Speckle

Yesterday I had my first official doctor's appointment. We did a sonogram and actually got to see the baby move around. I was a little worried about the size of the baby's head, but my doctor said at this point the head is going to be half the size of the body. I hope this baby's head isn't as big as Kendall's. My doctor said everything looks good and right on track. I still have to take it easy and try not to pick Kendall up that often. I haven't been as sick the past couple days and even have a little bit more energy. I hope that means my second trimester is going to be easier then the first. I've had some cravings but nothing too crazy. Sweet things are really sweet and salty have been really salty. This is a big change from when I was pregnant with Kendall because I craved Lays Salt chips. I can't wait to see how much more different this pregnancy is going to be compared to my first.

8 weeks 6 days

BIG NEWS.......

Well Bubba and I found out about a week or so ago that......

We are beyond excited!!!! I'm 30 minutes pregnant - hahaha. Actually I'm 5 weeks (as of Friday the 3rd) which puts our due date February 3, 2012. Bubba and I went to the doctor to have labs drawn, talk financials, and get a baseline for this pregnancy. June 30th we have our first appointment with our doctor and will have our first sonogram done. It's going to be hard to wait an entire month before getting to see this little one. Bubba and I are thrilled to be giving Kendall a sibling. It's going to be so much fun watching them grow up, play, and experience life together. We hope that Kendall and his brother/sister will always be close and have each other's back like we are with our own siblings. Please keep us in your prayers for a safe pregnancy and for a happy healthy baby.

Busy...Busy...Busy...

Wow we have been busy since we've been back in Texas. It's a little warm here, but we are still trying to enjoy the outdoors. Kendall didn't get to spend much time outdoors in Oman, so we are trying to make up some time loss. I think he is still trying to figure out what the green stuff is all around him. There is a park here that has an area call Splashpark. It has a bunch of different types of pipes that have water shooting out of them. We met up with several friends and had a great time. It was really hot so the water felt great.

We also got to see Cheri and Liam. They were in Tyler visiting friends and stopped by so the boys could play for a little while. Liam is getting so big and super cute. I hope we get to see them more now that we are home for good.



Kendall started school last Tuesday. This is his first time being in a setting like that plus being away from us for an extended time. He's only going Tuesday/Thursdays just so he can be around kids his own age. The first day was ok...he cried for a minute but had a fun time after that. The second day is a different story....he was not happy when we left. Bubba could hear him banging on the door wanting to come with us. His teacher scooped him up and distracted him which made it a little easier for us to leave. It's going to be interesting to see what this coming Tuesday brings.

The summer is already starting off busy and is only going to get busier, but it's going to be so much fun just being around family and friends.

Happy Mother's Day!!

I had the most wonderful Mother's Day a mom could ask for - I got to spend the day with my two favorite boys. Sixteen months ago God gave me the greatest gift, today I especially thank Him for allowing me the privilege to be Kendall's mommy. That little boy has blessed our lives in more ways then we could have ever imagined.

Eating breakfast with Mommy

Bubba is a pro at surprising me and today was no different. He and Kendall gave me the best Mother’s Day gift and I will treasure it the rest of my life. He took Kendall to a pottery place here in Oman and they painted a mug for me. The time and love that went into it makes it priceless. While they were painting the mug, a TV crew was there filming for the Turkish Radio Television Station. They asked Bubba if they could film Kendall painting, and he gave the go ahead. Now we have a TV star on our hands. Unfortunately it’s all in Arabic, but Kendall is still cute in any language.  

Kendall helping me open my gift

It brought tears to my eyes

My awesome mug!!

Little tiny hands



I put on my Facebook today- God could not be everywhere and therefore he made mothers ~ Jewish proverb-I believe this is very true. My mom has been by my side through great times and some not so great times. She has seen me at my best and my worst and still loves me unconditionally. No matter how old I get, I will always call her Momma and my friend. I love her more then she will ever know. I also have two wonderful stepmoms and a great mother-in-law that love me like their own. I have an amazing sister-in-law that is not only an awesome sister, but also a great mother to two gorgeous kids. In addition to all these wonderful mothers, I have fabulous “mommy friends”. They help me through the hard times, cheer me on, lift me up, and love me no matter what. I look up to ALL these amazing moms and thank God for putting such strong, loving, and fun women in my life. Without moms there would be no world.

How Great Thou Art

My stepmom, Kendra, posted this on her Facebook, and I just got a chance to watch it. This is one of my favorite gospel songs, and I think Carrie Underwood and Vince Gill were amazing. This actually brought tears to my eyes. After watching this it really made me think no matter how stressful things are with our move home, the world, or with life in general; we have an incredible God that loves us so much. Thank you God for the many many blessings in our lives!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ABBY!!!

Happy Birthday to the most amazing best friend anyone could every have. She is always there for you no matter what. My family and I are truly blessed to have her in our lives, and Kendall is so grateful to have such an incredible Godmother. Abby, we hope you have an awesome day, and we can’t wait to see you when we get back. We love you bunches and bunches!!!

Peek - A - Boo

Here is a little something to brighten your Monday!