks before this sweet little girl makes her debut. Where has my time gone??

I still have a laundry list of things to do...paint rooms, order car seat cover, get crib set up, make room in the closet for her, get a nursing cover, new Baby Bjorn, pull out toys, swing, bouncer, and oh yeah, get her some things to wear! Guess I should stop blogging and get working!

Texas

Our trip to Texas was very enjoyable. We were able to spend lots of much needed quality time with family while also enjoy some of the sites of Forth Worth. Aaron's parents took Levi out a day early since we had the Dave Ramsey seminar. Aaron & I arrived Sunday night and the trip was quite nice with the exception of some horrible roads along the way. Mississippi really needs some interstate work for sure. Anyway, when we arrived on Sunday night enjoyed a delicious BBQ dinner with Aunt Kitty and Uncle Terry. Monday and Tuesday we spent some down time with family. Wednesday we headed to the Forth Worth Zoo. Levi loves animals so he was in heaven at the zoo. We saw tons of animals, but his favorite were the lions, tigers, and the birds pictures in the top left. He also loved the train ride at the end of the day.

Thursday we went to Fossil Rim. It is a drive-thru animal safari place where the animals roam free and you can feed them from your car. We have been several times (almost every trip to Texas), but we enjoy it more and more every time. Levi thought it was so cool to be able to see the animals up close, and he really got a kick out of the animals putting their heads in the car. I think the giraffes were our favorite part.

Friday morning we got up super early and headed home. Levi rode home with us, and he did AMAZING! Actually, amazing doesn't even cover it. He was beyond amazing. He sat in the back seat, watched movies, sang songs, talked to us, and not once on the entire 15 hour drive did he complain. We were both blown away. I was so proud of him, so this is my moment of bragging - sorry. The trip was a great success. We were able to see lots of family that we miss very much. We are already missing them and looking forward to our next visit, especially since we'll have our new addition with us next time. Until then, I will say that it is nice to be home and in my own bed.

Go Braves!

Last Friday night Beth, Amy, and myself went to the Braves games. They played the team we hate the most - the Phillies. Unfortunately, they lost the game, but were still able to get a place in the playoffs. We've been keeping up with their progress and cheering them on. So far they are behind in the series 1-2. Hopefully we'll win the next two games and go to the next round. I think another World Series would be great for out Atlanta Braves.

Lonestar

On Sunday we are leaving for Texas for a much overdue visit with family. We are all pretty excited since its been over a year since we've seen them. That being said we have a pretty full weekend coming up. Doctor's appointment, Braves game, Dave Ramsey conference, seeing cousins, and then hitting the road. I'm sure I'll be blogging about it all when I return, but until then know that I am blissfully busy until my next post.

Baby "Sister"

On Thursday I had my 1 hour glucose appointment. While I waited for them to draw my blood they did an ultrasound. Aaron and Levi came with me to see "little sister" and we were all pretty excited about seeing her again. I thought the pictures came out great, and I just love that you can see her beautiful face in the first two pictures. I can't wait to welcome her into our family, hold her, kiss her, and begin our life with her. We are making preparations for her by moving Levi into his big boy bed and our next project is painting. I can't believe I am already 25 weeks and that she'll be here in 15 short weeks! We are still deciding on a name for our sweetness, but as soon as we decide I'm sure it will be a post. Until then, you'll have to be content with these precious photos.

Her foot.

You can see her face and the chamber of her heart.

For Gramps and Mema

My parents left Friday morning for California where they are having a much deserved getaway. That being said I'm sure they miss this little guy - I mean who wouldn't, right? So this gives me the chance to upload a few recent pictures of Levi that I think are just stinkin' cute. Our little way of saying hey to Gramps and Mema who are so far away. We hope they hare having a great trip. My mom had her gall bladder removed before they left and Levi has been pretty concerned about her telling me from time to time "Mema hurts." So here is a little Levi love from GA saying come back soon! We miss you!

I'm Not One to Complian, BUT...

My pregnancy has been going wonderfully. I feel great with the exception of the minor aches and pains associated with a growing belly and baby. That being said, I really hate to complain about an awesome and smooth pregnancy, but I do have one complaint...HEARTBURN! I had heartburn with Levi, but the really bad stuff didn't start until about month 6 or 7. I'm in my 6th month (24 weeks) now and have been having horrible heartburn for weeks (probably since the 4th month). It is absolutely horrible. Worst is that I feel like everything causes it. Any kind of food, eating too little, eating too much, eating too early, eating too late, even water, and all in between. Seriously everything and even nothing cause me to have heartburn. I've been taking Prevacid, but even that doesn't help all the time. I am really appreciative for the relief it gives, but I'm really looking forward to the end of the road when heartburn is no longer an everyday irritation. So there is my complaint. A friend told me yesterday of a remedy she used while pregnant (sounds like her heartburn was just as bad as mine is) that I'm anxious to try. I'll let you know if I find relief.