Last Night as a Family of Four

Abigail and Ansley were super excited when we explained this morning that their brother would be arriving on Friday, which was the next day!


After school, Mommy requested dinner at Olive Garden and then we headed home. We made muffins for the girls to have for breakfast in the morning, did pedicures, and played a little before heading off for bed.

Mommy and Daddy...and Camdyn

A side view from last night...almost 39 weeks!

The four of us...

...being silly

...asleep...won't be doing much of that for a while!

...being scary! Ahhh! There will be 5 tomorrow!!!

Titans Code...Very, Very Blue!

Thanks to Nana and Papa Bear for tickets and Aunt Jenny and Mr Scott for babysitting, Eric and I got to go to the Titans game on Sunday night. Unfortunately, the Titans didn't give us much to be proud about during the game...and it truly turned out to be a code blue! We had a great time though and enjoyed one last Titans game before our little man arrives on FRIDAY!!!!

4 more days!!!!

I am NOT a fan of these shots anymore, but I thought I would take one for Camdyn's memories.

Desperate Times Call for Desperate Measures!

We have a yo-yo child lately. No matter how many times you put Ansley in her bed or what you do to keep her in there, she comes back in the room a million times with a million different excuses for why she can't go to sleep right then. You will think you have convinced her to go to sleep, and you turn around and leave the room. Before you can get out the door, she has bounced out of her bed and is on your heels again...not to mention the times she sneaks around the house in the dark for a while before we find her. On Sunday, I had tried everything. Then I decided I would offer her to sleep in Camdyn's bed. It actually worked, and she slept for a couple of hours. Whew! I am not sure we will try next!

Soccer Game...from Different Points of Views

Abigail and Ansley had another soccer game on Saturday. It was much colder and very wet, but they both had fun. It has been interesting watching both girls enjoy soccer in different ways. Abigail scored her first goal during the game. When we were talking about it in the car, Ansley was just as excited about her goals that she had scored during warm ups. We were so proud of both of them! Abigail enjoys being extra energetic during the game and runs nonstop. Where ever the ball goes, she goes...with the biggest smile on her face the entire time. Ansley, on the other hand, walks around on the field, in no hurry to get to the ball...but does follow where it is. Her smile vanishes the minute the actual game starts. She is so happy during warm ups, and we are thinking she will still be excited during the game. We think that she is just a little more shy and gets nervous with everyone yelling and watching the game. She is not big on noise...but we know neither girl is very shy. :)

Ansley all smiles before the game, warming up, and scoring goals.

During the game, it's different. The smile is gone. She prefers to sit in the chair on the sideline or walk with her coach on the field. The frown doesn't leave her face until the game is over.

Abigail warming up before the game.

Abigail...all smiles...running after the ball.

This is more of a side by side comparison of the different outlooks on the game. No need to let you know who is who...just look at the different facial expressions!

Although they each have their own outlook on the game, they still start each play and end each play side by side. They always lookout for each other. I am so glad that they love each other so much!

A Day Away

On Friday, we took a day away from work and school and spent time together. First, we headed to get the girls' and Daddy's flu shots, which went as well as can be expected. Then we headed to Murfreesboro to the Discovery Center. Abigail and Ansley had a blast! There are tons of different things to do there, and they were going 100 mph the entire time trying to get everything in.

Abigail - Ansley

They loved the playhouse with the kitchen. They are really into pretend play right now.

The water table was fun too, and they got to wear the cool rain coats.

There was a big slide that went from the 2nd floor to the first floor. Daddy went with them since I probably would've gotten stuck.

They had a really neat Farmers' Market where the children can load their own groceries in their baskets, put them on the conveyor belt, and "check them out" on the register.

Abigail - Ansley

Daddy had fun too! :)

The dress up costumes were funny. However, Abigail and Ansley had to try on the exact same ones.

Abigail - Ansley

The girls weren't much help while Daddy worked on the car.

Abigail - Ansley

That night, Ms Lindsay and Leslie came over to watch the girls so we could have one last date night. We went to dinner and a movie with our friends, the Pharrs, and their new little one, Josiah. It made me so ready for Camdyn to get here! Just one more week!!!

38 weeks

I have had my official last day at work (on Wednesday) until the end of January. I never got to mention what I wonderful group of people I work with. First, I was COMPLETELY surprised by a shower a few weeks ago by some of the people I work with now and have in the past that are dear friends. I showed up at Logan's thinking that I was just having lunch with a few sweet friends, and everyone else was there, including my mom. It was such a fun shower and meant so much. Then not long after, I was surprised with the Sit and Stand stroller from the rest of the group. I am blessed to have so many special people in my life!!!!

Thank you, Mrs. Angie!

We received a package in the mail from our sweet friends in Mississippi. We received a precious gown for Camdyn, but Mrs. Angie always remembers to include little "happies" for Abigail and Ansley. She sent some yummy Halloween cookies, which they ate immediately, despite the fact it was minutes before dinner, princess stickers, and Silly String. I haven't seen Silly String in a while so I was wondering how the girls would react to it. I shot it across the room, much to Daddy's displeasure. After he warmed up to the idea, we had a kitchen full of Silly String and laughter. What a neat idea! Next time we will probably need to play with it outside though. :) Too bad I didn't get a picture of our mess!!!

Thank you, Mrs. Jamie!

We have a sweet friend that is extremely talented and can make the cutest shirts, burp clothes, you name it... She surprised me with these shirts for the girls, and I love them. Thank you, Mrs. Jamie! You can check out her website at http://ladybugbows.homestead.com/.

Walden Farm

We went to the Walden Farm for a little while yesterday to pick out our pumpkins. Abigail and Ansley had a big time picking theirs out and wanted to pick one out for everyone we knew, but we limited it to one for each of them, one for Mommy and Daddy, and they picked one out for Camdyn. We also got a few to take to school to show their friends. We got to visit some of the animals and then went on a hayride, and they had a blast! (I don't recommend the hayride for VERY pregnant moms though!) The girls also enjoyed visiting with Mrs Rita, Mrs Heather, and Mr Randy...and the rest of the Walden family. I think the special snacks were their favorite part! This definitely got us in the mood for Fall!

The girls both have their own variations of Eeny, meeny, miny, moe.

Small Talk

Abigail and Ansley always have the funniest things to say. They learned to talk well and in complete sentences pretty early, and I think it's because there are two of them, and they would teach each other things as they went along. They talk all of the time, asking millions of questions, and love talking to people that we meet out in public. They have never met a stranger (which I know will be hard for us to get through when teaching safety lessons.) They definitely get their being social butterflies from their Daddy. He is exactly the same way, meeting new people where ever he goes.

The day to day conversations around our house can sometimes be a little interesting. Here are just a few of the latest:

On the way to school one morning...
Abigail: "Daddy, guess what!"
Daddy: "What, Abigail?"
Abigail: "You have two pretty girls!"

After Daddy and I had a date night and had gotten home...
Ansley: "Mommy, what do you smell like?"
Mommy: "I don't know, Ansley. What do I smell like?"
Ansley: "Krispy Kreme"
(The funny thing about this is, Eric and I stopped at Krispy Kreme on the way home to get some Halloween donuts to surprise them the next morning. Eric and I looked at each other in amazement...we did smell like Krispy Kreme.)

Before watching a little movie before going to bed, Abigail was asked if she wanted to cuddle on the couch...
Abigail: "No, I just want to watch the movie and hangout."

Anytime Ansley senses that she might be in trouble or might have done something that disappoints you (or if her sister has and she wants to be sure she isn't in trouble too), we have this conversation...
Ansley: "Mommy (or Daddy...or whomever she is with), are you happy with me?"
Other person: "Yes, I am happy with you."
Ansley: "Then laugh at me."
Other person...better laugh. Ansley then laughs too and smiles real big and continues on with what she was doing.

While playing with the Little People Noah's Ark set...
Abigail: "Mommy, look at Moses on the ark."
Mommy: "Abigail, you know it's Noah that was on the ark."
Abigail: "No, Mommy, this is Moses."
Mommy proceeds to tell the Noah story again, a little frustrated because she knows that Noah was on the ark, not Moses.
Abigail sighs and says: "Well, Mommy, Moses is on my ark!"


I had just folded lots of towels and put them on the stairs. I look down and the girls are happily unfolding them and rolling them back up. I quickly asked them what they were doing and why they were unfolding my towels. Ansley responded, "Mommy, I am not. I am just rolling them up like a Blue Coast Burrito!" Can you tell we have eaten there a few times and she has watched them make the burritos?!

Last night as we were saying our prayers at dinner:
Abigail: "Thank you, God, for Mommy, Daddy, all of my friends. And thank you for the Titans that have lost their way and stayed home. Amen."
I immediately looked at Eric in confusion, as he started to bust out laughing. Evidently on the way home, he had told the girls that the Titans weren't playing so well and we need to pray for them so that they remember to show up and play at the game. So, Abigail remembered them in her prayers!

Abigail and Ansley ask a lot of questions about my cat I had when I was little:
Ansley: "Mommy, did Rascal die?"
Mommy (not wanting to talk about dying): "Yes, Ansley, she went to heaven."
Abigail: "Did the sky just tear open and she go up in it?"
Ansley: "And then it was closed back up with tape?"
Mommy...speechless.

Other things I am loving to hear them say right now:
"Pupcake" for cupcake
"Drooved" for past tense of drive (drove)
"Luck it" instead of "lick it"
"Glassable" instead of "breakable"

Ansley is the negotiator. If you tell her something we are about to do and she doesn't want to do it, she won't necessarily throw out ideas, but she will say "How about we try...?" Or "Maybe we could..." It's pretty much the same approach Eric and I use a lot of the time when trying to make them think things are their ideas so they go over a little better. I guess she thinks she can pull the same thing on us?

And these are from back at the beginning of the year when they were almost 3, and I need to post so I can remember them:
(1/09)
After eating broccoli for the first time and both girls really enjoying it, I asked them if they wanted more. Ansley replied: "No. I am tired of broccoli."

After trying to get the girls to go to bed and stay in bed:
Mommy: "Why did you get up?"
Abigail: "Because"
Mommy: "Why?!"
Abigail: "Annie waked me up."
Mommy: "Ansley, why did you wake Abigail up?"
Ansley: "Because Abigail was breaking her bed."
(I have no idea.)

(1/19/09)
Abigail was crying so I asked: "What hurts, Abigail?!"
Ansley responds: "It's her feelings Mommy!"

(2/2/09)
Ansley was trying to find another pen for Abigail and was unsuccessful. Abigail asked for her pen, and Ansley said "That's not an option."

(2/09)
Abigail wasn't eating her food at dinner. So Ansley asked if Abby was in trouble. Abigail responds: "I am not in trouble. I am in charge!" (No kidding!)

(2/10/09)
After the girls had watched Sleeping Beauty, Ansley remembered to pray for the "Scary Lady" during her prayers.

(2/20/09)
Abigail: "Look, Annie, Look!" She then shows her Mommy's Razorback purse that she hadn't seen before.
Ansley, smiling real big, and searching for the right words: "That's cool!"

(5/09)
I was getting on to both girls for something and was pretty frustrated. Abigail looked at me and said, "Mommy, you need to chill out!"

Camdyn's Room

I can't believe it, but we have finished Camdyn's nursery. There are a few minor things that I want to do, but I will get to them if I ever have time.

I need to take a close up of the girls' paintings. I painted his name on the middle canvas, and they were so excited to see their pictures hung on the wall too.

In other news, Abigail and Ansley got moved to the back row in the car. They were so excited when they saw their seats back there, and they thought it was because they have been good and are big girls. We won't tell them that we really didn't have a choice. The said they could help me make sure Camdyn was ok while we were riding in the car, and they seemed excited about that also.

Last Call for Family of Four Pictures

After church (and our stop at Las Palmas) on Sunday, we took a few minutes to take a few pictures of our family of four. It was hard to get the girls to focus since it was time for their nap, but at least we have a few!

Finally...Another Soccer Game

After two weekends of rained out soccer games, we were finally blessed with a GORGEOUS Saturday! The girls had their soccer game that morning with a few of our good friends there to cheer them on, and then we enjoyed a picnic lunch on the deck. We spent the rest of the day getting ready for Camdyn's arrival and watching football.

Warming up before the game

Abigail - Ansley

Both girls enjoyed the game. Abigail enjoyed running hard after the ball and ran all over the field. Ansley ran hard too this time but wanted to hold the coach's hand the entire game. When we told her she wasn't allowed to hold her hand anymore, we looked out and the coach was running around holding Ansley. We had to have a little talk about that! :)

Uncle Matt making fun of me with the soccer ball under his shirt. I think he looks about 37 weeks along, don't you?!

Family picture

With Miss Amy...who is getting married in January! Congrats!!!

With Uncle Matt, Maddie, and Braeden

Uncle Matt and Maddie

Picnic on the deck

Abigail - Ansley

Enjoying push up pops with Daddy.

I bought some small canvases for the girls to each paint a picture for Camdyn's room. We worked on that Saturday afternoon and were about worn out by the time we were finished, but I think they will look great! I know Abigail and Ansley were so proud. I did limit their colors to the paints I was going to use to paint his name on a canvas so they will at least coordinate.

Abigail - Ansley

37 weeks...Camdyn Is Full Term!

On Friday, Camdyn and I had made it to 37 weeks. It is such a huge blessing to know that he is technically full term now! My doctor gets back into town on Monday, and, after that, I think I am pretty much ok with Camdyn arriving at any time. If not, he is still scheduled to arrive at 7:30am on Oct 16!


On Friday night, my brother called and said he was coming over and would watch the girls for us to have a date night. So, of course, Eric and I took him up on that offer. We headed out for a quick movie and enjoyed getting away for a little while. He got brave and took them to rent a movie, and they each got to pick their own and get some gummy treats. Then he took them to the gas station to get them each a gatorade, ring pops, bubble gum, and a candy bar. Thank goodness they didn't eat it all that night! They had a big time with their Uncle Matthew, and we enjoyed a little time alone! Thank you, Hunky Matt...or Aye Bay Bay! We took a few pictures before we left...

It's October!!!!

Ever since Eric and I told the girls that we were having a baby, we starting telling them it was going to come out in October. We have walked through saying "goodbye" to the months that have passed and saying "hello" to the new month. Well, today...October has finally arrived! Let the countdown begin!

Welcome, Fall!!!

Abigail and Ansley are excited about Fall. They have been telling me how the leaves turn "lellow" and fall off the trees. I took this quick picture before running into Las Palmas (their favorite restaurant) after church on Sunday. I love it!

When I stopped at Nana and Papa Bear's house for a second on Sunday, I was welcomed by their family of scarecrows. At first I didn't think anything about it, but then I noticed that two of the little ones were girls and looked exactly the same and their was a little boy. So I had to take a picture of Nana and Papa Bear with their soon to be three grandchildren. Too cute!

(We also ran into Jon from Jon and Kate plus 8 at Las Palmas. He was definitely trying to not be noticed, with his big sunglasses and sliding in a booth facing away from the door, but most of us knew who he was! Abigail and Ansley must not be the only ones that need a little Mexican food occasionally.)

One Last Time

The strangest thing happened on Sunday. The rain stopped, the clouds broke, and this strange orange glow was coming from the sky. I had to think about it for a while, but I realized it was the long lost sun. I felt like it had been raining here for almost 2 weeks straight. The girls' soccer games were rained out again on Saturday and we have been stuck inside a lot lately. It was the last day for the outdoor pool at the YMCA to be open so we made one last trip. It was WAY too cold for me and Camdyn to get in, but Daddy got in and let the girls swim a while, with and without their life jackets. They love swimming without them, but it's a little hard to watch both since they aren't scared of the water. Just being silly.

Good bye, Summer!!!!

Sibling Class at Centennial

We took Abigail and Ansley to the "Just for Me" Sibling Class at Centennial. It is for children ages 4-8, but I thought we would give it a try. They were definitely the youngest in the class of about 15 children (and their parents), but they weren't shy at all. Here is how the introduction went:
Teacher: "Hello, girls! What are your names?"
Abigail: "Abigail"
Ansley: "Annie"
Abigail: "Her name is Ansley."
Teacher: "Are you having a brother or a sister?"
Both: "Broder."
Teacher: "When is he supposed to be here?"
Both: "Octoger"
Ansley: "Octoger 16th."
Teacher: "What is the baby's name?"
Ansley: "Well, I call him peanut."
Abigail: "And I call him Jacky Boy."
Teacher: "What's his real name?
Both (after looking at each other with a slightly annoyed look, as if his name is boring) "Camdyn"

Getting ready for class to start

They did pretty well considering it was right during their nap time and some of it was over their head, but they did catch on to some of the things. They noticed that all of the children would raise their hands to answer questions. I got nervous every time they raised their hand because I never knew what they were going to say! :)

Being a good listener

Abigail-Ansley

Getting ready to learn how to pick up a baby and how to gently rub, not poke them

We also learned how to change diapers...and that all babies don't have the same "parts." Ansley definitely noticed the difference in hers, and I changed the subject. We will deal with that when Camdyn does get here.

They also got to draw picture of themselves with the new baby. They got to stand in front of the class and tell everyone about it. They weren't hesitant to run up there and show off their masterpieces. At the end of class, we went on a tour of the hospital and got to see a hospital room and the nursery with several babies in it. They weren't as excited about that part since we had just done all of that when Josiah arrived, but they were excited to see a set of twins that were in the same "box" together.

At the end of the class, they each got a certificate and a shirt, which they were so proud of!

Babies, Babies, Babies

I have so many friends that have just had or are going to have babies. It has been lots of fun going through everything with all of them and sharing our stories. On Saturday night, we had a baby shower for Brooks. Cristie was a fabulous host, and it was great catching up with some of my college friends. We missed those that couldn't make it!

Lindsay, Leslie, and me

We were rommies in college our Junior year. We are all expecting at the same time. I am due in 2 weeks, Leslie is due in December, and Lindsay is due in March.

I had a doctor's appointment on Monday, and everything is still looking and sounding good. I can tell Camdyn is moving down and getting ready to meet the world, which has made things a lot less comfortable this week. Just two more weeks and sweet Camdyn will be here, Abigail and Ansley will be big sisters, and my morning sickness will be gone!!!!

Camdyn's Arrival Has Been Scheduled

At my doctor's appointment on Monday, the doctor scheduled Camdyn's arrival for Fri, Oct 16 at 7:30 am. I am excited because that will be Abigail and Ansley's half birthday. Now we are just trying to get everything ready. It's strange being able to pack a hospital bag this time and planning for his arrival. Obviously, last time everything was completely different! Let's see if Camdyn arrives according to Mommy's planner or not. If not, he will need to learn pretty quickly how important the planner is! :)

The Rain Didn't Stop Us

Last weekend, Grammy and Peepaw came into town to watch the girls play soccer. Since it has rained for several days straight and didn't let up on Saturday morning, the game was rained out. But the rain didn't stop us from having a great weekend! We enjoyed a yummy breakfast at Shoney's, long naps (I even took one! I know! Shocking!), girls trip to the mall while the boys watched football, and getting things ready for Camdyn. On Sunday, Eric and I got to go to the Titans game. We had a great time and the rain stayed away until after the game was over. It was nice to have a relaxing weekend at home, despite the weather!

The girls love feeling "Baby Jack" kick. They start laughing so hard! It is the sweetest thing!

Loved this. Great picture, Daddy!

35 weeks and counting! Daddy and I even tried to get a picture together, but it was a little interesting and impossible to get the 3 of us in.

First Soccer Game

Abigail and Ansley had their first soccer game on the 12th. A soccer game for 3 year olds is fun to watch! Each child enjoys it for different reasons. Abigail stayed out on the field most of the game, running all over the field after the ball and staying right with it, kicking, dribbling, etc almost the entire time. Ansley played hard when she was out there, but when they needed volunteers to sit out for a while, she would quickly agree, running to the side line to her chair and would talk to her teammates, parents, and anyone who would listen. Maybe the rain will give us a break and we will get to have another game this weekend!

Family picture before the game

Ansley

Abigail

Our soccer players

Daddy giving his pep talks

(Abigail-Ansley)

Abigail and Ansley enjoying their favorite, yet different, parts of the game

After the game, they were both so proud...and loved getting snacks!

Abigail-Ansley

Lots of family and friends came to see their first game

(We didn't get a picture of Mr Scott and Taylor); Abigail & Nana; Ansley & Jeramy

Jennifer & Matt with girls (Matt tried to teach them to have "game faces")

Shape Day

Each day for school, Abigail and Ansley are supposed to wear a certain color, theme, or bring a special item to school that has to do with that day's lesson. Yesterday was "Shape Day". I still have no idea what that meant, but they had these "polky dot" shirts. So I thought they could wear circles since it was Shape Day. I had to take this picture because I thought they looked like such big girls!

Welcome, Josiah!!!

We went to dinner with the Pharrs on Monday night to celebrate Josiah's arrival on Tues. We took all of our little ones to Cracker Barrell, survived dinner, and then enjoyed a little down time on the famous rocking chairs. It has been such a neat experience to be pregnant at the same time as such a dear friend.

The four kiddos. Josiah and Camdyn will be needing a rocking chair soon too!

The mommies to be

(Rebekah-1 day away; Rebecca-1 month and 1 day away)

On Tuesday, Abigail and Ansley were so excited to go visit Josiah. He was in the nursery, but Mr Jeremy and Daddy helped them see through the window. I don't have a good picture of Josiah to share, but I am sure there will be lots to come. I also am not allowed to post one of the proud Mommy, but everyone is doing well and is so beautiful!!!

Last Friday night, Rebekah and I were able to enjoy pedicures, dinner, and dessert (Thanks, Dads, for watching the little ones!)

Lazy Weekend

After the girls' soccer game on Saturday (pictures to come), we headed to the lake. We didn't do much except watch football and do whatever the girls wanted to do, which was pretty much just swimming and riding in the "Mooky (aka Spooky) Forest" on the mule. We had a little boat trouble, and we had promised the girls a trip to the marina. So Daddy put in Papa's boat, which is from the 70's and has one seat. The girls and I sat in the floor and we went to the marina for lunch. The girls loved riding in the little boat and helping Daddy drive! Wish we had a picture of all of us in there together! I am sure it was humorous to watch.

Abigail and Daddy - Ansley and Daddy

Abigail - Ansley

Abigail (I wonder what was so funny?!)- Ansley (Finding "treasures")

These are their Sea Doo shirts that they are so proud of. Papa Bear found them for them, and they insist on sleeping in them when we stay at the cabin.

Blessings

I think we often take our blessings for granted. On the way to school this morning, we saw a lady who was homeless or in need of financial help on the side of the road. We have seen her before, and the girls have asked why she was standing there. I have tried to explain that she is trying to get help because she might not have a home like we do and is hungry and needs food. This morning, Ansley, out of the blue, said "Mommy, who took her house away?" It took me a minute to know what she was talking about. I saw the "pink lady" (which is what she was then referred to since she had a pink shirt on.) Then we went through our "talk" on a 3 year old level about how everyone doesn't have a house, food, and clothes. So we try to help them like Jesus would, and we should pray for them when we say our prayers. Abigail and Ansley then wanted to know why she doesn't have food, why her Mommy or Daddy can't give her food, why she needs money and doesn't have it, etc. Then, after a long pause, Ansley says, "Mommy, does she have a doggie?" I told her I wasn't sure. She then said, "Well, maybe we can share our doggie with her. She can play with Kaycee sometime." I thought it was so precious!

So today, I thought I would challenge everyone to take a few minutes and thank God for all of our many blessings that we have and may be taking for granted, whether it be your house, food, clothing, your mommy and daddy that help you, or your even your doggie. We have all been blessed!

It's About Time!

I can't believe it! I finally caught up on the blog! I will try my best to keep it more up to date now that I will have more free time on my hands with Camdyn's arrival just around the corner! Ha!

Almost there...

I have almost caught up. We are now only about a month behind on our blog. I was able to update from the end of April to early August. What a task! For anyone that's still out there checking on us, I hope to have it completely updated by this weekend. We'll see. :)

Happy Labor Day!!!

We hope you had a great Labor Day! We spent the long weekend at the lake. I didn't take many pictures, but I did manage to get this one before we left. Abigail and Ansley LOVE Nana and Papa Bear's dog, Zoe. She is pretty much the 5th child, and expects to be treated that way. She hasn't always appreciated the girls' company, but they are learning to be easier on her and help Nana take care of her. I think she also likes finding the food they drop so they are becoming better friends!

Go Titans Go!!!

What a busy day! After a full day at work and school, we went straight to soccer practice, and then headed to the Titans preseason game against the Packers. Nana and Papa Bear shared their tickets with us and Maddie and Matthew came along. I was especially thankful. I haven't missed many games since the Titans/Oilers came to Nashville, but I have a feeling, with our little man on the way, that I won't see many Titans games live this year. Abigail and Ansley had a great time, as usual, but that didn't stop them from covering their ears the entire time we were there in case the fireworks went off again. They loved watching the cheerleaders and T-Rac too. When we were leaving, I asked if they had fun, and they both replied "I love the Titans games. They are so fun!" The whole way walking to and from the game, they would yell "Go Titans Go!" They got plenty of laughs!

They were so excited to see a mule like Papa Bear's that's at the cabin. They went running up to it, and the police officer and EMT quickly got off so they could play on it.

Notice how they had to keep their ears covered

Camdyn at 33 weeks

Daddy's Helpers

Eric took the girls to Lowe's to get some paints for his project in Camdyn's room. They were so excited to get their own paint sticks. They helped him stir the paint and painted a little on the chair rail. They were so proud! They talked about all of the colors that made the paint blue, since they got to watch them make it.

The nursery isn't finished, but I had to show off Jennifer's paint job and Eric's stripes and chair rail. He came up with the idea himself. They both did such a great job!

Shower for Camdyn

My sisters and Rebekah had the sweetest shower for me at church. The decorations were precious, the food was yummy, and so many friends and family members came to celebrate Camdyn's arrival. Abigail and Ansley were also showered with the most thoughtful gifts from so many...and ate all of the sweets they could get their hands on. I am sure they were thinking that "Camdyn's baby party" was the greatest! It has been so fun to get some blue. Almost everything the girls have had has been pink. Even their basketballs are pink. We will have to make sure Camdyn knows that there are other colors out there. Oh, well, I guess his Daddy will also cover "Arkansas red". :)

Although we are in Tennessee, and Arkansas things are hard to come by...many remembered Eric's love for the Razorbacks and got Camdyn the cutest things.

My family

Camdyn's grandmothers

(My mom-Nana & Eric's mom-Grammy)

Mommy and her girls

Siblings

Our family of 4...soon to be 5! Can you tell Camdyn has two, very proud, big sisters?!

Me at a little over 32 weeks.

The "Arkansas" clan

My sweet sisters - I love when we are all together

(Sarah, Me, Jennifer (sister in law), and the other Jennifer)

My hostesses with the mostest

(THANK YOU!!!!)

I know I am going to get in trouble for this! I am sorry Rebekah! I just love it! We can't wait for Josiah and Camdyn to be best of friends! It has been so fun to share the joys and discomforts of our pregnancies. Josiah will arrive on Sept 15. At my doctor's appointment, he told me October 15. So we will see!

Aunt Jennifer with her gals. Did I mention that she came over on Thursday and painted the entire nursery as one of her gifts to Camdyn and me?! She also helped me pick the color, since I have the most difficult time making those decisions! Sisters are the best!

My other sweet sister Sarah, her AWESOME mother-in-law - Ms Aimee, and Jeramy

(Ms Aimee and Jeramy worked hard on the shower as well!)

Did I mention my sisters (and brother in law) are talented? Sarah and Jeramy made this AMAZING diaper cake!

My handsome brother...if I may say so myself! :)

Abigail and Ansley loved the balloons. They kept hiding in this box under the balloons. I, personally, loved the box. They couldn't get out by themselves. Maybe I need to buy one for the house! ;)

Jamming to "Keef Urgan" in Aunt Jennifer's car with Uncle Matt. The girls love hearing Keith Urban and are really good at recognizing when his songs come on the radio.

Loved this picture of Abigail, Ansley, and Evan (They are 2nd cousins? Not sure how that works...my cousin's little man) They always play so well together!

Thank you to all who came to celebrate with us. Several drove a few hours to get there. Your kindness, love, and support mean so much!!!!

32 Weeks and Counting

Camdyn is hanging in there. Here I am at 32 weeks.

First Soccer Practice

Soccer had officially begun. Abigail and Ansley had their first practice on Thurs. There were enough 3 year old girls that signed up to have 5 teams for just 3 year old girls. They were excited to meet their "new friends."

Abigail

Ansley

Preschool B

Abigail and Ansley's first official day in their new preschool class was on Monday, the 24th. They were so excited to be moved up to that class. There are lots of new things for them to do and learn. Can you see the excitement in their smiles?!