IT'S A ..................

BOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Our baby BOY will be here at the end of October!!!!!!!
We went to the doctor today.....and found out. Everyone in our house is VERY excited! More to come later!

Time flies!

Can you believe that this picture was taken over FIVE years ago. Precious baby Grace. She was born with a love of talking! It is overwhelming to think that this baby will start "big school" in 3 months. I've all ready taken off work for her first day of school. I will probably just sit around and cry all day, but I want to be there when she leaves, and as soon as she gets out. Anyone want to come spend that day with me? We got to go tour the school the other day. I must say, it is a very nice school, and everyone was very friendly. There is even a Kindergarten teacher who's first cousin used to cut my hair when we lived in Columbus....so we do have some home ties. Hopefully Grace will end up in her class. Grace was impressed to, if not a bit overwhelmed. She loved getting on the school bus, and eating a snack in the cafeteria. Tuesday is actually her last day in daycare. She's going to do camps through the YMCA this summer, to meet kids that will be at the same school, and to save us some money!
And speaking of time flying.....check out this chunk! He's ten months old....hard to believe! He LOVES his Uncle Wes and Aunt Kerry, but he ADORES his cousin Grace. We are thinking about kidnapping him, and keeping him forever! This was taken a couple of weeks ago. Mom and i had a great time taking their pictures. They share a love for the camera! But, wouldn't you if you were that precious!?!?!?
Grace finishes up soccer this weekend. We are all pretty sad. But, coach pitch starts next week, so at least we won't have 50,000 things going on at once. She's going to spend a week at a soccer camp at Mississippi State. She cannot wait!

In other news, baby Farmer is doing well. Only 2 more weeks until we find out its sex! And then before you know it, I'll be posting about he/she starting Kindergarten!

Since last time........

Well, the tooth did come out. We realized that the "big girl tooth" had all ready grown halfway in, so we encouraged her to wiggle it a bit more. Needless to say, Grace has a youth filled with braces to look forward to. She's so cute, and so proud of her new smile.
We got to spend last weekend in Louisiana for Joe and Paula's wedding. We had such a good time. We left Thursday after work, and got there in time to spend time with the "boys" in New Orleans. I was going to go out with the girls on Bourbon Street, but decided that might not be a good idea. (I'll get to that in a minute.) Grace (and Wes & I) really enjoyed seeing Uncle Joe and Uncle Richard. We haven't seen them since OUR wedding.
Friday we got up and went to Cafe du Monde. Grace thought that was the best thing EVER. She was COVERED in powdered sugar by the time we left. Zach came and met up with us and we shopped a while and just enjoyed the atmosphere in NOLA. Then we headed to Mandeville for the rehearsal dinner. We had a blast. We ate at a seafood restaurant, which was fabulous. And, with the exception of the bride, groom, and Richard, we had the most wonderful people at our table. It was so much fun.
Saturday was filled with wedding activities. The wedding was beautiful. I love weddings. I managed not to cry at my own, but I can't seem to make it through anyone elses. Paula was such a beautiful bride. Her bridesmaids were breath taking, and of course all the men looked stunning. The reception was fun. Grace danced the night away. Thank you to Ben, Roy, Joe, and Richard who did not mind having a 5 year old dance partner most of the night. Wes said at the reception that we were surrounded by more good people in that one room, than we might encounter in any given month. So very true.
We love you Joe and Paula! We wish you the most happiness. Thank you so much for allowing us to be a part of your special weekend!
One more thing, WE'RE HAVING A BABY! Yes, that's right! I'm 10 weeks now. So excited! I will most certainly be posting more later!
Oh--I have to leave on a sad note. My dad called me last night to tell me that Ron Polk (MSU's baseball coach) is retiring at the end of the season. Broke my heart. He is an amazing coach and a wonderful man. State will miss him.

Big Girl

WE officially have a "big girl" now. Not only is she five. Yes, I said it, she's five. But, a loose tooth on top of that. Are you kidding me? A Loose tooth, honestly? Soon my child will be a snaggletooth. But, she will be adorable. Soccer season started back!!!! I don't know who is more excited. Our first game isn't until the 29th, but practice is in full swing. Watch out Mia Hamm!
We are pretty much settled into our house. My adorable husband is going to by lawn equipment this weekend. For some reason he thinks I am going to keep up the flower beds. Yes, he should be committed.
I feel like I work and sleep, work and sleep. Very excited about getting out of town next weekend! Grace and I have been shopping for new dresses for our trip to NOLA. We cannot wait to spend some time with Joe, and Paula, and of course Uncle Richard.
Well....I'm off to the grocery store. Be jealous!

I Have Been Blessed

We are home from a long, exciting weekend in Columbus. We went home after ice-skating lessons on Saturday, and came back last night after Eli won the Super Bowl. And, no, I'm not going to jump on the Eli bandwagon now. I was very excited for him, but all of these people who have never watched a football game before, but are now the biggest Eli supporters crack me up. Me, I will stay on the Peyton bandwagon, but I am very happy for the Manning family. Their mother must be proud.
This week I had to go to an oncology class for work, and one of the topics covered was Death, and how we, as nurses, are to play a part, and how we are affected. One thing the lady teaching the class said that caught my ear was, "It is an honor and a privilage to be with someone as they are dying." How true is that? As a nurse, I get so much satisfaction when we get to send someone to the house, but it is such an honor to be with someone as they prepare to go Home. I work on a floor where people have come to terms with the fact that they may not go home. i have experienced death a few times prior to becoming a nurse, but never like this before. Yes, it was hard when I lost my grandfather in the 9th grade when he lost his battle to cancer, but I did not understand. And I spent lots of time being angry with God after he took Josh when I was a senior in high school. He was so young. I got to be by Beebish 's side when we found out that she, as well, would be going Home. I have experienced death in the hospital setting as well. but this week, I understood what a privelage it was. I have a hard time seperating my emotions from my nursing. Our patients stay a minimum of WEEKs at a time, some more like MONTHS. They become my family. I lost a dear, dear patient this week, and a dear, dear friend. I was lucky enough to be able to go to his visitation on Saturday, and what a blessing it was to me. Yes, it was one of the hardest things I have ever done. I became close to this man, and his family. He had been with us at the hospital since NOVEMBER! But, what an honor it was to be able to know this man is Home now, and no longer suffering. I will miss his smiling face, he never quit smiling. I will miss holding his hand when he was scared of what was going on. I will miss his wife's hugs, I will miss knowing that she is sitting in his room any time I want to go by and chat. I have truly been blessed. To be a part of this man's life.
I pray that when it is my time to go, that I have peace. And that everyone knows what they mean to me. I have had friendships that have dwindled over the years, and this weekend their importance came rushing back to me. God put all of those people in my life, and I feel such a longing to have them back. Our lives have taken us all seperate places, but they still have such an important place in my heart. They know who they are too, some I have talked to about this, others I am not sure how. But, I want o figure out a way. Ok, I have rambled enough, but I wanted to count my blessings today, and everyone to be aware of it. I have a beautiful family, wonderful friends, a God that loves me without end, and a job I adore. What more could I ask for?

2008!

Well, time flies when you're having fun! And we have had a lot of fun this year. We're all moved in, still un-packing some, but we're here. We have the cutest neighbors too. Lots of kids! I've decided to try and blog more, it will keep me from doing housework (like I need an excuse.) Grace is now in dance, ice-skating school, and about to start soccer. (sorry guys, obnoxious proud parents will return). She's taking dance at school...has a recital in May, Ice skating lessons on Saturdays. I always wanted to be an Olympic figure skater...so I thought I would make Grace one. I'm only kidding, she'd rather play hockey. My prissy little girl.
We're so excited about 2008! Lots of weddings again this year. We'll start it all out in New Orleans on Easter weekend with Paula and Joseph. We're very excited about this one. Wes will get to hang out with his boyfriends Joe and Richard, I will get to hang out with my boyfriends Joe and Richard (and meet the infamous ex-girlfriend---Wes is all ready afraid I will embarass him), and Grace is excited about dancing the night away with Uncle Joe's little brother. Oh-and Paula will be such a beautiful bride. She was the bride at our rehearsal. So, needless to say, we love these two, and cannot wait to see them. Then several more wedding through out the year, and we will finish it off with Sarah and Andrew in December. I CANNOT WAIT!!!! The night she called to tell me they were finally engaged, I could not sleep. I've all ready gotten to go with her to a bridal fair, and I had so much fun. She will truly be the most beautiful bride (and will definately have the hottest bridesmaids ;) I love these two...we're currently trying to talk them in to buying the house down the road from ours. I think I may be getting on Andrew's nerves now, oh-well, not much has changed since the 7th grade.
I will post the pictures from the snow as soon as I get them developed. We had tons of fun. And--my precious nephew was here to share in all of our fun. I'll leave you with some pictures from Christmas, and of my adorable husband and his birthday cake. I love him!

WE BOUGHT A HOUSE!!!

Yes, that's right, we bought a nouse, and will be moving in the first of January! We are so excited. It is in Pelham, right next to Hoover, so we won't be much further away from work than we all ready are. We're going to have a garage and a back yard, and lots of room....we are pumped. We're going over there tomight, so I'll try to post some pictures tonight or tomorrow!