Welcome to 2014!

The new year is here, and I love the thought of a fresh, new beginning.  We didn't make any real resolutions this year, but we do have some big plans.  This year will very quickly bring a huge change to all our lives with the addition of a new baby in a few short weeks.  Our biggest plan, if you will, is to keep things as normal as possible for the boys, while still making this addition very special for everyone.  

Of course there is talk of the end to major house projects after the completion of the master bathroom, and the dream of simpler to do lists for the house.  This makes me very excited, because it has been a very long three years in some ways.  I look forward to simply cleaning out the garage on the weekend or re-organizing the game room closet.   

As the boys get a bit older, I am quickly realizing that time is flying by us.  It is hard to believe we will be sending Ryland to Kindergarten this fall.  I must admit, it brings a tear to my eye already.  More reason to enjoy every moment we have this year!

Doctor Appointment

Even after my 8 week check up, I have been a nervous wreck.  I just keep thinking about all the what ifs.  I made a big decision to change OB/GYN doctors after several problems kept happening.  So after 10 years, I made the change to Dr. Flowers in Grapevine. 

 

My first appointment went extremely well, and I feel very comfortable with her. 

I elected to have the non-invasive genetic test to screen for Down Syndrome.  It wouldn't make a bit of difference to us, but it would give us time to learn and prepare.  I had an ultrasound, and I was thrilled to see our little baby doing so well.  The heartbeat was still strong at 160 bpm.  The ultrasound tech made a few measurements, and I had some blood drawn. The results will be back next week. 

 

 

Our hunter

This week is nothing short of pure craziness.  As if Ryland's birthday party wasn't enough, go ahead and add in Teacher Appreciation day at Reed's school and picture day at Ryland's school.  I can't even think about all the festivities for next week that I need to pull together. 

Long story short, Ryland wanted to change clothes after school, so I told him to go upstairs and change.  I told him it was chilly outside so pick out something warm.  I just knew he was going to grab shorts and flip flops since we just bought summer clothes.  I heard a bunch of bumping around upstairs, and a few minutes later he showed up in the kitchen dressed in camo. I giggled, because he still had on the light pink Polo shirt.  He informed me that he was going hunting.  Hunting for hogs.

Mommy gets a new ride

I picked up my new mommy ride today, and I am so excited. I have to admit I had a little moment when I was turning in my old keys. I guess it just hit me that now I am more concerned with cargo space rather than speed. It is super cool to load everything in and go, and I am looking forward to driving it out of town this weekend.

Mommy needs a SUV

After a crazy weekend of hauling and delivering flowers, I realized that I need a SUV. BAD!
I am so over trying to cram everything in the trunk of my car. I absolutely love my car and feel that I will be a total mom if I trade it in. I guess it is about time to suck it up and get a momma mobile. Don't worry, I didn't say a mini van.