The News Our Family Has Been Waiting For

This morning I went to see Dr. Frances for my routine check-up and to listen to the babies heartbeat. Dr. Frances had been running back and forth between the office and the hospital so I got to see Tera. She listened for the babies heartbeat but had trouble finding it. She told me it was nothing to worry about, but as any mother you do worry. We decided to do an ultrasound and there it was, kicking and moving like crazy. What a relief! The heartbeat was 142. I am sure all of you have heard that if it is a slow heartbeat it is a boy and vise versa. The ultrasound tech. asked me if I wanted to find out. There was no hesitation on my part. As soon as she started to look I saw his "precious jewels." There is no doubt it is a boy! I am thrilled and Scott is doubly. The pressure is off. As most of you know this is our last one and we are taking extreme measures to make sure. I am thrilled to be having a boy, but it kind of makes me sad that there will be no more girls. But as I said before we are all thrilled. I asked Emma what she wanted to name her brother and she said "Dr.Frances." Really??

Catching Up....

I am truly sorry to all of you who read my blog. I have done a terrible job of keeping up.

First things first, school is over for the semester. YEAH! There were days I wondered if myself as well as my family were going to make it through. Well, it is over and Mrs. Watkins first grade class HERE I COME!!! I am sooo excited. I have had the opportunity to meet my class and I think that we are going to have a great time and learn alot from each other.

While this semester seemed to take a toll on me, my husband, my kids, and my home we all seemed to survive, but now I am trying to catch up. My husband is so glad I am taking over house duties again. I have been doing laundry for 3 days and every 45 min. I put in a new load. That's how many dirty clothes we had. My girls have wanted my attention 24/7, but that's OK with me. I missed spending good quality time with them.

Josie recently turned 1!! I can't believe my baby is one! She has grown up so fast and I feel like I have missed out on alot while being in school. I feel guilty, but she knows I love her very, very much. I will post pictures of Josie's birthday very soon. I broke my camera while on vacation in Utah and I have to get the pictures off my dad's camera in order to post them.

Emma is doing very well and is still making us laugh all the time. She has been a little mischevious lately. Mom and Dad have threatned to have a talk with santa a few times. Emma has asked santa for a bra on numerous occasions and she keeps begging us, "Don't take the bra!"

Our little peanut seems to be doing well. I go to the doctor tomorrow and then I think I will get to find out what I am having on the next visit. YEAH! Scott told Emma previously that we were not going to discuss girls names only boys. Now, when someone asks her if mommy is going to have a baby she tells them that daddy said we are not allowed to talk about it. That's what happens when you try to talk to a 3 1/2 year old about babies.

Last Saturday we attended Scott's work's Christmas party at French Lick. Considering we had 4 pregnant women sitting at our table and might I add one that delivered that following Monday we were pretty patient with our husbands. :) I had a good time getting reaquainted with some girlfriends that I haven't got to sit down and talk to for awhile.

I will post pictures later when my girls are not screaming and trying to kill each other. But for now...

I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday season and our family wishes each of you a very Merry Christmas!

My Baby is 1 !!!

Today my little "Jo-Jo" is 1!! (Her uncle Ryan calls her that because she has a gap between her two front teeth:) Anyway, today is her birthday party, so I will be sure to post pictures of her this evening. God has blessed us with two beautiful little girls who are full of love, life and personality. I couldn't ask for anything more.