I Wear My Sunglasses At Night

haha...she looks like she came straight from an 80's workout session...one day she will ask, why am i wearing that stupid headband and socks with that outfit. I have no answers...

stopping traffic to talk about something important...so sassy

Learning to Climb...and growing up WAY to fast

Well not too much going on these days...biggest new around here is that I made it to 27 weeks...HOORAY!! BK was born at 27 weeks and 5 days so this is a huge milestone for us. Bebo (as we lovingly call the baby boy) is measuring quite large for his gestational age so at an estimated 2 lbs 10 oz he has already surpassed BK's birthweight. We just keep praying day by day for time and a miracle. There's so much I feel I need and want to be doing, that I constantly have to remind myself that I'm doing the most important thing of all...growing Bebo and giving him time. Crib bedding and clothes can wait...hmmm.

Sew Long Sewing Machine...

Well sister... you may come retrieve your sewing machine. But rest assure that I will have a long list of things for you to sew for me. Yes that's right! Since I'm apparently "too preggers to stop you" from taking what is rightfully yours, I will thus make a request each week for you to sew in all of your spare time. Ha! Until then...I will continue to stalk super cute blogs and dream of the day that I have the time (and equipment) to pursue my sewing career. So long nursing... I'm gonna be a seamstress!

Sweet Summertime

We'll here's just a glimpse into how we've spent some of our summer...trying to avoid the unbearable heat!!! We took a trip to the beach (which BK LOVED!) unfortunately I had to spend most of the time inside because the heat increased my contractions. Pool-time was my getaway. But nonetheless we loved spending time with Aunt Kate and Drew who made the trip from Georgia to hang out. Brian's family and Aunt Linny also joined us! BK soaked up all that attention and learned some new tricks as well!

Big Sister, Little Brother

Alright, so I know its been forever since I've posted anything on here but I vow to do better. With so many family members in different places we (or I) figured it was the best way to keep in touch with everyone! So in March we found out that we were expecting another baby! Yes, some may call us crazy but we're excited to see what the future holds. They should be about 1 1/2 apart, which I think will be just perfect. The pregnancy was going just fine... the first thing Brian asked the doctor was how many babies do you see? One has been the answer from the start. No morning sickness this time.... I just all around felt different and was hoping this pregnancy would take a different path. We found out around 13 weeks that Briley Kate was going to have a LITTLE BROTHER! We were thrilled!!! From 16 weeks I started going to the doctor every week for a progesterone shot and a cervical length measurement. Since we weren't sure if cervical incompetence, pre-term labor, or multiple gestation was the cause of the twins early delivery (or a combination of all three) our doctor decided to be hypervigilant and stay on top of things. All was well until 23 weeks. I had started having minor sporadic contractions but nothing painful or regular so they had just been monitoring. But 23 week apt revealed some cervical changes and increased contractions. So Bed rest it was. We'll do anything to keep our little man tucked safely inside for many weeks to come but its been much tougher this time with BK running to the bed every 5 mins crying for me to play with her. God will sustain us though... He has provided thus far and we've just about made it to 25 weeks. I'm a true believer in miracles and see one everytime I look at Briley Kate. Please pray for this little guy and our family as we navigate this somewhat familiar territory.

Once a clumber...always a clumber

So for those of you who have ever owned a clumber spaniel you will understand this but if you haven't let me give you a slight glimpse into the life of my first baby. His name is Montana, but he will answer to any number of names (usually Bobby or Wubbie). He has this obsessive need to have something in his mouth at ALL times. At my mom's house there is this little basket that she keeps an old pair of shoes for him to keep in his mouth. When someone comes in the door he immediately runs to that basket and picks up his shoe to greet the visitor. However, today the basket was EMPTY...and got stuck on his head!!! It was so funny. This was so typical of how this dog operates...strange, funny, loving and clumsy. We love you Bobby Wubbie!

Because It Never Snows in Mississippi...

I just thought I should post a few pictures of our day with the snow

Camp Yona

This is a smile that she reserves for her boyfriend (Drew). Seriously...she only smiles like this when she is flirting with him! But I sure do LOVE that smile

Smiling as they played in the car on the way to Atlanta

Here's a quick glimpse of our trip to Greensboro, GA to visit Aunt Kate and Drew! We drove into Atlanta one day to mess around...we were hoping to meet Elizabeth at the aquarium, but the weather just didn't cooperate for us at all! But I was especially thankful to see Drew and Katie's camp!!!! Yes that's right! Katie along with a great group of people are opening a girls camp. A dream job for her (yes I am slightly jealous :), and a job that God could not have designed for a better person. I have watched her passion for kids grow over the past few years, and when this opportunity presented itself she jumped at the offer. I can't begin to describe the feeling you get when you step foot onto the land that will soon be Camp Yona, so I'm gonna let Kate do it for me. Here's her blog as they track their journey into the slightly unknown: www.campyona.blogspot.com

We miss you Aunt Kate! Can't wait to see you for BK's Birfday!!