My Lil Cuz

This my little cousin, Vivian. She lives in beautiful Colorado. I haven't had the chance to see her in person, but her mommy is great about sending me updated pictures (Thanks Maggie). I can't wait to finally get out there and kiss those little cheeks. She is so adorable.

O.K. Mommy, how much longer do I have to sit like this?

RODEO...

We went to the Rodeo on Monday night with Scott, Chrissie, and Elias. We had a good time, but unfortunately I took no pictures of the actual Rodeo...who can blame me though, this little man's face was much to cute to resist.
Elias loved looking at the light-up wands or ropes or whatever they were.

12 weeks 4 days

So the other night Jason said he could tell my belly was changing and we took a picture b/c have let time slip by without one since 10 weeks. Today during lunch, I proceeded to tell Chrissie and she made me show her my belly...she atleast let me wait and show her in the bathroom, but she said she could tell too. Yeah! It's finally starting to change. It's really the only thing that reminds me that I am pregnant since I (Thank You Lord), I have not been sick or moody as of yet.
I think it is less defined and there is a tiny growing bump than the 10 weeks picture, but we'll keep watching...

Super Bowl

Well You would think since I got a new camera for Christmas I would take more pictures but lately I seem to forget it everytime I need it. We got together with some friends from small group (I say some because a few couldn't make it due to recent arrivals of their little ones). It is always fun getting together with friends.
Elias is getting so big. Chrissie & Scott already have him trained. he's already doing sit ups! He was my entertainment most of the night..aside from Chrissie setting up her blog.
Anway, next time I'll bring my camera, pictures are always better.

Bring back the good ole days...

My Handsome Husband! I love you! Saturday and Sunday, he played in a soccer tournament. Saturday was cold and rainy. Sunday no rain, but boy was it windy... I ended up watching from inside my car (which amazed me that these pictures turned out so well).
Jason grew up playing soccer so it was fun for he and his friends who used to plat together to get back on the field. I forgot how much I liked soccer, my brother grew up playing and many friends played so I know a little. I even used to play back in high school on Sunday afternoons(for fun only) with the guys, and a few other girls who dared. Actually I played intramural soccer in college. It was so much fun and great exercise. I was surprised Jason could move this morning. I mean working out daily is one thing, but playing 5 games of soccer in two days, which hadn't been done since college can take a beating on those bones.

My handsome husband, with his tobogon (spelling?) Something has to keep that head warm, the little hair he has definately does not protect. Good thing I like short, very short, shaven heads:)
The boys in action...

More babies...

My sweet friend and college roomate, Christina, had her baby shower yesterday, she got lots of goodies. She is due March 22 and being the brave soul she is, she and her husband Brian are waiting to be surprised whether it is a boy or girl and then in April they are moving to Arkansas (Having a baby isn't enough, they go and add moving to the mix).
Only 8 weeks left and Baby Chisholm will be here, YEAH!!

Christina & Me
Claire, Christina, & Me

Addison Grace
6lbs. 6 oz.
18 in. long

January 24, 2007
12:22 p.m.

Isn't she just adorable. All I can say is Go Lisa! She is such a pro, you sure can't tell she just
had a baby yesterday...I have something to aspire to. She looks like she's been a mother forever.

Friends

Well yesterday I was doing some work from home. I am trying to make some little sensory rooms for a few kids I see that have both hearing and vision impairments. They are actually quite neat, so I can't wait to see how the kids react. Anyway, while I was out getting my supplies, I had a lunch break with my friend Chrissie and her precious little boy, Elias. He is such a mess and into everything. Lunch was quite interesting, especially when Chrissie turned Elias to play in his car seat, to avoid spilling her soup. I don't mean she turned the car seat around, no he was standing (with help from Chrissie), leaning over into his carseat trying to play with anything he could find. It doesn't seem as funny now (I wish I had my camera) but he was practically laying face first into the seat and his feet were off the booth. We got so tickled watching him. Anyway, I thank God for days like yesterday when I get a chance to fellowship with friends.
After lunch we received the call that one of our small group members, Lisa, had her baby girl. Addison was born at 12:22 and weighed 6 lbs. 6 oz and 18 in. long. I'll post pictures when I get a chance to take them. Congradulations to their new addition!

10 Weeks and Counting...

I have had requests for some belly pictures so here you go (Sorry Mary, I know you hate them). Here is my very white belly.
This is a picture from today. 10 weeks 2 days, right after I filled my belly with supper:)

We made our first ROUTINE visit to the doctor today and yeah... everything went great. We didn't have an ultrasound but we got to hear the heartbeat through this dopplar thingy, Jason smiled the entire time we heard it beating. "Peanut" has a heart beat of 170 bpm. The Doc. said that was good. We get to find out boy or girl at the end of March. I can't wait. Initially we both thought girl right away, but now I am starting to think Little Boy, Jason stands firm that it is a girl:) Luckily we do not care boy or girl as long as he/she is healthy. So far no morning sickness and for that matter I don't even feel pregnant aside from the wanting to eat every two or so hours. I am a hungry girl! The frustrating part is that I can be starving, ready to eat my own hand and when I finally get food after five bites, I am FULL/stuffed. It is quite frustrating so I put my food away and 2 maybe 3 hours I am ready to eat again. Oh and not to mention the going to the bathroom and million times a night....I mean really does "peanut" have to lay on my blatter everynight:) So I guess I do feel pregnant, I just don't look it. I am very lucky and blessed and we continue to pray that I remain un-hormonal, not sick, and happy for the rest of the pregnancy. Jason especially likes it because I am actually enjoying cooking supper for a change.

I did go to Target today to get a baby gift for my sweet friend Christina and I LOVE all the baby stuff. I finally had to make myself leave so I would stop buying little things. I can't wait to find out what we are having!!!

Another Check-up

Well, I went back to the doctor today for another check-up from our scare in December. While there my doctor had me get another sonogram, not that I complained:)I am amazed at how much our little bundle of joy has grown. He/she had a heartbeat of 162 bpm. I can actually tell that it is beginning to look like a baby and not just a fuzzy spot:0

Baby Breland

Here is a picture of Baby Breland (our little tiny peanut) from our appointment on Tuesday. Note this was not a scheduled sonogram, but we got the benefit of hearing the heartbeat early on. Any guesses as to boy or girl?

Everything is fine!

Update: Jason and I found out that we are PREGNANT!!!! We found out mid-December and waited to tell our families on Christmas and then we started telling friends, unfortunately due to the holidays spreading our news is going kind of slow. We were scheduled to leave for Jamaica for a week of fun in the sun on January 1st; however Saturday night I had a trip to the ER with some major bleeding...after an ultrasound we were relieved that Baby Breland is doing fine. The Doctor decided I did not need to fly and I was put on bedrest for Sunday and Monday and told to go and see my doctor first thing Tuesday. So our trip to Jamaica was canceled, disappointing...but we both agree it's about keeping the baby safe now.
We went to the doctor today and are happy to report everything is fine the baby is measuring 6 weeks and 3 days (but they will kep my due date the same (August 19) and they say I am 7 weeks and 3 days. Baby Breland had a good strong heartbeat 120bpm, we are told that will continue to come up as he/she grows. I am off of bedrest and hopefully everything will go smoothly from here on out.

This is Jason parents finding out. They were very excited. Lots of smiles and tears!


This is mom and dad opening their gift. Shock and smiles & if you know my mom...lots of tears. They are so excited.


We were so glad we waited until Christmas because Chris & Tanya were home and they got to be there for our good news.

More Christmas Pictures

 

A few more pictures from christmas! 

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

I hope everyone has a great new year. Jason & I will be celebrating our new year in Jamaica! I will post when we return from our much antcipated & needed vacation.
Happy New Year!!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

Wow! Christmas flew by. We spent Chistmas Eve with Jason's family and Christmas day at my mom & dad's with my brother, sis-n-law, and my sweet niece Megan. It was awesome. My Christmas present from Jason I Love it! Jason seems to like it just as much since he spent most of the break taking pictures.
Here are a few snap shots from our Christmas Vacation. Jason took over 200 pics, and he says I am a camera freak...
Megan is growing up so fast. She had so much fun unwrapping presents.

Love that smile.

My fam... it was so nice having everyone at home at the same time.

Jason, Me, Megan, Chris, & Tanya (it's a little difficult to get a 10 month old to smile & look at the camera on cue.

Uncle J is a pro!

This is a pic. with Jason's parents!

I MADE IT!!!

YEAH! I graduated last night from USM with my Masters in Special Education. The ceremony was very typical....LONG; but I won't complain to much because I am so glad to be done.I am loving my free time.

Below, it took mom, dad, and me to get my crazy sash unknotted and pinned correctly. The funniest part is that it took all ten of my cohort group (who all graduated with a Masters I might add) to figured out how to wear the sashes.
 

My Fam (father-in-law, Jason, mom, and dad) Jason's mom could not make it due to her recent back surgery, we missed you Mrs. Nancy. Thank youfor all of your support.
 

My Sweet Husband, Jason and me. Thank you for you support for the past two years. God bless your patience and understanding. I love you so much!
 

Dad, me, and Mom. Thank you both for your continued encouragement in all that I do. You have helped me be successful in life and taught me to reach for my dreams. You are amazing parents, I love you!
  

I MADE IT!!

Happy Birthday Jen!!!

Friday night we went to eat at Pan-Asia fro Jennifer's (Jason's sister) birthday. It is always so much fun to get together with all of the family. Luckily, we get to do that often especially from August to December. The rule is that all of Jason's family (grandparents, aunt, uncles, everyone) goes out to eat for whoever's birthday it is, if it's your birthday you choose the place. Most of his family's birthdays, or so it seems, fall between August & December so we get lots of quality time together. And of course we'll see everyone at Christmas too. Yeah!!

Jason and I really are blessed to be surrounded by such great family. Thank you God for our wonderful support.

This is Jennifer, Happy Birthday! She & Jason look more alike when the are together, but I must say Jen and her boyfriend, Ryder, look like they should be the siblings...
 

Ryder, Jennifer, Jason, and Me at Pan-Asia.
  

Babies Everywhere...

I have so many great friends and I love that they are all having babies and I get to spoil them, Yeah!! These are pictures of my sweet friend Adrienne's baby girl Avery. I miss her so much and can't wait to make a visit.

Isn't her hat adorable...a friend that i worked with last year made it for sweet baby Avery.
 

Love the bow Adrienne, thanks for the adorable pictures.
 

Her daddy Jason is a little FSU crazy, he's starting her early...
 

But daddy I hate football...(Jason really is a great daddy, Avery has had a rough few weeks between colic or acid reflux, she likes to have "big" scream fests, thank goodness for mommy and daddy those days are getting fewer and farther between.
(A quick edit: Thursday ***I actually just talked to Adri this morning and the doctor finally diagnosed Avery with colic and acid reflux. He put her on some meds and mommy and baby are doing so much better. They are both happier and mommy is back to her happy self too. Avery is laughing and smiling and playful. They are so excited that they finally figured out what was wrong.***)
  

FUN WITH FRIENDS!

We had our Christmas party with our small group tonight. It is always fun to get together and hang out. So much has changed since last year. We have new couples, one new baby, and two baby girls on their way, YEAH!!!
Below we played a fun game to swap gifts. I enjoyed watching the guys follow the directions to the story. After swaping gifts the guys settled in and watched Rocky I(the anticipation has been building for a while now, they are getting ready for Rocky VI or Rambo whatever you want to call it..it's all the same, right Lisa???)
  

The girls ahnging out in the kitchen. Attempting to keep Baby Elias away from all the testosterone (violence from Rocky:)) in the living room, really we just had the food and that's all he cared about!
 

Mommy Chrissie can always get her little Elias to smile.
 

Lisa (Addison,due in February..love the belly), Chrissie, and Elias. CLearly I am not as ood at getting Elias to smile, at least I can get him to look at the camera.
 

It's Christmas Time!

I love Christmas time. I get so excited about giving presents, Jason laughs at me because I am ready for him to open his gifts. I am enjoying the season and look forward to doing more shopping and spending time with family and friends.

Jason & I decorated last weekend so I thought I would post some pics.
 

Our Christmas tree, actually every year we end up borrowing a tree because for one reason or another someone in our family decides not to use their tree. We will buy one eventually.
  

Thank You diddy for my Santa Clauses. My dad painted them a few years ago. He did such a great job, that my mom gave many away to friends, but I managed to snag a couple for myself. I wish I was as artistic as my dad and brother, unfortunately I didn't get those artsy genes. I love you diddy!!!