Neighborhood Play Date

On Wednesday we hosted the neighborhood play date at our house. Everyone brought a riding toy and we just let the kids go crazy on the tennis court. It was insanely hot for the mamas but the kids did not seem to mind the heat at all! They had a blast riding around and playing together! I am so thankful for all the sweet mamas and this wonderful neighborhood that our girls will grow up in.

Some of the group

Anne Bailey enjoying her cupcake (her new favorite food)

Asa and Sixten

Tatum on the move

Sara Reid also enjoying a cupcake

Warren and Jacob

All the girls pushed around strollers the whole time

Hart



Anne Bailey and Tatum playing follow the leader with their strollers

Memorial Day Weekend 2012

We spent a very hot Memorial Day weekend at Pickwick! We had so much fun going on boat rides, laying in the sun, swimming and eating good food. Anne Bailey was wild all weekend and enjoyed getting lots of attention from everyone. We had another great weekend at the lake with family!

Ready for our first boat ride of the weekend

Helping My Mike drive the boat

Watching for the "doggles" on Goat Island

Getting a closer look with Field

Posing with Natty and Bryan

Feeding the turtles at Aqua

Pool Time

Having a snack on the dock

AB did such a good job waving at all the boats

Her model pose

Anne Bailey's first real swim in the lake

Our attempt at a family picture

Daddy's girl

Feeding the turtles again

Anne Bailey loves turtles

Happy Girl

Trying out her beach chair in the pool

 

 

 Monday afternoon when we got home we went by The Richardson's for Brian's Birthday cookout. Anne Bailey had so much fun swimming in the pool and playing with Barrett, John Andrew and Molly.

31 Week Ultrasound and Checkup

I had my 31 week ultrasound and checkup today and found out some very interesting news! According to the ultrasound, Emerson is already weighing 5lbs 13ozs and it is estimating my due date at June 27th! What??? That is pretty much a month early! I was not expecting to hear that and think I am still in shock a little. Of course Emerson was so sweet as usual and took lots of cute pictures. The tech was very nice and also snuck a few 4D shots in there.

Next I had my checkup wih Dr. Kellum and was very interested to hear what he had to say about this news. He agreed that Emerson is measuring large but does not think I am really 35 and a half weeks along.  He did agree that my due date was a little off and and moved it up to July 13th! I am so excited about this news but also a little nervous about her size. We will have another ultrasound at 38 weeks to see how her weight looks and then go from there. Stay tuned because we could be meeting baby Emerson in as little as a month!

Sorry about the poor quality of these pictures...took them with my cell!

Sweet profile

She has hair :)

Look at that face!

 Practicing her pouty face

Already a thinker

Emerson's 4D ultrasound

Today we had our 4D ultrasound of Emerson! We were so excited to see her sweet face and see if she looks like Anne Bailey. Well...we think she looks exactly like Anne Bailey! They have the exact same nose and lips. We also had a few laughs about her chunky little cheeks and thighs! She definitely gets that from her sister too! Emerson was very sweet and cooperative during the ultrasound and smiled at us several times. We think that she is absolutely perfect and can't wait to meet her in person!

Anne Bailey went with us to the ultrasound so she could see her baby sister too. She was so sweet pointing at the screen and saying "new baby" or "baby sister." When the ultrasound was over she said "bye baby" and "baby home." She seemed a little sad so we told her that her baby sister would be coming home soon. I can't wait to see these two together! I know Anne Bailey is going to be such a great big sister.

Look at those lips, nose, and cheeks

Smiling

Sweet foot

Foot and hand

Happy Mother's Day!

I am so thankful and blessed to be her mommy!

28 Week Pregnancy Update

I thought I would give a little update on my pregnancy and how baby Emerson is doing. I am 28 weeks along and doing pretty good so far. I am gaining weight at a much faster rate than last time but am trying not to freak out because I know that I am going to have a big, healthy baby. Dr. Kellum tries to reassure me that I am okay and that I just need to remember to eat a healthy diet. Really, does he think that makes me feel better!! I am also having a lot more aches and pains sooner due to carrying Anne Bailey around and bending over to pick up toys, sippy cups, or whatever she decides to throw on the floor. Oh...and do i even have to mention how hot it is already! I know all of this will be worth it in a few months when I get to hold our baby girl in my arms!!

On a happier note, baby Emerson is doing great! I started to feel her move around week 20 and then Ruff got to feel her for the first time a couple of weeks later. This really is the best part of being pregnant!! I just love feeling her little(big) kicks and knowing that she is safe and happy. She is still measuring big so I am hopeful she will come a little early! We have a little less than 12 weeks to go!! We can't wait to see her sweet face and become a family of four!