New clothes for the little man

When Kimberly and Stuart Nolan were in town, we hit the outlet mall. I could not resist getting my little man a few things. I know he will get plenty of clothes to get us through the first several months so I bought 9 month and 12 month sizes. Check out the light blue teddy bear fleece. You can't see the legs but it has paw prints on the bottom of the feet. Also, check out the bib. Kimberly saw it and I had to buy it. It says, "cute but messy . . . just like my daddy." It's perfect for Russell's baby!

Merry Christmas!

Here are some pics of Maggie . . . I mean "Santa's Little Helper". She looked so cute bundled in this white fleece blanket. She looked like a little polar bear.

We hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas!

More pictures from our fun-filled weekend

Congrats Katie and Ben Dean

I found out my friend Katie is expecting her first baby. Katie and I went to high school together and both ended up in Jackson, MS for a short while. Baby Dean is due only a few weeks after Baby Solomon. Congrats Katie!

Baby Solomon milestones

Today, during church, Russell felt the baby kicking for the first time. I was so excited that he finally felt him kicking. For the past week or so, Russell has been trying to feel him but everytime he puts his hand on my belly, he would stop (or else they would be too light for him to feel.)

Russell felt him twice during church, once on the way home and again when we got home. For some reason Baby Solomon was all wound up this morning. I heard babies get active when you sit still. I guess that is true.

Final Game in Texas Stadium

For all the Cowboys fans, tonight is the final game in Texas Stadium and, of course, the last home football game of the season. It should be very exciting! We will be there early and dressed in Cowboy's gear. Be sure to look for us on TV!

Fun filled weekend with friends!

Last weekend, Kimberly and Stuart Nolan came from Jackson to visit us. We had a blast!!! On Friday night we cooked out at the house and relaxed. On Saturday morning we went to the park for a little exercise. After that we ate Mexican food, went to Highland Park and to the outlet mall. Saturday night we went to the McKinney town square. We went to the bar at Rick's Chophouse and the wine bar next door. We ended up at Goodhue's for a super delicious dinner. After dinner, the party continued in the hot tub back at the house. On Sunday morning, we went back to the park to play disc golf a new game Russell discovered. It was actually alot of fun and as it turns out it is quite popular around here! Sunday afternoon was the Cowboys game against Eli Manning and the NY Giants. It was a really fun weekend and we can't wait for the Nolan's to come back! Next time they have to bring there little princess, Reagan!

Late start

Last night, McKinney got it's share of the wintery mix going through this part of the country. I tried to take a few pics but the sun has not come up enough for any pictures to turn out from a distance. Nevertheless, it's nice to spend the morning in front of the fireplace with the fam . . . and a hot cup of coffee!

Five months!

There is no hiding the fact that out little man will be here soon! We are already half way! I think I am starting to feel him move more. I have had some strange feelings. It is still hard to tell exactly what I am feeling but he is definitely getting stronger!

My new wheels

Last night, Russell and I went to pick up my new car after months of agonizing research (on Russell's part). He brought me in last Saturday to seal the deal . . . and I did. At one point Russell said he felt bad for the salesman. What? The point is to get the best price, not to make friends. The negotiating was pretty fun especially since I got a price much lower than Russell was expecting!

The car is a 2009 Nissan Rogue which is slightly smaller than the Murano and gets better gas mileage. I wanted a white one so the salesman found one for me at another dealership. Needless to say, we are all happy. Russell was very anxious to get me in a safe vehicle before the end of the year and, of course, we need a safe car for when our little guy arrives.

Birthday Flowers

Here is a pic of the beautiful flowers I got for my birthday. Russell sent me one bouquet to my office. The other came from my court partners. They got cupcakes and Starbucks to share with everyone at the office and flowers with a nice card. It was really nice of them and got my birthday off to a good start. I was a little sad to be celebrating without Russell since he was out-of-town. I was also in the middle of two tough jury trials. Luckily, one came back on my birthday with a guilty verdict. The other came back on Thursday with a guilty verdict so it was a nice (but stressful) week.

Nursery at Mimi's house

My mom called last Monday night and said "guess what I have?" She had gotten a crib for her house. I am only 4 and a half months! She saw me at Thanksgiving and I guess she realized the baby would be here before we know it.

Now, she is talking about shopping for the bedding. She found some bedding that has a matching red gingham lamp to match. She said it reminded her of the bedding in my nursery. She is so excited!

Look what I found under the tree

Friday night, I found a pink set of golf clubs under the Christmas tree. They were a late birthday present from Russell. He also got me two dresses, a picture frame, and some flowers.

I think Russell was more excited than I was. He was truly glowing when I found them. I have played with him a couple times and I have to use his too-tall clubs. He said he wanted me to have my own so I will play with him more often. He also said we can play together as a family. (He seems to think Baby Solomon will be playing golf at the age of 1). I explained to him that I won't be able to play much for the next year but he said that they will last forever. I guess he is right. They are pretty cute.

Friends forever

Russell and Rhodes had a great time over the Thanksgiving holiday. They went to the Cowboys game and to Six Flags and they played the Wii and got in the hot tub almost every night. As you can see, Maggie and Rhodes were good friends, too.

Happy Birthday to me!

I post everyone else's b'day so why not mine?!? :)