Our 3d Ultrasound (Pics to come later)

Today we went in to have another Ultrasound done. Not for any other reason, than for peace of mind. Unfortunately, "Little Sister" didn't cooperate. She was snoozing! The technician kept jiggling my tummy around trying to wake her up...but no such luck. Since she was asleep with her hands and feet by her face, our images didn't turn out like we had hoped. So they rescheduled me to come in for another try on the 8th. This time they said have a coke before I come to make sure she is good and ready!!!

As for me, I have been doing well. Shortness of Breath, Back Aches, and Never being able to get Comfortable are my only complaints.

The little one has been quite fiesty these last few days! (Too bad not for the ultrasound though)

It's hard to believe that I have less than 3 months left...I will definitely be "bigger" with this one than I was with Ashlyn.

The experts say I should gain an average of 11 pounds this trimester, and well...I've already gained 10 so I'm doomed. Oh well, I'll just have to work a little harder to get this weight off after the new one arrives. As for names, we still aren't 100%.

We have pretty much decided on a first name though. (Unless of course we hear something new that we both fall in love with.) We will name her Jadyn. We wanted to have the "yn" ending similar to Ashlyn's so that limited our choices significantly. We will most likely call her "Jady" for short.

We have scheduled a class for Ashlyn to attend in March. It is a sibling class. I have heard wonderful things about it. Johnathan and I have both decided that since Ashlyn is terrified of Hospitals...(since her being admitted a year ago)...that we need to take a couple of trips, (prior to little sister arrivals) to the maternity ward, so she can see where "mommy" is going to be and see all the babies in the nursery.

Hawaiian Party at Ashlyn's School

Ashlyn Masters the Tricycle

Ashlyn has become the Professional Tricycle Rider! She is such a big girl! Thanks Brody and Courtney for this wonderful toy!

Fun Friday

On the news that Troy and Stefany were moving to Houston. Stefany and I decided that we would get the girls together every Friday. We call it, "Fun Friday". For our first adventure we headed to the Kingwood Area and went to Jump Town.

Carey is Moving

Ashlyn's best friend Carey is moving to Houston. We are sad to see her go, but are fortunate that she is only an hour and half drive away! We will miss her and her family a great deal!

New Year's Eve

We went to our James and Courtni's House for New Year's Eve. We grilled steaks and let the kids play around until 9. We then took them outside to do "kid friendly fireworks" (nothing that left the ground or moved!) They all had a great time. The sparklers were a big hit. We were home all in bed by 11:30. (We are so OLD!)

Christmas Pictures

Santa Visits

Ashlyn was thrilled to wake up to her "vanity" from Santa. She has been telling everyone that she wanted a "vanitizer" for Christmas, just like Carey's (her best friend). She also noticed Santa's "MESS" that he made with his cookie crumbs. She quickly cleaned it up and said that he forgot to put his dishes in the sink!

Ashlyn Opening Gifts

Ashlyn was such an angel. She enjoyed giving presents to people as much, if not more, than receiving them. She got so many wonderful things. Thank you to all who were so generous to our family this year.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

After arriving at Grandma and Grandpa K's house we headed to church, where we met up with Brody, Courtney, Ryley, and Baby Brenlee. It was a very nice service in a little country church.

Ashlyn and Carey's Christmas

We met Carey's Family for dinner at Pizza Hut. (Both girls Love Pizza!) We then headed to Carey's for Dessert. We watched the girls open their gifts. Carey got Ashlyn a Personalized CD. It is so adorable. It sings songs about her, and uses her name a hole bunch. Ashlyn freezes everytime she hears her name on the radio!

Ashlyn picked out Carey's present. I'm sure Stefany loves me for that. It included a purse, some lipgloss, sunglasses, rings, and little fingernail jewel stickers.

Stefany took many more pictures of the girls together. My camera's battery wasn't charged..so I only got this one before it ran out of juice.

Conner Comes to Play

Conner came over to play with Ashlyn while his Mommy and Daddy went to a Christmas party. He is almost a year younger than Ashlyn. He loves Thomas the Train. Ashlyn and him played with her Thomas the Train Collection she received from Grandma last year for Christmas. They had a great time.

It's a GIRL

This isn't our actual ultrasound pictures. I haven't quite figured out how to scan on my new printer. But this is an image extremely similar to what we saw!
How awesome is it to see that little one in there moving around, opening its mouth, her little tongue moving around, and her eyes moving. Talk about fascinating. I think being an ultrasound person would be the coolest job in the world!

Only 2 Days Left

Only 2 days left until we find out whether or not our new addition will be a boy or a girl! At this point the baby is supposed to be 1 pound, and about 8 inches long.

Ashlyn and I were Christmas shopping yesterday and she started rubbing my belly. I asked her what she was doing...and she said, "I'm petting the baby". It was precious.

I signed Ashlyn up for a siblings class. It doesn't start until mid March, but I have heard absolutely wondeful things about it. I hope she enjoys it.

Ashlyn Loves...

Her Blankets
Her Babies
Stickers
Talking on the Phone
Drawing
Christmas Trees and Lights
Playdough
Her Playhouse
Toys
Her Family & Friends
M & M's
The Color Blue

I Felt Definite Movement!!!

I felt the little guy or gal move this morning. It is always such an amazing feeling that comes with a sense of comfort. Knowing that the little one in there is doing okay and growing well. I am anxiously awaiting Dec 14th to determine the gender.

Sea World and the River Walk

We left Thursday after Johnathan got off of work to my parents house to drop Sally off for the weekend. We woke up Friday morning and hit the road. Destination San Antonio. When we arrived we went to the Riverwalk. Ashlyn found the Disney store right away. She convinced Daddy to buy her a Bambi and a Dumbo Stuffed animal.



We also headed to the Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum. (A Waste of Money)...but we got this cute picture of Ash!



Saturday we went to Sea World. She got to watch the dolphin show and feed some dolphins. She got to watch the Shamu show. She even got to feed the lorikeets (birds...really neat experience!) We finished up the day with her favorite show. FAT MAX. (Actually is a sea lion show with a HUGE walrus at the end called Unlce Max!.) It's really cute and entertaining for the entire family.




Sunday we went to Sea World again, just for the morning. Around lunch time we decided to pack up and start our 4 hour drive home.

Prenatal Appointment

Today I had a Prenatal Appointment. I heard a strong heart beat of 154 (normal). I scheduled my ultrasound for Dec. 14th. I do hope Johnathan will be able to be there. (He is supposed to be finishing up a mini turn around at his plant!) Say a prayer that his company stays on schedule so he won’t miss this important event!

Happy Half Birthday!

Dinner at Buffalo Wild Wings

After softball practice, Johnathan and James called and said they wanted to go to dinner at Buffalo Wild Wings. Courtni and I gathered up the kids, and waited for them to arrive. We got there thinking it was going to be packed due to Monday Night Football, but suprisingly it wasn't. We picked a table off towards the back, but of course still in plain sight of the TV for the boys.


We let the kids play video games while we visited. (The video games were right next to us. The kids had a blast playing the demo's.)

Ashlyn at the Park

We took Ashlyn one beautiful Saturday morning to a local park. It was empty.



So we went to another nearby park.



It was crowded due to a birthday party. Ashlyn had a blast following the big kids (6-7 year olds) everywhere, trying to do what they were doing.



We stayed there for about an hour or so.



It was a great day with lots of wonderful memories!

Carey and Ash at Chick fil A

Stefany and I took the girls to Chick fil A for Breakfast. Of course they had a great time, as always. I sat on the computer last night organizing and burning all our pictures from the last 3 years onto cd's. It was quite amazing to see how much they have both grown and changed. It is astonishing to me how fast the last 2 1/2 years have gone by.

Pictures at Grma & Grpa K's Farm

Pictures Taken Outside on a Beautiful Day at the Farm.

Halloween

We Managed to get all of Ashlyn's Friends Together! (Granted, it is darn near impossible to get them all facing the camera!)



We took Ashlyn, Alexander, and Maddie Trick or Treating. Ashlyn was fearless. She would go as fast as she could up to each house (scary decorations and all), knock on the door, and before the people even arrived, be shouting "TRICK OR TREAT!"






Daddy and James walked the kids around while Courtni and I followed in the golf cart!



Here is our little Indian. I promise she is saying Cheese! (Any ideas on an easier word to say that truly makes them have a sweet smile instead of this forced CHEEEEEEEZZZZZ)