Saturday, December 11, 2010
Dinner date
Last night we went to the Leach's house for pizza and eggnog. Cy and Jackson enjoyed playing again. There was another couple there and they brought their 3 month old baby. I was excited to see how Jackson would act around the baby. He was SO sweet. He kept saying the word "baby" which we had never practiced before. He would play for a while then he would go back and check on the sleeping baby. The mom even let Jackson pet the baby several times. It was really sweet. Jackson is going to be a caring and wonderful big brother to his sister!
Playdate
Friday morning, we had a playdate with Cy and Amanda. I could not get them to sit still for a good pic so this is the best I could do. After the playdate, we went to lunch with the Daddy's and another couple. Lunch spilled into both of the boys' naptime but they did really well. We had Mexican so the loud atmosphere probably helped!
We were worried Jackson might be coming down with a cold because he woke up a little grumpy. After his nap, we went to the doc where he was all smiles and munching on grapes and goldfish. The doctor probably thought we were crazy for thinking he was sick. At least he got checked out. He throat was a little red but a strep test was negative. I guess it's just a little cold. It's definately going around.
We were worried Jackson might be coming down with a cold because he woke up a little grumpy. After his nap, we went to the doc where he was all smiles and munching on grapes and goldfish. The doctor probably thought we were crazy for thinking he was sick. At least he got checked out. He throat was a little red but a strep test was negative. I guess it's just a little cold. It's definately going around.
Monday, December 6, 2010
It really is a BABY GIRL
I'm pooped! Today was the first weekday Jackson was home with me since finishing daycare. We had a busy schedule. I had a sonogram in the morning and my regular doctor appointment in the afternoon. The sonogram was really exciting. We got some great 3-D pictures of Annabelle's little face. It was amazing to see a picture of a little baby and to know that is our Annabelle. And, I had been a little concerned that the doctor would tell me he made a mistake on gender. Nope, we are still having a baby girl. I even left her baby bedding boxed up in case I had to send it back!
Annabelle currently weighs 3 pounds, 14 ounces which is in the 52nd percentile. She is on target to be a "normal" size baby at around 7 1/2 pounds. We'll see!
This afternoon's visit went well, too. I have been having some pretty bad back pain the last few days which I think is Sciatica. I talked to the doctor about that. Unfortunately, there is not much I can do. She suggested getting a maternity belt and showed me some exercises. However, she wasn't sure how helpful they would be based on the location of my pain. I'm sure the best remedy is bedrest but, with an 18 month old, that isn't going to happen! We go back in two weeks and we have another sonogram in January.
I must give hugs out to my Jackson. He was so well behaved all day. Russell said he had a talk with him about being a good boy for mommy and I guess it worked! Thanks Daddy!
Annabelle currently weighs 3 pounds, 14 ounces which is in the 52nd percentile. She is on target to be a "normal" size baby at around 7 1/2 pounds. We'll see!
This afternoon's visit went well, too. I have been having some pretty bad back pain the last few days which I think is Sciatica. I talked to the doctor about that. Unfortunately, there is not much I can do. She suggested getting a maternity belt and showed me some exercises. However, she wasn't sure how helpful they would be based on the location of my pain. I'm sure the best remedy is bedrest but, with an 18 month old, that isn't going to happen! We go back in two weeks and we have another sonogram in January.
I must give hugs out to my Jackson. He was so well behaved all day. Russell said he had a talk with him about being a good boy for mommy and I guess it worked! Thanks Daddy!
Jackson with Santa
On Friday, when Jackson and I got to the Austin airport, Southwest had Santa taking pictures with the kiddos. Jackson got his pic taken with Santa. Santa is pretty scary looking. I think I had my hands too full at the time to notice! Nevertheless, we didn't try too hard to get a smile. I think Jackson just wanted to go look at the airplanes anyways. Maybe next time we see Santa both Santa and Jackson will be a little more in the Christmas spirit!
Saturday, December 4, 2010
The rest of Thanksgiving
Jackson and I got home yesterday from our Thanksgiving getaway. The week was filled with surprises and only one was not so good. I came down with a virus that left me with a sore throat and a cough. Not fun. Luckily, I went to mom's doctor and today I am finally starting to feel better.
I had the blog updated through Monday.
On Monday afternoon, Ms. Pat stopped by to see Jackson and brought him a choo choo train. He loves it. Mimi also made one of my favs - pot roast.
On Tuesday, we got Jackson's holiday pictures and I went to the doctor. On Tuesday night, we went to Poppy's office Christmas party. Not sure why he wanted us to go but I guess he wanted to show off his handsome little grandson. We had fun. Jackson was so well behaved and the food was really good.
On Wednesday, we were supposed to go to mom's office. Her coworkers are asking why they haven't met Jackson. I just wasn't feeling too great and Jackson and I took a really long nap. Wednesday night we ordered pizza and movies and Uncle Chris came over to see the Boo.
Thursday was my 30th birthday. I wasn't too excited about it but my family made it a great day. Russell sent me flowers and got me a purse I wanted. Mimi and Poppy got me lots of good stuff and, most importantly, a cookie cake - my favorite. Mimi and I went shopping in the afternoon where I found several things I had been wanting. We went out for dinner and I got chicken Parmesan (another fav) and we stopped by one of Mimi's friend's houses after dinner so they could see Jackson. It was a good day.
On Friday morning, Jackson and I flew back to Lubbock. I actually had to be in court Friday afternoon so when I finally got home to unpack, I had two more surprises. I got a gift in the mail from Mimi and Poppy and baby girl's bedding and room accessories arrived. I ordered baby girls stuff back in September so I have been anxiously awaiting it's arrival. I have even had paint swatched sitting on my dresser for months waiting to get going on her room. My really exciting gift - a Timi and Leslie diaper bag. It is fab and huge! It has plenty of room to carry stuff for 2 babies! I picked it out months ago when we found out we were having Baby #2. I told Mimi that is what I wanted for my birthday. We ordered it back in October but the color I wanted was on back order. Anyways, it finally came in. I love it and was so exicted it finally came in. Jessica Alba even has this bag - NOT the reason I ordered it but I am flattered she wants to carry the same bag as me. :)
Jackson and I were pooped from this week and so excited to be reunited with Russell and Maggie. He actually fell asleep at 6:30 last night and didn't wake up until 7:15. Glad he got his rest and it gave Russell and I the chance to cook and enjoy a yummy dinner last night after he went to bed.
I need to wrap this up. Jackson wants me to play with him. He managed to get so much stuff we had to borrow a piece of luggage from Mimi and Poppy to get it all back. I have no idea where we are going to put all these new toys! Enjoy the pics - I still have a video I will try to post later.
I had the blog updated through Monday.
On Monday afternoon, Ms. Pat stopped by to see Jackson and brought him a choo choo train. He loves it. Mimi also made one of my favs - pot roast.
On Tuesday, we got Jackson's holiday pictures and I went to the doctor. On Tuesday night, we went to Poppy's office Christmas party. Not sure why he wanted us to go but I guess he wanted to show off his handsome little grandson. We had fun. Jackson was so well behaved and the food was really good.
On Wednesday, we were supposed to go to mom's office. Her coworkers are asking why they haven't met Jackson. I just wasn't feeling too great and Jackson and I took a really long nap. Wednesday night we ordered pizza and movies and Uncle Chris came over to see the Boo.
Thursday was my 30th birthday. I wasn't too excited about it but my family made it a great day. Russell sent me flowers and got me a purse I wanted. Mimi and Poppy got me lots of good stuff and, most importantly, a cookie cake - my favorite. Mimi and I went shopping in the afternoon where I found several things I had been wanting. We went out for dinner and I got chicken Parmesan (another fav) and we stopped by one of Mimi's friend's houses after dinner so they could see Jackson. It was a good day.
On Friday morning, Jackson and I flew back to Lubbock. I actually had to be in court Friday afternoon so when I finally got home to unpack, I had two more surprises. I got a gift in the mail from Mimi and Poppy and baby girl's bedding and room accessories arrived. I ordered baby girls stuff back in September so I have been anxiously awaiting it's arrival. I have even had paint swatched sitting on my dresser for months waiting to get going on her room. My really exciting gift - a Timi and Leslie diaper bag. It is fab and huge! It has plenty of room to carry stuff for 2 babies! I picked it out months ago when we found out we were having Baby #2. I told Mimi that is what I wanted for my birthday. We ordered it back in October but the color I wanted was on back order. Anyways, it finally came in. I love it and was so exicted it finally came in. Jessica Alba even has this bag - NOT the reason I ordered it but I am flattered she wants to carry the same bag as me. :)
Jackson and I were pooped from this week and so excited to be reunited with Russell and Maggie. He actually fell asleep at 6:30 last night and didn't wake up until 7:15. Glad he got his rest and it gave Russell and I the chance to cook and enjoy a yummy dinner last night after he went to bed.
I need to wrap this up. Jackson wants me to play with him. He managed to get so much stuff we had to borrow a piece of luggage from Mimi and Poppy to get it all back. I have no idea where we are going to put all these new toys! Enjoy the pics - I still have a video I will try to post later.
Cirque on Sunday
and Jackson and Poppy playing in the cul-de-sac when we got home. The other neighborhood boys were playing and Jackson loves to see the other kids. He thinks he is as big as they are!
Monday, November 29, 2010
Thanksgiving break - thus far
So, I finally sit down to post about our trip thus far and my parents home computer is being so slow. Jackson's naps are too short these days and I don't have the patience to wait. So, I will try and post some pics tonight.
Our holiday break started last Wednesday when we headed to Dallas for the Thanksgiving Day football game between the Saints and the Cowboys. It couldn't have been a more exciting game and Jackson couldn't have been a better little boy. He did so well and loved the game. He can say "football" and he loves to cheer. He haves his hand in the air and says "go, go, go!" It is so darn cute. Russell was the only one in the group cheering for the Cowboys but he wasn't too disappointed that they lost. After all, the Saints are his second favorite team. Russell was a super sweet daddy and bought Annabelle a Cowboys outfit and socks and he got Jackson a Coboyws stuffed animal.
Mimi and Poppy had Jackson stay in there room so I got some good rest. I don't think Jackson would have come with us to our room, anyways. He is pretty crazy about his Mimi and Poppy and he just wanted to spend time with them.
We headed to Austin on Friday. The girls in one car and the guys in the other. Friday night, Mimi, Poppy, and Jackson went to dinner and Russell and I went to the Alamo for dinner and a movie. On Saturday, mom and I got to shop and we watched football in the afternoon. We also went to my favorite Mexican restaurant for dinner so I was a happy girl.
Yesterday, Russell had to head back to Lubbock. He has his big annual farm show this week. We were sad for him to go but we know he will be too busy to spend time with us. I think he really enjoys this show so hopefully his drive home wasn't too bad. Yesterday afternoon, Mimi, Poppy, Jackson, Uncle Chris and I all went to see Cirque Dreams Illuminations. I was really worried about how Jackson would act. I planned to spend my afternoon outside the theatre. He did so awesome - again! He sat in Poppy's lap the entire first act. He was pretty mesmerized by the music and lights. The second act, Mimi and Uncle Chris held him. He even clapped for certain parts in the second act. After the show, we went for Jackson's favorite food - ice cream.
This morning, we ran some errands and some how Jackson ended up with some new toys. Like I said, he is napping now. Mimi and I plan to give ourselves a little treat this afternoon. We are going for a new Micropeel treatment that they have here in Austin. I am excited - anything to make me feel better leading up to the dreaded 30th birthday!
So, I will try to post pics tonight. I even took the cutest videos of Jackson and Poppy laughing in the car on the way home from the theatre yesterday. We have lots more planned for the week so I need to post today so I don't have tons to post later!
Our holiday break started last Wednesday when we headed to Dallas for the Thanksgiving Day football game between the Saints and the Cowboys. It couldn't have been a more exciting game and Jackson couldn't have been a better little boy. He did so well and loved the game. He can say "football" and he loves to cheer. He haves his hand in the air and says "go, go, go!" It is so darn cute. Russell was the only one in the group cheering for the Cowboys but he wasn't too disappointed that they lost. After all, the Saints are his second favorite team. Russell was a super sweet daddy and bought Annabelle a Cowboys outfit and socks and he got Jackson a Coboyws stuffed animal.
Mimi and Poppy had Jackson stay in there room so I got some good rest. I don't think Jackson would have come with us to our room, anyways. He is pretty crazy about his Mimi and Poppy and he just wanted to spend time with them.
We headed to Austin on Friday. The girls in one car and the guys in the other. Friday night, Mimi, Poppy, and Jackson went to dinner and Russell and I went to the Alamo for dinner and a movie. On Saturday, mom and I got to shop and we watched football in the afternoon. We also went to my favorite Mexican restaurant for dinner so I was a happy girl.
Yesterday, Russell had to head back to Lubbock. He has his big annual farm show this week. We were sad for him to go but we know he will be too busy to spend time with us. I think he really enjoys this show so hopefully his drive home wasn't too bad. Yesterday afternoon, Mimi, Poppy, Jackson, Uncle Chris and I all went to see Cirque Dreams Illuminations. I was really worried about how Jackson would act. I planned to spend my afternoon outside the theatre. He did so awesome - again! He sat in Poppy's lap the entire first act. He was pretty mesmerized by the music and lights. The second act, Mimi and Uncle Chris held him. He even clapped for certain parts in the second act. After the show, we went for Jackson's favorite food - ice cream.
This morning, we ran some errands and some how Jackson ended up with some new toys. Like I said, he is napping now. Mimi and I plan to give ourselves a little treat this afternoon. We are going for a new Micropeel treatment that they have here in Austin. I am excited - anything to make me feel better leading up to the dreaded 30th birthday!
So, I will try to post pics tonight. I even took the cutest videos of Jackson and Poppy laughing in the car on the way home from the theatre yesterday. We have lots more planned for the week so I need to post today so I don't have tons to post later!
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Happy early Thanksgiving
I have not done a good job keeping the blog updated lately. Sorry! I have been super busy. Today was Jackson's last day of daycare. He starts a new daycare part-time in January so I have been trying to get ahead on my work schedule as well as get things together for the holidays. It isn't easy to get alot accomplished with an 18 month old. He likes his attention from mommy and daddy!
So, my to-do list has been a mile long but I have marked almost everything off in the last few weeks. Tonight I feel good but exhausted. We begin our Thanksgiving holiday in the morning so today was a mad dash to mark those last things off the list.
We will be celebrating the holiday here in Texas. We have some big plans but you'll have to wait and see the blog pics later to find out what we've been up to!
I will say that I am celebrating a very big birthday next week. Russell has a big meeting so Jackson and I will be staying at Mimi and Poppys so we both can get lots of TLC and R&R. Can't wait for that. After clearing my to-do list, I really need it.
I almost forgot, I am officially in my last trimester and I am going to the doctor every two weeks, now. Isn't that crazy! I had my diabetes test and I am clear. I have really craved sugar this pregnancy so I was a little worried. At my appointment yesterday, Annabelle and I got a good report. Russell and I also decided on a hospital so now we just need to set up a tour. Other than that, there's not much to report. Now that we are on a little holiday break, I will try to do much better posting pics. I don't want to let Jackson's fans down and I must say, our little guy is just getting cuter by the day!
So, my to-do list has been a mile long but I have marked almost everything off in the last few weeks. Tonight I feel good but exhausted. We begin our Thanksgiving holiday in the morning so today was a mad dash to mark those last things off the list.
We will be celebrating the holiday here in Texas. We have some big plans but you'll have to wait and see the blog pics later to find out what we've been up to!
I will say that I am celebrating a very big birthday next week. Russell has a big meeting so Jackson and I will be staying at Mimi and Poppys so we both can get lots of TLC and R&R. Can't wait for that. After clearing my to-do list, I really need it.
I almost forgot, I am officially in my last trimester and I am going to the doctor every two weeks, now. Isn't that crazy! I had my diabetes test and I am clear. I have really craved sugar this pregnancy so I was a little worried. At my appointment yesterday, Annabelle and I got a good report. Russell and I also decided on a hospital so now we just need to set up a tour. Other than that, there's not much to report. Now that we are on a little holiday break, I will try to do much better posting pics. I don't want to let Jackson's fans down and I must say, our little guy is just getting cuter by the day!
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Not much to report
Well, there is not much to report around here. Jackson went for his 18 month check-up on Friday. He is doing great and starting to say lots of words. He did get his flu shot which wasn't so fun and on Saturday he wasn't feeling to hot. I think a lingering cold hit it's peak. Thankfully, he is feeling much better today.
As for Annabelle, she will be here in less than 3 months! That seems so crazy to me. I went for a check-up last week, I take my diabetes test this week and another check-up the following week. I am already in the last trimester so I go for check-ups every 2 week. Insane! I am a little worried about the diabetes test because I crave sugar much more now than I did when I was pregnant with Jackson. We'll see.
Other than that, we are looking forward to the holidays. Jackson's last day at his daycare is next Tuesday. We have decided he will start a new daycare part-time in January and then he and Annabelle will go full time in May. It will be a crazy Spring for sure. We are super excited about the new daycare. It is a large church daycare and I have heard so many wonderful things about it.
I forgot to mention the highlight of our lazy weekend. We had Rick and Cy over for dinner on Friday night since Amanda was out-of-town. Jackson and Cy had the best time. I wish I would have taken pics sooner. These two pics were taken after they had their bath.
We hope everyone is having a great weekend and getting ready for the holidays. Can you believe several of our neighbors already have their lights up?!?
As for Annabelle, she will be here in less than 3 months! That seems so crazy to me. I went for a check-up last week, I take my diabetes test this week and another check-up the following week. I am already in the last trimester so I go for check-ups every 2 week. Insane! I am a little worried about the diabetes test because I crave sugar much more now than I did when I was pregnant with Jackson. We'll see.
Other than that, we are looking forward to the holidays. Jackson's last day at his daycare is next Tuesday. We have decided he will start a new daycare part-time in January and then he and Annabelle will go full time in May. It will be a crazy Spring for sure. We are super excited about the new daycare. It is a large church daycare and I have heard so many wonderful things about it.
I forgot to mention the highlight of our lazy weekend. We had Rick and Cy over for dinner on Friday night since Amanda was out-of-town. Jackson and Cy had the best time. I wish I would have taken pics sooner. These two pics were taken after they had their bath.
We hope everyone is having a great weekend and getting ready for the holidays. Can you believe several of our neighbors already have their lights up?!?
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Roll TIGERS!
As the Tigers ran out onto the field, Jackson ran out of his room with his stuffed tiger. I should have known LSU would have a good day!
If you don't already know, LSU beat Alabama which has been one of the biggest wins for the Tigers in a long time. Jackson had fun watching the game. We would ask him what the Tiger says and he could roar (or maybe more of a growl). He also had fun jumping up and down at the end of the game and watching the crowd clapping and cheering. Needless to say, he went to bed early tonight. What a fun afternoon! Geaux Tigers!
If you don't already know, LSU beat Alabama which has been one of the biggest wins for the Tigers in a long time. Jackson had fun watching the game. We would ask him what the Tiger says and he could roar (or maybe more of a growl). He also had fun jumping up and down at the end of the game and watching the crowd clapping and cheering. Needless to say, he went to bed early tonight. What a fun afternoon! Geaux Tigers!
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