Doctor's Appointment

Yesterday, I had my glucose testing for gestational diabetes. Thankfully, the test was not near as bad as some had told me. Maybe it is because I love sweet stuff. Anyway, the doctor said that the baby is weighing around 3 lbs and is measuring perfectly. I will go back in about 4 weeks for my next appointment. After that appointment, I will be going more frequently. Unfortunately, no more sonograms unless medically necessary. So...I guess we don't want to have any more sonograms!

On Wednesday after receiving sad news that a family friend had passed away, I was driving home and observed this....












I think it was the first time that I had ever truly seen a double rainbow, and it extended from one side of the sky to the other. I wasn't the only person pulled over to take a picture, but unfortunately my pictures don't do it justice. I was quickly reminded of God's promises! I am so thankful that I have a living and active God who knows just what we need when we need it!

28 Weeks

Everyone told me that time would fly by after finding out the gender, and they were right. I am officially in my 3rd trimester. I have continued to feel great. I have had some back pain and swolen feet, but other than that no complaints. Baby Carson has been moving around like crazy! I sometimes think he must be having a little party inside of my belly. I absolutely love each movement and thank God daily for allowing me to carry this little one. It is amazing how much you can love someone that you haven't even met yet! I know that the next weeks are going to pass quickly as the baby showers begin next weekend, birthing classes, doctor's appointments, and basketball gets started. I am trying to treasure each day with my husband. I know that the days of just the two of us are coming to an end. We look forward to what the future holds. I am glad that we are in this together. Love you, Bran!!

Chicago 2010

As Brandon mentioned earlier, last weekend we were blessed with the opportunity to go to Chicago with Brandon's parents. This was officially our last trip before the baby comes! We had the best time seeing the tourist attractions, hanging out with friends, eating, going to the White Sox game, spending time with family, and going to the RACE! Here are some pictures of our fun adventure!

DAY 1:


Pop and Brandon



"You sure you both are ready for this?"



Brandon and Pop looking real "cool" at the expo before the big race!









Pop, Mimi, Brandon, and RL at Navy Pier. The weather was great!!!!



Grandy, this is for you! I think it is kind of crazy that this boat is named the Anita Dee. Isn't it also kind of random that her name comes first???



Our fabulous tour guides and amazing friends, soon to be Mr. and Dr. Marquie. Yep, they've been married for two years, but the Dr. thing is new. Way to go, Kelly!!!




Kelly and RL: "You sure you guys don't want to move to Texas?"



"Is that a Kraft macaroni and cheese noodle?" Man, we love Kraft! (especially that Jello, Craig) We have been buying out the stores in the south!



We love to eat! We had the best time "bartering" food for the fondue!

Day 2:


Mr. Geddie, this is for you! We felt no guilt eating this Chicago pizza until we were all stuffed!




Take me out to the ballgame...the White Sox game that is! Sorry, Craig! Maybe they will win next time! Happy belated, belated birthday!

Day 3:


Have you ever left two hours before a big event, only to be stuck in crazy early morning traffic, crammed in a public bus with with not even standing room available, then struck by a truck that takes off the rearview mirror, then had to pull over because not safe to drive, then transfer to another bus, then arrive but only within a mile of your destination?? Well...let's just say that was our morning of the BIG RACE!




Mile 1: You guys look great! Keep it up, Pop and Daddy!




Mile 4: Wow, you both still look great! I can't believe you are doing this!!



YOU DID IT!!!!! Daddy and Pop, we are soooooooo proud of you both!!!!!!!!

Running for our future!!! :)

I wanted to take a minute to report as Dad on our past weekend. I am sure Mommy will post more on it later, but I figured everyone really wanted to hear from me...(probably not, but I am posting anyway!!)

This past weekend Carson's Daddy and Pop (my dad), ran in the Chicago Half Marathon. We had been training since June and had run quite a few miles together preparing for the event. Along the way we both had some struggles in our training with vacations and injuries, but when it was all said and done we both finished and had some great memories together. We ended up with an official time of around 2 hrs and 27 min (We had a little misshap at the last water station or we would have come in a little faster!!!). All said, we averaged about 11 min per mile which actually wasn't that bad for someone as out of shape as me! It was a great experience to be able to accomplish something so significant with your father, and I am sure we will both never forget it. God has created fathers for such a significant purpose in the lives of their children and this weekend reminded me of how the best fathers will do anything for their children, just like God has done for us.

Carson, I hope that someday we will be able to experience something like this together and that you will be able to learn how to be a great father from the examples of your Pop and your Dad!

Here are a few pics from the run...

Carson's Room

This past weekend, Brandon and I worked on Carson's room. Thanks to Brandon's mom, Mimi, coming to help, we were able to get all the paint on the walls and get all of the boards sanded and distressed. A friend of ours graciously came and helped make sure that the boards on the wall were secured. Here is our progress so far...




My gracious grandmother, Nannie, gave us a vintage rocking chair that has been in her house since I was a little girl. We had the comfy chair recovered. Yeah, I know it doesn't look too boyish, but you know a little boy can't have a rocking chair in his room forever! It will eventually be put somewhere else in the house.


"The Before"

"The After"


















In addition to the previous accomplishments, Brandon almost completed re-doing our bargain, $20.00 chest, hung a fan, and graciously helped find a "black" crib. So that is it for now...more pictures to come!