Dr. Appointment

Had a Dr. appt today with Lowder. So far everything is looking great. This is my first pregnancy that I haven't battled high blood pressure with. I was able to control my diabetes through diet and keep my blood sugar under 120 every time. Now I only have to prick my finger 2x's a day. Baby is measuring right on to a little big. Not too worried yet. I actually lost a couple pounds this visit. That was nice to see. I asked Dr. Lowder if we can induce on the 5th. As long as I'm progressing and somewhat dilated it shouldn't be a problem. In 2 weeks is my 36 week check up which the Dr. starts checking for dilation and to see if the cervix is ripening. After that I go every week. I'm so excited!

Chuck E Cheese's

We took the girls to Chuck E Cheese. It had been a while since we had done that. A cheap and fun way to spend $10.

Belly Pic

Karlene, this one is for you. I HATE belly pics of me but I'm doing this for you. I'm about 6 to 7 weeks out from delivering. To all the stupid questions I get asked:
No I'm not about to 'Pop' anyday. I wish, but not yet.
No I'm not having twins. I just carry straight out. According to my Dr. I'm measuring right on.
I do have gestational diabeties again with this one. I've been put on a diabetic diet and I have to monitor my blood sugar 4 x's a day. So far I don't feel extremely bad. Just tired and my hips hurt quiet a bit. Today I began to feel the pressure in the pelvic area when walking. So hopefully that means she is starting to get into place.

I look super brutal in this picture. I shouldn't have even taken it today but wanted to get it out of the way. As you can easily see I had to get ready in a hurry today.

1st Day of School

Well it has finally come! The first day of school for Collin & Jordon. Collin is in 5th grade this year and Jordon is in Kindergarten. They get to walk to school together and Jordon gets bused home. I went with them this morning to see how long it'll take them to get to school. Roughly 10-15 minutes depending on how fast or slow they walk. Jordon did great! She was super excited and didn't miss a beat.

Jordon all ready for school

Collin ready for 5th grade

Jordon & Collin

Jordon right before the bell rang

Sienna with her looking glasses waiting for Jordon's bus

When is the bus gonna get here Mom??

Jordon coming off the bus

She made it through her first day of school

Baby Hungry

So all the girls talk about now is baby Alexa. When they play with their toys they always have a 'baby in my tummy'. Sienna thinks my belly button is the baby and always asks to see the 'baby'. I have a feeling poor Alexa is going to be mauled by her sisters. Thankfully Jordon will be in Kindergarten each morning and Sienna has Preschool 2 days a week.
Anyway, Bruce's cousins came to visit us and they have a baby girl named Chloe. Both Jordon and Sienna had to hold baby Chloe.

It's hard to believe at times all I have left is September and October. I'm beginning to 'nest' quite a bit these days. We got our carpets cleaned thankfully. Last night we purchased the car seat, stroller and swing. Now I just get to shop these last couple of months for clothes. Yippee! My favorite part. Speaking of .... this year we pretty much spoiled the girls with school clothes shopping. They loved every minute of it as I did. Girls are SO fun to shop for. Here are some pics of the damage.

Ode to Kenny

I first met Kenny in the summer of 2000 working the graveyard shift at HP. Kenny has such a great personality and sense of humor everyone is drawn to him. Kenny, Bruce, Jeremiah and I would go to movies and golfing together. Kenny soon got married and started his family. When everyone found out their jobs with HP were moving down to Houston, TX they all transferred. After 7 months we all know that Bruce moved back but Kenny and Jeremiah stayed there. Kenny eventually divorced his wife and moved back here with his girls. We were able to rekindle the friendship as Kenny spent more time over at our place letting the kids play. I've watched Kenny go through some really hard times in being a single Dad raising his beautiful girls. Kenny has always been such a great friend to Bruce & I. In the summer of 2008 Kenny added a boy to his family. On Bruce's birthday the summer of 2009 we found out that Kenny had stage 4 colon cancer. After a massive surgery we watched Kenny try to regain his health and fight for his life. I'm so amazed at what Kenny has been through and with such a positive attitude. I can only imagine the turmoil inside that he has been hiding.
I think back at all the memories I've made with Kenny and what a great person he is. It kills me inside that he has to go through this painful road and knowing that these might be the last days with his family and friends. The memories he is making with his kids are everlasting. Kenny I'm so SO sorry this is happening to you. You must be so special that there are bigger things for you to do in the life after.  I am so thankful to have had the privilege to be your friend in this life. You are one of a kind!

Jeremiah, Kenny & Bruce

Birthday Boy

On August 16th Bruce turned 31 yrs old. We invited Coltrin's to go to dinner and a movie with us the Saturday before. We had delicious Texas Roadhouse and then went to see the Expendables. I wasn't anticipating much from the movie but came out pleasantly surprised. It was actually pretty good. On Sunday we invited family over for cake and ice cream. According to CJ it was the best birthday party ever with the best birthday cake.
Happy Birthday to my wonderful husband! I love you more than words can express. You are my best friend and I can turn to you for anything. You are such a wonderful father to our kids. Thank you for being you. I love you!