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lately

2012-02-07T19:33:00.001-06:00

Life is good, but busy. A couple of recent snapshots....

Kamryn and Jack a couple of Sundays ago.
Jack's first time to church.

2 months on January 27th.

Smiling at his sister. She is his favorite. :)

I ask her all the time..."how did you get so pretty?"

Sheep or Goat?

2012-01-26T06:53:00.003-06:00

In my Bible study this morning, I studied Matthew 25:31-46

“When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angelswith him, he will sit on his glorious throne. All the nations will be gatheredbefore him, and he will separate the people one from another as a shepherdseparates the sheep from the goats. Hewill put the sheep on his right and the goats on his left.

“Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, youwho are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared foryou since the creation of the world. ForI was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave mesomething to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I wassick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’

“Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we seeyou hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When didwe see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? Whendid we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’

“The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you didfor one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.’

“Then he will say tothose on his left, ‘Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fireprepared for the devil and his angels. 42 For I was hungry and you gave menothing to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink, 43 I was astranger and you did not invite me in, I needed clothes and you did not clotheme, I was sick and in prison and you did not look after me.’

“They also will answer, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry orthirsty or a stranger or needing clothes or sick or in prison, and did not helpyou?’

“He will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did not dofor one of the least of these, you did not do for me.’

“Then they will go away to eternal punishment, but therighteous to eternal life.”

It is very humbling to think about. Today, most people focus on helping themselves and sometimes their friends and family, but a stranger….rarelya stranger. We should be helping, giving, ministering to everyone, friends andstrangers alike. Are you a sheep or a goat?

2 month check up

2012-01-24T18:30:00.001-06:00

Kamryn and I took Jack to see the doctor today for his 2month well baby checkup. Boy do we have a BIG BOY! At 8 weeks, he is now 24inches long and weighs 13.12 pounds. J Everything lookedgreat and Jack is progressing wonderfully. He got his shots today L and cried for a coupleof seconds, and then he was fine. He has been in some pain this afternoon andhasn’t eaten much but here’s to hoping the Tylenol helps us through the night.

Here are a couple of recent pictures of Kamryn and Jack.

Jack: 1 month

2011-12-27T19:02:00.001-06:00

I really can't believe Jack is 1 month. It seems like we were just in the hospital just last week. It amazes me how you can fall so deeply in love with someone before you ever lay eyes on them....and then that it is possible to fall deeper in love when you hold them in your arms. Jack is such a blessing!

Christmas

2011-12-26T21:18:00.000-06:00

Christmas was a success this year. Our celebration started about 2 weeks before Christmas while Jimmy was still at home. Santa agreed to make a special trip to the kids so Daddy could be home for everything. Thank you Santa....we couldn't imagine doing it with Daddy home!!

Kamryn's gifts from Santa

Jack's gifts from Santa

Santa ate the cookies!!

Kamryn and Jack

precious moments

2011-12-18T23:47:00.000-06:00

These days, however tiring and crazy, are the most precious days, as a mother, I will get. Children are most definitely God's gift to us. My prayer is that I can raise, mold, and shape these two gifts in a way that would be pleasing to God.

To share some of our quiet and precious moments...

Kamryn's Christmas Program

2011-12-11T22:47:00.001-06:00

Kamryn had her Christmas program at school on Friday. Everyone did so good! I wish that I would have played around with the lighting on my camera before the program started because the pictures didn't turn out to well.

I was so proud of these precious kids!

Hello World!

2011-12-11T19:46:00.001-06:00

Jack Parker made his grand arrival November 27, 2011. We thought that we had his birthday planned out for December 1, 2011 but Jack had plans of his own. Friday and Saturday were busy shopping days for me. Saturday night, I settled in on the couch with Kamryn for a movie....I was exhausted! I rested for maybe 10 minutes before my water broke. I thought "Oh no...not tonight...tonight is NOT the night... Jimmy is at work...it's raining cats and dogs...I need to clean the house tomorrow...JIMMY IS AT WORK...TONIGHT IS NOT THE NIGHT. Period. Needless to say, I had no say so. I called my mom freaking out a little. She told me to call Jimmy so he could get a flight home and to call the doctor to tell them we were coming in. When I told him it was time, Jimmy freaked out a little and rushed off the phone to book the first available flight. After I made the phone calls and finished packing up our bags, my dad was at my house to take Kamryn and my mom was there to take me.

As we made our way to Jackson, I still wasn't convinced we were having a baby....until the contractions started about 20 minutes into the drive. Jimmy's flight was scheduled to arrive in Jackson at 9:15 am Sunday. Jack arrived at 6:46 am. My mom was with me, bless her! I don't know what I would do without her.

Daddy didn't make it....talking to Jimmy on the phone while holding his son while he was stuck in Houston waiting on his flight was one of the hardest things I've ever had to do.

Kamryn was IN LOVE!

Daddy's here!

Bittersweet meeting

Thanks Tanda and Daddy for the cute wreath.

Sweet boy

Going home!

Big sister couldn't wait to hold her little brother

The next morning....first thing she wanted to do was hold her baby Jack!

Sweet Dreams

Door hanger

Sweet Brother and Sister

Kamryn's 3rd Birthday Party

2011-12-11T17:42:00.001-06:00

Kamryn chose a Snow White birthday party this year complete with "Dopey Dogs", "Sneezy's Cheesy Cheetos", "Happy's Ham & Cheese Sandwiches", and "Doc's Dwarf Sized Pizza". We rented her a princess bounce house and she really enjoyed her day!

Blowing out her candles

she loves a bounce house

3 years old

Mama and Daddy bought the big girl a bike

Grandaddy made her a toy box with her name on it

Happy Birthday Kamryn

2011-12-10T15:44:00.001-06:00

Our sweet girl turns 3 today. It warms my heart to see the kind and beautiful little girl she is becoming but it breaks my heart to know that she is growing up and is no longer my little baby girl. I just wish I could stop the clock.

We had her birthday party a few weeks ago. She had a blast! (I still need to post those pictures.) Today when we woke up, we sang the birthday girl "happy birthday" and gave her her very own PSP (aka Leapster), ate birthday cake for breakfast, and spent the day in our PJs.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KAMRYN! WE LOVE YOU MORE AND MORE!

LOVE,

MAMA, DADDY AND JACK

Jack Parker

2011-11-30T19:34:00.007-06:00

We thought we had his arrival all planned out but he sure had a surprise for us!

Jack Parker Aguilar

Sunday, November 27, 2011 at 6:46am

Weight: 8 pounds 8 ounces

Length: 20 1/2 inches

Jack is such a sweet little baby. He is very much a blessing to our family! We are all in love! Especially Miss. Kamryn! He is "her baby Jack"...she wants to constantly hold him and take care of him....she is such a good big sister!

I will post more on his big arrival soon.

Sweet Dreams

2011-11-22T20:40:00.004-06:00

This sweet little girl fell asleep watching her favorite movie- "Toy Story". You know that means she was tired!

I love this little girl more than words can begin to express.

Oh, Christmas Tree!

2011-11-22T20:35:00.002-06:00

The tree has been up for about a week now. There are even presents under it!

~38 Weeks~

2011-11-22T16:19:00.003-06:00

38 weeks….only one more week to go!

Baby Jack should really be plumping up now…weighing about 7 pounds and about 20 inches long (the size of a watermelon).

He now has a firm grasp. I can’t wait to feel his little hand hold my finger for the first time! His organs should be matured and ready for life outside the womb. At this point, he is working on last minute details like shedding the skin-protecting vernix and lanugo, producing more surfactant (a substance that prevents the air sacs in his lungs from sticking to one another once he starts to breathe), continuing to add fat, and fine-tuning his brain and nervous system.

I go back to the doctor tomorrow for another check at progress. We have had NO PROGRESS so far…which is perfect for us because we don’t want Jack to make his big arrival until his Daddy gets home from work. If we start to show progress or actually go into labor we will do our very best to get Jimmy home from San Antonio in time. It will break my heart and his too if he doesn’t get here in time. But, I’m trying not to think about that….just praying, praying and trying to think positive that Jack will stay put until his scheduled date of 12/1.

Decorating

2011-11-18T16:26:00.003-06:00

We have started (and pretty much completed) our Christmas decorating. Kamryn has been such a big helper!

Thanksgiving Party

2011-11-18T16:16:00.003-06:00

Kamryn's class had their Thanksgiving Party at school today.

...her artwork...

...love this...

...sweet little Indian...

We have so much to be thankful for this year!

AWANA: Camo Night

2011-11-18T16:11:00.003-06:00

Wednesday was Camo Night at Awana. Kamryn was excited to wear her camo overalls....but this child is so stinking tall that they were beyond to short. Thankfully we found these camo fleece pants! Kamryn loves going to Awana and it just melts my heart.

36 Weeks

2011-11-08T19:26:00.001-06:00

Of course, Baby Jack is still packing on the pounds — at the rate of about an ounce a day. He should now weigh about 6 pounds (like a Crenshaw melon) and should be more than 18 1/2 inches long. He's shedding most of the downy covering of hair that covered his body as well as the vernix caseosa, the waxy substance that covered and protected his skin during his nine-month amniotic bath. At the end of this week, he will be considered full-term at 37 weeks.

We go for our 36 week appointment tomorrow, and will start checking for dilation/progress weekly. Pray for healthy check up. Pray that Jack is NOT ready to make his grand arrival just yet. As miserable as I am these days, I want him to stay put as long as possible.

Not much longer….3 weeks at most!

AWANA: Backwards Night

2011-11-03T13:36:00.002-05:00

Trick or Treat

2011-11-01T07:30:00.004-05:00

Halloween was a success this year. We had many festivities going on the week before Halloween including a fall party at school and Trunk or Treat at church. We finished the week off with Trick or Treating on the square! Kamryn had a blast! We then made a few stops at some of the grandparents' houses per their request to see Snow White. Then it was home to hand out candy to other trick or treaters.

We hope everyone had a safe and happy Halloween!

Trunk or Treat

2011-10-29T21:22:00.003-05:00

We had our Fall Festival at PBC today. Since I decided to do some cleaning/nesting earlier today, we did not make it to the games at 3:00 because my back was aching. I finally forced myself off the couch and we made it just in time for some yummy stew and Trunk or Treating! Kamryn had a blast going from trunk to trunk saying "Trick or Treat". And you better believe if she heard someone forget to say "Trick or Treat", she would say so.

My sweet little Snow White ready to go!

Excited!

Kamryn's Fall Party

2011-10-28T20:12:00.004-05:00

Kamryn's class had their Fall Party today. They had a blast doing crafts with stickers and stamps and eating their snacks!

Kamryn dancing

Why she ate her cupcake like this, I do not know. :)

Kamryn, Burton, Tanner, Jackson, Austin, and Caroline

Kamryn and Caroline

Decorating their bags with stickers/stamps.

Kamryn's Christmas List...

2011-10-26T08:34:00.003-05:00

...keeps growing and growing....

We got the Toys-R-Us catalog in the mail yesterday and she had a blast looking at everything. It's so fun to have her pick out what she wants.

" ...I want this..."

"...and this..."

Pumpkin Carving

2011-10-26T08:17:00.003-05:00

We fully intended on doing this while Jimmy was home. OK, I fully intended on Jimmy doing this while he was home :) ...but we did not get around to it. So Kamryn and I tackled the pumpkin carving yesterday. It wasn't so bad. It may not be the best pumpkin in the world, but it's our little creation and the memories are what it's all about anyway. :)

...digging out the seeds...

...she's proud of it and wanted to take that thing to school and show her friends...

...we had to wait for it to get dark so we could light it and make sure everything worked properly...JOB WELL DONE!

Countdown to Christmas!

2011-10-24T16:11:00.004-05:00

The countdown is officially on!

2 months until Christmas! To be more accurate: 61 days!

(I've secretly been counting down for months now....and have even completed most of our Christmas shopping.)

I just LOVE Christmas!

Flu Shots

2011-10-21T09:19:00.003-05:00

Kamryn and I went for our flu shots yesterday. I picked her up from school and told her we were going to the doctor to get some medicine in our arms. She was ok with that. When we got there she played until they called our names. She got her medicine first....she only cried for two seconds then went off to get a sucker and sticker. She came back and was really fascinated by Mama getting the medicine in her arm too. Unfortunately, she has to go back in one month to get the second round....

Kamryn playing while waiting our turn. She made a "train" out of the chairs. :)

AWANA: Crazy Hair Night

2011-10-21T08:37:00.003-05:00

33 Weeks

2011-10-19T08:55:00.003-05:00

~33 WEEKS~

Jack is still growing about half a pound per week and could grow up to another full inch this week. For comparison, Jack is about the size of a pineapple.

With that much baby inside my uterus, my amniotic-fluid level has maxed out, which explains why some of his pokes and kicks feel pretty sharp these days. (There's less fluid to cushion the blows.) Antibodies are being passed from me to Jack as he continues to develop his own fetal immune system, which will come in handy once he's outside the womb and fending off all sorts of germs. He's rapidly losing that wrinkled, alien look and his skeleton is hardening.

Not only do I waddle and feel very breathless lately....sleep continues to elude me due to bathroom runs, leg cramps, heartburn, and my HUGE belly. I can’t stay in one position long and it takes 30 minutes to roll over (ha). I am complaining a bit, but it is all SO VERY worth every second.

We are so close to Jack’s birthday, it’s a bit scary! We have discussed the big day with Dr. Brantley and have come to the decision that if he isn’t here by December 1st, we will induce. So that gives us 6 weeks maximum. In case you didn’t catch that, I’ll say it again- AT MOST, 6 WEEKS!! Just to prove my point, here is our orange juice....

Jack will be in our arms by the time our OJ expires! (By the way, who knew OJ would last that long anyway?)

We are ready....I think. I pray the transition from a family of three to a family of four is an easy/smooth one. Kamryn and Jack have bought each other gifts to exchange at the hospital. Kamryn wrapped hers to her little brother last night and was SUPER excited. I still wonder how much of this she understands. I know she is going to be a GREAT big sister!

cool weather, hot chocolate

2011-10-19T08:18:00.004-05:00

Finally....good hot chocolate weather!

Kamryn and I snuggled up in bed last night with "Snow White" and some yummy hot chocolate. I LOVE this cooler weather!

32 Weeks

2011-10-14T11:35:00.002-05:00

~32 WEEKS~

In these past few weeks, it's all about practice, practice, practice as Jack hones the skills he'll need to thrive outside the womb -from swallowing and breathing to kicking and sucking. Our little one has been able to suck his thumb for a while now. Something else to note: As more and more fat accumulates under his skin, he's becoming less transparent and more opaque.

Jack isn’t the only one practicing....I have been having braxton hicks contractions lately. It doesn’t mean much in the way of delivery besides the practicing part. Another new thing going on with me is NO SLEEP! Don't get me wrong, I want it, I need it...but can't get it! I’ve read that third trimester insomnia strikes more than 75% of us moms and if the last few nights are any indicator of what is to come, I am in trouble. The last few nights, I have been wide awake at 2/3:00 in the morning. Not fun....especially when all day all you want to do is sleep. Another form of practice for when Jack is asleep all day and up all night I suppose. :)

We went yesterday for our 32 week sonogram. The plan was to take Kamryn since this would probably be the last sonogram. I tried my best to explain that we were going to see Baby Jack’s doctor and that they had a cool camera that could take a picture of mama’s belly to see pictures of Jack. She was really excited about it when we were talking about it. The conversation we had was worth documenting:
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ME: “Kamryn, you get to go to Baby Jack’s doctor with me tomorrow and they have a camera that can take a picture of Baby Jack so we can see him. Does that sound like fun?”
KAMRYN: “Is Baby Jack sick?”
ME: “No baby, we are just going to check on him and see his pretty picture.”
KAMRYN: “Does he get a sucker after he sees the doctor?”
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When we went back for the sonogram, Jack was really active but not cooperative. He wouldn’t show us much of his face. (I guess he is going to be just like his daddy and HATE taking pictures.) Jack now weighs 4 pounds 5ounces! And he is head down! Perfect!

Kamryn’s only concern was that SHE didn’t have to lay on “that bed”. She didn’t seem to understand the whole “picture of baby brother on the screen”....I guess because the picture of Jack didn’t look very much like the pictures she was accustomed to looking at. Oh well, she was well behaved and I couldn’t ask for more than that.

We go back in 2 weeks!

Halloween Cookies

2011-10-12T08:29:00.005-05:00

We decorated Halloween cookies yesterday (yes, I chose to go about this activity in the super easy/lazy way and bought the kit at Wal-mart). It served its purpose and Kamryn had a blast! :)

Kamryn's Pumpkin

2011-10-10T08:10:00.003-05:00

Since Kamryn's class is to young for a field trip to the pumpkin patch, we decided to let Kamryn get her own pumpkin to decorate. While in Jackson doing a little shopping, I came across these cute little decorations for pumpkins! So now, we have a "vampire Mr. Potato head pumpkin". After we were finished putting him all together, Kam said "We need to get Mrs. Potato Head.". Silly girl! She has been watching to much Toy Story!

Our first plan was to put him outside but Kamryn DID NOT want to leave him outside with the other pumpkins.

...so we brought him back in...

...and this is the chosen spot for "Mr. Potato Head"....right next to the pumpkin Kamryn painted at school. (It was covered with purple paint, but that has mostly peeled off.)

Happy Fall! :)

Awana: Silly Hat Night

2011-10-07T08:31:00.001-05:00

31 weeks

2011-10-05T09:29:00.003-05:00

A quick update at 31 weeks:

Jack now weighs in at about 3.3 pounds and about 18 inches long.

He is fast approaching his birth length, but will soon hit a big growth spurt and gain another 3-5 pounds before his birthday.

Also developing at an impressive clip: Baby Jack’s baby's brain connections (he's got to make trillions of them!). He's now processing information, tracking light, and perceiving signals from all five senses. He's also putting in longer stretches of sleep. He can turn his head from side to side, and his arms, legs, and body are beginning to plump out as needed fat accumulates underneath his skin. He's moves ALL THE TIME! Sometimes his movements are awkward and uncomfortable but I love to feel them!

Kamryn is very excited and doesn’t understand why her brother can’t “come out”! :) She told me just the other day that she would change Baby Jack’s diaper when he tee-teed in it (yeah right) and that she wanted him to go to school with her. She is going to be SUCH a GREAT big sister!!

The experts say there is no need to pack a bag for the hospital yet but that to start making a list of items to bring to the hospital. Anyone who knows anything about me, knows that I am a list maker and this will surely be done sooner than later. Poor Jimmy already has a list of things that need to be done around the house and in the nursery over the next couple of weeks. (Of course, the list was made by me, who else?) It truly is crunch time! Jack’s room is nearly put together and all of his clothes have been washed and put away. I will post pictures soon. :)

School Spirit

2011-09-30T08:19:00.001-05:00

Today is school spirit day!

Silly girl

2011-09-30T08:14:00.002-05:00

Kamryn was being so silly before Awana Wednesday night that I just had to share....

30 Weeks

2011-09-28T09:44:00.000-05:00

I am now 30 weeks! I went to see Kaykay yesterday for my 30 week check up and everything went perfectly. We are both measuring perfect so far and his heartbeat is also perfect. The only thing NOT great with the visit was the realization that I have gained 9 pounds in a month!!! Whoop-see! Thank goodness our gym membership is still active because I will LIVE there after Jack is born. :)

Have I mentioned lately how much I LOVE my OBGYN? Kaykay is the best doctor that I could have ever even imagined having. She always makes me feel great about the baby’s health and my ever expanding body without sugar coating anything in the process. She knew I was coming in yesterday so she brought us one of her son’s sweet baby blankets. Her son’s name is Jack and she wanted my Jack to have it. I know our Jack will love it! :)

Back to the 30 week update. Jack is now about 16 inches long and weighs a little over 3 pounds. His eyesight is continuing to develop, though it’s not very keen. Even after he is born, he will keep his eyes closed for most of the day and will only have a 20/400 vision (which means he will only be able to make out objects a few inches from his face). He will continue to pack on the pounds in the upcoming weeks at a rate of about ½ pound per week. Aside from his fast development and growth, Jack spends his days making faces, hiccupping, swallowing, breathing, pedaling, sucking his thumb, and kicking Mama! :)

I had a huge realization yesterday that we don’t have long now before we get to meet Jack. I understand that Jack will be here only when he is ready and that is what I want....I don’t want to rush him in any way at all. If we go to term, an induction will be scheduled for December 1st...giving us just 9 weeks to go. If he is anything like Kamryn, he will be ready at 37 weeks...giving us 7 weeks to go. I have felt further along this entire pregnancy so we will see how everything plays out. To say the least, I need to get his nursery ready, NOW!

We go back in two weeks for my 32 week check-up and sonogram!
We get to see our sweet Jack! :)

"Wayback Wednesday"

2011-09-28T08:51:00.003-05:00

Today was Wayback Wednesday at school. Kamryn was a 60's hippie!

I attempted to teach her how to make a "peace sign" but she was not in the mood to listen and we were in a hurry so this is what she did for "PEACE".

Hope everyone has a great Wednesday!

Tailgate Tuesday

2011-09-27T15:15:00.000-05:00

Today was "Tailgate Tuesday" for Spirit Week at school. :)

Mismatched Monday

2011-09-26T08:20:00.003-05:00

Today was "mismatched Monday" at school for Kamryn...silly girl loved putting on her crazy mismatched socks!

AWANA- Favorite T-Shirt Night

2011-09-23T08:14:00.003-05:00

Wednesday was favorite t-shirt night at Awana. Kamryn wore a princess shirt, of course. Her Puggles class learned about how God made everything...God made the trees...the kind that have apples, nuts, etc. She had a blast!

...showing her new watch she got as a reward for brushing her teeth like a big girl. She chose one like Mama's, but pink....

Over the Weekend...

2011-09-21T08:31:00.007-05:00

We had such a busy weekend that I am just now finding a moment to update the blog.

Friday afternoon, we had the homecoming parade. Kamryn enjoyed seeing the band, cheerleaders, and firetrucks!

Kamryn walking to the parade cheering
"Go Whippets!"

Next on the agenda was the Ethel Homecoming. Kamryn really enjoyed seeing Makinzee dressed up like a princess. Congrats Mak!

When Ethel's Homecoming was over, we went to Kosciusko's Homecoming game. Even though we missed the Homecoming ceremony, we made it in time for the game. With Kamryn in tow, I am only able to stay through halftime. That's okay with this pregnant, tired mama though.

Early Saturday morning, dressed in PJs, we went to Raines's cupcake birthday party at the bakery. The kids decorated their own cupcakes...

Kamryn tasting her icing. Notice how compact her cupcake is....she mashed down the icing like play-doh....silly girl.

Then we were off to Tanner's dinosaur party at the Country Club.

...hunting for dinosaur eggs...

Even though Kamryn had a great time at both parties, I could tell she wasn't feeling like herself. Sure enough, later that afternoon, she had a fever and was complaining of her "head" hurting. (Which turns out was the area behind her ear.) Doctor said it was the sinus cavity behind her ear that was probably sore from a sinus infection. She is taking meds but is completely fine.

The best part of our weekend....was Kamryn's first trip to the movies! The Lion King-3D!

She did GREAT! Wore her 3D glasses, ate her popcorn, and watched the movie.

Mama and Daddy enjoyed it just as much as Kamryn!

Awana-PJ Night

2011-09-16T08:10:00.003-05:00

Wednesday was PJ Night at Awana. Kamryn always has a blast dressing up but she really enjoys going to learn about Jesus with her friends! (or frans, as she calls them) :)

Next Wednesday is Favorite T-shirt Night and it starts at 6:30 at PBC!

28 Weeks

2011-09-14T08:39:00.002-05:00

We are now entering the 3rd trimester at 28 weeks! Baby Jack now weighs about 2 ½ pounds and is almost 16 inches long!

He is acquiring many new skills with each passing day, he can blink his eyes, cough, suck, hiccup, see light that filters in his cozy home, and is also taking practice breaths. He is also settling into the proper position for birth (hopefully).

At my last appointment, I took my glucose test. (Fun, fun.) The drink itself is not so bad, it’s the part where I can’t eat or drink anything from midnight until the conclusion of the test that is so bad! :) I failed the first, 1 hour test. :( I expected that I would just because I failed the 1 hour but passed the 3 hour with Kamryn. So I went back two days later for the dreaded 3 hour test. I passed. :) Whew!

For the last couple of days, I have been SO TIRED! Just getting dressed in the morning is enough to send me right back to bed (if I had that option). Welcome to the 3RD TRIMESTER! :)

Finally Friday

2011-09-09T09:24:00.002-05:00

It's finally Friday! :)

Kamryn went to school showing support of her local football team...GO WHIPPETS! Good luck in your game tonight!

Awana

2011-09-09T09:21:00.002-05:00

Awana at PBC kicked off this Wednesday. It looks to be a promising and exciting year for us! Kamryn will be a Puggles again this year. I can’t wait to see what the Lord has in store for our family and church!

Parkway Baptist Church
Every Wednesday night.
6:30-8:00pm.
Everyone is invited!

Crafty

2011-09-09T08:55:00.006-05:00

I have been feeling super crafty lately. Since I am very limited on my crafting abilities, I have been trying to self-teach myself....which is exciting and frustrating at the same time. I've done tons of bows, some painting, and even some sewing. Here are some of my recent creations...

...pillow that I made and monogrammed for Baby Jack...

...pictures for Jack's room that I painted...

...I painted letters to match...

...again...

...I made this hair bow holder for Kamryn's room...

(she needed one soooo bad)

...and finally some of the many hair bows that I have made...

Go Whippets!

2011-09-02T08:42:00.003-05:00

It's finally FRIDAY and the first home football game for the Whippets! We are super excited!

Me and my sweet girl before school this morning. (please excuse my fat, puffy, pregnant face)

So excited!!

GO WHIPPETS!

26 Weeks

2011-08-31T14:57:00.001-05:00

Baby Jack now weighs 2 pounds! With a length of about 14 inches, he is about the size of a cucumber. He is now opening those precious eyes. Of course, there isn’t much to look at in there but he’s checking it all out. I read that more movement may be noticed now that he has a more developed brain that can react to light and sounds. This is VERY true! He definitely is an active one! Sometimes it feels like he is throwing a temper-tantrum in there.

ER

2011-08-29T08:45:00.004-05:00

Saturday, we had our first trip to the ER. :(

Kamryn after we got home from the hospital.

...again, with her cool sling...

Kamryn was playing on one of those bounce house slides at a birthday party when she fell on her arm the wrong way. She came to me screaming and crying. I didn't think it was broken, but she was in pain! Jimmy was at work, but the moment I told him about it, he insisted that I take her and get it checked out. Glad I did, even though the x-ray showed that it was not broken, just a contusion. She was given some pain meds, an ice pack, and a cool sling. Saturday night was pretty rough...but it has gotten better each day. She went to school today with her sling on (as a reminder to be careful, mostly).

I suppose that was yet another "welcome to parenthood" moment. :)

25 Weeks

2011-08-24T08:35:00.004-05:00

Baby Jack is growing, growing, GROWING! He is about the size of a rutabaga/eggplant.

He is quickly passing the 1 ½ pound mark as he packs on the baby fat. His nostrils are starting to open (they’ve been plugged until now). And his vocal chords are developing and getting ready for their debut. (I CAN NOT wait to hear that sweet sound!) His wrinkled skin is starting to smooth out and he is still growing more hair...at this point we could tell color.

We are now 25 weeks! I can’t believe how fast this pregnancy is going! Everyone can call me crazy because they think it’s to early, but we are slowly working on getting everything ready at home. I’ve gotten all of our baby stuff out of storage...we don’t really have to buy anything except clothes and decor for his room because we chose gender neutral stuff with Kamryn. I’ve bought some stuff for Jack’s room and have started to work on it. Slowly. With Thanksgiving, Kamryn’s birthday, Christmas, and Jack’s arrival all happening within weeks of each other, I am nervous and want to get as much planned and taken care of as I can. (Plus I am a bit OCD.)

Kamryn is so excited! She always includes baby Jack in her prayers, which I love! We all can’t wait! :) December 1st will be here before we know it.

Good Report

2011-08-24T08:31:00.003-05:00

Kamryn's dentist appointment yesterday could not have gone better! She was such a big girl. (Although she did keep asking if it was going to rain.) Everyone was so sweet to her. And she got a perfect report on her teeth! Happy child, happy mama, happy dentist. We go back in 6 months. :)

Fun at the Fair

2011-08-22T09:03:00.003-05:00

We went to the fair twice this year....not because it was a great fair (because I was pretty disappointed in it). Kamryn had a blast though! So that is all that matters. The first night, Kamryn met Alyssa, Ashlyn and Colton at the fair. Night two was grandparents' night. :) Here are some pictures of little Miss.....

Circus

2011-08-22T08:57:00.004-05:00

Last week, we took Kamryn to the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus in Jackson. Kamryn LOVED it! She especially loved the elephants....which I failed to get a picture of.

Dentist

2011-08-19T09:03:00.003-05:00

Yesterday was Kamryn's first trip to the dentist....and an eventful one at that. I found this really great pediatric dentist on the internet for her that I was super excited about. We spent the morning doing a little shopping and went in about 1:30 for her appointment. She did great! She even told me that she wanted to go back by herself. (I am realizing with each passing day how grown up she is becoming.) The next thing we know this huge storm blows in from out of nowhere and the electricity goes out. My first thought was "Oh no! This will surely traumatize her and she'll never want to come back to the dentist." The dental assistant came out front to get me, because she was a little fussy. When I got back there, the assistant said she did great and even laughed when the lights went out....but after a few minutes she'd had enough. I hate that the lights went out, but the dentist and dental assistants were all wonderful! I am so thankful for them for being so sweet to Kamryn and making her feel so calm and happy (even under such abnormal circumstances). The lights were out for awhile, so we rescheduled our appointment and we will try again. :)

Anniversary

2011-08-19T08:54:00.004-05:00

Yesterday, Jimmy and I celebrated our 4 year anniversary.

Happy anniversary Jimmy! I love being married to you! I am thankful that you love me, imperfections and all. I thank you for being the wonderful husband and father that you are....and thank you for always striving to be better than you were yesterday!

still going....

2011-08-10T08:46:00.004-05:00

School is still going great! I talked to Kamryn's teacher this morning and she said that Kamryn is doing just fine....she asks when we are coming to pick her up often but isn't crying. But everyone that knows Kamryn, kows that this is pretty normal-she likes to ask questions and be informed....just like her Mama. :) She plays with her little friends and has a ton of fun stuff to learn! She is ready to go in the mornings and she comes home from school with fun stories of things she did throughout the day. We are very excited about the year and I think she will continue to do great!

Day 2...silly girl.

Day 3.

23 Weeks

2011-08-10T08:24:00.002-05:00

Baby Jack is about to pack on the pounds! He already weighs over a pound and will add quickly now and by the end of the month will double in weight! Right now, his organs and bones are visible through his skin, which has a red hue due to developing veins and arteries beneath. But once those fat deposits settle in, he'll become less transparent.

His sense of movement is well developed by now. This means he can feel when I dance. (Kamryn and I dance around the house all the time....being silly.) Blood vessels in his lungs are developing to prepare for breathing, and the sounds that his increasingly keen ears pick up are preparing him for entry into the outside world. Loud noises that become familiar now probably won't faze him when he hears them outside the womb.

We go for our 23 week check up tomorrow. We don’t have a sonogram scheduled but I’ll be happy just to hear that sweet heartbeat. :)

First Day of School

2011-08-08T08:26:00.003-05:00

Today was the big first day back to school. Kamryn will be in the 3 year old transitional room at PDS and I just know that she will have a great year! I can't wait to pick her up and hear all about her day!

Open House

2011-08-05T09:15:00.003-05:00

Kamryn had Open House last night at PDS. We were able to meet her teacher and the other kids in her class. We also went over the itinerary for things that she will be learning. They will learn SO MUCH this year! I think she is going to have a great year!

Bring on the Rain

2011-08-05T09:08:00.003-05:00

Life is full of simple, beautiful gifts from God...if we would only take the time to enjoy and appreciate them...

Like watching a child dance and play in the rain....

"Anyone who says sunshine brings happiness, has never danced in the rain." -Unknown

22 Weeks

2011-08-03T10:06:00.003-05:00

You guys have no idea how hard it was to name this sweet little boy. Jimmy and I couldn’t agree on anything! :) Until Jack Parker....

This week, Jack weighs in at 1 whopping pound and is about the size of a small doll or a spaghetti squash. He now has eyebrows, eyelashes, and maybe even some hair on that little head. He can now perceive light and dark, hear our voices and Mama’s heartbeat. And as his brain and nerve endings develop, he may reach for his face (or whatever he can reach) just to experiment with his newfound sense of touch.

Kamryn has given up on having a little sister and now refers to my ever growing belly as “Baby Jack”. :)

It's a BOY!

2011-07-15T10:11:00.002-05:00

Everyone was right....we are having a BOY! We are thrilled! :)

19 weeks

2011-07-13T10:59:00.001-05:00

Baby Aguilar #2 has hit a growth spurt...weighing 8 1/2 ounces and 6 inches long! His/her brain is designating specialized areas for smell, taste, hearing, vision, and touch. He/she can probably hear our voices now! Hair is now sprouting too...I wonder what color hair he/she will have.

Tomorrow is the BIG day! We find out if Baby Aguilar #2 will be a boy or girl. Jimmy thinks BOY and Kamryn seems to think GIRL. We shall see (hopefully). Then we have to buckle down and pick a name so I can stop referring to this baby as Baby Aguilar #2. :)

Here is Kamryn helping to pick out her little brother/sister’s name.

18 weeks

2011-07-06T10:04:00.001-05:00

Baby Aguilar is about the size of a sweet potato at about 5 ½ inches long and about 7 ounces. He/she is getting large enough for me to feel the twisting, rolling, kicking, and punching in the womb. I feel little quick flutters now! He/she is developing a unique set of toe and fingerprints. We can now find out if we are having a boy or girl. Our sonogram appointment is set for the day after Jimmy gets home from work....next Thursday! Can’t wait!

Staying Cool

2011-07-02T17:31:00.003-05:00

Silly girl has to keep cool in this heat somehow! :)

Destin Vacation

2011-06-29T10:28:00.004-05:00

Last week we enjoyed a much needed vacation in Destin, Florida. A little sand and sun was just what the doctor ordered. Day 1, Jimmy gets sunburned. So Day 2, 3, 4, etc. I had to drag him kicking and screaming down to the beach. Kamryn loved her trip to the beach. She got to sleep in the massive sized bed, eat breakfast on the balcony with Mama and watch the waves hit the beach every morning, swim in the swimming pool (which she LOVES), build sand castles, get buried under the sand, and all of the other beach-y stuff. She also watched her first real movie. The condo put out their outdoor theatre sized movie screen and we all watched a movie! Kamryn watched it for a good while but it wasn't her type of movie so we went back to the room. Here are some pictures from our adventure...

17 weeks

2011-06-29T10:19:00.003-05:00

Baby Aguilar #2 now weighs about 5 ounces (even though Mama has gained more that 5 ounces-lol) and is about 5 inches long. He/she is about the size of my palm.

At this point:
he/she is developing body fat,
his/her legs are much more developed,
its head is more erect with eyes closer to the front of his/her head,
the ears are almost in their final position,
his/her skeleton is hardening to bone,
the umbilical cord is growing stronger and thicker,
heart is now regulated by her brain (his/her heart is beating twice as fast as mine), and
he/she is practicing sucking/swallowing.

2011-06-15T09:13:00.006-05:00

15 weeks.

Baby Aguilar #2 is the size of an apple.

He/She is now forming taste buds, can sense light, and can move all of his/her joints and limbs. I went to see Dr. Kaykay yesterday. I love going to see this group of ladies! I had to do all of that (yuck) blood work, and I got to hear this peanut's heartbeat (my favorite). Everything was perfect!

Kamryn is now going to school at PDS. She LOVES it! This summer seems to be structured more like a daycare and that works great for us because she has never been to a daycare/school before. This will prepare her for the fall school session. Here is the big girl on her first day! :)

New BIG News

2011-06-08T15:20:00.003-05:00

If you were wondering why no posts lately: we have had tons on our plate. I come today with a fresh new post and some really GREAT news! We are expecting our second little Aguilar peanut in December. Yep, I'm pregnant!

Of course, Jimmy and I are beyond thrilled.

Kamryn is super duper excited! (I'll let you know how she feels after the baby gets here and keeps her up at night.)

Jimmy is convinced that it is a BOY. I just don't know. If I base my prediction on comparing the two pregnancies, this is a boy. I say that because pregnancy #1 and pregnancy #2 are night and day. With Kamryn, I wasn't sick or even really that tired. With this one, oh boy! I was SO nauseous and oh so tired. And the headaches have been constant. I am beyond thrilled and know it will all be so worth it.

I am starting my second trimester, so the nausea is gone (hopefully for good) and I'm getting my energy back. Bring on the early nesting!

We are enjoying this time so much. Kamryn hugs and kisses my baby bump. Last night, she put her hand on my stomach and started singing to her baby brother or sister. (Some days it's a brother, some days it's a sister.) The funny girl tries to find her baby brother/sister by looking in my belly button! :)

Baby Aguilar #2 is now the size of a lemon. He/She is stretching out these days and is probably kicking up a storm (even though I can't feel it yet). He/She can now make facial expression and suck his/her thumb.

Although we are so so excited, we are a little nervous too. Please pray for all FOUR of us!

Boxer Pups

2011-02-25T12:31:00.004-06:00

5 of the cutest baby boxers were born at our house last Saturday! I am so in love with all of them!

Valentine's Day

2011-02-25T12:25:00.002-06:00

Jimmy was a sweet, sweet man to his wife and daughter on Valentine's Day this year. He sent me roses to work and cooked us an amazing steak dinner. He bought Kamryn a huge monkey, little bear with flowers, candy and a balloon. I loved that he got her flowers, she loved that he got her the balloon and candy! :) Here she is with all of her goodies!

Snow

2011-02-25T12:11:00.005-06:00

We had a really great snow a couple of weeks ago, which I forgot to blog about. We had a blast! I think we measured a little over 4 inches of pure SNOW at our house. Hey, for Mississippi, this is AMAZING!

Nerd Night

2011-01-31T10:29:00.001-06:00

Kamryn dressed up for Nerd Night at Awana. :)

Hold on to Jesus

2011-01-24T12:57:00.004-06:00

I love, love this song by Erin O'Donnell (it is on the "Sing Over Me" CD). It's precious and makes me cry everytime I hear it.

~~~~~~

You're a little piece of heaven
You're a golden ray of light
And I wish I could protect you
From the worries of this life
But if there's one thing I could tell you
It's no matter what you do
Hold to Jesus
He's holding on to you

The world will try to tell you
That might is more than right
That beauty's on the outside
And being good's a losing fight
But remember what I've told you
Because the world will make you choose
Hold to Jesus
He's holding on to you

Hold on to Jesus
Cling to His love
Rest deep in His mercy
Whenever things get rough
Don't lose sight of His goodness
And don't ever doubt this truth
That when you hold on to Jesus
He's holding on to you

Hear me dear Jesus
Rock this little one to sleep
Keep her close when she's scared
And give her grace when she is weak
I know she'll stumble
But I know she'll make it through
If you hold to her just like
You said You'd do
Hold her Jesus
And she'll hold on tight to You
~~~~~~

A Mississippi Snow Day

2011-01-10T11:58:00.004-06:00

After a day of cold, sleeting weather yesterday, we went to bed with HUGE snow flakes falling quickly outside. This, in addition to the freezing temperatures and the predicted 7 inches of snow, we drifted off to sleep with visions of a bright, white, fluffy yard. We woke up to a yard full of ICE! Disappointed.

Oh well, it was still fun....we got a "snow day" and stayed home to play in the "ice with a little snow" mixture....

learning to drive

2010-12-27T15:36:00.003-06:00

...taking Koby for a ride...

...Daddy helping...

WATCH OUT, BELLA!!!

She's learning to drive her new car...hasn't gotten the "turn your wheel" concept but she's learning! And having fun too!!

Christmas Dinner

2010-12-27T15:15:00.003-06:00

We always have Christmas Dinner at my Granny and Grandaddy Pettit's house. I didn't take many pictures, but we had a great time.

...Kamryn would not put the baby down...she loved on him....

...and loved on him some more...

...some of the kids patiently waiting on their presents....notice Kamryn is STILL hanging out by baby Landon....

Pettit Christmas

2010-12-27T15:01:00.004-06:00

Christmas morning, we went to Daddy and Tanda's for breakfast. We enjoyed good food, great family time, presents, and even some SNOW!

...opening gifts...

...Jimmy trying to hide from the camera...

...Sit-and-Spin...

...so thankful Jimmy was home with us this year...

Christmas Morning

2010-12-27T14:49:00.003-06:00

Do you remember the excitement and magic of Christmas morning?

Having a child brings all those feelings back.

...Santa left SO MUCH stuff for Miss. Kamryn ...

Kamryn checking everything out

she went straight for the car!!

...we finally got her to get out of the car for a second and check out her other gifts...

...fashion show...

Christmas Eve

2010-12-27T14:21:00.004-06:00

Christmas Eve, we decided to keep our calender clear and spend the day at home. Me-cooking, Jimmy-washing vehicles, Kamryn-helping Mama and Daddy and playing with the mountain of toys she already received for Christmas.

That night we enjoyed the wonderful meal that I prepared (if I do say so myself) and opened gifts. We put out special cookies for Santa, read our story about the birth of Jesus, and hit the sack early because we knew Santa would make his stop at our house!

I think it is very important to make sure our children know that Christmas is about the birth of Jesus...not about getting lots of toys. Since we have a 2 year old, we keep it simple; I have explained to Kamryn that we celebrate Christmas because it is Jesus's birthday....and that Santa delivers toys to the little boys and girls because that's what Jesus wants for His birthday. We talk about how special Jesus is and how much He loves us.

So simple, so true.

Here are some pictures of Chrsitmas Eve.

Me and Kamryn

KAMRYN

...this makes her Daddy proud...

Kamryn helping me out with Santa's special cookies

(yes, they are store bought....cut me some slack, I had been cooking ALL DAY)

...one of Kamryn's gifts from Mama and Daddy...

Dancing Dora-she loves it!

...presents, presents, presents...

...she loves her stuff...

...dressed for bed...Santa is on his way...

Thank you, Santa. Enjoy.

Christmas with the Biggarts

2010-12-27T11:35:00.004-06:00

Kamryn loves her cousins-Alyssa and Ashlyn!

Kamryn and Dora

2010-12-20T12:54:00.003-06:00

Kamryn loves her Dora!

Alford Christmas

2010-12-20T12:35:00.005-06:00

We had Christmas with my mom and Carlton this weekend because Brittany and Paul were in from California. We were SO excited to meet Little Miss Alexis. Kamryn loved her new little cousin....next year should be REAL fun with these two!

...Kamryn and Alexis...

...again...

...Kamryn opening her gifts...

...dancing to her new Dora guitar...

....the Aguilar's...

...she LOVES this kitchen from Mawmaw and Pawpaw...

Tis the Season

2010-12-17T08:52:00.002-06:00

I don't have any pictures to post but I had to share this experience with you. Yesterday, we donated some of Kamryn's old toys. (Yes, this was a little difficult for me as a mom because each of those toys hold memories.) I explained to Kamryn that we were going to give some of her old toys to other little girls and boys that didn't have many to play with. So we agreed to pack some up and give them away. We took the box to a local church center. I understand that she doesn't REALLY get it...but she understands as much as a two year old can. You have no idea how it warmed my heart to hear our two year old say "I share my toys" as we dropped them off.

MERRY CHRISTMAS

2010-12-12T20:08:00.002-06:00

SANTA

2010-12-12T20:05:00.002-06:00

Jimmy and I did not plan to be in the Santa picture, but Kamryn wouldn't sit in his lap. She didn't cry...just refused to go to him. Now she keeps saying "Santa bring me toys?". :)

Children's Christmas Program

2010-12-12T19:46:00.004-06:00

We had our children's Christmas Program at church this morning. Kamryn was asked to walk down the aisle ringing a bell to announce the start of the program, but once we were there she refused. Oh well, she sat with the family and watched. I have to say, for a 2 year old that is normally in the nursery, she was very well behaved. We enjoyed seeing the children put on their program about the birth of our Lord!

parade

2010-12-10T10:07:00.002-06:00

Kamryn enjoyed the Christmas Parade this year. Yes, it was cold; but we had so many layers on and even enjoyed the luxury of a heater! I didn't get many pictures and the ones I did get, didn't turn our very good....but here is one!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Happy 2nd Birthday Kamryn

2010-12-10T09:43:00.003-06:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, KAMRYN CLAIRE!

This morning, I woke Kamryn up with a little birthday surprise. We've already celebrated her birthday with a party a couple of weekends ago. But (per her daddy's request) she needed a little "happy" on her birthday. So, last night, I baked her a cake. This morning, I gave her a present (some play/dress-up high heels, a Dora book, and an Elmo book)....and we enjoyed some CAKE for breakfast! (FYI: This is only acceptable on your birthday.) We miss you Daddy, but you got all the credit this morning....and Kamryn says "thank you". :)

...she's SUPER excited...

Blowing out her candles.

(Don't laugh at the cake, I have never claimed to be a "professional cake decorator". That's why we have someone else make the party cake!)

Her Grandaddy called and sang her "Happy Birthday" this morning. She loved it! Her Mawmaw called early this morning too....but Ms. Kamryn was still enjoyed her beauty sleep. :)

"Hhmmm...what's in here?!"

...CAKE for breakfast...

decorations

2010-12-03T08:55:00.004-06:00

OUR TREE

WREATH FOR OUR DOOR

NEWEST ORNAMENT ADDED TO OUR TREE

ORNAMENT MADE BY KAMRYN AT CHURCH

THIS IS THE FIRST ORNAMENT SHE EVER MADE! I LOVE IT!

(I ASSUME FROM THE LETTERS, IT SHOULD SAY "LOVE GOD" MAYBE??)

SANTA AND MRS. CLAUSE

THIS ONE HAS A STORY: WHEN I WAS LITTLE WE ALWAYS HUNG SANTA AND MRS. CLAUSE NEAR THE TOP OF OUR TREE EACH YEAR. THIS MRS. CLAUSE IS THE SAME ONE I HUNG ON MY TREE AS A CHILD. OUR OLD SANTA DIDN'T SURVIVE OVER THE YEARS. SO, JIMMY AND I WENT OUT AND BOUGHT A NEW SANTA TO JOIN MRS. CLAUSE AT THE TOP OF OUR TREE! JIMMY PICKED OUT A ROUGH AND RUGGED SANTA, WHICH IS FINE WITH ME. :)

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY DECORATING!!

2010-11-29T14:38:00.003-06:00

Our tradition is to buy a new ornament each year to place on our tree that holds some personal meaning in our lives overall as a whole or at that specific moment. This is the one we bought this year. I think, by far, this one holds the most precious message yet.

They say a picture is worth a thousand words....

"That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven and things in earth and things under the earth"

-Phillipians 2:10

Birthday Party!!

2010-11-29T08:57:00.006-06:00

We celebrated Kamryn's 2nd Birthday this past weekend. She had a blast! She will officially be 2 December 10th....and I can't believe it! Didn't I just bring her home from the hospital yesterday? When we pulled away from the hospital that day, almost 2 years ago....I remember thinking:

"I can't believe they are letting us leave the hospital with this precious baby and take her HOME!! Do they know we have no clue about being parents? Wait we are parents...this is our baby. I love her and that, in the least, is enough. Right? But what if it's not? What if we aren't any good at being Mama and Daddy? We have to take care of her and make sure she is happy and healthy. Oh my!"

As you can see my thoughts were all over the place. But being Kamryn's Mama was the most natural thing ever. It was as if I had been born to be her Mama! And Jimmy has been the best Daddy to her! He loves that little girl more than I ever imagined was possible. We are thankful to God for blessing our lives with the greatest love: the love between a parent and their child!

THE BEAUTIFUL BIRTHDAY GIRL!

...the candy buffet...

...gift bags...

Kamryn Claire

...blowing out her candles...

...playing with Alyssa...

...opening gifts...

...she loved her balloons!

Happy 2nd birthday to our sweet Kamryn Claire! We love you very much!

Love,

Mama and Daddy

TOGA!

2010-11-29T08:54:00.002-06:00

We had Toga night at Awana...here is Miss Kamryn in her toga. Unfortunately, I couldn't get a very good picture because she was in a terrible mood. This is the face she gave me in each picture...if I was lucky enough to have her even look at me. Ms. Sherlene said she got some good pictures of her so I can't wait to see them. She won best Toga. :)

Big Girl Bed

2010-11-29T08:47:00.003-06:00

We've been talking about getting Kamryn a toddler bed for some time now. We finally took the plunge and bought her one a couple of weeks ago. She loves it! She has only fell out of it twice now. I also love the fact that she hasn't taken it upon herself to get out of it. She goes to bed easily and still sleeps all night. When it's time to get up, she calls out for me to come tell her she can get up. What a lovely child.

"Bye-Bye Crib." :(

"Hello Big Girl Bed!"

...testing it out...

Little Pirate

2010-11-29T08:41:00.004-06:00

Yes, I am over a month late in posting this, but I came across these pictures on my camera and realized I never posted them.

Kamryn was a sassy little pirate for Halloween this year.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN WEEKEND!

2010-10-29T09:10:00.001-05:00

2010-10-29T09:05:00.001-05:00

Natural Science Museum

2010-10-29T08:49:00.004-05:00

Daphne and I took the kids to the Science Museum in Jackson a couple of weeks ago. It was somewhat stressful since my GPS sent us around the world but the kids enjoyed it!

...Lane, Kamryn and Preston...

...these two held hands the whole time...

CHEESE!!

Kamryn and Lane

2010-10-10T16:25:00.003-05:00

We were ready for church early this morning so we decided to watch some of Kamryn's favorite shows: Yo Gabba Gabba and The Wonder Pets. TV watching is a rarity in our house so we enjoyed some Mama/Kamryn time. I especially enjoy this time and take FULL advantage of it now that I am working again. About a month ago, we decided it was time for me to get back into work so I took a Paralegal position on a part time basis...and I love it. I do miss my sweet girl, but I know it is the best for all three of us. The transition on me, Jimmy and Kamryn has been unexpectedly smooth. I am beyond thankful for that.

We miss you Daddy...I hate you aren't here with us....you missed a great service at church today. Love you!